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CF-29 Series
Model No.
XP
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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    Reference Manual Personal Computer CF-29 Series Model No. We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

  • Page 2: Read Me First

    Read Me First Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation easier to understand. If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may be not displayed as shown in this manual.
  • Page 3 Read Me First About Display Mode Internal LCD (Notebook) This computer's display External Display (Monitor) External display connected to this computer Simultaneous display To display the same screen on both the LCD and (Intel(R) Dual Display Clone) external display Extended Desktop To use both the internal LCD and the external display as an extended display domain.

  • Page 4: Key Combinations

    Key Combinations CAUTION Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also, do not press different key combinations quickly one after another. Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) or other keys. NOTE Do not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
  • Page 5 Key Combinations Functions Popup Window (Displayed after logging on to Windows) Fn+F3 Display change (When the external display is connected) By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external display, internal LCD or simultaneous. ( page This key combination does not work when [Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen".
  • Page 6 Key Combinations Functions Popup Window (Displayed after logging on to Windows) Fn+F4 Speaker on/off switch Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the internal speaker and headphone jack. (MUTE) NOTE Disabling the speakers will also disable the warning beep. Speakers connected to the USB port cannot be muted.
  • Page 7 Key Combinations Functions Popup Window (Displayed after logging on to Windows) Fn+F9 Remaining capacity of the battery pack When the battery pack is Pressing this key combination displays the inserted in the computer remaining battery capacity on the screen. (example) In normal temperature mode page...

  • Page 8: Hotkey Settings

    This is convenient when it is difficult to press two buttons simultaneously. Popup windows display ON/OFF Run the Hotkey Settings. Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. Set the parameters. A. Use Fn key lock Add the check mark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function. The following Fn key lock function will then be enabled.
  • Page 9 Key Combinations Select [OK]. NOTE The Fn key lock function also works with Fn and other keys (e.g. , ) aside from Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey settings. If MUTE is set, you will not hear a beep. "...

  • Page 10: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Power status Not lit Power off / Hibernation mode Green Power on Blinking green Standby mode Battery pack status page 42 This indicator lights green when CapsLock is pressed. Subsequent non- Caps Lock shifted input is capitalized. This indicator lights green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a portion NumLk (Numeric key) of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad.
  • Page 11 LED Indicators Power status of the This indicator lights when power is supplied to a device in the multimedia multimedia pocket pocket. It is not lit when a second battery pack is installed in the multimedia pocket. You can confirm the status of the second battery pack with (multimedia pocket device status).

  • Page 12: Touch Pad

    Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. A. Work Surface (Touch Pad) B. Left Button C. Right Button The touch pad has the following two modes of operation. ® Original Mode Microsoft IntelliMouse™...

  • Page 13: Operating The Touch Pad

    Touch Pad NOTE ® When you are not sure whether an application is compatible with the Microsoft wheel function or not, try using both modes. Depending on the application, there are cases where scrolling may not be possible with either mode. Changing the Mode of the Touch Pad Display the setting menu.
  • Page 14 Touch Pad Function Operation Tapping/Clicking tapping clicking To right-click: click with the right button Double-Tapping/Double- Clicking double-tapping double-clicking Dragging Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface. While holding down the button, moving your finger on the work surface.
  • Page 15 Touch Pad Function Operation *1*3 Auto Scroll Automatically scroll a document. (move the mouse after clicking the wheel) Operate after pressing the two buttons simultaneously. When releasing the auto scroll function: One tap on the work surface. *1*3 Operate while holding down the two buttons. Scroll in various directions of a document.
  • Page 16 Touch Pad The movements will differ depending on the application. ® Operations to follow when using an external Microsoft IntelliMouse™. ® Operation applicable to the Microsoft IntelliMouse™ Wheel mode. CAUTION <Models with touchscreen> Do not remove [touchpad/touchscreen] in the following menu. [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices] <Models without touchscreen>...
  • Page 17 Touch Pad Turn the computer on and run the Setup Utility ( page 87). In [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] (only for models with touchscreen) to [Disable]. Close the Setup Utility by pressing . At the confirmation message, select [Yes].
  • Page 18 Touch Pad When you want to re-enable the Touch Pad and touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball. (Refer to the operating instructions of the external device on how to uninstall the driver.) If the explanation of uninstalling the driver or application software can not be found in the operating instructions for the external device, execute the following steps.
  • Page 19 Touch Pad Select [Driver] and then select [Update Driver]. At [Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard], select [No, not this time], and then select [Next]. Select [Install from a list or specific location] and then select [Next]. Select [Don't search. I will choose the driver to install.] and then select [Next]. Select [Have Disk], input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] at [Copy manufacturer's files from], then select [OK].
  • Page 20 Touchscreen Only for models with touchscreen Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen function allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus (included). If the cursor cannot be pointed correctly with the stylus, perform [Calibration]. page The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).
  • Page 21 The touchscreen function can not be used when using the full screen in [Command Prompt]. NOTE Select on the desktop to view [Important Tips] for using the touchscreen. You can also view [Important Tips] using the following procedures. Select [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals].

  • Page 22: Configuring The Touchscreen

    Touchscreen Configuring the Touchscreen When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps. Display [Mouse Properties] screen. Select on the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or select [TouchScreen] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse]. A.

  • Page 23: Handling The Stylus

    Touchscreen Handling the Touchscreen Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen operations. Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails), or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens).

  • Page 24: Panasonic Hand Writing

    Panasonic Hand Writing will no longer work. Drawing Characters or Figures CAUTION Do not use the Fast User Switching function while Panasonic Hand Writing is in use. Select on the taskbar or run Panasonic Hand Writing as the following procedure.
  • Page 25 Touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen): page 20 NOTE Do not operate any of the followings when using the Panasonic Hand Writing in the Touch Pad mode. The Touch Pad mode will be cancelled. • Switch to another application. • Resume operation from the standby or hibernation mode.
  • Page 26 Panasonic Hand Writing <Only for models with touchscreen> When using the touchscreen, use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use any of the following objects, as they may damage the work surface. • Objects with an extremely sharp tip, like screwdrivers and nails.

  • Page 27: Standby/Hibernation Functions

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Starting Up Your Computer Quickly If you use the standby or hibernation function, you can shut down the computer without closing programs and documents. Upon restarting your computer from either the standby or hibernation mode, you can immediately continue working in all programs, or documents that were open at the time the computer was placed into standby or hibernation mode.
  • Page 28 Standby/Hibernation Functions From the shutdown screen • Standby In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By]. • Hibernation In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold Shift, then select [Hibernate]. Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode At the time of purchase, the computer is set so that hibernation mode can be used. Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options].
  • Page 29 Standby/Hibernation Functions • When the Multimedia pocket device indicator ( or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is • When playing/recording audio files and displaying images (such as MPEG files). • When playing a DVD-Video. • When writing to a CD-R/RW disc. •...

  • Page 30: Using The Power Switch

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Using the Power Switch Setting Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced]. Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button on my computer], and then select [OK]. Entering the standby or hibernation mode Slide the power switch (A);...

  • Page 31: Using The Display

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Using the Display CAUTION Do not perform the following settings when the multimedia pocket device needs to be installed or removed. Setting Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced]. Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my portable computer], and then select [OK].

  • Page 32: Open The Display

    Standby/Hibernation Functions • Closing or opening the display. • Shutting down or restarting Windows. • Entering either the standby or hibernation mode again. Using the Power Switch When having entered the standby or hibernation mode using Fn key combinations or the power switch, resume operation using the following procedure.

  • Page 33: Security Measures

    Security Measures To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below. Situation Function to use You do not want the settings in the Setup Supervisor Password ( page Utility to be changed User Password ( page You do not want your computer to be used Password on boot (...
  • Page 34 CAUTION Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten, you will be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.
  • Page 35 Security Measures Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling) NOTE When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can not be set. Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page To disable the User Password, start up the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password. Run the Setup Utility.
  • Page 36 Security Measures NOTE Your password will not be displayed on the screen. Only up to seven alphanumeric characters can be used. • There is no distinction between upper and lower case letters. • Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password. •...
  • Page 37 Security Measures To enable the Password on boot Select [Enable] and press Enter. To disable the Password on boot Select [Disable] and press Enter. Enter Press and select [Yes], then press Starting Up When the Password on boot is Set and press Enter.( Enter your password page...
  • Page 38 [Yes], then press CAUTION To change your hard disk drive • Contact Panasonic Technical Support. • Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable]. Preventing theft or damage to data using a disk Disabling the floppy disk operation makes it impossible to read and write a floppy disk and to start the computer from a floppy disk.
  • Page 39 Security Measures Procedure Run the Setup Utility. ( page or , select [Security]. Using either Enter Using either , select [Floppy Operation] and press Select [Enable] or [Disable]. To enable the floppy operation Select [Enable] and press Enter. To disable the floppy operation Select [Disable] and press Enter.

  • Page 40: Computing On The Road

    Computing on the Road Saving Power One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing. Four Important Points •...
  • Page 41 NOTE Select on the taskbar to view [Important Tips] for using the battery pack. You can also view [Important Tips] using the following procedures. Select [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals].

  • Page 42: Battery Power

    Blinking red Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Possible failure in the battery pack or charging circuit.
  • Page 43 Battery Power Battery Indicator Battery Status Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal Blinking orange temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your computer can be used normally in this state.
  • Page 44 Battery Power Left: The remaining power of the main battery. Right: The remaining power of the second battery (optional). NOTE In the following cases, there may be a difference between the remaining battery capacity displayed on the indicator and the actual remaining battery capacity. To correct this, perform the "Battery Recalibration."...
  • Page 45 Battery Power NOTE After switching from [Normal Temperature ] to [High Temperature ] or vice versa, the remaining battery capacity will not be displayed properly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged. In the [Auto] mode: Once the computer has automatically switched from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature], the computer will not switch back to [Normal Temperature] until the battery has been recharged from 0% to 100% about five times.
  • Page 46 Battery Power When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low The following is factory default setting. When remaining battery capacity falls to When remaining battery capacity falls to 5% [Critical battery alarm] [Low battery alarm] Displays a message indicating the low Displays a message indicating the low battery level.
  • Page 47 Battery Power Set alarm operations and remaining battery level for operating alarm functions. When disabling the speaker by pressing Fn+F4, the sound alarm is also disabled. 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 48: Replacing The Battery Pack

    "Battery Recalibration" can also be performed by following the procedure below. Restart the computer. Press F9 while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed a few moments after the computer begins the startup procedure. When the remaining battery capacity is displayed, press Enter.

  • Page 49: Remove The Battery Pack

    Battery Power CAUTION Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged. Also, the computer may not operate properly. The battery pack is not charged when it is first purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for the first time.

  • Page 50: Insert The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Pull the tab (C) on the battery pack and remove it from the computer. Insert the battery pack. Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place. Close the cover until it clicks into place. Lock the cover by sliding the latch to the left. CAUTION Be sure to insert the battery pack as illustrated.

  • Page 51: Multimedia Pocket

    Multimedia Pocket You may use any of the following devices. Floppy disk drive CD-ROM drive (Optional) DVD-ROM drive (Optional) CD-R/RW drive (Optional) DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive (Optional) DVD MULTI drive (Optional) Second battery pack (Optional) Second hard disk drive (Optional) NOTE Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.

  • Page 52: Removing The Device

    Multimedia Pocket Inserting/Removing CAUTION Do not insert/remove the multimedia pocket device in the standby or hibernation mode, or when (multimedia pocket device indicator) or (hard disk drive indicator) is on. Do not select [Standby] or [Hibernate] as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] in the following menu.

  • Page 53: Inserting The Device

    Multimedia Pocket CAUTION Handle the device as shown (holding both sides). Otherwise, the device may be damaged. Also, do not apply excessive downward force on the device. Inserting the Device Gently insert the device with the plastic side (A) on top into the multimedia pocket by pushing on both corners until it is firmly in place.
  • Page 54 Multimedia Pocket Using the Floppy Disk Drive as an External Drive You may use the floppy disk drive as an external drive that is connected through the parallel port(A), by using an optional FDD cable (CF-VCF271). In the Operating Instructions for the FDD cable (CF-VCF271), directions are given to turn the power off before connecting the floppy disk drive by using the cable, but with this computer, the floppy disk drive can be attached or removed while the power is on.
  • Page 55 Multimedia Pocket Information for the CD/DVD Drive Confirm that [Transfer Mode] is set to [DMA if available] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers] - [Secondary IDE Channel] - [Advanced Settings] - [Device 0]. Perform this setting if it has not yet been made.
  • Page 56 Multimedia Pocket When changing the partition (after First Time Operation) CAUTION When changing the partition, the contents of a hard disk drive are completely erased. The partition can be changed in [start] - [Control Panel]- [Performance and Maintenance] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management] - [Storage] - [Disk Management].
  • Page 57 PC Cards Your computer has two PC Card slots. These slots conform to the PC Card Standard; therefore, communications or SCSI devices, etc., may be utilized. Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm): Two cards can be used simultaneously. Type III (10.5 mm): One card can be used only in the slot 1.

  • Page 58: Inserting A Pc Card

    PC Cards Inserting/Removing the PC Card Inserting a PC Card Open the cover by sliding the latch (C) to the right. Simply slide the PC Card right-side-up until it snaps into place. Refer to the operating instructions of each card on how to insert the card. CAUTION When using a PC Card to connect a peripheral device (SCSI, IEEE 1394, etc.): Connect the peripheral device to the card.
  • Page 59 PC Cards Disable the card function. Select on the taskbar, select the PC Card, then select [Stop]. Follow the on-screen instructions. (When the PC Card has been removed after the computer is turned off, this step is not necessary.) Press the button (B). Slide the PC Card out.

  • Page 60: Ram Module

    RAM module specifications: 200 pins, SO-DIMM, 2.5 V, DDR SDRAM, PC2700 (For information on the RAM modules that can be used, contact Panasonic Technical Support.) CAUTION RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity. There are cases where static electricity generated by the human body has adversely affected such modules.
  • Page 61 RAM Module Turn the computer over and remove the screws (A), then remove the cover (B). Insert/Remove RAM module. Inserting the RAM module Slide in the module at an angle. Press the module down until the right and left hooks lock into place. Removing the RAM module Gently open the left and right hooks (F).
  • Page 62 RAM Module Put the cover back in place, then fasten the screws. Insert the battery pack.( page NOTE If the RAM module is recognized correctly, the total size of the main unit memory and RAM module memory is displayed on the [Information] menu of the Setup Utility page 89).

  • Page 63: Port Replicator

    When using a USB 2.0 device, connect the device to the USB port of the computer. The AC Adaptor (CF-AA1653A) included with the computer cannot be used for the port replicator. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. NOTE When the expansion bus connector is not in use, be sure to close the cover until the...
  • Page 64 Port Replicator Setting the Port Replicator The serial port B of the port replicator cannot be used with the default settings. To be able to use the serial port B of the port replicator, be sure to follow the steps below. Run the Setup Utility.

  • Page 65: External Display

    External Display Power off your computer. (⇒ Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. Connect the external display. Connect the external display to the external display port (A) on your computer. Turn on the external display, then turn on your computer.

  • Page 66: Extended Desktop

    External Display [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced] - [Monitor] - [Properties] - [Driver] - [Update Driver] If a picture is not displayed properly, lower the level of [Hardware acceleration] in the following menu.
  • Page 67 External Display When changing the primary device ([1]) and secondary device ([2]), be sure to change them in the following menu. If you use other procedures, the window may not be displayed properly. Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 M] - [Devices] - [Extended Desktop] <Only for models with touchscreen>...

  • Page 68: Control Panel

    External Display When the display domain for the Extended Desktop is changed, there are cases the wallpaper and icons become displaced. Wallpaper: Change the setting for the wallpaper. Icons: Run the command to automatically realign the icons. (Auto Arrange) When an animated pointer is used for the mouse pointer (e.g., when changing the theme in [Appearance and Themes] of [Control Panel]) An error may occur when resuming from the standby or hibernation mode.
  • Page 69 Printer A printer can be connect to the parallel port (A) or the USB port ( page 70). NOTE Before connecting a printer, change the multimedia pocket device in accordance with the media in which the driver of the printer exists. Once a screen to install a driver is displayed, the multimedia pocket device cannot be recognized even if it is properly installed.

  • Page 70: Connecting Usb Devices

    USB Devices Connecting/Removing USB devices Connecting USB devices Connect the USB device to the USB port (A) or (B) on your computer, referring to the operating instructions of the USB device. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to the operating instructions for USB devices on how to install the driver.

  • Page 71: Removing Usb Devices

    USB Devices Removing USB devices CAUTION Do not remove a USB device while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. Save important data and close each application. Disable the device function. Select on the taskbar and select the USB device, then select [Stop]. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 72 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. It is not possible to connect the modem to any of the following lines. •...
  • Page 73 Modem This function is convenient when using automatic information receiving applications such as a FAX application. When using this function, it is necessary to run a software application able to maintain the condition to receive telephone calls and to return the computer to the original condition after a call.
  • Page 74 Modem NOTE This function does not work when the computer is off or is in hibernation mode. After operations are resumed from standby mode, the screen remains dark. The former screen display will be restored when the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen digitizer, or tablet button is used.

  • Page 75: Connecting Lan

    When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may have to be made depending on the usage conditions. We recommend asking your system administrator or the person in charge of the network. Connecting LAN CAUTION Do not connect the modem telephone cable into the LAN port. Power off your computer.
  • Page 76 NOTE If you are unable to connect to the network (when the indicator of your HUB unit does not light): Display [Device Manager] screen. Select [Device Manager] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware]. Select the network adaptor you are using from [Network adapters].
  • Page 77 The Wake up from LAN function will not operate under the following conditions: • When the computer has been shut down. • When the power switch is slid over for four seconds or longer to turn off the power (e.g., when the computer hangs). •...

  • Page 78: Wireless Lan

    Wireless LAN Only for models with wireless LAN If you use a wireless LAN, you can use a network without cable connections. Wireless LAN communication methods • Infrastructure mode For data transactions between two or more computers with wireless LAN functions, using an access point •...
  • Page 79 Wireless LAN Precautions Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect the operation of devices in the vicinity. Abide by instructions regarding use in airplanes and hospitals. If you intend to use the computer in the environments described above, turn off the wireless LAN.
  • Page 80 Wireless LAN The Settings To use the wireless LAN, set the profile using the following procedure. The settings will vary for different network environments depending on the network system being used. For more details, ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network.
  • Page 81 Wireless LAN Make necessary changes and select [OK]. For security, we recommend that you enable encryption (WEP). If you enable WEP, enable encryption on the access point side as well. (The setting described below is only an example. For the other settings, ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network.) Select [WEP] on [Data Encryption].
  • Page 82 Wireless LAN NOTE ® For more information about how to use the Intel PROSet/Wireless Software, refer to [Help] in the menu bar. Using wireless LAN standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a) In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law.
  • Page 83 Wireless LAN Enable/Disable 802.11a Select the wireless LAN Switch ( ) on the taskbar. To enable 802.11a: Click [Enable 802.11a]. To disable 802.11a: Click [Disable 802.11a]. To use 802.11a, turn the wireless LAN on. If 802.11a is enabled or disabled while the computer is connected to an 802.11b/g access point, the connection to the access point will be temporarily interrupted.
  • Page 84 Wireless LAN Exchanging Data between Computers Using the Wireless LAN To communicate between two computers using the wireless LAN and without using an access point, make the following settings on each computer. Set the network to be accessed as [Device to device (Ad hoc)]. Set the network names to the same name.

  • Page 85: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard Disk Drive To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Inserting/Removing the Hard Disk Drive CAUTION Be sure to back up all important data before changing the hard disk drive. You can erase the data before changing the hard disk drive. ("Hard Disk Data Erase Utility")
  • Page 86 Hard Disk Drive Pull the tab (C) on the hard disk drive and remove it from the computer. Inserting the hard disk drive Slide the hard disk drive inward until it is firmly in place. Close the cover, then lock it by sliding the latch as illustrated. Insert the battery pack.

  • Page 87: Setup Utility

    Running the Setup Utility Turn on or restart the computer. Press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure. If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password. When the Setup Utility is started with Supervisor Password You can register all items of the Setup Utility.

  • Page 88: Key Operations

    Setup Utility Key Operations To display the corresponding "help" file. To display [Exit] menu. To move among the items.  To move among the menus. F5 F6 To move among the values. Enter To display sub-menu of each item selected by To set default settings (except the password).

  • Page 89: Information Menu

    Setup Utility Information Menu Language: [English] Model No.: CF-xxxxxxxxx Serial No.: xxxxxxxxxx CPU Type: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx CPU Speed: x.xx GHz BIOS: Vx.xxLxx Embedded Controller: Vx.xxLxx System Memory: xxx MB Primary Master: xx GB Secondary Master: xxxxxxxx Parameters : Default) Language English Japanese Select the language for displaying the Setup Utility.

  • Page 90: Main Menu

    Setup Utility Main Menu System Time: [xx:xx:xx] System Date: [xx/xx/xxxx] Touch Pad: [Enable] [Enable] Touchscreen: Microphone Jack: [Auto] Display: [Simultaneous] Display Expansion: [Enable] CD/DVD Drive Speed: [High] Environment [Auto] Normal Temperature Current Status: Time is shown in 24-hr. style. Date is shown in order of Month/Day/Year. Only for models with touchscreen.
  • Page 91 Setup Utility Display Expansion Disable Enable CD/DVD Drive Speed High Environment Normal Temperature High Temperature Auto The display destination in cases where Windows is not running is set here. If an external display is not connected, all information will appear on the internal LCD even if [External Monitor] or [Simultaneous] is selected.

  • Page 92: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility Advanced Menu Serial Port A: [Auto] Serial Port B: [Disable] MP Serial Port: [Disable] Parallel Port: [Auto] Mode: [ECP] CardBus Controller A: [Enable] Modem: [Enable] LAN: [Enable] Boot up from LAN: [Enable] [Enable] Wireless LAN: Legacy USB Support: [Enable] Only for models with wireless LAN.
  • Page 93 Setup Utility Serial Port B Disable Enable Auto 3F8/IRQ4 I/O IRQ 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ7 2E8/IRQ5 MP Serial Port Disable Enable Auto 3F8/IRQ4 I/O IRQ 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ7 2E8/IRQ5 Parallel Port Disable Enable Auto Bi-directional Mode None IRQ5 IRQ7 CardBus Controller A Disable Enable Modem Disable...
  • Page 94 Setup Utility Wireless LAN Disable Enable Legacy USB Support Disable Enable This item is displayed only when the setting of each port is [Enable]. This item is displayed only when [Parallel Port] is set to [Enable] or [Auto]. [Disable] is automatically set when [LAN] is set to [Disable].

  • Page 95: Security Menu

    Setup Utility Security Menu Password on boot: [Enable] Set Supervisor Password: [Enter] Setup Utility Prompt: [Enable] Boot First Menu: [Enable] Hard Disk Lock: [Disable] User Password Protection: [No Protection] Set User Password: [Enter] Floppy Operation: [Enable] NOTE When the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password; •...
  • Page 96 Disable Enable When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disable], the message "Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN" is not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. Even if the message is not displayed, will work. Setting impossible when the Supervisor Password is not set.

  • Page 97: Boot Menu

    The device for starting up the operating system can also be selected during computer start-up. After the computer is turned on, and Esc is pressed at [Panasonic] boot screen, [Boot Menu] (the device selection screen) will appear. When the setting of [Boot] menu is changed, the selection screen display will also change.

  • Page 98: Exit Menu

    Setup Utility Exit Menu Save Values & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Current Values Hard Disk Backup / Restore This item is not displayed when starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password. Only displayed when a backup area is created.

  • Page 99: Technical Information

    Technical Information Network Connections and Communications Software If the power saving function (standby or hibernation mode) activates while communications software is being used, the network connection may be interrupted, or performance may be adversely affected. If this happens, restart the computer. Be sure to close the communications software before using the power saving function.

  • Page 100: Dmi Viewer

    CPU and memory. Running DMI Viewer Select [DMI Viewer] from [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. The screen shown at left is displayed. When you select an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.

  • Page 101: Icon Enlarger

    In the default settings, [Normal Size] is set. Some characters in homepages and HTML e-mails may not be magnified. Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. Select the display size as [Normal Size], [Large Size], or [Extra Large Size].

  • Page 102: Loupe Utility

    When using Loupe Utility for the first time, run it from the [start] menu. Use Loupe Utility Run Loupe Utility Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Loupe Utility]. If you want to run Loupe Utility automatically when starting Windows next time: Add the check mark for [Register in Startup].
  • Page 103 Loupe Utility Enlarging a Part of the Screen Point the cursor ( ) to the place on the screen where you want to Enlarge. Right-click while pressing Alt. The area indicated by the cursor will be enlarged. Double-click on in the taskbar, or right-click on and select [Show Loupe] to show the enlarged display.
  • Page 104 Loupe Utility Set Loupe Utility Right-click on the taskbar. Select [Settings]. Changing the operation when showing/hiding the enlarged-display window Set key combinations for displaying the enlarged-display window by using an external mouse, touch pad, or keyboard. When using the external mouse/touch pad Select [Mouse/Touch pad](B).
  • Page 105 Loupe Utility Select whether to make the display enlargement 2x or 3x. Right-click , and then select [2x enlargement] or [3x enlargement].

  • Page 106: List Of Error Codes

    ( page If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. 0271: Check date and time The data and time setting are incorrect.
  • Page 107 • If the hard disk is recognized, perform the reinstallation procedure. • If not, contact Panasonic Technical Support. If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or run the Setup Utility and set [Legacy USB Support] in [Advanced] menu to [Disable].

  • Page 108: Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

    When a problem occurs, refer to this page. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer's usage status ( page 129).
  • Page 109 If the message still appears even after trying the above measures, this may be an indication that some type of hard disk failure has occurred. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. [Executing Battery Recalibration] This screen appears because the Battery Recalibration was canceled before screen is displayed Windows was shut down last.
  • Page 110 [Properties]. Select [Tools] - [Check Now]. Select [Start] after selecting required items in [Check disk options]. At startup, hold down F8 when [Panasonic] boot screen disappears , and release your finger when the Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed.
  • Page 111 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Display Press Fn+F2 and adjust the brightness. Note, however, that when the When the battery pack is used, the screen is darker than when the AC brightness is increased, the battery running time will become shorter. adaptor is connected Brightness can be set to separate levels for when the AC adaptor is connected and when it is disconnected.

  • Page 112: Shutting Down

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Setup Utility [Enter Password] is displayed Enter the Supervisor Password or User Password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support. [Advanced] and [Boot] menu can not Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password. be registered Some items in [Security] menu can not Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

  • Page 113: Battery Indicator

    Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The battery pack or charging circuit may be defective. The green indicator blinks...

  • Page 114: Networking: General

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Networking: General Unable to connect to a network Confirm that either [Modem], [LAN] or [Wireless LAN] (only for models with wireless LAN) is set to [Enable] in the Setup Utility. When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may have to be made depending on the usage conditions.

  • Page 115: Networking: Wireless Lan (Only For Models With Wireless Lan)

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Networking: 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].
  • Page 116 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Networking: Wireless LAN (only for models with wireless LAN) Cannot communicate with the access Confirm that the access point is on. point Confirm that the following settings match with the access point. If these settings do not match, confirm the access point settings, and do the settings on the computer again.

  • Page 117: Connecting Peripherals

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Networking: Wireless LAN (only for models with wireless LAN) Communications with access point are Shorten the distance between the computer and the access point, and try the cut off detection again. If there are multiple access points aside from the access point to which this computer is connected, confirm that different channels have been set for each access point.
  • Page 118 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Connecting Peripherals Your peripheral does not work Make sure a driver is installed. Contact the manufacturer of the product. When operation resumes from the standby or hibernation mode, devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards may not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer or reinitialize the individual devices.
  • Page 119 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Connecting Peripherals USB floppy disk drives do not work as Only the Panasonic CF-VFDU03 USB floppy disk drive (optional) can be used. a boot drive Do not connect the floppy disk drive to the USB hub.
  • Page 120 PC card Follow the on-screen instructions. (e.g., unstable video images when Select [Performance] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CPU writing videos to a DV camera Idle Setting] and select [OK], then select [Yes]. using an IEEE1394 PC card) The computer will be restarted automatically.

  • Page 121: Disk Operations

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Disk Operations Cannot read/write to a floppy disk Are you using either the internal floppy disk drive or the Panasonic CF-VFDU03 USB floppy disk drive (optional)? Has the floppy disk been correctly inserted? Has the floppy disk been correctly formatted?
  • Page 122 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) Unable to input using the touch pad Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Touch Pad] to [Enable]? When external mouse drivers are installed (e.g., IntelliMouse), the touch pad may not be used.

  • Page 123: Fast User Switching Function

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Fast User Switching Function Some applications may not work When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the properly following problems may occur. • Some applications may not work properly • Key combination with Fn may not work. •...
  • Page 124 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Others Cannot start a network-used program, If you cannot start up a program or share files, this may be because the “Fire- or cannot share files or printers wall (Windows Firewall)” in the “Windows Security Center” is set to be enabled. If this function is set to be enabled, damage from viruses and other attacks is reduced, but some programs and functions cannot be operated.
  • Page 125 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Others When “Automatic Updates” is enabled, Only Windows Update programs with a high level of priority will be automati- will all updates be downloaded (or cally downloaded (or installed). installed)? Update programs with a comparatively low level of importance will not be down- loaded (or installed) automatically.
  • Page 126 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Others Images in HTML e-mail messages are In Windows XP, there is a function that blocks image displays in HTML e-mail not displayed in Outlook Express messages. To display images in HTML e-mail messages, it is necessary to access the sender’s server, and this may cause problems in the computer.
  • Page 127 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Others The message “Your computer might be This message is displayed by the “Security Center” function in Windows XP. at risk” is displayed The “Security Center” is a function that monitors the level of safety in Windows security settings in order to operate the computer safely, for example, with regard to antivirus measures.
  • Page 128 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Others This message is displayed because the “Automatic Updates” setting in the is displayed “Security Center” is disabled or is not set. (Settings have not been made at the time of purchase.) “Automatic Updates” is a function that regularly checks whether high-priority update programs (security updates, etc.) have been provided to Windows Update, and automatically installs these programs to maintain Windows in its latest condition.

  • Page 129: Check The Computer's Usage Status

    You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer's usage status, and use this information when calling Panasonic Technical Support for advice. (If you have not logged on with the administrator authority, some information will be displayed as [Not Found].)
  • Page 130 You can also save a copy of the screen to a file using the following procedure. Select [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 131 • 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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