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Panasonic CF-T1 Reference Manual

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Contents
Read Me First................................................................2
Key Combinations........................................................3
LED Indicators..............................................................6
Touch Pad.....................................................................7
Touchscreen* .............................................................11
Display Rotation Tool*...............................................14
Standby/Hibernation Functions................................15
Security Measures .....................................................19
Computing on the Road ............................................23
Battery Power .............................................................25
PC Cards .....................................................................32
SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card ...........................34
RAM Module ...............................................................44
External Display ........................................................45
USB Devices ..............................................................48
Modem ........................................................................50
LAN..............................................................................52
Setup Utility ................................................................54
Technical Information................................................61
DMI Viewer ..................................................................62
List of Error Codes.....................................................63
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) .........................65
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ® Personal Computer Reference Manual CF-T1 Series Model No. Contents Read Me First..............2 Key Combinations............3 LED Indicators..............6 Touch Pad..............7 Touchscreen* .............11 Display Rotation Tool*..........14 Standby/Hibernation Functions........15 Security Measures .............19 Computing on the Road ..........23 Battery Power .............25 Windows XP SD-MovieStage ........30...

  • Page 2: Read Me First

    Read Me First If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may not be displayed as shown in this manual. If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions. This manual covers two types of models, as distinguished by the type of LCD screen (models with touchscreen and models without touchscreen).

  • Page 3: Key Combinations

    Key Combinations CAUTION Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for mod- els 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. Note, however, that the key combinations Fn + F1 , Fn + F2 and Fn + F3 are operable in the Setup Utility.
  • Page 4 Key Combinations Popup Window Functions Function Descriptions (Displayed after logging on to Windows) Fn + F4 Speaker on/off switch Pressing this key combination turns on/off OFF (MUTE) audio from the internal speaker and headphone jack. NOTE Disabling the speaker will also disable the warning beep.
  • Page 5 Windows 2000 : Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. Windows XP : 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.

  • Page 6: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Power status Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode GreenG : Power on Blinking greenG : Standby mode : AC adaptor not connected or charging not being Battery pack status Not lit performed. : Charging in progress. OrangeG* : Charging finished.

  • Page 7: Touch Pad

    Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. NOTE By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Therefore, do not use any implement which causes damage on the work surface. A.Work Surface (Touch Pad) B.Left Button C.Right Button...
  • Page 8 Windows 2000 [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility Setting] Windows XP [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility Setting] Settings can be changed for the following functions: • Use Touch Pad function (On/Off) • Display icon in task tray (On/Off) •...
  • Page 9 • If is not displayed on the taskbar, display it using the following procedure. In [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility Setting] - [General settings], add a check mark for [Display icon in task tray] and select [OK].
  • Page 10 In [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility Setting] - [General settings], add a check mark for [Display icon in task tray] and select [OK].

  • Page 11: Touchscreen

    Touchscreen <Only for models with touchscreen> Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen display allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus (included). The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings). Ÿ...
  • Page 12 Touchscreen <Only for models with touchscreen> Configurating the Touchscreen When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps. Windows 2000 Select on the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or select [TouchScreen] in [Control Panel] - [Mouse]. Windows XP Select on the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or select [TouchScreen] in [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware]...
  • Page 13 Touchscreen <Only for models with touchscreen> Handling the Touchscreen Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use an implement other than the stylus that comes with the computer. Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pen).

  • Page 14: Display Rotation Tool

    [Exit]. In the default mode, the Display Rotation Tool will start up when Windows starts up. To restart the tool after exiting: Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Display Rotation Tool]. NOTE While the display is rotated: •...

  • Page 15: 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 16 Standby/Hibernation Functions Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options]. In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernate support] and select [OK]. Windows XP Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options].

  • Page 17: Using The Power Switch

    Standby/Hibernation Functions In standby or hibernation mode Do not insert or remove peripherals; abnormal operation may result. In standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inserted, more of that power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data saved at standby is lost since it is retained in memory.

  • Page 18: Resuming Operation

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Resuming Operation Slide the power switch (A). When [Standby]* or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] in [Control Panel]* - [Power Options] - [Advanced], the computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode when the LCD panel is closed.

  • Page 19: Security Measures

    Security Measures To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below. Situation Function to use Reference Ÿ below You do not want your Supervisor Password computer to be used without User Password permission. Ÿ page 37 SD Memory Card Security Function Ÿ...
  • Page 20 Security Measures NOTE When [Password on boot] in the Setup Utility is set to [Disable], the password is not necessary when the computer is started up, but the password becomes necessary when the Setup Utility is started up. This alternative makes it possible to prevent the contents of the Setup Utility from being changed.
  • Page 21 Security Measures Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling) NOTE When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can not be Ÿ page set. Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( Run the Setup Utility. (Ÿ...
  • Page 22 Security Measures When you do not want the data on the hard disk to be read/written When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the hard disk when the hard disk is inserted in a different computer, since a password is also set for the hard disk.

  • Page 23: Computing On The Road

    Windows 2000 Select [Important Battery Tips] or [Important Tips] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]. Windows XP Select [Important Battery Tips] or [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]. Four Important Points POINT Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.
  • Page 24 Computing on the Road Setting the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) technology Windows 2000 By using the Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology applet, you can set the computer's performance to optimize power consumption. Starting up the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) technology Select on the taskbar. NOTE The icon differs depending on the current setting.

  • Page 25: Battery Power

    Battery Power Use the Battery Indicator to Check the Battery Status Battery Indicator Battery Status Orange * Charging Green * Fully-charged Battery charge is low (the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity). Blinking red * Battery pack or charger may not be working properly. Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again.
  • Page 26 Battery Power Checking the Remaining Battery Power There are two methods to check the remaining battery power. Press Fn + F9 . (After logging on to Windows) Check the number of lighting LED indicators. (When the power is off or in standby/ hibernation mode.) NOTE The actual remaining battery capacity and the displayed indication may differ.
  • Page 27 Battery Power Check the Remaining Battery Capacity When the Power is Off or in Standby/ Hibernation Mode You can view the number of lighting LED indicators (B) to check the remaining battery capacity when the AC adaptor is not connected and you slide the power switch (A) with the display closed and the latch locked.
  • Page 28 Battery Power 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]. Set the value for [Critical battery alarm] to 5% or more. This is necessary for the standby or hibernation function to be completed (assuring data is saved) when the battery level is low.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement (CF-VZSU24).

  • Page 30: Sd-Moviestage

    SD-MovieStage Windows XP SD-MovieStage makes it possible to record the multimedia contents stored on your hard disk drive or various other media onto an SD memory card. Setting Up the SD-MovieStage For U.S.A and Canada Select [start] - [Run]. Input [c:\util\sdmovie\setup.exe], then select [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 31 The screensaver may not work while SD-MovieStage is running. For more detailed information, refer to the operation manual of the SD-MovieStage. Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD-MovieStage] - [manual]. For Hong Kong In [manual], there are PDF files in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

  • Page 32: Pc Cards

    PC Cards Your computer has one PC Card slot. This slot conforms to the PC Card Standard; therefore, communications and SCSI devices may be utilized. The slot allows you to use one Type I or Type II card. CAUTION Check the PC Cards’ specifications. Be sure the total operating current does not exceed the specified limit.

  • Page 33: Removing A Pc Card

    PC Cards Removing a PC Card CAUTION Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. Note that the operation of removing the PC Card may not be complete, depending on the status of the PC Card or device connected to the PC Card, such as when a SCSI card is used to connect an external hard disk to the computer.

  • Page 34: Sd Memory Card/Multimedia Card

    SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card How to Use the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card SD Memory Card The SD memory card is a small, lightweight memory card developed using advanced copyright protection technology which is compatible with content on-demand services. The SD memory card may be used in ways such as the following. Write music data (checkout) to the card and listen to the music.
  • Page 35 Do not remove the card or turn off the device while data is being read from or written to the card. Doing so can destroy data stored in the card. (Note that Panasonic Back Side assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages, direct or indirect.)

  • Page 36: Inserting The Card

    SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card Inserting the Card Insert the card firmly with the label side facing up and with the cut corner in front. CAUTION Make sure you insert the card in the proper direction. If the card is inserted in the wrong direction, the card or slot may be damaged.
  • Page 37 SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card SD Memory Card Security Function When you initialize an SD memory card, you can provide the card a security function. You can insert an SD Memory Card instead of entering a password for purposes such as the following.
  • Page 38 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Card Setup]. Windows XP Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Card Setup]. If an SD memory card has not been inserted, the following message appears: “Set the SD card in place”. Insert an SD memory card and select [Retry].
  • Page 39 SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card D. Set and eject* Add the check mark if you want to set and eject the SD memory card instead of entering a password. * The setting method is set separately for each computer. Different SD memory cards may not use different setting methods on the same computer.
  • Page 40 SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card Using an SD Memory Card An SD memory card that has been initialized (SD Card Setup) can be used as described below. If the card is set for [Use when starting computer] When the screen on the left appears... <If [Leave set] was selected in step for “Initialization (SD Card Setup)”>...
  • Page 41 When [Removable disk] appears, select [Take no action], then select [OK]. Start the SD card setup program. Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Card Setup]. Windows XP Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Card Setup]. Change the settings as necessary.
  • Page 42 SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card [Setting for this computer] [Use the SD card when starting the computer]: Add the check mark if you want to use the SD memory card instead of a password entry in order to start the computer. Removing the check mark erases the information pertaining to all SD memory cards currently registered on the computer.
  • Page 43 SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card [Setting for this SD card] (Settings for the SD memory card currently in use) If no SD memory card is inserted, all of the fields under [Setting for this SD card] are grayed out and none of them can be selected. [Use when starting the computer]: Add the check mark if you want to use the SD memory card instead of a password entry in order to start the computer.

  • Page 44: Ram Module

    RAM Module Inserting additional RAM modules and increasing memory will enable you to run Windows and application software more easily, and to increase overall operating efficiency. Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module is used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may become unusable or the computer may not operate properly.

  • Page 45: External Display

    External Display Power off your computer. (Ÿ “Starting Up/Shutting Down”) Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation function. Connect the external display to the external display port (A) on your computer. Turn on the external display, then turn on your computer. After Windows starts up, the screen is displayed on the display destination set in the following menu.
  • Page 46 External Display About [Intel® Extreme Graphics] About [Intel® Extreme Graphics] The selection of the display destination, adjustment of the brightness and contrast can be done in the following procedure: Windows 2000 [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Intel® Extreme Graphics] - [Devices] Windows XP [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel®...
  • Page 47 External Display Precautions When the application running is not shown on the display, refer to the following items. Under the condition the application is in the external display, or after the application is closed in the external display, there are cases the application will not be shown in the display when performed the next time if the position of the extended display is changed or the Extended Desktop is closed.

  • Page 48: Usb Devices

    Input [c:\util\cpupower\setup.exe] in [start] - [Run] and select [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select [Performance] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CPU Idle Setting] and select [OK], then [Yes]. The computer will restart automatically.

  • Page 49: 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. Windows 2000 Select on the taskbar and select the USB device, then select [Stop].

  • Page 50: Modem

    Modem Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack CAUTION Do not use the PBX internal phone lines inserted 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 51 Modem Ring Resume Function With this function, if the telephone that is connected to the modem rings in the standby mode, the power of the computer automatically switches ON. This function is convenient when using automatic information receiving applications such as a FAX application.

  • Page 52: 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 administra- tor or the person in charge of the network. Connecting LAN Power off your computer. (Ÿ...
  • Page 53 Wake up from LAN This is a function of the internal LAN to automatically power the computer on from a network server when the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. To use this function, it is necessary to have a network environment that accommodates Wake up from LAN. Enabling the Wake up from LAN Function Windows 2000 Select [Device Manager] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware].

  • Page 54: Setup Utility

    Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility Slide the power switch, and immediately hold down F2. Release the key when the Setup Utility starts up. If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password. Ÿ page When a User Password is entered, some contents cannot be changed ( 19).

  • Page 55: Information Menu

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

  • Page 56: Main Menu

    Setup Utility Main Menu System Date: [xx:xx:xx] System Time: [xx/xx/xxxx] Touch Pad: [Enable] Display: [Simultaneous] Display Expansion: [Enable] Parameters : Default) Touch Pad Disable Enable External Monitor Display Internal LCD Simultaneous Display Expansion Disable Enable 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 57: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility Advanced Menu Modem: [Enable] LAN: [Enable] Boot up from LAN: [Enable] Legacy USB Support: [Enable] Video Power Saving Mode: [Battery Optimized] Parameters : Default) Modem Disable Enable Disable Enable Disable Boot up from LAN Enable Legacy USB Support Disable Enable Video Power Saving Mode...

  • Page 58: Security Menu

    Setup Utility Security Menu Password on boot: [Enable] SD Startup: [Disable] SD Setting Method: [Leave Set] Clear registered SD card: [Enter] [Enter] Set Supervisor Password: Display Boot Menu: [Enable] [Disable] Hard Disk Lock: User Password Protection: [No Protection] [Enter] Set User Password: NOTE G When the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password: •...

  • Page 59: Boot Menu

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

  • Page 60: Exit Menu

    Setup Utility Exit Menu Save Values & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Current Values Refresh Battery Parameters Save Values & Exit Exit the Setup Utility and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Without Saving Changes Exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes to CMOS.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Dmi Viewer

    Select [DMI Viewer] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]. Windows XP Select [DMI Viewer] from [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. The screen shown below is displayed. When you select an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.

  • Page 63: List Of Error Codes

    List of Error Codes The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.
  • Page 64 List of Error Codes 02F4: EISA CMOS not writable ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS. 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. 02F6: Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). 02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.

  • Page 65: Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

    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 your technical support office. Starting Up The power indicator or battery Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor.

  • Page 66: Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

    Select [Tools] - [Check Now]. Select [Start] after selecting required items in [Check disk options]. At startup, hold down F8 when [Panasonic] screen disappears, and release your finger when the Windows Advanced Option Menu is displayed. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm the details of the error.
  • Page 67 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Display (continued) The screen becomes Changing the number of colors or resolution of the display may affect the screen. disordered Restart the computer. The external display no longer When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used with displays properly the computer, the external display may no longer display properly when the computer enters the condition the power of the display is off (for energy...
  • Page 68 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Battery Indicator The red indicator lights The battery level is low. Save your data and power off your computer. After connecting the AC adaptor or replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on. The red indicator blinks The battery pack or recharging function may be defective.
  • Page 69 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Connecting Peripherals An error occurs while installing When you install the driver for a PC Card or peripheral device, be sure to use a the driver driver that is compatible with the operating system. If you use an incompatible driver, malfunction may occur.
  • Page 70 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Disk Operations Cannot read/write to a floppy Has the floppy disk been correctly inserted? disk Has the floppy disk been correctly formatted? Your floppy disk content may be corrupted. Unable to write to a disk Is the floppy disk write-protected? Windows 2000 How to format a floppy disk is unclear...
  • Page 71 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Windows XP Fast User Switching Function Some applications do 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 (for example, PDF files may not be printed properly).
  • Page 72 Intel, Pentium and SpeedStep are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark. Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States ® ® and/or other countries. Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. PCE0101B_2K/XP...

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