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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    Personal Computer Reference Manual CF-T2 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 not be displayed as shown in this manual.
  • Page 3 Read Me First About Display Mode Internal LCD (Notebook) External Display (PC monitor) Simultaneous display (Intel(R) Dual Display Clone) Extended Desktop The terminology in ( ) is the one used in [Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller properties]. To display [Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller properties]: Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics].

  • Page 4: Key Combinations

    Key Combinations CAUTION NOTE Fn+F1 Fn+F2 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 or other keys.
  • Page 5 Key Combinations Fn+F3 Functions 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 CAUTION Do not press another key until the display destination has been completely switched. Do not press this key combination in the following conditions.
  • Page 6 Key Combinations Fn+F4 Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Fn+F7 Functions Speaker on/off switch Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the internal speaker and headphone jack. NOTE Disabling the speakers will also disable the warning beep. Speakers connected to the USB port cannot be muted.
  • Page 7 Key Combinations Fn+F9 Fn+F10 Fn+NumLk Fn+Home Functions Remaining capacity of the battery pack Shut down using the hibernation function Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk, and shuts down the computer. ( The functions differ depending on the application software being used.
  • Page 8 When using with the Fn and Ctrl functions interchanged ( and Ctrl reversed. 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 If MUTE is set, you will not hear a beep. " C. Disable popup Add the check mark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF. "Full Screen" of [Command Prompt] or MPEG files may change to a window display if Fn+Fx keys are pressed.

  • 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 37 This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is Caps Lock pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is capitalized. This indicator lights green when NumLk is NumLk pressed.
  • Page 11 LED Indicators This indicator lights green when Fn+ScrLk are ScrLk (Scroll lock) pressed. Scroll lock functions differently depending on the application. Hard disk drive status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed. SD memory card status This indicator lights when the SD memory card or MultiMedia card is accessed.

  • Page 12: Touch Pad

    Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations. Moving the Cursor Tapping/Clicking Double-Tapping/Double- Clicking Dragging Scroll A. Work Surface (touch pad) B. Left Button C. Right Button Function tapping double-tapping Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface.
  • Page 13 Touch Pad NOTE Using the Touch Pad Utility The Touch Pad utility enables you to scroll easily by tracing a circle around the touch pad. NOTE How to Scroll Refer to [Mouse Properties] for information on basic operations other than the above. To display [Mouse Properties]: Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
  • Page 14 Hints for Easier Touch Pad Operation You can change various touch pad settings using the following procedure: [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings] Settings can be changed for the following functions: • Use Touch Pad function (On/Off) •...
  • Page 15 [Exit]. is not displayed on the taskbar: In [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings] - [General settings], add a check mark for [Display icon in task tray] and select [OK].
  • Page 16 Touch Pad NOTE Adjusting the Sensitivity when Touching the Touch Pad When operating the keyboard, if your hand touches the touch pad unintentionally causing the cursor to move, adjust the sensitivity using "PalmCheck™." When operating the touch pad, if your finger touches the touch pad unintentionally causing the cursor to move, or if the cursor does not move even when you move your finger above the touch pad, adjust the sensitivity using the "Touch sensitivity"...
  • Page 17 Touch Pad By dragging slide bar (A) to the [Maximum] position, you can prevent the cursor from moving unintentionally. By dragging slide bar (A) to the [Minimum] position, you can enable the cursor to move even with a light touch of the palm on the touch pad. When slide bar (B) is dragged to the [Heavy Touch] position, the cursor will only move with a strong touch on the touch pad.
  • Page 18 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). The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings). The operation settings can be changed.
  • Page 19 Touchscreen Use button selector. CAUTION To right-click: on taskbar. Select on the taskbar. changes to Select the object you want to right-click. changes to If you make a mistake and select Right-click on on the taskbar, and select [Button selector]. The screen on the left will be displayed.
  • Page 20 Also, the touchscreen switching icon on the taskbar ( ) will be reversed. NOTE Select 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 21: Configuring The Touchscreen

    Touchscreen Configuring the Touchscreen When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps. NOTE Display [Mouse Properties] screen. Double-click on the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or select [TouchScreen] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse]. A.
  • Page 22 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. The screen may be damaged as a result. 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 23: 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 24 Standby/Hibernation Functions From the shutdown screen • Standby • Hibernation Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode At the time of purchase, the computer is set so that hibernation mode can be used. Precautions Be sure to save all data. When a file in an external device such as a CD drive, external hard disk, or ATA card is opened, close the file.

  • Page 25: Using The Power Switch

    Standby/Hibernation Functions • When playing/recording audio files and displaying images (such as MPEG files). • When using communications software or the network function. • When using peripheral devices. After resuming from hibernation mode or standby mode, the computer may not work properly, or may not be able to connect to the network.

  • Page 26: Using The Display

    Standby/Hibernation Functions CAUTION When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by the key combination sound. Using the Display Entering the standby or hibernation mode Slide the power switch (A); at the beep The computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode, depending on the setting.

  • Page 27: Resuming Operation

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Resuming Operation CAUTION Using the Power Switch The computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode, depending on the setting. When entering the standby or hibernation mode, close the display correctly. If you do not do so, (for example, if you open the display soon after you close it) the computer may not enter standby or hibernation mode.

  • Page 28: Open The Display

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Using the Display When [Stand by] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] ( page 26), you can resume operation using the following procedure. Open the display. Even if the display is closed after the computer has entered either the standby or hibernation mode, operation will resume when the display is opened.

  • Page 29: Security Measures

    Security Measures To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below. You do not want the settings in the Setup Utility to be changed You do not want your computer to be used without permission You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft...
  • Page 30 Security Measures CAUTION NOTE Only when the Supervisor Password has been set: Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press To disable the Supervisor Password Press only Enter. Re-enter your password at [Confirm New Password] and press Enter To disable the Supervisor Password Press only Enter.
  • Page 31 Security Measures Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling) NOTE CAUTION 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. ( To disable the User Password, start up the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password. Run the Setup Utility.
  • Page 32 Security Measures NOTE When you do not want your computer to be used without permission When [Password on boot] is set to [Enable], it is impossible to start the computer without the password. NOTE Setting the Password on boot (enabling, disabling) Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 33 Security Measures Starting Up When the Password on boot is Set The screen shown at left is displayed. Enter your password When the correct password is input, the computer will start. When three incorrect password attempts or nothing is input for one minute, the computer will power off.
  • Page 34 Security Measures Setting the Hard Disk Lock (enabling, disabling) CAUTION The hard disk lock function only works with the internal hard disk. This function does not work with the external hard disk. Run the Setup Utility. ( page Using either , select [Security].

  • Page 35: 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 36 Computing on the Road Refer to [Important Tips] as well ( CAUTION To Avoid Problems When Remaining Battery Power Is Low We recommend that you check in advance regarding battery power confirmation methods Alarm settings can be changed. NOTE When installed in a network environment (except when the Wake Up from LAN function is in use).

  • Page 37: Battery Power

    You can also view [Important Tips] using the following procedures. Select [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]. Use the Battery Indicator to Check the Battery Status...
  • Page 38 Battery Power NOTE Check the Remaining Battery Power There are three methods to check the remaining battery power. Press Fn+F9. (After logging on to Windows)( Check the Windows battery meter. (After logging on to Windows)( Check the number of lighting LED indicators. (When the power is off or in standby/ hibernation mode) ( NOTE This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the...
  • Page 39 Battery Power Press Fn+F9 to Check the Remaining Battery Power on the Screen (After logging on to Windows) Check the Remaining Battery Power and Remaining Time using the Windows Battery Meter Display by selecting the The remaining battery power and remaining time indicated are calculated based on the computer's usage conditions at that time, so these displays may change when usage conditions change.
  • Page 40 Battery Power Check the Number of Lighting LED Indicators (When the power is off or in standby/hibernation mode) You can view the remaining battery capacity using the following procedure. The number of lighting LED indicators (B) Close the display and confirm that the latch is locked. Disconnect the AC adaptor.
  • Page 41 Battery Power When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low The following is factory default setting. When remaining battery capacity falls to 10% Above settings can be changed. [Low battery alarm] Displays a message indicating the low battery level. Charge your battery. Connect the AC adaptor immediately.
  • Page 42 Battery Power Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity (Battery Recalibration) The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing and learning about battery capacity. Using the "Battery Recalibration" function to accurately display remaining battery capacity requires that the battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged. This procedure should be performed once after you purchase the computer.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement (CF- VZSU24U/CF-VZSU24AU). If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short, and if performance is not recovered even after executing Battery Recalibration, we recommend that the battery be replaced.

  • Page 44: Insert The Battery Pack

    Battery Power CAUTION Power off your computer. (⇒ Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby function. Turn your computer over and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack while sliding the latches (A) inward. Insert the battery pack.
  • Page 45 At [Select the Video System], select [NTSC] or [PAL]. Be sure to log on with the administrator authority when running the SD-MovieStage. Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD-MovieStage] - [SD- MovieStage]. The screensaver may not work while SD-MovieStage is running.
  • Page 46 PC Cards 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 47: Inserting A Pc Card

    PC Cards Inserting/Removing the PC Card Inserting a PC Card CAUTION Removing a PC Card CAUTION 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. After the card is inserted, bend the eject button (A).
  • Page 48 PC Cards Follow the on-screen instructions. (When the PC Card has been removed after the computer is turned off, this step is not necessary.) Raise the bent part of the eject button (B). Press the button (B). Slide the PC Card out.

  • Page 49: Sd Memory Card/Multimedia Card

    SD memory card format software. (Do not use [Format] of Windows.) Formatting software can be downloaded from our web site. Address: http://panasonic.jp/support/audio/sd/download/sd_formatter_e.html When using the SD memory card with other peripheral devices, format the SD memory card using the peripheral device. For details, refer to the instruction manual for that device.

  • Page 50: Multimedia Card (Mmc)

    • While data is being written to the card, or for a short time after the writing operation • While the SD memory card indicator ( (Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages, direct or indirect.) We recommend backing up important data to another storage medium.

  • Page 51: Inserting The Card

    SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card This computer may be unable to use MultiMedia cards under some conditions; for example, if the MultiMedia card has been formatted using certain peripheral devices. Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card Inserting the Card CAUTION Insert the card firmly with the label side facing up and with the cut corner in front.

  • Page 52: Removing The Card

    SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card Removing the Card SD Memory Card Drive Letter To change the SD memory card/Multi Media card drive letter, use the SD Drive Letter Change Tool with the following procedure. Even if no SD memory card/MultiMedia card has been connected, a drive letter will still be displayed as "Removable Disk"...
  • Page 53 Input [c:\util\chgsddrv\setup.exe] and select [OK], then follow the on-screen instructions. How to change drive letter Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Drive Letter Change Tool]. Select in [New drive letter], select the drive letter, and select [OK].

  • Page 54: Sd Memory Card Security Function

    SD Memory Card Security Function When you initialize an SD memory card, you can insert an SD memory card instead of entering a password for following cases. Set the SD memory card Windows logon screen appears NOTE Before Initialization (SD Card Setup) To use when starting the computer Set the Supervisor Password in the Setup Utility ( the initialization procedure.
  • Page 55 When [Removable disk] appears, select [Take no action], then select [OK]. Start the SD card setup program. 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].
  • Page 56 SD Memory Card Security Function setting of [SD Setting Method] in [Security] menu after completing the SD Card Setup. ( page Make the settings according to the case to be used. To use when starting the computer An SD memory card will be registered with the computer. (Up to two cards can be registered.) Add the check mark for [Use when starting computer] (B) and select [Next].
  • Page 57 SD Memory Card Security Function In the Function fails to Operate Correctly The computer does not respond properly when you insert the SD memory card. Remove the card and wait a few seconds, then reinsert it. Or, enter each password. The SD memory card indicator is blinking.

  • Page 58: Change The Settings

    SD Memory Card Security Function • If an SD memory card is already inserted when resuming from the standby or When resuming from the standby or hibernation mode, or while the screensaver is active If [Set and eject] was selected as the setting method: Insert the SD memory card, then eject if after you hear a beep indicating card recognition.
  • Page 59 SD Memory Card Security Function • If you remove the check mark You will not be able to log on to Windows by inserting an SD memory card with a set password. B. Setting for this SD card You can initialize the SD memory card currently inserted or change its settings. If no SD memory card is inserted, none of the fields under [Setting for this SD card] can be selected.

  • Page 60: Restart The Computer

    SD Memory Card Security Function At the confirmation message [The SD card information registered in the Setup Utility will be erased...], select [Yes]. If you add the check mark for [Use when logging on to Windows]: Step of [To use when logging on to Windows] in Step If you remove the check mark from [Use when logging on to Windows]: Enter the password and select [OK].

  • Page 61: External Display

    External Display NOTE Power off your computer. (⇒ Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in 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 62 External Display Extended Desktop With Extended Desktop, you can use both the internal LCD and the external display as an extended display domain. You can also drag a window from the internal LCD to the external display. To use Extended Desktop; NOTE If a picture is not displayed properly, lower the level of [Hardware acceleration] in the following menu.
  • Page 63 External Display Precautions 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 executed the next time if the position of the extended display is changed or the Extended Desktop is closed.

  • Page 64: Control Panel

    External Display An error may occur when resuming from the standby or hibernation mode. In such cases, change the mouse pointer to the standard pointer with the following procedure. When an animated pointer is used for the mouse pointer (e.g., when changing the theme in [Appearance and Themes] of [Control Panel]) Display [Mouse Properties].

  • Page 65: Connecting Usb Devices

    USB Devices Connecting/Removing USB devices Connecting USB devices NOTE Connect the USB device to the USB port (A) on your computer, referring to the operating instructions of the USB device. You may need to install drivers compatible with the operating system you are using for your USB devices.

  • Page 66: Removing Usb Devices

    USB Devices Removing USB devices CAUTION USB Floppy Disk Drive Note the following when using an optional USB floppy disk drive (CF-VFDU03). Do not power off your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the floppy disk drive being accessed. Doing so may damage the data on the floppy disk and render the floppy disk useless.
  • Page 67 USB Devices Use the write-protect tab (A). This is a must for preserving important data. This prevents your data from being erased or overwritten. The USB floppy disk drive cannot be used at the same time as other floppy disk drives. Do not directly open application files (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel) which are stored on the floppy disk.
  • Page 68 Modem Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack CAUTION NOTE 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 69 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 70 Modem To display the setting for [System standby]: Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes]. NOTE [System standby] elapses even during communications, and cuts off the communications. • If [Never] is set, the computer will not enter the standby mode during communications, but once the computer resumes, the power of the computer will remain on while the user is absent.

  • Page 71: 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 CAUTION NOTE Do not connect the modem telephone cable into the LAN port.
  • Page 72 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 CAUTION NOTE...
  • Page 73 • When the AC adaptor and battery pack are removed from the computer or reattached to the computer. After operations are resumed from standby mode, the screen remains dark. The former screen display will be restored when the keyboard, touch pad, or touchscreen is touched.

  • Page 74: Wireless Lan

    Wireless LAN If you use a wireless LAN, you can use a network without cable connections. CAUTION NOTE Communication is performed through the wireless LAN antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand or otherwise interfere with the passage of the radio signals.
  • Page 75 Wireless LAN Precautions Abide by instructions regarding use in airplanes and hospitals. If you intend to use the computer in the environments described above, turn the wireless LAN off using the following method: making the appropriate security settings, such as for encryption. If you leave the wireless LAN on, the battery's operating time is shortened.

  • Page 76: The Settings

    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 77 Wireless LAN Check the Communication Status Open the Intel PROSet using either of the following procedures. Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Intel Network Adapters] - [Intel(R) PROSet for Wireless]. Select For more information about how to use the Intel PROSet, refer to [Help] in the menu bar. If the function fails to operate correctly Read the operating instructions for the access point carefully and check the settings.
  • Page 78 Wireless LAN MAC address using the following procedure and register it according to the operating instructions of the access point. Following the operating instructions of the access point, set the IP address of the access point again correctly. Display [Command Prompt]. Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt].

  • Page 79: Setup Utility

    Running the Setup Utility NOTE 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 80: 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, System Time and System Date).

  • Page 81: Information Menu

    Setup Utility Information Menu Language: Model No.: Serial No.: CPU Type: CPU Speed: BIOS: Embedded Controller: System Memory: Primary Master: (Underline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment.) Language Select the language for displaying the Setup Utility. Parameters [English] CF-xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx...

  • Page 82: Main Menu

    Setup Utility Main Menu System Time: System Date: Touch Pad: Fn/Ctrl Key: Display: Display Expansion: Time is shown in 24-hr. style. Date is shown in order of Month/Day/Year. (Underline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment.) Touch Pad Fn/Ctrl Key Display Display Expansion Select whether to switch the...

  • Page 83: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility Advanced Menu Modem: LAN: Boot up from LAN: Wireless LAN: Legacy USB Support: NOTE (Underline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment.) Modem Boot up from LAN Wireless LAN Legacy USB Support [Disable] is automatically set when [LAN] is set to [Disable]. This function works only for the internal LAN.

  • Page 84: Security Menu

    Setup Utility Security Menu Password on boot: SD Startup: SD Setting Method: Clear registered SD card: Set Supervisor Password: Setup Utility Prompt: Boot First Menu: Hard Disk Lock: User Password Protection: Set User Password: This is displayed only when an SD memory card has been registered.( NOTE (Underline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment.) Password on boot...
  • Page 85 Setup Utility SD Setting Method Clear registered SD card Set Supervisor Password Setup Utility Prompt Boot First Menu Hard Disk Lock User Password Protection Set User Password [SD Startup] and [SD Setting Method] cannot be set if [Password on boot] is set to [Disable]. This can be set only if [SD Startup] has been set to [Enable].

  • Page 86: 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 87: Exit Menu

    Setup Utility Exit Menu Save Values & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Current Values Battery Recalibration 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 88: Icon Enlarger

    Change the screen display after the other application has been closed. Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. Select the display size as [Normal Size], [Large Size], or [Extra Large Size].

  • Page 89: 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 90: Dmi Viewer

    Displayed information can be saved to a text file (.txt). Run the DMI Viewer and display the information you wish to save. Select [DMI Viewer] from [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. Select save method. To save the item that is displayed Select [Save Selected Data] from [File] menu.

  • Page 91: List Of Error Codes

    List of Error Codes When turning on the computer, if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions shown below. If the problem persists, or if the error code or message displayed is not shown here, contact your technical support office.
  • Page 92 List of Error Codes Operating System not found Error Code/Message The OS is not properly installed on the floppy disk or the hard disk that you are trying to boot from. If the computer cannot be booted from the floppy disk, check the floppy disk drive to ensure that the disk is in fact bootable, and change it to another if not.

  • Page 93: 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. You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer's usage status ( Starting Up The power indicator or battery...
  • Page 94 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Starting Up When resuming from the standby or hibernation mode, [Enter Password] does not appear even if a password has been set in the Setup Utility When the administrator password is forgotten When "Remove disks or other media. Press any key to restart"...

  • Page 95: Enter Password

    Select [Tools] - [Check Now]. Select [Start] after selecting required items in [Check disk options]. At startup, hold down F8 when [Panasonic] boot screen disappears release your finger when the Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm the details of the error.
  • Page 96 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Display The power has not been turned off, but after a certain period of time, there is no display When the battery pack is used, the screen is darker than when the AC adaptor is connected An afterimage appears (e.g., green, red, and blue dots remain on the display) or there are dots not...

  • Page 97: Shutting Down

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Display During simultaneous display, one of the screens becomes disordered When an MPEG file is being played ® with Windows Media Player, the display destination cannot be switched using Fn+F3 Setup Utility [Enter Password] is displayed [Advanced] and [Boot] menu can not be registered Some items in [Security] menu can...

  • Page 98: Standby/Hibernation Function

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Standby/Hibernation Function Unable to enter standby or hibernation mode Unable to automatically enter standby or hibernation mode The computer does not resume Battery Indicator The red indicator lights The red indicator blinks The orange indicator blinks If a USB device is connected to the computer (note: only for some USB devices), remove the USB device temporarily.
  • Page 99 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Keyboard Only numbers can be inputted Only capital letters are being input How to input European characters (ß, à, ç etc.), symbols or Euro currency symbol is unclear Network Unable to connect to a network Unable to use wireless LAN Check whether the indicator is on.

  • Page 100: Connecting Peripherals

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Network The following phenomena occur The LAN transmission speed slows down dramatically Wireless LAN connection drops out Connecting Peripherals An error occurs while installing the driver Your peripheral does not work The cursor does not move from mouse operations page 102 When you install the driver for a PC Card or peripheral device, be sure to use a...
  • Page 101 ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (except for an ATA interface) and card requiring 12V are not supported. Only the Panasonic CF-VFDU03 USB floppy disk drive (optional) can be used. Make sure [Legacy USB Support] is enable in the Setup Utility.

  • Page 102: Disk Operations

    Input [c:\util\cpupower\setup.exe] in [start] - [Run], and select [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select [Performance] in [start] - [Panasonic] - [CPU Idle Setting] and select [OK], then select [Yes]. The computer will be restarted automatically.
  • Page 103 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Disk Operations Unable to read/write to the hard disk Touch Pad The cursor cannot be controlled properly Unable to input using the touch pad Touchscreen Unable to point correctly with the stylus included with the computer Unable to input by touching the display Sound The sound is not heard...

  • Page 104: Sd Card Setup (Sd Memory Card Security Function)

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) SD Card Setup (SD memory card security function) Cannot use SD memory card security function Cannot log on with the SD memory card Fast User Switching Function Some applications may not work properly Others No response The SD memory card must be set up in order to use the security function page 55).
  • Page 105 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Others When trying to play back video files ® using Windows Media Player, the message [Codec required] appears, and the file cannot be played back ® The shortcut icon for the Windows Media Player is not displayed on the desktop Two shortcut icons for the Windows Media Player are displayed on the...
  • Page 106 You can save a copy of the screen currently being displayed to a file in bitmap format (.bmp). Running PC Information Viewer Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer]. Click on the items to display detailed information for each item.
  • Page 107 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 108 • 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. PCE0149B_XP...

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