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  • Page 1 Reference Manual Personal Computer CF-T7 Series Model No. We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

  • Page 2: Read Me First

    Read Me First Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury. Enter This illustration means to press the Enter key. Fn+F5 This illustration means to press and hold the Fn key, then press the F5 key.

  • Page 3: Sound And Video

    Read Me First Sound and Video Sound (e.g. MP3, WMA) and video (e.g. MPG, WMV) recorded in PC Cards and SD Memory Cards may be interrupted during playback. If this happens, copy them to the hard disk drive and play back. Sound and video in AVI files may be interrupted or produce a time-lag during playback.

  • Page 4: Using The Touchpad

    Using the Touch Pad Use the Touch Pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations. A. Work Surface (Touch Pad) B. Left Button C. Right Button Function Operation Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface.
  • Page 5 Using the Touch Pad NOTE You can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons by clicking (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]. Scroll There are two ways of scrolling with the Touch Pad: the Touch Pad utility, and the Virtual Scrolling Function. You cannot use both functions at the same time.
  • Page 6 (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility settings]. If a message appears indicating that the Touch Pad utility is not running, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility], and display Add a check mark for [Use horizontal scroll function] in the [General settings] screen, and click [OK].
  • Page 7 Using the Touch Pad Vertical scroll Horizontal scroll Trace clockwise To scroll down To scroll right Trace counter-clockwise To scroll up To scroll left When the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, any scrolling will be vertical scrolling. The screen will not scroll if you trace toward the center of the Touch Pad. On screens that cannot be scrolled (e.g., desktop screen), if you scroll, the computer may try to scroll the screen, causing the cursor to freeze.

  • Page 8: Change The Settings

    Using the Touch Pad Change the settings. General settings Use Touch Pad function If you add a check mark, you can use the Touch Pad (On/Off) function (screen scroll). If you remove the check mark, the Touch Pad function will be disabled, and will be displayed on the notification area.
  • Page 9 Using the Touch Pad Initial scope A. Width of the initial By dragging the inner circumference of the starting area, scope you can change the width of the initial scope (A) in five stages. You can also change the width by sliding the [Initial scope] slide bar.
  • Page 10 Using the Touch Pad NOTE Because the Touch Pad utility and the Virtual Scrolling function both offer scrolling functions that use the Touch Pad, these two features cannot be used simultaneously. If you try to use them at the same time, a message may be displayed asking you if you want to enable the Touch Pad utility.

  • Page 11: Touch Sensitivity

    Using the Touch Pad Adjusting the Sensitivity when Touching the Touch Pad Adjust [PalmCheck] and [Touch Sensitivity] using the following procedure: Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Device Settings]. Click the device name (e.g., Synaptics TouchPad) in [Devices], then click [Settings]. Double-click [Sensitivity], then click [PalmCheck] or [Touch Sensitivity].

  • Page 12: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the 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).

  • Page 13: Install The Touchscreen Driver

    Using the Touchscreen Change the settings for the Touchscreen When needed, the Touchscreen settings can be configured using the following proce- dure. To Display [Pen and Input Devices] screen. Right-click on the notification area, and then click [Pen flicks] - [Customize your pen flicks settings].

  • Page 14: Calibrating The Touchscreen

    Using the Touchscreen Perform the touchscreen calibration (below). Calibrating the Touchscreen When you cannot point correctly with the stylus (include), calibrate the Touchscreen by following the steps below. NOTE Configure the Touchscreen for each account created. Rotate the display to 0 degree before performing the calibration. ( page Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Additional Options] - [Tablet Calibration].

  • Page 15: Display Rotation

    Display Rotation After Windows is started up, you can rotate the display and perform the Touch Pad and touchscreen operations in the rotated mode. Rotating the Display Double-click on the notification area or press Each time this operation is performed, the screen display switches between the landscape mode (0 degree) and the previously set angle (below).
  • Page 16 [Exit]. • In the default mode, the Display Rotation Tool will start up when Windows starts up. • To restart the tool after exiting: Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Display Rotation Tool].

  • Page 17: Key Combinations

    Key Combinations NOTE Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession. Do not use the key combinations together with Touch Pad (external mouse), touchscreen or other key operations. Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
  • Page 18 Key Combinations Functions Pop-up Icon Fn+F4 Speaker on/off NOTE (MUTE) Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound. Fn+F5 Volume (Fn+F5= down / Fn+F6= up) Fn+F6 NOTE When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold Fn, and press F5 or F6 intermittently.

  • Page 19: Hotkey Settings

    When you press Fn, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key combinations. • Pop-up icon on/off Start up the Hotkey Settings. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. Make the settings. [Use Fn key lock] When using an Fn key combination Press Fn once. (Locked) Press another key.

  • Page 20: Battery Power

    See [Important Tips] using one of the following methods. • Double-click on the desktop. • Using the (Start) menu. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. Select [On-Line Manuals] or [Battery], and click [Important Tips]. Checking the Battery Status Battery Status Battery Indicator Not lit Battery pack is not connected or no charging.

  • Page 21: Checking The Remaining Battery Power

    Battery Power When the AC adaptor is connected. The orange display light has three modes: on, flashing and blinking. Note the difference between flashing and blinking. NOTE Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the remaining battery power becomes less than approximately 95% (75% when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled), so overcharging is avoided.
  • Page 22 Battery Power NOTE The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery power in the cases as below. To correct the display, perform the Battery Recalibration ( page 24). • The battery indicator remains red. • The battery indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time (79% when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled).
  • Page 23 Battery Power Computer behavior with low battery The default settings are as follows. When the remaining battery power becomes 10% When the remaining battery power becomes 5% [Low battery level] [Critical battery level] Displays a message that the remaining battery power is The computer enters hibernation.
  • Page 24 Close all the applications. Perform “Battery Recalibration”. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Battery Recalibration]. When the confirmation message appears, click [Start]. Frequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery. A caution message appears when the “Battery Recalibration”...
  • Page 25 You can also perform the “Battery Recalibration” with the following procedure. Restart the computer. Press F9 while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure. When the remaining battery power is displayed, press Enter.
  • Page 26 Switching the Economy Mode (ECO) Right-click either (Disable) or (Enable) on the notification area. is not displayed, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Economy Mode(ECO) Setting Utility]. Click [Economy Mode(ECO) Enable] or [Economy Mode(ECO) Disable]. [Economy Mode(ECO) Enable] [Economy Mode(ECO)

  • Page 27: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary. If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short and not recovered even after recalibrating the battery, replace with a new battery. CAUTION The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it.
  • Page 28 Battery Power To insert Slide the battery pack in parallel with the arrow direction and attach it so that the left and right projections on the new battery pack match the dents of the computer. Be careful about the battery pack direction. In case that the projection does not match the dents of the computer, detach the battery pack once, then slide it while pushing it lightly to avoid floating.
  • Page 29 Customizing the Power Setting You can choose the optimum power setting for your operating condition by selecting a power plan. You can also create your own power plan. Changing the Power Plan Setting Click on the notification area and click [More power options]. Click [Change plan settings] of the power plan you want to change.

  • Page 30: Computing On The Road

    Computing on the Road In the default setting, the power plan is set to [Panasonic Power Management], but you can reduce power consumption using the following method. When using the battery, the computer can be used for a longer period of time.
  • Page 31 When setting [Power Saving Level : High] • Set [Colors] in [Display Settings] to [Medium (16 bit)] (Windows Aero will be deactivated). • Set the power plan to [Panasonic Power Management] (default settings), and then make the following changes: Change [Maximum processor state] in [Processor power management] (both [On battery] and [Plugged in]) from [100 %] to [50 %].
  • Page 32 This function set [Colors] in [Display Settings] to [Medium (16 bit)]. Power plan This function set the power plan to [Panasonic Power Management] (default settings), and then make the following changes: Change [Maximum processor state] in [Processor power management] (both [On battery] and [Plugged in]) from [100 %] to [50 %].
  • Page 33 Computing on the Road NOTE You can also enable the Intel video driver power saving function as follows. Right-click the desktop, and click [Graphic Properties]. Click [Notebook], [Apply] and [OK]. Click [Display Settings]. Click [Power Settings]. Click [Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology] to add a check mark. Move the slide bar to [Maximum Battery] and click [OK].
  • Page 34 Sleep or Hibernation Functions Starting Up Your Computer Quickly The sleep or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before sleep or hibernation. Function Data is saved to Recovery time...
  • Page 35 Sleep or Hibernation Functions Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation To enter sleep or hibernation Close the display, or slide the power switch (A) until a beep sounds. Sleep: The power indicator (A) blinks green. Hibernation: The power indicator (A) goes off. You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter sleep or hibernation.
  • Page 36 Sleep or Hibernation Functions CAUTION Do not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display is resumed, wait approximately 15 seconds (normally) or 60 seconds (when the computer is on a network). • Touch the keyboard (except for password input), Touch Pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), or power switch. •...

  • Page 37: Security Measures

    Security Measures You can set the password and/or enable/disable some functions for security purpose. Other security measures • Embedded Security (TPM) ( page 69): For further information, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”. Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password.

  • Page 38: Set The Password

    Security Measures Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use You can set a start-up password to prevent your computer from unauthorized use. Set the password ( page 37), and select [Enable] in [Password on boot] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 69).
  • Page 39 PC Cards You can insert the PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot. NOTE The following types of card are not supported: PC Card Type III, ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards that require 12V of operating voltage.

  • Page 40: Remove The Card

    PC Cards Remove the card. Raise the bent part of the eject button. Press the eject button so the card comes out of the slot. Draw the card straight out. NOTE Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit. Otherwise mal- function may occur.

  • Page 41: Sd/Sdhc Memory Card

    Card format software. You can download the software from the web site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html To use the SD/SDHC Memory Card on other devices, format the card on the devices. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the devices.
  • Page 42 Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages, directly or indirectly.
  • Page 43 Mini Port Replicator You can use an optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU05BU). This device frees you from being bothered by a lot of cable connections when you carry the computer. It also allows you to connect various peripherals. Connect the mini port replicator to the mini port replicator connector (A). For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the mini port replicator.

  • Page 44: External Display

    External Display You can switch the output destination to an external display. Connect the external display to the external display port (A). NOTE After resuming from sleep or hibernation, or restarting the computer, the output destination may not be the same as the one selected in the previous status.

  • Page 45: Extended Desktop

    External Display Switching the Display Press Each time you press the key combination: Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display Extended Desktop The extended desktop function allows you to use the working area across both the internal LCD and the external display. You can drag an object from the internal LCD to the external display and vice versa.
  • Page 46 External Display You cannot switch the display by pressing Fn+F3 when using the extended desktop. To switch to the Extended Desktop, be sure to use the [Intel(R) GMA Driver for Mobile] screen or the [New Display Detected] screen. If you use other methods (e.g. display setting, etc.), the screen may not be displayed correctly. The pop-up icon displayed by Fn key combination appears only on the primary device.

  • Page 47: Usb Devices

    USB Devices Connecting/Removing USB Devices To connect the device Connect the USB device to one of the USB ports (A). For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the USB device. To remove the device Disable the USB device. Click on the notification area and select the USB device, then select [OK].
  • Page 48 USB Devices When a USB device is connected, power consumption increases. Remove the USB device when it is not in use, espe- cially when operating by battery power. When Using an External Mouse Before installing an external mouse driver, first uninstall the Touch Pad driver. In this case, you will be unable to use the Touch Pad scroll function.
  • Page 49 USB Devices To use the Touch Pad Scroll again Uninstall the external mouse driver and install the Touch Pad driver. Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program] to remove the external mouse driver. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the mouse driver. Turn off the computer.

  • Page 50: Usb Floppy Disk Drive

    USB Devices USB Floppy Disk Drive Note the following when using an optional USB floppy disk drive (CF-VFDU03). Avoid the followings while the floppy disk drive is being accessed. Doing any of these may damage the data on the floppy disk and render it useless.
  • Page 51 Modem CAUTION Be sure to connect the telephone cable into the modem port, not into the LAN port. Use a surge protector since the modem may be damaged by a sudden high voltage surge that may occur in the event of a lightning strike.
  • Page 52 Modem Ring Resume Function The computer automatically resumes from sleep when the telephone connected to the modem rings. You will need software to keep the computer in an idle state waiting for a phone call, and if you prefer, to turn the computer to sleep again afterward.
  • Page 53 Modem The computer needs some time to respond, so set the calling time longer than normal. If this is not possible on the transmission side, reduce the number of rings before answering on the software that you are using to keep the com- puter in idle waiting for the call.

  • Page 54: Turn Off Your Computer

    CAUTION To ensure proper network operations, use a twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher) less than 100 m in length. Do not use the sleep or hibernation during communications (except when the Wake up from wired LAN function is in use), as this may cause an error in data transmission or reception.
  • Page 55 Enabling the Power On by LAN function The computer automatically turns from off to on when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port. Select [Allow] in [Power On by LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 68).
  • Page 56 When is not displayed on the notification area. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [LAN Power-Saving Utility] or restart the computer. When is displayed on the notification area. [LAN] is set to [Disabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility. In this case, you cannot make settings for LAN Power-Saving utility or connect with the wired LAN.

  • Page 57: Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

    Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication <Only for model with wireless LAN and/or wireless WAN> There are five ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication. The wireless switch on the front of the computer (below) Wireless Switch Utility (below) Settings in the Network and Sharing Center ( page Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page...
  • Page 58 Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication To change the function of the Wireless switch In the default setting, the on/off settings that were selected for each device at the time you last turned off the wireless switch are restored when you set the wireless switch to ON again. You can change this function. [Selects the device for which to turn the device status on each time with the dialog box.] Display a dialog each time you set the Wireless switch to ON so you can choose which wireless device to enable.

  • Page 59: Installing The Utility

    Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication Installing the utility Log on to Windows as an administrator. Click (Start) and input [c:\util\wdisable\setup.exe] in [Start Search], and press Enter Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility. Checking the status of the Wireless Connection NOTE The Wireless Switch Utility should also be installed so that the Wireless Connection Disable Utility works.
  • Page 60 Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication Menu Right-clicking the utility icon in the notification area opens a menu as follows. Monitoring LAN Cable: ON Enables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to monitor the LAN port and disable wireless connection when a LAN cable is connected. Monitoring LAN Cable: OFF Disables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility, and enables wireless connection regardless of whether a LAN cable is connected or not.

  • Page 61: Using The Wireless Lan Function

    Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN> CAUTION To avoid unauthorized access to the computer through wireless LAN We recommend you to make security settings such as encryption before using wireless LAN. Otherwise the hard disk data such as the shared files can be exposed to the risk of unauthorized access. NOTE Communication is established through the wireless LAN antenna (A).
  • Page 62 Wireless LAN Setting the wireless LAN access point Preparation Follow the instruction manual of the wireless LAN access point to make settings for the access point to recognize the com- puter. Turn the wireless LAN on. Click on the notification area and click [Connect to a network]. The [Connect to a network] screen appears.
  • Page 63 Wireless LAN Setting the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a) Click on the notification area. Click [802.11a Disabled] or [802.11a Enabled]. A standard user needs to enter an administrator password. NOTE In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law. The Wireless Switch Utility icon ( ) indicates the on/off status of wireless LAN and/or wireless WAN, not the setting of IEEE802.11a.
  • Page 64 Wireless LAN Wake Up from Wireless LAN Enabling the Wake Up from Wireless LAN function The computer automatically resumes from sleep or hibernation when the computer is accessed from the network server via the wireless LAN. Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager]. A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
  • Page 65 Wireless LAN To check the wireless LAN network status Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( ) on the notification area. A tooltip appears. NOTE The Wireless Switch Utility icons ( ) indicate the on/off status of wireless communication, not the IEEE802.11a setting.

  • Page 66: Starting The Setup Utility

    Starting the Setup Utility Turn on or restart the computer. Press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the com- puter starts the startup procedure. When [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password. When you enter Supervisor Password You can make the settings of all items of the Setup Utility.
  • Page 67 Setup Utility Main Menu (Underlined items are the factory presets.) System Time [xx:xx:xx] • 24-hr. style. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. System Date [xx/xx/xxxx] • Month/Day/Year. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. Touch Pad Disable Enable Touchscreen Mode...

  • Page 68: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility Advanced Menu Underlined items are the factory presets. Core Multi-Processing Disable • When using the originally installed Windows Vista, leave this set to [Enable]. Setting it to [Disable] is Enable not supported. Intel(R) Virtualization Technology Disable Enable Modem Disable Enable Disable...

  • Page 69: Security Menu

    • When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disable], the message “Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN” is Enable not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. However, F2 and F12 will work even if the message is not displayed.
  • Page 70 Excluded from boot order: : USB KEY: : USB HDD: : USB LS120: Use the Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03) The devices under [Excluded from boot order] are not booted. To change the boot order , and then press F6.
  • Page 71 Setup Utility You can select the boot device during start-up of the computer, too. Press Esc soon after [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. [Boot Menu] appears and you can select the device. [Boot Menu] appears only when [Boot First Menu] in...

  • Page 72: Loupe Utility

    Loupe Utility You can magnify the specific part of the screen. Activating the Loupe Utility Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Loupe Utility]. Click [OK]. appears on the notification area. Using the Loupe Utility Point the cursor at the part of the screen you want to magnify.
  • Page 73 Loupe Utility The magnified text or image in the loupe window is fixed at the moment that the part is magnified (e.g., at the moment you press and hold Alt and right-click). To reflect the change you made on the original screen to the loupe window, click the loupe window.

  • Page 74: Dmi Viewer

    This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface (DMI). You can use the DMI Viewer to access the computer’s information including the CPU, memory and supported system. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [DMI Viewer]. The DMI Viewer screen appears. Click the item to display the detailed information.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting (Advanced)

    Problems with Starting Up, Shutting Down and Sleep and Hibernation Cannot boot from a floppy disk Check if there is a Panasonic external floppy disk drive connected (CF-VFDU03). It is not possible to boot from other floppy disk drives. Check that the boot disk is correctly inserted.

  • Page 76: The Date And Time Are Incorrect

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) The computer does not enter sleep or hibernation If a peripheral is connected, first remove the peripheral, and then enter sleep or hibernation. If the computer still fails to enter sleep or hibernation, restart the computer. It may take a minute or two to enter sleep or hibernation. Wait for a moment. The computer may not enter sleep properly and seems to be frozen in the mode that the computer is communicating via the modem.
  • Page 77 Troubleshooting (Advanced) When the computer is connected to a LAN, confirm the date and time of the server. This computer will not correctly recognize the date and time starting from the year 2100 A.D. Problems with Passwords and Messages When the administrator password is forgotten Log on as another administrator, and delete the forgotten password.
  • Page 78 (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility] to start up the Touch Pad utility. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility settings] - [General settings], and check that the check mark is added for [Use Touch Pad function].
  • Page 79 Troubleshooting (Advanced) If [Touch Pad Utility settings] does not appear when you click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic], click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program], and check that [Touch Pad Utility] appears. • If it does not appear: It is necessary to install the Touch Pad utility.
  • Page 80 Troubleshooting (Advanced) After sliding the power switch for at least four seconds to turn off the computer, turn on again. If Windows runs correctly, but the application software does not start, click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a pro- gram] and remove the failing application software, then reinstall the application software.
  • Page 81 Troubleshooting (Advanced) To increase the lifetime of the battery You can prevent deterioration of the battery pack and extend the lifetime of the battery by setting Economy Mode (ECO) to “Enable” in the Economy Mode (ECO) setting utility. ( page However, when Economy Mode (ECO) is set to “Enable”, the battery pack stops charging at 80% of fully charged, so the battery operation time is shorter.
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting (Advanced) For details of the mouse driver, consult the mouse manufacturer. (In some cases, later versions may be available.) If operation is not correct even after installing the driver, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Util- ity.
  • Page 83 Troubleshooting (Advanced) The display destination may be set to the external display. Try changing the display destination by pressing Fn+F3. If you want to switch the display destination repeatedly by pressing Fn+F3, make sure that the display destination has switched completely each time before pressing Fn+F3 again. The screen may become darker.
  • Page 84 Log off and log on Windows again. Takes long time to display the [Power Option] screen Perform the following steps to confirm whether the number of Panasonic Power Management configurations created when using Power Saving Utility has reached 100 or more.
  • Page 85 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Problems with Input Pressing a letter key produces a number The computer may be in ten-key mode. lights up, press NumLk, to disable the ten-key mode, and then input. If NumLk indicator Only capital letters are being input The computer may be in Caps Lock mode.

  • Page 86: Problems With Sound

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Cannot point the correct position using the included stylus Perform the touchscreen calibration. ( page Install the touchscreen driver again.( page Problems with Sound The sound is not heard Try changing the mute by pressing Fn+F4 or Fn+F6. With the following procedure, check that the Windows sound function is operating.
  • Page 87 Troubleshooting (Advanced) The microphone status is displayed as [Working] when it not connected If you click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and sound] - [Sound] - [Recording], the microphone status is displayed as [Working] even if it not connected. This is not a malfunction. When you connect a condenser stereo microphone to the microphone jack, the computer operates normally.
  • Page 88 Troubleshooting (Advanced) The device will not operate properly if a different mouse driver is installed When you install a different mouse driver, such as IntelliPoint for Microsoft’s IntelliMouse, the mouse driver currently installed in the computer may need to be uninstalled. For information on how to uninstall the driver, refer to “When Using an External Mouse.”...
  • Page 89 (Start) and input [c:\util\usbpower\setup.exe], and press Enter. Click Follow the on-screen instructions. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [USB Power Save Mode Switching Utility]. Click [Disable], and click [OK]. Click [OK]. Restart the computer. Problems with General Network...
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Problems with 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. Confirm the following settings: • [Wireless LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility Confirm that [Wireless LAN] is set to [Enable].
  • Page 91 Troubleshooting (Advanced) The communications speed may be reduced for the following reasons. Shorten the distance between the computer and the access point. • IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b may be affected by a microwave oven or similar, reducing the communications speed while the microwave oven is in operation. When using a wireless LAN in an environment that combines both IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11b, communication speed when using IEEE802.11g may decrease.
  • Page 92 Depending on your network environment, it may take about 1 minute to start up PC Information Viewer. Running PC Information Viewer Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer]. Click the items to display detailed information for each item. Save information to a file Displayed information can be saved to a text file (.txt).
  • Page 93 You can also save a copy of the screen to a file using the following procedure: Click (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+F7.
  • Page 94 When you log on to Windows for the first time, the screen to enable the automatic display function of PC Information Popup appears. Perform the following steps. Click [1 Notification From Panasonic]. Click [Yes] on the confirmation screen. The function is enabled and automatically inform you of the information on how to use the hard disk.

  • Page 95: Change The Settings

    Hard Disk Handling can be displayed with the following steps as well. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Hard Disk Handling]. Confirm information on how to use the hard disk Right-click PC Information Popup icon on the notification area and click [Check for information now].
  • Page 96 PC Information Popup NOTE When the icon is not displayed, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Informa- tion Popup].

  • Page 97: Protecting Your Computer From Viruses

    Protecting Your Computer from Viruses A computer virus propagates through infections from one computer to another. Some viruses are highly malicious, destroying computer data, or preventing the computer from starting up properly. When “Check your computer security” is displayed Click (red icon) on the notification area and make the appropriate settings.

  • Page 98: Technical Information

    Technical Information About Windows-related files The Windows files included in the Windows Vista DVD-ROM are contained in the following folders: c:\windows\support\migwiz, c:\windows\support\tools\ Network Connections and Communications Software Close the communications software before using the power saving function. If the power saving function (sleep or hibernation) is activated while communications software is used, the network con- nection may be interrupted, or the performance may be adversely affected.
  • Page 99 • Bluetooth™ is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. • 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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