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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    Reference Manual Personal Computer CF-Y5 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 CAUTION Enter Fn+F5 (Start) - [All Programs] or ⇒ xxxx “Windows Vista™ Business” is indicated as “Windows” or “Windows Vista”. The following software packages are described as follows: • “WinDVD™ 8 (OEM Version)” as “WinDVD” •...

  • Page 3: When Using Wireless Lan

    Read Me First When Using Wireless LAN If you cannot communicate with the access point or if the access point is not detected, right-click and click [Connect to a network], and then click 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.

  • 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 Moving the Cursor Tapping/Clicking tapping To right-click: Can only be performed by clicking the right button.
  • Page 5 Using the Touch Pad NOTE You can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons by clicking 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 Trace clockwise Trace counter-clockwise 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 (On/Off) Display icon in task tray (On/Off) Animated icon in task tray (On/Off) Rotate icon when wheel is operated (On/Off) Scroll item under mouse cursor Reverse the direction of the vertical scrolling Use horizontal scroll function (On/Off)
  • Page 9 Using the Touch Pad Initial scope A. Width of the initial scope B. Vertical and horizontal scroll initial scope Click [OK]. By dragging the inner circumference of the starting area, you can change the width of the initial scope (A) in five stages.
  • Page 10 Using the Touch Pad Using the Virtual Scrolling Function Set the Virtual Scrolling function using the following procedure. The Touch Pad utility will be disabled. Click on the notification area, and click [Settings]. When is not displayed: Remove a check mark from [Use Touch Pad function] in [General settings], and then click [OK].

  • Page 11: Touch Sensitivity

    Using the Touch Pad To begin using the Touch Pad utility again: (Start) and input [c:\util\touchpad] in [Start Search], and then press Enter. Click Right-click [setup] in [touchpad] folder and click [Run as Administrator]. If there are two or more “setup” files, right-click the file whose [Type] is [Application]. Conduct steps page Click [Virtual Scrolling], remove a check mark from [Enable vertical scrolling] and [Enable horizontal scrolling], then...

  • Page 12: Handling The Touch Pad

    Using the Touch Pad Handling the Touch Pad By design, the Touch Pad is to be used with a fingertip only. Do not place any object on the work 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). Try to avoid having any harmful substances, such as oil, come in contact with the Touch Pad.

  • Page 13: 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) or other key operations. Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator On the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of Fn+F1, Fn+F2 and Fn+F3.
  • Page 14 Key Combinations Fn+F4 Speaker on/off NOTE Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound. Fn+F5 Volume (Fn+F5= down / Fn+F6= up) Fn+F6 Fn+F7 Activate sleep ( Fn+F9 Remaining battery power Fn+F10 Activate hibernation ( Functions page page Pop-up Icon (MUTE) page 17...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Battery Power

    • 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 Indicator Not lit Battery pack is not connected or no charging.

  • Page 17: 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 18 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 ( • 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 19 Battery Power Computer behavior with low battery The default settings are as follows. When the remaining battery power becomes 10% [Low battery level] Displays a message that the remaining battery power is low. ↓ Charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not have the AC adaptor, exit the running programs and Windows, then confirm that the power indicator is off.
  • Page 20 Battery Power We recommend that you become familiar with alarm settings to become aware when battery power is low. Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Maintenance] - [Power Options]. Click [Change plan settings] of the power plan you want to change.
  • Page 21 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 22 Battery Power 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. Follow the on-screen instructions. Switching between Long Battery Life and Extended Operating Time (Economy Mode (ECO) Setting Utility) The battery pack is a consumable item, and deteriorates gradually each time it is used.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Click [Economy Mode(ECO) Enable] or [Economy Mode(ECO) Disable]. Economy Mode (ECO) Indicator When the confirmation message is displayed, read the message on the screen carefully, and click [OK]. Use the computer with the AC adaptor unplugged until the remaining battery power is 80% or less. When the remaining battery power falls to 80% or less, battery discharge ends, and the Economy Mode (ECO) indicator lights.
  • Page 24 Battery Power Turn off the computer. Do not use the sleep function. Turn your computer over and remove/insert the battery pack. To remove Slide the left latch (A) to the unlocked position ( Slide the right latch (B) to the unlocked position ( push out the battery pack in parallel with the bottom surface of the computer.

  • Page 25: Customizing The Power Setting

    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 26: 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 27 Computing on the Road Add a check mark for [Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology] and set the slide bar (A) to the [Maximum Battery] side, and click [OK]. The slide bar can be adjusted in six steps, from [Maximum Battery] to [Maximum Quality].
  • Page 28 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 Sleep...
  • Page 29 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 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 30 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, or power switch. •...

  • Page 31: Security Measures

    Security Measures You can set the password and/or enable/disable some functions for security purpose. Other security measures • Embedded Security (TPM) ( Module (TPM)”. Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password. Start up the Setup Utility ( Select [Security].

  • Page 32: 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 ( menu of the Setup Utility ( NOTE If the Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, the password input screen will be displayed on starting-up of the Setup Utility even though [Password on boot] is set to [Disable].

  • Page 33: Cd/Dvd Drive

    CD/DVD Drive NOTE Connect the AC adaptor if writing operation takes a long time. If the remaining battery power becomes low and the power is not supplied, writing operation may not be completed. Use Windows features or writing software to write to discs (e.g. “B’s Recorder” Ensure the disc is compatible with the selected writing speed.
  • Page 34 CD/DVD Drive About recognition of disc It may take about 30 - 40 seconds for an image recorded to a rewritable media to be played back. While the drive is being accessed Do not open the drive or move the computer while the drive is being accessed. Doing so could cause the disc to shift position and this may damage the disc, or cause the drive to malfunction.
  • Page 35 CD/DVD drive from the latter half of the alphabet to prevent these letters from changing. Turn on the CD/DVD drive. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Optical Disc Drive Letter-Setting Utility]. A standard user needs to enter an administrator password. Click in [New drive letter], click the drive letter, and click [OK].
  • Page 36 CD/DVD Drive Turning On/Off the CD/DVD Drive When you are not using the CD/DVD drive, you can turn the drive power off to minimize power consumption. When you want to minimize power consumption (example) Set [CD/DVD Drive Power] in the Setup Utility to [Off]. ( The drive power remains off when the computer is started up.
  • Page 37 [Optical Disc Drive Power-Saving Utility], or restart the computer. When the cursor is placed over the setting time. appears on the notification area. (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - , pop-up text will indicate the drive status and (Optical Disc Drive Power-Saving Utility) page...

  • Page 38: Disc Information

    CD/DVD Drive Change the time until the power turns off Select on the notification area. Select the desired time in [Auto Off Setting]. NOTE In the following cases, the drive power will not turn off even after the time set in [Auto Off Setting]. •...
  • Page 39 CD/DVD Drive You can read from the following discs. CD-ROM CD DIGITAL AUDIO DVD-RAM DVD-R *3*5 +R DL Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used. DVD-Video mode/VR mode/+VR mode: Finalize using DVD recorder Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0. When playing back motion video recorded over both layers of a one-sided, dual-layer disc, videos or sounds are interrupted at the point where the recording layers change.

  • Page 40: Region Code Setting

    CD/DVD Drive Region code setting DVD-Video are allocated to region codes according to where they are sold. To play a DVD-Video, the player’s software and the drive must have the corresponding region code. e.g., For U.S.A. and Canada: “1” For Europe: “2” For Southeast Asia (including Hong Kong and Taiwan): “3”...
  • Page 41 CD/DVD Drive Insert/Remove a disc. To insert With the title side of the disc (B) facing up, insert the disc under the keyboard. Push down on the center of the disc until it clicks in place. To remove Press on the center spindle (C) and carefully lift up the edge of the disc. Close the disc cover.

  • Page 42: Power Saving Mode

    CD/DVD Drive NOTE To remove a disc when the disc cover cannot be opened or when the computer is powered off: • Insert a pointed object (e.g., the bent-out tip of a paper clip, or the tip of a ballpoint pen) into the emergency hole (A), and move in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 43 Running WinDVD Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click (Start) - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD for Panasonic]. To access the online manual After starting WinDVD, perform either of the following procedures. Click “?” on the WinDVD. Right-click on the WinDVD screen and click [Help].
  • Page 44 WinDVD • Uninstall the player software by clicking (Refer to the instruction manual for the name of player software.) • Set WinDVD as the playback software if you can select the option in the player software settings. Notes During Use If you maximize the video display window: You can return to the original window size by double-clicking over the images.
  • Page 45 WinDVD If you have uninstalled WinDVD accidentally: Reinstall it by following the steps below. Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM in the CD/DVD drive. Click (Start) and input [d:\windvd] Right-click [setup] in [windvd] folder and click [Run as Administrator]. If there are two or more “setup” files, right-click the file whose [Type] is [Application]. Follow the on-screen instructions and install WinDVD.
  • Page 46 Writing to CD Using Windows Feature Insert a disc. In the [AutoPlay] screen, click [Burn files to disc using Windows]. Alternatively you can click Follow the on-screen instructions. Using B’s Recorder “B’s Recorder” is a CD recording software application developed by B.H.A Corporation. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual (below).

  • Page 47: Usage Precautions

    Writing to CD Usage Precautions When an external CD/DVD drive has been connected Do not turn the CD/DVD drive power off on this computer when writing to a disc in an external CD/DVD drive using B’s Recorder. Turning the power off may result in a malfunction, such as an interruption in the external CD/DVD drive operation. Before entering sleep Before entering sleep, be sure to exit B’s Recorder.
  • Page 48 Writing to CD NOTE The bootable disk image is saved in the folder “c:\Program Files\B’s Recorder GOLD9”. About the bootable disk image The following six types of bootable disk images can be used with the B’s Recorder preinstalled in this computer. Disk Image Contents BSDOS1.BIN...
  • Page 49 Writing to CD Notes During Use If you have uninstalled B’s Recorder accidentally Reinstall it by following the steps below. (Start) and input [c:\util\bha\gold] in [Start Search], and press Enter. Click Right-click [setup] in [gold] folder and click [Run as Administrator]. If there are two or more “setup”...
  • Page 50 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 51: 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 52: Sd Memory Card

    To format the SD Memory Card on this computer, do not use [Format] of Windows, but use the SD Memory Card format software. You can download the software from the web site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html To use the SD Memory Card on other devices, format the card on the devices. For further information, refer to the instruc- tion manual of the devices.

  • Page 53: Inserting/Removing The Sd Memory Card

    Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages, directly or indirectly.
  • Page 54 SD Memory Card Remove the card. Press the card so it comes out of the slot. Draw it straight out.

  • Page 55: Mini Port Replicator

    Mini Port Replicator You can use an optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU05AU). 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 56: 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 57: Switching The Display

    External Display The screen may become distorted due to the following operations. In this case, restart the computer. • Disconnecting an external display for which you have set high resolution or high refresh rate. • Connecting/disconnecting an external display during computer operations. Switching the Display Press Each time you press the key combination:...
  • Page 58 External Display NOTE Always change the settings in the manner described above. It may not be possible to use the extended desktop with some software applications. When you click the maximize button, the window is displayed on one of the displays. You cannot move the maximized window to the other display.

  • Page 59: 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 Preparation Close all applications. Disable the USB device.
  • Page 60 USB Devices When the USB device is removed and then inserted while the computer is on, and the device may not be correctly recognized. In this case, remove and connect the device again, or restart the com- puter. When a USB device is connected, power consumption increases. Remove the USB device when it is not in use, espe- cially when operating by battery power.
  • Page 61 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 62: 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 63 Modem CAUTION Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices. Doing so may lead to a fire or electric shock. You cannot connect the modem to the following lines. • Interphone • Intercom • ISDN 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 64 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 65 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 66: Connect The Cable

    CAUTION Do not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port. 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 LAN function is in use), as this may cause an error in data transmission or reception.
  • Page 67 Click [Power Management], add (to enable) or remove (to disable) check marks of [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power] and [Allow this device to wake the computer], and then click [OK]. CAUTION Be sure to connect the AC adaptor, and enable the power supply. NOTE Even when a password is set in the Setup Utility and [Password on boot] is set to [Enable], it is not necessary to input the password set in the Setup Utility when the computer resumes from sleep or hibernation mode.

  • Page 68: Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

    Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication <Only for model with wireless LAN and/or wireless WAN> There are four ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication. The wireless switch on the front of the computer (below) The wireless switch utility (below) Settings in the Network and Sharing Center ( Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( NOTE For further information about Wireless LAN:...
  • Page 69 Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication • : Indicates that the wireless devices have been disabled in the Setup Utility. To enable or disable particular wireless devices Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon to show the pop-up menu Select On or Off for the device you want to enable or disable. To change the function of the Wireless Switch In the default setting, the Wireless Switch enables all wireless devices when it is set to ON.

  • Page 70: Using The Wireless Lan Function

    Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN> CAUTION Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect peripheral devices. Follow the instructions of airline companies and hospitals. If you use the computer in these locations, turn off the wire- less LAN.

  • Page 71: Setting The Wireless Lan Access Point

    Wireless LAN NOTE You can use the following procedure instead of turning on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility. Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Adjust commonly used mobility settings]. Click [Turn wireless on] in [Wireless Network]. • When [Turn wireless off] is displayed, the wireless network is already on. •...
  • Page 72 Wireless LAN Enabling/Disabling the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a) This section is available for countries except U.S.A. For U.S.A., do not change to [802.11a Enabled]. 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.
  • Page 73 Wireless LAN To check the wireless LAN network status Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( A tooltip appears. NOTE The Wireless Switch Utility icons ( IEEE802.11a setting. If the IEEE802.11a setting is changed in [Device Manager], the display will be changed accordingly. Exchanging Data between Computers Using the Wireless LAN To communicate between two computers using the wireless LAN and without using an access point, make the following settings on each computer.

  • Page 74: 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 75 Setup Utility Main Menu System Time • 24-hr. style. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. System Date • Month/Day/Year. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. Touch Pad Fn/Ctrl Key • Select whether to switch Fn with Ctrl functions, and vice versa on the internal keyboard. •...

  • Page 76: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility LED Brightness • You can set the brightness of the power indicator and the CD/DVD drive indicator. ([Auto] : The brightness varies according to brightness of the internal LCD. [Dimmer] : The brightness remains dark and does not vary.) Advanced Menu Core Multi-Processing •...

  • Page 77: Security Menu

    Setup Utility Prompt • When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disable], the message “Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN” is not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. However, F2 and F12 will work even if the message is not displayed.
  • Page 78 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 To move up, select the device with...
  • Page 79 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 the [Security] menu is set to [Enable] ( be changed accordingly.

  • Page 80: 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 Press and hold , and right-click.
  • Page 81 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: The Date And Time Are Incorrect

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) The computer does not power off (Windows does not shut down) If a peripheral is connected, disconnect it, and then shut down. If it is possible to shut down when the peripheral is disconnected, then there may be a problem with the peripheral. Con- sult the peripheral manufacturer.

  • Page 85: Problems With Operation During Use

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Use a password reset disk. [Reset password] appears when you fail to input the correct password. Click [Reset password] and follow the on-screen instructions, and set the password again. If you cannot remedy using the above procedures, perform reinstallation and return the hard disk to its default condition (⇒Operating Instructions “Reinstalling Software”).

  • Page 86: Cannot Scroll With The Touch Pad

    (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 87 If an application with a high CPU usage rate is running, exit this application, and click Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility]. Uninstall and then reinstall the Synaptics TouchPad driver and Touch Pad utility. ( If [Touch Pad Utility settings] does not appear when you click [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program], and check that [Touch Pad Utility] appears.

  • Page 88: Problems With Battery

    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 gram] and remove the failing application software, then reinstall the application software. Cannot play movies with the Windows When you try to play a movie, is [Codec required] displayed? Some video files use a Codec that is not installed as a standard.

  • Page 89: Problems With Cursor

    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. ( 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 90: Problems With Display

    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 Utility. page Problems with Display Screen is too dark or too bright...
  • Page 91 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Disconnect the external display before checking a disk error ( ing software. If you run this software with the external display still connected, in some cases, nothing will be displayed on the screen. If this occurs, wait until the process is complete and the screen display returns. The display destination may be set to the external display.

  • Page 92: Problems With Input

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) When an external display not compatible with the power-saving mode is used with the computer, the display may not func- tion correctly when the computer enters the power-saving mode. In this case, turn on the external display again. However, in the case of some external displays, the screen display may be distorted or the mouse cursor may not be prop- erly displayed depending on the settings.

  • Page 93: Problems With Disk And Drive

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Problems with Disk and Drive Unable to read/write to the hard disk Your drive or file may not have been properly set. Check if there is sufficient space on the hard disk. Check that the account with which you are logged on has read and write permissions. Your hard disk content may be corrupted.
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting (Advanced) • Right-click the on the notification area, and click [On] in [Manual Switching]. In the Setup Utility, is [CD/DVD Drive Power] set to [Off]? ( If this is set to off, unless Windows is running, it is not possible to turn on the drive. Disc playback and writing is not possible Make sure the inserted disc is a compatible media type.

  • Page 95: Problems With Sound

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) If the CD/DVD drive vibrates excessively or is noisy Is the disc bent or labeled? Check to see if the disc is inserted correctly, and is in good condition. When writing to CD-R/RW using B’s Recorder, you can minimize vibration while writing by setting the writing speed at [8x] or less.

  • Page 96: To Change The Volume

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Double-click [Sound, video and game controllers] and check if is displayed, click the driver for which Then restart the computer. To change the volume Press Fn+F5 (to lower the volume) or Fn+F6 (to increase the volume). The audio is distorted During audio playback, operating a key with Fn may cause distortion of the sound.
  • Page 97 Troubleshooting (Advanced) An error occurs while installing the driver Check that the driver is supported by the operating system. If you use an incompatible driver, malfunction may occur. Set the [Execute-Disable Bit Capability] to [Disable] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility. If the error is not resolved, it is possible that the driver being used is not compatible with the Data execution prevention function.

  • Page 98: Problems With General Network

    When the “USB Power Save Mode Switching Utility” is set to [Disable], the computer will not operate as long on the battery. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [USB Power Save Mode Switching Utility]. Add a check mark for [Disable], and click [OK].
  • Page 99 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 100 Troubleshooting (Advanced) The communications speed is low Communication speed may decrease if, aside from the access point to which this computer is connected, there is another access point nearby using the same channel or a similar channel. Change the channel on the connection access point, and check to see if the speed recovers.

  • Page 101: Check The Computer's Usage Status

    As long as it is activated, the PC Information Viewer will appear in front of all other screens. 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 102 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+F8.

  • Page 103: 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 104: Update Windows

    Update Windows to its Latest Version In an Internet-connected environment, execute the Windows Update, and use the latest Windows service pack or patch pro- gram to update Windows on your computer to its latest version. This update is also an effective measure for preventing viruses and other forms of computer attack.

  • Page 105: 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\gbunicnv 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 106 Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc. • Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. • Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own companies.

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