Panasonic Toughbook CF-50 Series Manual

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® Personal Computer Reference Manual CF-50 Series Model No. Contents Read Me First ............. 2000 Key Combinations ..........LED Indicators ........... Touch Pad ............Standby/Hibernation Functions ....... Security Measures.......... Computing on the Road ......... Battery Power ..........CD Drive ............PC Cards ............
Page 2: Reference Manual
Read Me First If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may not be displayed as shown in this manual. If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions. Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
Page 3: Key Combinations
Key Combinations CAUTION Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also, do not press different key combinations quickly one after another. Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse) or other keys. NOTE Do not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
Page 4 Key Combinations Popup Window Functions Function Descriptions (Displayed after log- ging on to Windows) Volume control Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the Fn + F5 ( down) internal speakers and headphone jack. Fn + F6 Volume control NOTE ( up) This key combination cannot be used to adjust the...
Page 5 Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. Windows XP Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. Set the parameters Use Fn key lock Add the check mark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function.
Page 6: Led Indicators
Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and discon- nect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Tech- nical Support. Blinking orange* : Battery cannot be recharged because the inter- nal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging.
Page 7: Touch Pad
Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. NOTE By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Therefore, do not use any implement which causes damage on the work surface. Basic Operation Function Operation...
Page 8 Touch Pad Handling the Touch Pad 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 9: Standby/Hibernation Functions
Standby/Hibernation Functions Starting Up Your Computer Quickly If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down your computer, you can do so by using either the standby or hibernation function. Differences between the standby and hibernation functions Function Where data is saved to Speed...
Page 10 Standby/Hibernation Functions Precautions Before entering the standby or hibernation mode 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. Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] does not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode.
Page 11: Using The Power Switch
Standby/Hibernation Functions Using the Power Switch Setting Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced]. Select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button on my com- puter] and then select [OK]. Windows XP Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced].
Page 12: Resuming Operation
Standby/Hibernation Functions Resuming Operation Press the power switch When [Standby]* or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] in [Control Panel]* - [Power Options] - [Advanced], the computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode when the LCD panel is closed. Opera- tion will resume when the LCD panel is opened.
Page 13: Security Measures
Security Measures To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below. Situation Function to use Reference You do not want your computer to be used without permission Supervisor Password below User Password You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to Hard Disk Lock page 16 be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft.
Page 14 CAUTION Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another...
Page 15 Security Measures Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling) NOTE When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can not be set. Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page Run the Setup Utility page Using either , select [Security]...
Page 16 At [Caution], press Enter . To disable the Hard Disk Lock Select [Disable] and press Enter Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter CAUTION If your computer requires repair Contact Panasonic Technical Support. Be sure to set [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].
Page 17 Security Measures Preventing theft or damage to data using a floppy disk Disabling the floppy disk operation makes it impossible to read and write a floppy disk and to start the computer from a floppy disk. This can prevent data from being accessed illegally or overwritten accidentally using a floppy disk.
Page 18: Computing On The Road
You can also view important tips using the following procedure. Windows 2000 Select [Important Tips] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]. Windows XP Select [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals].
Page 19 Computing on the Road Setting the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) technology Windows 2000 By using the Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology applet, you can set the computer’ s performance to optimize power consumption. Starting up the Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology Select on the taskbar NOTE The icon differs depending on the current setting.
Page 20: Battery Power
Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Sup- port. Blinking orange* Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the inter- nal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the accept- able temperature range for recharging.
Page 21 Battery Power Check the Remaining Battery Power Press to Check the Remaining Battery Power Fn + F9 on the Screen (After logging on to Windows) Fn + F9 When the battery pack is inserted in the com- puter (example) When the battery pack is not inserted in the computer NOTE In the following cases, there may be a difference between the remaining bat-...
Page 22 Battery Power When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low The following is factory default setting. When remaining battery capacity falls to 10% When remaining battery capacity falls to 5% [Low battery alarm] [Critical battery alarm] Displays a message indicating the low Displays a message indicating the low battery level.
Page 23 Battery Power Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing and learning about battery ca- pacity. Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity re- quires that the battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged, and then fully charged again.
Page 24: Replacing The Battery Pack
Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement (CF-VZSU18/CF-VZSU18A).
Page 25: Cd Drive
CD Drive Usage Precautions Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens area. Should the lens become soiled by dust or dirt, the unit may not read discs properly. Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage the tray.
Page 26 CD Drive Setting a Disc Title-side up Turn your computer on Press the disc eject button and slowly pull out the tray Place the disc securely on the center holder Close the tray CAUTION Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage the tray.
Page 27 CD Drive Information for the DVD-ROM Drive (Model with a DVD-ROM Drive) Before using the drive for the first time, remove the protective sheet from the lens area. The protective sheet inside the drive delays the opening of the drive by about ten seconds.
Page 28 CD Drive Information for the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive (Model with a DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive) Before using the drive for the first time, remove the protective sheet from the lens area. The protective sheet inside the drive delays the opening of the drive by about ten seconds.
Page 29 CD Drive <When writing to CD-R/RW discs> Using the CD-ROM of the CD-R/RW writer software (included), install the application software on your computer. For information on how to install the software, refer to the instructions of the CD-R/RW writer software. Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds.
Page 30 CD Drive Information for the DVD MULTI Drive (Model with a DVD MULTI Drive) Before using the drive for the first time, remove the protective sheet from the lens area. The protective sheet inside the drive delays the opening of the drive by about ten seconds.
Page 31 CD Drive <When writing to CD-R/RW discs and DVD-R/RW discs> Using the CD-ROM of the writer software (included), install the application software on your computer. For information on how to install the software, refer to the instruc- tions of the writer software. Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds.
Page 32: Pc Cards
PC Cards Your computer has two PC Card slots. These slots conform to the PC Card Standard; therefore, communications or SCSI devices, etc., may be utilized. The slots allow you to use two Type I or Type II cards (or one Type I and one Type II), or one Type III card. Type I or II Type III One card can be used only in the slot 1.
Page 33: Removing A Pc Card
PC Cards Removing a PC Card CAUTION Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the standby or hiberna- tion mode. When two PC Cards are inserted, perform the following procedure (from Step to Step for each of the two cards. Note that the operation of removing the PC Card may not be complete, depending on the status of the PC Card or device connected to the PC Eject Button...
Page 34: Ram Module
RAM Module Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module is used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may become unusable or the computer may not operate properly. RAM module specifications 200 pins, SO-DIMM, DDR-SDRAM, PC2100 Compliant Only a RAM module designed for PC2100 can be added.
Page 35: Port Replicator
Port Replicator A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB501). This device elimi- nates the hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when Expansion Bus Connector carrying your computer around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected.
Page 36: Printer
Printer Power off your computer “Starting Up/Shutting Down”) Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation function. Connect the printer to your computer Parallel Port Turn on the printer, then turn on your computer Setting your printer Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Printers].
Page 37: External Display
External Display Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation function. Connect the external display to the external display port on your computer Turn on the external display, then turn on your computer When an external display is connected, the computer displays on both the internal LCD and the external display after Windows starts up re- gardless of [Display] setting in the Setup Utility.
Page 38 External Display NOTE When using Dualview, the display destination of the screen cannot be changed with Fn + F3 . If you change the resolution and/or color setting, be sure to restart the computer. There are some applications that cannot be used in the Dualview. When the button to maximize a window is pressed, one of the displays will show the maximized display.
Page 39: Usb Devices
USB Devices Connecting USB devices Connect the USB device to your computer, referring to the operation manual of the USB device You may need to install drivers compatible with the OS you are using for your USB devices. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to the operation manual for USB devices on how to install the driver.
Page 40: Ieee 1394 Devices
IEEE 1394 Devices A digital video camcorder or other IEEE 1394 standard device can be connected to the computer. Connecting IEEE 1394 devices Turn on the computer “Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and the IEEE 1394 device Connect the IEEE 1394 device to the computer Refer to the instructions manual included with the IEEE 1394 devices.
Page 41: Modem
Modem Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack CAUTION Do not use the PBX internal phone lines inserted in company offices. Do- ing so may lead to a fire or electric shock. It is not possible to connect the modem to any of the following lines. ·...
Page 42 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. When using this function, it is necessary to run a software application able to main- tain the condition to receive telephone calls and to return the computer to the origi- nal condition after a call.
Page 43: 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 Power off your computer “...
Page 44 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.
Page 45: Wireless Lan
Wireless LAN If you use a wireless LAN, you can use a network without cable connections. CAUTION Communication is performed through the wireless LAN antenna. Do not block the antenna area with your hand or otherwise interfere with the passage of the radio signals.
Page 46 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 47 Wireless LAN Check the Communication Status Double-click on the taskbar to check the communication status. 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. The access point fails to be displayed in [Available Net- works] Select the profile you are using, and select [Advanced] in [Networks].
Page 48: Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support CAUTION To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Be sure to back up all important data before the change. You can erase the data before changing the hard disk drive.
Page 49: Setup Utility
Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility Turn on or restart the computer Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password. When a User Password is entered, some contents cannot be changed ( page 13).
Page 50: Information Menu
Setup Utility Information Menu Language: [English] Model No.: xxxx Serial No.: xxxx CPU Type: xxxx CPU Speed x.x GHz BIOS: Vx.xxLxx Embedded Controller: Vx.xxLxx System Memory: xxx MB Video RAM: xxx MB Primary Master: xx GB Secondary Master: CD Drive Parameters : Default) Select the language for displaying the Setup...
Page 51: Advanced Menu
Setup Utility Advanced Menu Serial Port : [Enable] Parallel Port: [Enable] Mode: [ECP] Modem : [Enable] LAN: [Enable] Boot up from LAN: [Enable] Wireless LAN: [Enable] Parameters : Default) Serial Port Disable Enable Parallel Port Disable Enable Mode* Uni-directional This item is displayed only when [Parallel Port] is set to [Enable].
Page 52: Security Menu
Setup Utility Security Menu Password on boot: [Enable] Set Supervisor Password: [Enter] Setup Utility Prompt: [Enable] Boot First Menu: [Enable] Hard Disk Lock: [Disable] User Password Protection: [No Protection] Set User Password: [Enter] Floppy Operation: [Enable] NOTE When the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password; [Set Supervisor Password] and [Hard Disk Lock] will not be displayed.
Page 53: 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 display) will appear. When the setting of [Boot] menu is changed, the selection screen display will also change.
Page 54: Technical Information
Technical Information Network Connections and Communications Software If the power saving function (standby or hibernation mode) activates while communica- tions software is being used, the network connection may be interrupted, or perfor- mance may be adversely affected. If this happens, restart the computer. Be sure to close the communications software before using the power saving function.
Page 55: Dmi Viewer
Select [DMI Viewer] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] Windows XP Select [DMI Viewer] from [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] The screen shown below is displayed. When you click on an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.
Page 56: List Of Error Codes
If your system displays any of the below error messages other that the ones marked with an asterisk (*), write down the message and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
Page 57 List of Error Codes 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. 02F6: Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). 02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.
Page 58 When a problem occurs, refer to this page. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer’s usage status (...
Page 59 Select [Start] after selecting required items in [Check disk options]. At startup, hold down when [Panasonic] boot screen disappears, and release your finger when the Windows Advanced Option Menu is displayed. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm the details of the error.
Page 60 Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. The orange indicator...
Page 61 Setup Utility [Enter Password] is dis- Enter the User Password or Supervisor Password. If you have forgotten it, contact played Panasonic Technical Support. [Ad vanced] or [Boot] Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password. menu can not be regis-...
Page 62 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Sound The sound is not heard Try changing the mute by pressing Fn + F4 or Fn + F6 . Windows XP Fast User Switching function Some applications do not When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following work properly problems may occur.
Page 63 Input [c:\util\cpupower\setup.exe] in [start] - [Run], and select [OK]. mance when forward- Follow the on-screen instructions. ing data via a PC card Select [Performance] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CPU Idle Setting] (e.g., unstable video and select [OK], then select [Yes]. images when writing The computer will be restarted automatically.
Page 64 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Disk Operations (continued) Cannot eject disc Is the computer powered on? To remove a disc 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 pencil or ballpoint pen) into the emergency hole.
Page 65: Dealing With Problems (Advanced)
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer]. Windows XP Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer]. Click on the items to display detailed information for each item.
Page 66 Intel, Pentium and SpeedStep are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation. ® ® 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. PCE0131A_2K/XP...

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