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Key Combinations .............................................. 2
LED Indicators .................................................... 3
Touch Pad (Advanced) ....................................... 4
Touchscreen ..................................................... 10
Standby/Hibernation Functions ...................... 14
Security Measures ............................................18
Computing on The Road ..................................23
Battery Power ...................................................27
Multimedia Pocket ............................................33
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive ................................. 34
SuperDisk
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PC Cards ........................................................... 38
RAM Module ......................................................40
Printer ................................................................41
External Display ...............................................42
Modem ............................................................... 45
LAN ....................................................................47
Hard Disk Drive ................................................. 50
Setup Utility ......................................................51
Technical Information ......................................57
DMI Viewer ........................................................ 59
List of Error Codes ........................................... 60
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Model No. Contents Key Combinations ..........2 LED Indicators ............ 3 Touch Pad (Advanced) ........4 Touchscreen ............. 10 2000 Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen) ... 12 Windows NT Display Rotation Tool ....13 Windows 2000 Standby/Hibernation Functions ...... 14 Security Measures ..........18 Computing on The Road ........23...

  • Page 2: Key Combinations

    Key Combinations CAUTION Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse) or other keys. When a MIDI file is playing, do not use the following key combinations. The tempo of the MIDI file may temporarily slow. Functions Popup Window Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness...

  • Page 3: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Caps Lock This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non- shifted input is capitalized. These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a por- NumLk (Numeric key) tion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key functions differently depending on the application.

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    Touch Pad (Advanced) Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. Work Surface NOTE The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do not use any implement on the touch pad. Handling the Touch Pad Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp- pointed objects (i.e.

  • Page 5: Touch Pad (Advanced)

    Touch Pad (Advanced) Basic Operation Windows 2000 Function Touch Pad Operation Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface. Tapping/Clicking clicking tapping Double-Tapping/ Double-Clicking double-tapping double-clicking Dragging Two quick taps, but on the While holding down the second tap leaving your button, moving your fin- finger down (applying...

  • Page 6: Touch Pad

    Touch Pad (Advanced) Function Touch Pad Operation Pan* Scroll in various directions of a document Operate while holding down the two buttons. Zoom* Magnify Magnify/reduce the display of Ctrl + Reduce a document. Data Zoom* Display or hide a document, or Shift + perform operations to return to or proceed with Internet Explorer.
  • Page 7 Touch Pad (Advanced) CAUTION Windows 2000 When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel func- tion) is connected, they may fail to operate. To use an external mouse or trackballwith additional functions, install the driver or application software of the external device by following the procedure below.
  • Page 8 Touch Pad (Advanced) Configuring the Touch Pad Windows 2000 When needed, the touch pad can be configured using the following steps. Select from the taskbar or select [Mouse] from [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] Select [Buttons] Set the function to be activated when pressing the left button.
  • Page 9 Touch Pad (Advanced) NOTE <Easy Launcher> When Easy Launcher is operated, the window displayed on the right is shown. With Easy Launcher, it is possible to start an application, shut Windows down, or operate a window. Some applications may be unable to be closed or minimized.

  • Page 10: Touchscreen

    Touchscreen Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen display allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with your finger or the stylus (included). The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).
  • Page 11 Touchscreen Configuring the Touchscreen When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps. Select from the taskbar or select [Settings] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] The following screen will appear. Calibration Define the calibration setup. Use this procedure when the cursor, the stylus (included) and your finger touches do not appear to agree.

  • Page 12: Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen)

    [Exit], and then run Panasonic Hand Writing again. Set the display resolution to 1024 × 768 or more for a Panasonic Hand Writ- ing window size of 800 × 600. CAUTION Drawing accuracy may be degraded if another application, such as FD access- ing, is being executed simultaneously.

  • Page 13: Display Rotation Tool

    Display Rotation Tool Windows 2000 By running the Display Rotation Tool, it is possible to rotate the LCD computer screen 180 degrees and to perform Touchscreen operations in the rotated mode. Double-Click from the taskbar or press Alt + Ctrl + R . NOTE When changing the key combination: (Only the third key can be changed.)

  • Page 14: 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 the standby or hibernation function. Differences between the standby and hibernation functions Function Standby function Hibernation function...
  • Page 15 Standby/Hibernation Functions Shutting Down Using the Standby or Hibernation Function The computer should be set for standby or hibernation ( see the above proce- dure). Slide the power switch (After releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power switch, keyboard or mouse Standby Mode while the computer is entering in the standby or hi- Hibernation Mode...

  • Page 16: Resuming Operation

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Resuming Operation Slide the power switch If the security indicator ( ) is displayed, your password has been set. When the computer enters the standby or hibernation mode by the closing of the LCD panel, it will resume when the LCD panel is opened. If the computer does not resume when the LCD panel is opened, slide the power switch.
  • Page 17 Standby/Hibernation Functions Precautions for Using the Standby or Hibernation Function Save all data before powering off your computer. When restarting from or shutting down to the standby/hibernation mode, do not touch the touch pad or touchscreen (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected). These devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your computer using the keyboard.

  • Page 18: 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 21 be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft.
  • Page 19 Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user pass- word. Do not forget your password. If a 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.
  • Page 20 Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password. Do not forget your password. If a 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.
  • Page 21 , select [Security] Using , select [Hard Disk Lock], then press Enter NOTE If [Hard Disk Lock] is not displayed, contact Panasonic Technical Support. To enable the Hard Disk Lock Select [Enable], then press Enter At the [Caution], press Enter .
  • Page 22 Security Measures Preventing theft or damage to data using a disk NOTE In this manual, the followings are described as disks. When using disks, an included SuperDisk Drive Pack (CF-VFS372) is needed. SuperDisk (120 MB) Floppy disk (720 KB, 1.44 MB) You may choose to protect the data on your computer from being accessed illegally or overwritten accidentally by using a disk.

  • Page 23: Computing On The Road

    Computing on The Road Conserving Power One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing. Four Important Points POINT Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.

  • Page 24: Setting Power Management

    Computing on The Road CAUTION When installed in a network environment. Do not use the standby or hibernation function. After resuming operation from the standby or hibernation mode, the network con- nection may be severed or the computer will not work properly. When a device like a high-speed modem or ISDN terminal adaptor is con- nected to the serial port, etc.

  • Page 25: Power Management Settings

    Computing on The Road Power Management settings Windows NT Power Management Enable (Always) Enable(Battery)* Disable Functions (Setting at the time of automatically set purchase) 2 min 2 min Never HDD motor timeout 2 min 2 min Never ECO mode timeout Popup window display by pressing Fn + F8 Enabled only when the battery itself is being used.
  • Page 26 Computing on The Road Setting the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) technology You can control power consumption by setting CPU performance separately for “AC adaptor connected” and “AC adaptor disconnected (i.e., running on batteries)”. For performance settings, select either [Battery Optimized Performance] or [Maximum Per- formance].

  • Page 27: Battery Power

    Blinking red* Battery pack or charger may not be working properly. Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Blinking orange Battery capacity being refreshed. Blinking orange Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits.
  • Page 28 Battery Power When the remaining battery charge becomes low save your data and power off your computer Following that: Plug in the AC adaptor, and fully charge your battery. Use a spare battery if you have one. If you have neither the AC adaptor nor an extra battery, power the computer off. Windows NT If the standby or hibernation function is set Red indicator lights...
  • Page 29 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 30 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-VZSU14).
  • Page 31 Battery Power Put the cover back into place Position the cover so that the edge of the cover is aligned with the lines of the computer. Then, while lightly pressing down on the center of the cover (with sup- Latches pressing the back of the computer by one hand), gently slide the cover until it snaps into place.
  • Page 32 Battery Power Using the Battery Pack as a Second Battery The battery pack can be used as a second battery by installing into the multimedia pocket. (An optional Second Battery Pack Adapter (CF-VAB371) is required to use the second battery). Cabinet Latch Install the battery pack into the adaptor...

  • Page 33: Multimedia Pocket

    Multimedia Pocket You may use an included SuperDisk Drive Pack (CF-VFS372) or an optional DVD-ROM Drive Pack (CF-VDD371/CF-VDD372), or Battery Pack (CF-VZSU14) with Second Bat- tery Pack Adaptor (CF-VAB371) by removing your CD-ROM drive from the multimedia pocket. For more information, please read the manual that accompanies the optional devices.

  • Page 34: Cd-Rom/Dvd-Rom Drive

    CD-ROM/DVD-ROM 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 35: Installing The Device

    CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Setting a disc <CD-ROM Drive> Label-side up Open the tray Press the eject button and slowly pull out the tray. Installing the device Insert the disc at an angle from the front edge label-side up. Push down until the center holder clicks. C e n t e r Removing the device Holder...
  • Page 36 <For Europe> Set to “2” Use of another region code or alteration of the region code invalidates the warranty. For more information, contact Panasonic Technical Support. If commercially available DVD playback software asks you the region code, set to the following: <For U.S.A.
  • Page 37 SuperDisk Drive NOTE When using the SuperDisk drive, set [USB Floppy Boot] to [Disable] in the Setup Utility ( page 53). Do not use the optional FDD (CF-VFDU03) simultaneously with the SuperDisk drive. In this manual, the followings are described as disks. SuperDisk (120 MB) Floppy disk (720 KB, 1.44 MB) Usage Precautions...

  • Page 38: Pc Cards

    PC Cards Your computer has one PC Card slot. This slot conforms to the PC Card Standard; therefore, communications and SCSI devices may be utilized. The slot allows you to use one Type I or Type II card. CAUTION Check the PC Cards’ specifications. Be sure the total operating current does not exceed the specified limit.
  • Page 39 PC Cards PC Card Utility Program Windows NT About Phoenix Card Executive™ 2.0 for Windows NT ® When using a Windows NT ® model, confirm that Phoenix Card Executive™ 2.0 for Windows NT is installed. If [Card Executive 2.0 for NT] is displayed in the [Control ®...

  • Page 40: 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 unus- able or the computer may not operate properly. RAM module specifications Only a RAM module designed 144 pins, SO-DIMM, 3.3 V, SDRAM, PC100 Compliant...

  • Page 41: Printer

    Printer Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation mode. Connect the printer to your computer Turn on the printer, then turn on your computer Parallel Port Setting your printer Go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Printers]. Find your printer’s icon, double- click on it, then select [File] - [Set As Default] ( Windows 2000 [Set As...

  • Page 42: External Display

    External Display Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation mode. Connect the external display to your computer NOTE For more detailed information, refer to the operation manual of the external display. Turn on the external display, then turn on your computer External Display Port You can select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous with...

  • Page 43: Usb Devices

    USB Devices Windows 2000 Installing a USB device Power off your computer. ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation mode. Connect the USB device to your computer. NOTE For more detailed information, refer to the operation manual of the USB device.

  • Page 44: Infrared Data Communications

    Infrared Data Communications Windows 2000 NOTE Windows NT An application software is needed to use the infrared data communications. The infrared data communications can not be used at 4 Mbps data transfer speed. Your computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to trans- fer data without a cable.

  • Page 45: Modem

    Modem Connecting to a telephone line and settings When using the internal modem, set [Modem] to [Enable]* in the Setup Utility. (* Default) Connect a telephone line to the internal modem It is not possible to connect the internal modem to any of the following lines. Internal home phones Intercoms CAUTION...
  • Page 46 Modem Windows 2000 Select [Edit] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Phone and Modem Options] - [Dialing Rules] Input the necessary information and then press [Apply]. Be sure to make separate settings to connect to network services like the Internet or to use e-mail.

  • Page 47: Lan

    Using LAN When using the LAN, set [Modem/LAN] to [Enable]* in the Setup Utility. (* Default) Setting LAN Windows NT Select [Network] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]. Select [Yes]. <When the settings for the modem have already been made> After selecting [Adapter] and selecting [Add], proceed to step 5.
  • Page 48 [Start] - [Run], input [c:\sp6\sp6i386.exe] and select [OK], then follow the on-screen instructions to install Service Pack 6a. Remove the check mark for [Backup files necessary...]. When the installation completes, select [Restart]. Logon the computer by the administrator. When [Welcome to Windows NT] is displayed, select [Close]. Select [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\drivers\apm\setup.exe] and select [OK], then fol- low the on-screen instructions to install APM 2.0 for NT.
  • Page 49 Wake up from LAN This is a function 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 neces- sary to have a network environment that accommodates Wake up from LAN. Windows NT : off/standby/hibernation To use this function:...

  • Page 50: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard Disk Drive To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support CAUTION To customers: To change your hard disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Be sure to back up all important data before the change. If [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Enable] in the Setup Utility, change this to [Disable] before the change.

  • Page 51: Setup Utility

    Turn on or restart the computer Press F2 while [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure Panasonic (If you fail to press F2 at this time, restart your computer.) If [Enter your password] is displayed Enter your password.
  • Page 52 Setup Utility Main Menu Model No. : xxxx Serial No. : xxxx BIOS Version: Vx.xxLxx System Time: [xx:xx:xx] System Date: [xx/xx/2001] System Memory: xxxxxKB Primary Master: xxxxMB Primary Slave: CD-ROM/DVD-ROM NumLock: [Off] Touch Pad: [Enable] Speaker: [Enable] Display: [External Monitor] Display Expansion: [Disable] Refresh Battery...
  • Page 53 Setup Utility Advanced Menu Plug & Play: [Disable] Serial Port A: [Auto] Device: [Serial Connector] Serial Port B: [Auto] Device: [Touchscreen] Parallel Port: [Auto] Mode: [ECP] USB Floppy Boot: [Disable] Internal Modem / LAN: [Enable] Wake up from LAN: [Disable] Parameters : Default) Disable...
  • Page 54 Setup Utility Security Menu Password on boot: [Enable] Set Supervisor Password: [Enter] Hard Disk Lock: [Disable] User Password Protection: [No Protection] Set User Password: [Enter] Floppy Operation: [Enable] Processor Serial No: [Disable] CAUTION If starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password; The User Password can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set and [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection].
  • Page 55 Setup Utility Power Menu Power Management Mode : [Enable(Always)] HDD motor timeout: 2 min ECO Mode timeout: 2 min Power Switch: [Hibernation] Hibernation Timeout: 4 min Panel Switch: [LCD Off] Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key: [Enable] CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Speed : [High] Parameters : Default : Factory Default) Power Management Mode* Disable...
  • Page 56 Setup Utility Boot Menu 1. [Floppy Drive] 2. [Hard Disk] 3. [CD-ROM/DVD-ROM] 4. [Network]* The default order is as follows: [Floppy Disk] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM/DVD-ROM] [Network]*. To move a device up by one in the order, select the device with , and then press F6 .

  • Page 57: Technical Information

    Technical Information Network When the power saving function is running, communications software may malfunc- tion. For example, communications may be halted if the standby (hibernation) mode is activated. The computer must be restarted if one of these modes is entered during data communications.
  • Page 58 Technical Information When Adding New Software or Hardware Components Windows NT Some of the contents of Service Pack 6 (installed at the time of purchase) may be overwritten. Therefore, after adding a new software or hardware component, be sure to install (UPDATE) Service Pack 6. (See the c:\sp6\readme.htm file.) <Only if necessary>...

  • Page 59: Dmi Viewer

    CPU and memory. Running DMI Viewer Select [DMI Viewer] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] The screen shown below is displayed. When you click on an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.

  • Page 60: List Of Error Codes

    If your system displays one of except the messages marked below 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 61 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 62: Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) When a problem occurs, refer to this page. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Starting Up The power indicator or Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor. battery indicator is not lit Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed.

  • Page 63: Battery Indicator

    The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. After the AC adaptor is Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range. ( "Precau-...
  • Page 64 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Touchscreen Unable to input by Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Serial Port A] or [Serial Port B] to touching the display [Touchscreen]? ( page Confirm that the setting for resource in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings] - [Hardware] and the setting for [Base I/O] in [Serial Port A] or [Serial Port B] of the Setup Utility are appropriate.

  • Page 65: Drive Operations

    Check to see if the hard disk is full. If it is full, delete unnecessary files. the hard disk Your hard disk content may be corrupted. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When the previous item Try testing another drive or media.

  • Page 66: Application Software

    F9 does not work Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password. [Hard Disk Lock] is not The internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic displayed Technical Support. Application Software Computer hangs...

  • Page 67: Connecting Peripherals

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Connecting Peripherals Your peripheral does not You need to use drivers conforming to the current operating system (version). Some work (An error occurs while earlier drivers will no longer work. installing the driver) For more information, ask the manufacturer of the driver in question. Check the computer-printer connection.

  • Page 68: Windows 2000

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Connecting Peripherals Double-click on the task bar. It is not easy to hear of the microphone sound Select [Options] - [Properties]. Check [Playback], and add the check mark for [Microphone], then select [OK]. Select [Options] - [Advanced Controls]. Select [Advanced] in [Microphone].
  • Page 69 Imation, the Imation Logo, the circle-pyramid logo, SuperDisk and SuperDisk logo are trademarks of Imation Corp. 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. PCE0064B_NT4/2K...

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