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Regarding Windows Vista
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User Account Control
User Account Control is a new security component of Windows Vista to stop unauthorized changes to your computer.
The User Account Control message will pop up every time you try making an important change to your computer.
Windows Sidebar
The Windows Sidebar does not appear in the default setting. To display it, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Accessories] [Windows Sidebar].
z To always display the sidebar:
A Right-click the sidebar icon on the notification area, and click [Properties].
B Add a check mark for [Start Sidebar when Windows starts] and click [OK].
When Using Wireless LAN
If you cannot communicate with the access point or if the access point is not detected, right-click on the notification area
and click [Connect to a network], and then click in the [Connect to a network] screen.
Sound and Video
z 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.
z Sound and video in AVI files may be interrupted or produce a time-lag during playback. If this happens, click or on
the notification area, and click [High performance]. This may remedy the problem.
z Depending on the processing status on Windows, sound may be interrupted at Windows startup. You can mute the sound
at startup.
A Right-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds].
B Remove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound], and click [OK].
Key Combinations
NOTE
z Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession.
z Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse) or other key operations.
z Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
On the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of
binations of
play.
z The key combinations may not work with some applications.
z The pop-up menu icon appears after logging on to Windows. It may not appear in some application conditions.
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Only for model with Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipsets
KeyFunctionPop-up menu icon
Fn+F3
, the display is switched between the internal LCD, simultaneous display*1 and the external dis-
Fn+F1, Fn+F2
and Fn+F3. By using the key com-
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Fn+F1
Fn+F2
Fn+F3
Fn+F4
LCD brightness
(
Fn+F1
Display switching (Î page 45)
(When an external display is connected)
Internal LCDSimultaneous displayExternal display
Speaker on/off
= down / Fn+F2= up)
CAUTION
z Do not press any keys until the display has finished switching.
z Do not use this function:
• When an external display is not connected.
• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.
NOTE
z Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound.
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Key Combinations
KeyFunctionPop-up menu icon
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Fn+F5
Fn+F6
Fn+F7
Fn+F9
Fn+F10
Volume
(
Fn+F5
Activate sleep (Î page 7)
Remaining battery level
(When the battery pack is inserted in the computer)
Activate hibernation (Î page 7)
= down / Fn+F6= up)
NOTE
z When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold
, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key
Fn
key combination
Fn
once. (Locked)
Fn
Fn
twice. (Locked)
Fn key remains locked until you press
key combinations
Fn
5
again.
[Notification]
[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]
[Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status on the notification area.
•:
Fn
is locked.
Fn
•:
[Disable popup]
The pop-up menu icon will not be displayed.
is not locked.
3Click [OK].
NOTE
z You can have different settings for each user.
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If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
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Sleep or Hibernation Functions
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Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
The sleep/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.
FunctionData is saved toRecovery timePower supply
SleepMemoryShortRequired. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.)
HibernationHard diskRather longNot required. (However power is slightly consumed to
keep the hibernation.)
Precautions
z Connect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in sleep for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adaptor, use
hibernation instead.
z Using sleep or hibernation repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize computer operation, restart
Windows regularly (about once a week) without using sleep or hibernation.
z Save the necessary data.
z Close files you have opened from removable disks and network drives.
z The password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. You can use the Windows password for security in
sleep or hibernation. In the default setting, you are requested to enter the Windows password when the computer
resumes. To set the Windows password and resume function, perform the following procedure.
A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Change your Windows password].
B Click [Create a password for your account] and set the password.
C Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Change battery settings] - [Require a password on wakeup].
D Click [Change settings that are currently unavailable].
• A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
E Check [Require a password] and click [Save changes].
z Do not enter sleep or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, sleep/hibernation
may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices.
• When any of the multimedia pocket device indicator , the hard disk drive indicator or the SD Memory Card indicator is on.
• When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files.
• When playing a DVD-Video.
• When writing to a disc.
• When using communication software or network function.
Sleep or Hibernation Functions
• When using a PC Card/ExpressCard.
(If the card fails to work normally, restart the computer.)
z If a disc formatted with B’s CLiP is inserted into the CD/DVD drive (while is displayed on the notification area), the com-
puter cannot enter sleep or hibernation. Eject the disc beforehand.
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Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation
To enter sleep or hibernation
1Close the display, or press the power switch (A) until a beep
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sounds.
Sleep: The power indicator (B) blinks green.
Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.
z You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter sleep or hibernation.
Click (Start) - - [Sleep] / [Hibernate].
CAUTION
While the computer is entering sleep or hibernation
z Do not:
• Touch the keyboard, touch pad, or power switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Operate the wireless switch.
• Close or open the display.
• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.
Wait until the power indicator blinks green (sleep) or goes off (hibernation).
z It may take one or two minutes to enter sleep or hibernation.
z At the beep
cator blinks or goes off. If you press and hold the power switch for longer than four seconds, the computer will forcibly
shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [When I press the power button:] to [Shut down] in
[Choose what the power button does].
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If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
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, immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the power indi-
In sleep or hibernation
z Do not attach or remove a multimedia pocket device and peripheral devices. Doing so may cause malfunction.
z Power is consumed in sleep. Power consumption may increase when a PC Card is inserted. When power is
exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC adaptor when using the sleep function.
Sleep or Hibernation Functions
z Do not turn on/off the wireless switch.
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To resume from sleep or hibernation
1Open the display, or press the power switch (A).
z In the default setting, the Windows password will be requested to resume.
CAUTION
z 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.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Close or open the display.
• Shut down or restart Windows.
• Enter sleep or hibernation (Wait approximately one minute).
• Operate the wireless switch.
• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.
z If the computer enters sleep while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, touching the USB keyboard keys or mouse
will resume the computer.
Sleep or Hibernation Functions
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Changing When the Computer Sleeps or Hibernates
Sleep
1Click or on the notification area, and click [More power options] - [Change when
the computer sleeps].
2Select the setting for [Put the computer to sleep:], and then click [Save changes].
z The setting for hibernation may change unexpectedly when you change the setting for sleep. Confirm that the
time to enter hibernation is 1,080 minutes (default setting) or longer (below).
Hibernation
1After the step 1 of “Sleep” setting (above), click [Change advanced power settings].
2Double-click [Sleep], and double-click [Hibernate after].
3Click the item and select the setting.
4Click [OK].
Security Measures
Use these features to protect your data.
z Other security measures
• Embedded Security (TPM) (
Module (TPM)”.
Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password
Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password.
1Start up the Setup Utility (Î page 63).
2Select [Security].
Î page 67): For further information, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform
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3Select [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password], and press
4Enter your password in [Enter New Password] and press
z When the password has been set, you need to enter your password in [Enter Current Password] and press
Enter
z To disable the password, leave the input field empty and press
.
Enter
Enter
.
.
5Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password] and press
6In [Setup Notice], press
7Press
CAUTION
z Do not forget your password. If you forget your Supervisor Password, you will not be able to use your computer. Con-
tact Panasonic Technical Support.
z When running the Setup Utility, do not leave and go away from your computer even for a short time, since other people
may set or change the password.
NOTE
z The password will not be displayed on the screen.
z You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces).
• The case (upper/lower) is ignored.
• Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
• You cannot use
z Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.
F10
, and then select [Yes] and press
Shift
and
Enter
Ctrl
to input a password.
.
Enter
.
Enter
Enter
.
.
Security Measures
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Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use
You can set a start-up password to protect your computer from unauthorized use.
1Set the password (Î page 10), and select [Enable] in [Password on boot] in the [Security]
menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 67).
NOTE
z 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].
Preventing Your Hard Disk Data from Being Read or Written
The hard disk lock function protects the hard disk data from being read or written when the hard disk is attached to another
computer. The data can be read/written when the hard disk is returned to the original computer.
1Select [Enable] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 67).
CAUTION
z For the data being read/written on the original computer, the Setup Utility settings must be the same as when the hard
disk was removed.
z You cannot use the hard disk lock function without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the Supervisor Password
beforehand (Î page 10).
z When you have your hard disk drive repaired
• Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
• Before sending back the hard disk drive, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].
NOTE
z The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.
z We recommend you to set [Password on boot] to [Enable] to ensure security though it is not required to enable the
hard disk lock. (Note that the hard disk lock does not guarantee complete protection of the data.)
Security Measures
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Disabling CD/DVD Drive
Disable CD/DVD drive operation to prevent the drive(s) from being read/written and from being used to start the computer.
You can protect your data from unauthorized access or accidental overwriting.
1Select [Disable] in [DVD Operation] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility
(Î page 67).
NOTE
z This does not work for USB CD/DVD drive.
Battery Power
Battery Indicator
Battery indicatorBattery status
Not litThe battery pack is not inserted or not being charged.
OrangeCharging is in progress.
GreenThe battery is fully-charged.
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Blinking green
RedThe remaining battery is approximately 9% or less.
Blinking redThe battery pack or the charging circuit is not operating properly.
Blinking orangeThe battery cannot be charged temporarily due to the following reasons:
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In high temperature mode, the 100% battery level is equivalent to 80% level of the normal temperature mode.
NOTE
z Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the battery level becomes less than
approximately 95%, so overcharging is avoided.
In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80%
perature mode (Î page 15). Do not remove the battery pack in this status.
• Its internal temperature is out of the acceptable range.
• The power supply is not enough because software applications or peripheral devices
are consuming a large amount of power.
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of normal tem-
Battery Power
Checking the Remaining Battery Charge
You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen.
(After logging on to Windows)
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1Press
z When the battery pack is inserted (example)
z When the battery pack is not inserted
NOTE
z The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery charge in the cases as below. To correct the
display, perform the Battery Recalibration (Î page 17).
• The battery indicator remains red.
• The indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time.
• Low battery warning appears soon after a short time of use.
This can occur when the computer is in sleep for a long time without power supply from the AC adaptor.
z The battery display may not be the same as that of notification area. This is not a malfunction.
Fn+F9
.
: Normal temperature mode (Î page 15)
: High temperature mode (Î page 15)
Battery Power
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High temperature mode
The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature environment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged.
Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 65).
NOTE
z Note that a level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80%
charge level for normal temperature mode.
z After switching from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature] or vice versa, the remaining battery capacity will not
be displayed correctly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged.
z In the [Auto] mode:
Once the computer has automatically switched from the normal temperature mode to the high temperature mode, the
computer will not switch back to the normal temperature mode until the battery has been used and recharged to a total
charge level of about five times as much as that of the fully-charged state. This is to avoid battery deterioration.
Battery Power
Computer behavior with low battery
The default settings are as follows.
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When the battery level becomes 10%
[Low battery alarm]
z Displays a message that the battery level is low.z The computer enters hibernation.
↓↓
Charge the battery.Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up
z 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.
z If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.
When the battery level becomes 5%
[Critical battery alarm]
the computer.
z Connect the AC adaptor and charge the battery.
z If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.
When the computer enters hibernation with the battery
down and you resume the operation without charging
the battery, the Windows Resume Loader starts up. Follow the on-screen instructions. After that, however,
Windows may not start up normally, or the [Low battery
level]/[Critical battery level] function may not work normally.
Battery Power
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Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration)
The “Battery Recalibration” function measures and memorizes the battery capacity. To correct the battery display, use this
function to fill the battery and then discharge it completely. Perform the procedure at least once immediately after purchasing
the computer. Normally the interval of battery recalibration is three months. The battery display may not be correct when the
battery pack deteriorates after a long time use. In this case, perform the procedure again.
1Connect the AC adaptor.
2Close all the applications.
3Perform “Battery Recalibration”.
A Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery Recalibration].
B When the confirmation message appears, click [Start].
z Frequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery. A caution message appears when the battery
recalibration is performed at the shorter interval than approximately a month. In this case, cancel the battery
recalibration.
C When the message requests shut down of Windows, click [Yes].
The battery recalibration starts.
After the battery pack is fully charged, discharging starts. When the discharging is completed, the power goes off
automatically.
After the battery recalibration is finished, normal charging starts.
NOTE
z The temperature range should be 10
z The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.
z If the computer is turned off during the battery recalibration (e.g., due to power failure, or accidental removal of the AC
adaptor and battery pack), the battery recalibration will not be completed.
z You can also perform the battery recalibration with the following procedure.
A Restart the computer.
B Press
C When the remaining battery capacity is displayed, press
D Follow the on-screen instructions.
F9
while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure.
°C to 30°C {50°F to 86°F}.
Enter
.
Battery Power
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Replacing the Battery Pack
The battery pack (CF-VZSU29AU) 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
z The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it. Be sure to charge it before using for the first time. Charging
starts automatically when the AC adaptor is connected to the computer.
z Use only the specified battery pack with your computer.
z In sleep, do not remove/replace the battery pack. Otherwise your data will be lost and the computer may be damaged.
1Turn off the computer.
z Do not use the sleep function.
2Reverse the computer and remove the cover.
A Press and hold the mark part (A).
B Slide and remove the cover.
2
A
3Remove/Insert the battery pack.
z To r em ov e
Slide and hold the latch (B), and pull the tab (C) of the battery pack.
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Battery Power
z To i ns er t
Insert the battery pack until it securely fits the connector.
4Slide the cover back.
Push the cover until it clicks.
CAUTION
z Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer.
z Do not remove the battery pack forcibly when the latch is locked. Doing so may damage the battery pack.
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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.
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Changing the Power Plan Setting
1Click or on the notification area and click [More power options].
2Click [Change plan settings] of the power plan you want to change.
3Change the settings.
z [Change advanced power settings]: You can make more detailed settings.
4Click [Save changes].
Creating Your Own Power Setting
1Click or on the notification area and click [More power options].
2Click [Create a power plan], click the basic plan and input the name of power plan.
3Click [Next].
4Change the settings and click [Create].
z To change the settings or to make more detailed settings. (above “Changing the Power Plan Setting”)
Multimedia Pocket
You can attach the following device. (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available)
z DVD MULTI drive
CAUTION
z Do not insert/remove the multimedia pocket device in sleep or hibernation, or when the multimedia pocket device indi-
cator or the hard disk drive indicator is on.
z Do not leave a disc formatted with B’s CLiP in the multimedia pocket device because the computer cannot enter sleep/
hibernation even if you selected [Sleep] or [Hibernate] in [When I close the lid of my portable computer:].
NOTE
z Refer to the catalogs etc. for the latest information about optional devices.
z Read the instruction manuals of the devices carefully.
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Replacing the Multimedia Pocket Device
1Disable the multimedia pocket device function.
A Click on the notification area.
B Select the multimedia pocket device and then click [OK].
C Confirm that the multimedia pocket device indicator and the hard disk drive indicator indicators are not lit.
z This step is not necessary when;
• Removing the device after turning off the computer.
• is not displayed.
• The device does not appear in the list in step B.
2Press and hold the release button (A), and slide the device out
of the multimedia pocket.
Multimedia Pocket
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3Carefully insert the device into the multimedia pocket by push-
ing both corners until it surely fits in the slot.
z The computer must be on when inserting the device.
z Insert the device with the label side up.
CAUTION
z Hold the device on its both sides. Otherwise the device may be damaged.
z Do not apply excessive force when raising the slot side upward and inserting the
device.
z When you carry the computer, confirm that the release button is surely locked so that
the device does not fall.
z Be sure to insert the device into the multimedia pocket for use.
NOTE
z The procedure to disable the multimedia pocket device is not necessary when you remove the device after turning off
the computer.
z You can see that the device is recognized or not by double-clicking
mation] menu in the Setup Utility (Î page 64). If the device is not recognized (or if the media cannot be accessed),
turn off the computer and reinsert the device.
on the notification area, or checking the [Infor-
CD/DVD Drive
NOTE
z 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.
z Use Windows features or writing software to write to discs (e.g. B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP Î page 32).
Ensure the disc is compatible with the selected writing speed.
z The quality of written data depends on the disc.
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Handling Precautions
CD/DVD drive handling care
z Do not expose the CD/DVD drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g., oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing
so can shorten the life of the drive lens.
z We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses.
(Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.)
When opening/closing the tray
z When the computer is on, use the eject button (Î page 28) or eject through Windows.
z When is displayed on the notification area, right-click and click [Eject] to eject a disc.
Eject discs only as described above.
z When inserting or removing a disc, be careful not to touch the lens of the drive.
z Do not leave the tray open and do not touch the lens.
The lens and disc can become dusty in some conditions. It may cause malfunction in reading or writing.
z Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position.
z Never insert a foreign object such as a paper clip into the CD/DVD drive.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
z Do not place items other than discs on the tray.
z Do not access the drive until after the tray is closed and the multimedia pocket device indicator is off.
While the CD/DVD drive is being accessed
z Do not open the CD/DVD drive or move the computer while the CD/DVD drive is being accessed.
Doing so could cause the disc to shift position and this may damage the disc, or cause the CD/DVD drive to malfunction.
In addition, after running an application involving access to a disc, close the application before opening the CD/DVD drive.
CD/DVD Drive
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Disc handling care
z Do not use deformed, warped, or irregularly shaped discs.
Reading of disc may not be possible depending on the disc conditions (cracks, dirt, modification, data recording quality,
copy protection, recording equipment/software that was used to create the disc, etc.)
z Before using a disc, carefully read the operating/handling instructions and package of the disc.
z If the discs are not handled appropriately, they may become dirty or scratched. Furthermore the writing speed may get
slower and the data may not be correctly written on or read from the disc. Other damage may cause a drive failure.
z Note the following precautions.
• Do not touch the disc surface (the side with no printing).
• Keep the disc surface clean and free from dirt, dust, fingerprints and scratches.
• Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument.
• Do not attach stickers to discs.
• Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.
• Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or dust.
• If a disc is brought from a cold to a warm location, condensation may form on the disc. For read-only discs, wipe off the
condensation using a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc. For recordable/rewritable discs, wait until the condensation dries.
• When not using discs, keep them in their protective cases or cartridges.
To clean discs
<For read-only discs>
Wipe discs with a dry, soft cloth from the center toward the edge.
If discs get very dirty, wipe with a moist, soft cloth from the center toward
the edge, then wipe again with a dry cloth to take up remaining moisture.
<For recordable/rewritable discs>
Use the Panasonic disc cleaner to clean these discs.
Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other such cleaners under any circumstances.
How to hold a disc
CD/DVD Drive
Disc Information
z You can read from/write to the following discs.
CD-RCD-RW
Recordable
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DVD-RAM
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DVD-RAM: Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used.