Panasonic CF-17, CF-M34 User Manual

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In this manual, descriptions are given us­ing illustrations not featuring the hand­grip belt or handle for convenience of ex­planation.

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Personal Computer

Reference Manual

CF-M34/CF-17 Series

Contents

Read Me First.............................................................. 2

Key Combinations..................................................... 4

LED Indicators............................................................ 5

Touch Pad (Advanced)............................................. 6

Touchscreen .............................................................. 10

Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen)........... 12

Suspend/Hibernation Functions ........................13

Security Measures .................................................. 16

Computing On The Road....................................... 19

Battery Power ........................................................... 21

PC Cards..................................................................... 27

RAM Module.............................................................. 28

External Display....................................................... 29

USB Devices.............................................................. 30

Modem.........................................................................32

Port Replicator ......................................................... 33

Accessories............................................................... 34

Hard Disk Drive ........................................................ 35

Setup Utility............................................................... 37

Smart Boot................................................................. 43

Technical Information ............................................ 44

DMI Viewer ................................................................. 45

Creating BACKUP DISKS...................................... 46

List of Error Codes.................................................. 48

Dealing With Problems (Advanced)................... 50

CF-M34 Series CF-17 Series

Illustrations in this Reference Manual

NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.

[Start]-[Shut Down]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].

(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)

Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
Fn + F5 : This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.

page: When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to page (green display), the

shape of the cursor will change to . Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a
click is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.

: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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Read Me First

Saving Data on the Hard Disk

Do not expose your computer to shock.

Please use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk
or make your software applications and data unusable.

Do not power off your computer while software applications are running or
HDD indicator ( ) is on.

Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems ([Start] - [Shut Down] ).

Save all valuable data to disks.

Backing up data to disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or
should you inadvertently change or erase data.

Use the security function for all important data. ( page 16)

Saving Data on Disks

Do not power off your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button
while the floppy disk drive being accessed.

Doing so may damage the data on the disk and render the disk useless.

Use care when handling disks.

To protect the data on your disks or to prevent a disk from becoming stuck in your
computer, avoid the following:

• Sliding the shutter on the disk manually.

• Exposing the disk to a magnetic field.

• S toring the disk in locations prone to high temperatures, low pitched noise, dampness,
or dust.

• Applying more than one label on the disk.

Confirm the contents of a disk before formatting it.

Confirm that no important data is on the disk, because all data on the disk will be
erased.

Use the write-protect tab.

This is a must for preserving important data.
This prevents your data from being erased
or overwritten.

* This computer uses Microsoft

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Windows® 95 Operating System.

Write-protect Tab

Computer Viruses

LCD Panel

Write Enable

Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software
and use them regularly.

We recommend you run the software:

• When booting your computer.

• After receiving data.
We recommend that you check data received on disks or from external sources,
such as data downloaded from the Internet, e-mail, etc. (For compressed files,
please uncompress them before running a check).

High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color
liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 99.998% or more of the picture
elements are functioning properly, no defect is considered to exist.

Write Disable

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Read Me First

Usage Environment

Handling

Environment

Place the computer on a flat stable surface.
In use: Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}

Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)

Not in use: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}

Humidity: 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)

Places not to use your computer

Such areas may result in damage to the computer.

Areas with electronic equipment

These areas may interfere with your display or
cause your computer to produce strange sounds.

Areas with extremely high/low temperatures

Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat. During opera­tion, the computer may become warm.

Maintenance

This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk
drive, the leakage of liquid (e.g., water) from the keyboard, etc., but no warranty is
provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, please be ex­tremely careful in the handling.
Do not drop or hit your computer against solid objects.
Do not stand the computer on its side or allow it to tip over. When the computer
receives extremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc.,
may become inoperable.
Do not carry your computer when it is ON.
Remove all cables before transporting your computer.
We recommend preparing a fully charged battery (and optional charger, if possible).
When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended
that the batteries be stored in a plastic bag.
Do not place the computer upright. When the computer receives extremely strong
shock after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable.
Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the display.
Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.
Always carry your computer with you. Never check it in with luggage. For use of the
computer inside an aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy
on this issue.

Display

Use a soft dry cloth like gauze to lightly wipe
the display.

Touch Pad

page 9

Areas excluding the display

Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after apply­ing water or detergent diluted with water to the
soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water.

CAUTION

Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.
Do not directly use water, liquid detergents or spray-type cleaners. If liquid enters
the computer, this may cause the computer to malfunction or become defective.

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Key Combinations

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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.

Key

Fn + F1

Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F5

Fn + F6

Functions

LCD brightness con­trol ( down)

LCD brightness con­trol ( up)

Display change

Speakers on/off switch

*1

Volume control
( down)

*1

Volume control ( up)

Holding down on the keys
changes the sound level.

Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness
of LCD.

By pressing this key combination, you can select ei­ther an external display, LCD or simultaneous, even
if an external display is not connected. Rebooting
the computer, or powering off then on, restores the
display setting of the Setup Utility.

Pressing this key combination turns off audio from
the internal speakers and headphone jack. Pressing
it again, or rebooting the computer restores the
speaker setting of the Setup Utility.

CAUTION

Disabling the speakers will also disable the warn­ing beep.

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of
the internal speakers and headphone jack.

NOTE

This key combination cannot be used to adjust the vol­ume of the warning beep and the touchscreen sound.

Popup Window

Is displayed when
the brightness is at
its maximum value.

Is displayed when

the brightness is at
its minimum value.

OFF

ON

Down

Up

Fn + F7

*2

Power off using the
suspend function

Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to memory, and
powers off the computer. When the computer is pow­ered on, by sliding the power switch, the saved screen
will be displayed. (The computer must be plugged
into the AC adapter or have a battery pack with suf­ficient remaining power installed.)

Fn + F8

*3

Power management
enable/disable switch

Pressing this key combination temporarily disables
the power management (timeout feature) of the Setup

Enable

Utility. Pressing it again, or rebooting the computer
restores the power management setting of the Setup

Disable

Utility. page 20,41

Fn + F9

Fn + F

Remaining capacity of
the battery pack

*2

ECO mode for con-

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serving power

Pressing this key combination displays the remain­ing battery capacity on the screen. page 21

Pressing this key combination turns off the LCD, ex­ternal display and hard disk drive until operation is

Remaining
capacity (%)
display

Battery pack is
not installed.

resumed by pressing any key or mouse*4 (except the
keyboard and mouse connected to the USB port).

1

*

Under the condition the sound function of Windows is not working, or is displayed, but the volume does not change.

2

*

When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key] with the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable.

3

*

Depending on the state of the system, settings may be unable to be changed. In such cases, try performing the settings again.

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LED Indicators

Caps Lock

NumLk (Numeric key)

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

Hard disk status

Battery pack
status

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
portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key
functions differently depending on the application.

This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions
differently depending on the application.

This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

Not lit : AC adapter not connected or charging not being per-

formed.

Orange : Charging in progress.
Green : Charging finished.
Red : Battery is low

(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less).

Blinking red : Battery pack or charging malfunction.
Blinking orange : Battery capacity being refreshed.
Blinking orange five times after the AC adapter is connected :

Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is out­side the allowable range. Once the allowable range
requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.)

Power status

Not lit : Power off
Green : Power on
Blinking green : Suspend mode

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Touch Pad (Advaced)

Using the Touch Pad

Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer

Work Surface

operations.
For instructions on how to handle the touch pad, refer to page 9.
The touch pad has the following two modes of operation.

Right Button

Left Button

Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel Mode

(Setting at the time of purchase)

Wheel mode operations (almost identical
to the case of using the Microsoft
IntelliMouseTM for scroll, zoom, etc., op­erations) are possible for Microsoft® wheel
function-compatible applications.

Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM is a mouse-type
device that, in addition to the two conven­tional buttons, incorporates a wheel able
to rotate forwards/backwards.

Scrolling Area

Scrolling up/down

For the Pan and Auto Scroll functions, the en­tire work surface of the touch pad can be used
for scrolling.

: Typical mouse operations use this area.

When no check mark is added for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode], [Horizontal] and
[Vertical] of [Scroll Configuration], the entire surface can be used for typical mouse

operations.

Only scroll operation is possible for ap-

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plications not compatible with the Mi­crosoft® wheel function.

Even for applications compatible with the
Microsoft® wheel function, there are
cases where only vertical scrolling or
only horizontal scrolling is possible in this
mode.

Scrolling Area

Scrolling side-to-side

Possible when a check mark
is added for [Horizontal].

Original Mode

Scrolling up/down

Possible when a check
mark is added for
[Vertical].

NOTE

When you are not sure whether an application is compatible with the Microsoft
wheel function or not, try using both modes. Furthermore, depending on the appli­cation, there are cases where scrolling may not be possible with either mode.

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Changing the mode of the touch pad

1 Select from the taskbar and then select [Motion] or select [Motion] in [Start] -

[Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].

2 To set the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode

Add the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration].
To set the original mode
Delete the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration]
and add the check mark for [Horizontal] and/or [Vertical] .

3 Press [OK].

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.

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Touch Pad (Advanced)

Wheel

Work Surface

Basic Operation

Indicates an operation applicable to the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode.

Original

Indicates an operation applicable to the original mode.

Right Button

Left Button

Function
Moving the Cursor

Tapping/Clicking

Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking

Dragging

Wheel
Original

Wheel
Original

Wheel
Original

Wheel
Original

Touch Pad Operation

Move the tip of your finger
lightly over the surface.

or

tapping

clicking

or

double-tapping

or

Two quick taps, but on the
second tap leaving your
finger down (applying

While holding down the
button, moving your fin­ger on the work surface.

double-clicking

pressure) and moving it
on the work surface.

When a check mark is added for [Drag
Lock] *

After the drag operation (above : left side), it
is necessary to determine the destination (i.e.,
location of drop) by one tap. Under the con­dition no destination is selected, do not use
the suspend or hibernation function. Nothing
is shown on the display, even after resuming
from the suspend or hibernation mode.
In this case, the display will return after a tap
or click is made.

Scroll*

Wheel
Original

Wheel

Scroll a document
(rotate the wheel)

Auto Scroll*

Wheel

Automatically scroll a document
(move the mouse after clicking
the wheel)

Operate after pressing the two buttons simul­taneously.

When releasing the auto scroll function:

One tap on the work surface.

*

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons]

Original

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Touch Pad (Advanced)

Function
Pan*

Scroll in various directions of a
document
(move the mouse slightly while
holding down the wheel)

Zoom*

Magnify/reduce the display of
a document.
(rotate the wheel while holding
down Ctrl )

Data Zoom*

Display or hide a document, or
perform operations to return to or
proceed with Internet Explorer.
(rotate the wheel while holding
down Shift )

Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft
IntelliMouseTM.
* Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.

Wheel

Wheel

Wheel

Touch Pad Operation

Operate while holding down the two buttons.

Ctrl +

Shift +

Magnify

Reduce

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CAUTION

When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel func­tion) is connected, a part or all of the additional functions may foil to operate. To
use these additional functions, install the driver or application software of the
external device by following the procedure below. However, once the driver or
application software is installed, touch pad functions (e.g., auto scroll) may not
operate even if the touch pad is enabled (see the procedure for “When you want
to re-enable the touch pad.”).

1 In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [touch pad] in [Mouse],

press [Remove] to delete it, then press [OK] to confirm the deletion.

2 Power off your computer and connect the external mouse or trackball device to

the computer.

3 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 37). In [Main] menu, set

[Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.

4 Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install

the necessary driver.
After the installation, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in the Setup Utility.
Do not enter the suspend or hibernation mode when an external mouse is con­nected to the serial port.

When you want to re-enable the touch pad;

1 In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], when an external mouse or

trackball device is displayed in [Mouse], press [Remove] to delete it, and then

press [OK] to confirm the deletion.

2 Power off your computer and remove the external mouse or trackball device.
3 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 37). In [Main] menu, set

[Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.

4 Confirm whether [touch pad] exists in [Mouse] (in [Control Panel] - [System] -

[Device Manager]).

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Touch Pad (Advanced)

CAUTION

When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] is displayed in [Mouse]:

1 Select [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] and then press [Properties].
2 Select [Driver] - [Update Driver] and then press [Next].

3 Select [Display a list of all the drivers....] and then press [Next].

4 Press [Next].
5 At the [Update Driver Warning], press [Yes] and then press [Next].
6 At the [Insert Disk], press [OK].
7 Input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [OK].
8 Press [Finish].
9 The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [Yes].

NOTE

The double-tapping speed of the touch pad cannot be changed.

Handling the Touch Pad

When using a key combination such as Fn + F5 , do not touch the touch pad.
If a key combination is used while the pad is being touched, the function of the
key combination will not work. In addition, it is possible that control of the cursor
will be lost and the cursor will not show proper movements. In such cases, the
computer has to be restarted by using the keyboard (e.g., ).
Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp­pointed objects (i.e. nails), hard objects that can leave marks (i.e. pencils and
ball point pen).
Do not allow things that could dirty the touch pad, such as oil. The cursor may
not work properly in such cases.
When the touch pad becomes dirty:
Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth
first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

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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. (The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).
The operation settings can be changed in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings].)

Moving the cursor

Cursor

Double-clicking

Two quick
taps

Clicking

One tap

Dragging

Tap and hold the object (i. e. file
or icon), move your finger on the
surface (dragging the object to
the desired location), then re­lease your finger.

CAUTION

The touchscreen function can not be used in the MS-DOS mode and when
using the full screen in [MS-DOS prompt].
When the operation of panning (only LCD) is performed while the screen reso­lution is set to [1024 x 768 dots], the touchscreen function will not work properly.
If a change is made to the screen resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed

correctly with your finger, be sure to perform [Calibrate]. page 111

Handling the Touchscreen

Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed
objects (i.e. nails), hard objects that can leave marks (i.e. pencils and ball point
pen).
Do not apply pressure within 5 mm of the perimeter of the display panel. The
cursor may move to the edge of the display.
Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not
allow contact with substances that could dirty the touchscreen, such as oil. The
cursor may not work properly in such cases.
When the touchscreen becomes dirty:
Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as a gauze or soft cloth
first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

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Touchscreen

Configuring the Touchscreen

When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.

Select from the taskbar or select [Settings] from [Start] -

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[Programs] - [Updd]

The following screen will appear.

Windows

Set the “double-click”
settings.

Devices

Configure the device controller.

Hardware

Set the hardware resources.
Match this setting with the
setting for [Touchscreen] in
the Setup Utility.

Settings

Set the general protocol
settings.

Calibration

Define the calibration setup.
Use when the cursor can not be pointed correctly with
your finger. (Needed if the alignment of the touchscreen
with the visual image change or adjust the display reso­lution).

Status

Display the status of the controller.

About

Display the version number.

Button Modes

Set the button modes.

General

Set the general settings and func­tions.

Events

Set the events that can be generated
by a controller.

Advanced

Set the advanced settings.

NOTE

For more information, refer to [Help].

Make necessary changes

2

Click [OK]

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NOTE

It is also possible to change the double-click speed in [Tap and Buttons] for
[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]. However, when [Double Click
Speed] in [Mouse] is changed, the double click time in [Windows] is also
changed. In addition, the setting becomes the setting for [Tap and Buttons] in
[Mouse] after the computer is restarted or enters the suspend or hibernation

mode. page 13
Immediately run [Calibrate] when the number of points of calibration is changed.

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Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen)

Drawing Characters or Figures

Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the
work surface of the touchscreen, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format.

CAUTION

To draw, an object with a rounded tip (e.g., a pen for tablets) can be used.

Do not use any of the following objects, as they may damage the work surface.

• Objects with an extremely sharp tip, like screwdrivers and nails.

• Objects that leave marks, like ball point pens.

Panasonic Hand Writing does not operate properly when the Touchscreen can-

not be used.

Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]

1

from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]

Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the

2

touchscreen

NOTE

Data can be copied to the clipboard with [Edit] - [Copy]. Copied data can be
added to other applications that support the bitmap format by using the paste
function. Pasting is not possible to applications that do not support the bitmap
format.

CAUTION

Do not perform a drag operation by the Touch Pad or the external mouse as the
movement will be input on the display.

Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File]

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NOTE

The file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application can
be changed with [Option] - [Window size].

CAUTION

Drawing accuracy may be degraded if another application, such as FD access­ing, is being executed simultaneously. Begin drawing only after other applica­tions have been closed.

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Suspend/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 suspend or hibernation function.

Differences between the suspend and hibernation functions

Function
Where data is saved to
Speed

Requires power supply

Suspend function Hibernation function
Memory Hard disk
Fast Somewhat slow

Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost) Power not required to maintain data

Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function

[Hibernation] is factory set.

Run the Setup Utility ( page 37)

1

Using and , select [Power]

2

Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter

3

Using and , select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and

4

press Enter
Press F10 , then select [Yes]

5

NOTE

The Suspend or Hibernation function can be set even with [Panel Switch] in the
Setup Utility. page 41

Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

The computer should be set for suspend or hibernation ( see the above proce­dure).

Slide the power switch

(After releasing your finger from the
power switch, do not touch the power
switch, keyboard or mouse while the
computer is entering in the suspend or
hibernation modes.)

CAUTION

At the "beep*" sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you con­tinue to slide the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the power will
go off. Data not previously saved will be lost.
Slide the power switch to power on.
If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recom­mended that hibernation mode be used instead of the suspend mode.

* When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with the

Setup Utility ( page 38) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep
sound.

Suspend Mode

or

Hibernation Mode

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Suspend/Hibernation Functions

NOTE

With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the suspend
function.

Fn + F7 ( page 4)
Select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu.

[Suspend] is deleted from the [Start] menu by unchecking [Allow Windows to
manage power use on this computer.] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] ­[Power] or by unchecking [Show suspend command on Start menu] in [Ad­vanced].

Resuming Operation

Slide the power switch

If the security indicator ( ) is displayed, your password has been set.

CAUTION

After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.
This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use the
suspend or hibernation functions again during this time, as this may subse­quently cause Windows to operate abnormally.
Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or
hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.
When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards
may not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your com­puter or reinitialize the individual devices.

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Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

Save all data before powering off your computer.
When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or 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.
Do not enter the suspend/hibernation mode during the following periods (you may
corrupt your data or file):

• While the floppy disk drive being accessed or HDD indicator ( ) is on.

• While playing/recording audio files.

• While communications software is being used.
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using an operating system
other than the one that comes with your computer, the Setup Utility, or when experi­encing static electricity or noise.
If you hold down on the Alt , Ctrl or Shift key to enter the suspend or
hibernation mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For ex­ample, if you hold down on the key while pushing the power switch, upon
resuming, if you do not press the key again, only capital letters will result from
typing.
Only when the computer stops operating or locks up should the power switch be held
more than four seconds to power off the computer. Slide the power switch to power
on and data not previously saved will be lost.
In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards (e.g., a modem card) are
inserted, more of that power may be consumed. When all power has been con­sumed, all data at suspend is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recom­mend plugging in the AC adapter when using the suspend function.
Repeatedly using the suspend or hibernation function will use up a lot of the system
resources and the computer may not work properly. Shut down Windows ([Start]­[Shut Down]) on a regular basis, i.e. approximately once a week, without using the
suspend or hibernation function. Doing so will restore the system resources.
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function during the following periods. The
suspend or hibernation function, or peripherals may not work.

• When a file in devices such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or ATA card is
opened, the suspend or hibernation function may not work. In such cases, close the
file.

• SCSI cards may not recover after entering the suspend or hibernation mode. If this
occurs, restart the computer.

After a Windows 95 USB device driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or
hibernation function. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer
may not function properly. Power off, then on, using the power switch to resume
proper operation.
If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function after the USB driver is in­stalled, disable the USB device function of the computer by following the procedure
below.

1 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [Intel(r)

82440MX PCI to USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal serial bus control­ler].

2 Add the check mark for [Disable in this hardware profile] in [Properties] - [Gen-

eral], press [OK], and then press [Close].

3 In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].

If you want to enable the USB device function again, delete the check mark for [Dis­able in this hardware profile] in step 2. When the message appears asking whether
to reboot the computer, select [Yes]. If the message is not displayed, go to step 3.

Shift
Shift

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Security Measures

To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.

Situation

You do not want your computer to be used without permission

You want to prevent theft of your computer

Function to use

Supervisor Password
User Password

User Secuity lock

Reference

below

"Names and Functions of Parts"

When you do not want your computer to be used without permission

You can set your "Supervisor Password" and "User Password" (The User Password
can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set).
Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.

Starting up when the password is set

Upon entering your Supervisor
Password or User Password
and pressing Enter .

If the correct password is input, Will Start

Over three incorrect attempts,
or no password is entered for about one minute,

Will Not Start*

* If you are starting from the suspend mode, if after

three attempts the correct password is not input,
or if no password is entered for about a minute,
the computer returns to the suspend mode.

(Power off)

If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 37).

If entering the Setup Utility with User Password

You can not register [Advanced] menu and some items in [Security] menu.
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not regis­ter the User Password.
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection], you can regis-

ter the User Password ( page 40 ).

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Security Measures

Setting the Supervisor Password

(enabling, changing, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility ( page 37 )

1

Using and , select [Security]

2

Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then

3

press Enter

<Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>

4

Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then

5

press Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Simply press Enter

Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then

6

press Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Simply press Enter

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

7

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

8

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no
distinction between upper and lower case letters.
White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function
keys cannot be used.
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user
password.
Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten you will be un­able to use your computer. Please contact Panasonic Technical Sup­port.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a
short time.

NOTE

When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or dis­abled without permission,

using and , select [User Password Protection] and press Enter
using and , select [Protected] and press Enter .

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Security Measures

Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility ( page 37 )

1

NOTE

Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 17)

Using and , select [Security]

2

Using and , select [Set User Password], then

3

press Enter

<Only when the User Password has been set>

4

Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then

5

press Enter

To disable the User Password

Simply press Enter

Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then

6

press Enter

To disable the User Password

Simply press Enter

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

7

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

8

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no
distinction between upper and lower case letters.
White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function
keys cannot be used.
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user
password.
Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be
unable to use your computer. Please contact Panasonic Technical Sup­port.

To prevent the changing of your password without permission

• When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a
short time.

• Set the User Password Protection option ( page 17 ).

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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 1

POINT 2

POINT 3

POINT 4

Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.

To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power man­agement mode.

Check to see that you have your AC adapter with you before
leaving your home or office.

Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU15) is highly recommended.

Always watch your battery level!

Things to Remember

Leave your computer off when it is not in use

( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Adjust the brightness (dark) with

By repeatedly pressing the keys to minimize the brightness ( will be displayed),
thereby lowering the power consumption.

Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn + F10

to put your computer in the ECO mode

The ECO mode helps you conserve power by cutting off power to the LCD and
turning off the hard disk motor. To resume, you may press a key unrelated to the
direct triggering of a selection, like key.

Ctrl

Fn + F1

Setting the timeout function ( page 20)

The ECO mode / suspend or hibernation function ( page 13) allow you to
save power by automatically cutting off power when the computer is idle or there

is no access to individual devices.
It should be noted that for some applications, the suspend/hibernation timeout
will not work properly.

NOTE

If you plan to use only the battery pack or set the power management, it is neces­sary to check [Allow Windows to manage power use on this computer] in
[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power].
If the check is removed, the time may not be displayed properly when operation
is resumed from the suspend or hibernation mode or the operating time with the
battery pack may become short (the power management function of Windows
does not work).

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Computing On The Road

Setting Timeout Function

Run the Setup Utility ( page 37)

1

Using and , select [Power]

2

Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter

3

Using and , select either [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and

4

press Enter

Using and , select either [Battery Operation] or [AC

5

Adapter] and press Enter

Using and , select either [ECO mode Timeout] or [Hiber-

6

nation Timeout] (or [Suspend Timeout]) and press

Enter

Using and , select the timeout setting and press Enter

7

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

8

NOTE

When [ECO Mode Timeout] and [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout] are set to [Dis­able] in the Setup Utility, does not work.
Even when a CD-ROM is running, the computer enters the ECO Mode with the
ECO Mode Timeout.

CAUTION

When installed in a network environment.

Be sure to disable the suspend/hibernation timeout settings with the Setup Utility.
After resuming operation from the suspend or hibernation mode, the network
connection may be severed or the computer will not work properly.

When a device like a high-speed modem or ISDN terminal adapter is con­nected to the serial port, etc.

There are times when high-speed communication is adversely affected if the
power management function is enabled. Please confirm that is displayed by

pressing to disable the power management function. After you have
finished using a communications device, you can enable the power management
function by pressing

Key operation and music playback.

When the power management function is running, you may feel that keyboard,
touch pad, or touchscreen (or mouse) operations are sluggish. Furthermore,
music may not be played back correctly when entering the ECO mode during
playback.

Fn + F8

Fn + F8

Fn + F8 .

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Battery Power

Battery Status

Use the Battery Indicator to check the battery status

Battery Indicator Battery Status

Orange*
Green*

Red
Blinking red*

Blinking orange
Blinking orange

five times after
the AC adapter is
connected*

Not lit

Charging
Fully-charged
Battery charge is low (the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity)
Battery pack or charger may not be working properly.

Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC
adapter, then connect them again. If the problem persists,
contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Battery capacity being refreshed.
Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits.

(The ambient temperature is outside the allowable range.
Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charg­ing begins automatically.)

Battery pack is not connected or charging not being per­formed.

* When the AC adapter is connected.

NOTE

This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the
remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity after the battery is fully
charged.

Getting a detailed reading

Fn + F9

NOTE

The actual remaining battery capacity and the displayed indication may differ.

• The battery indicator light remains red.

• The battery remaining displays 99% and the
indicator light is orange for a long period of
time.

Low battery warning appears after a short pe­riod of time.

This may be caused by the use of suspend mode
for long periods of time. The battery is discharging
while the computer is in suspend mode when the
AC adapter is not connected.

Perform the Battery Ca­pacity refresh utility.

( page 24 )

Completely discharge
the battery (reaches
0%).

When the battery pack is not in the computer, is displayed.

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Battery Power

When the remaining battery charge becomes low

Save your data and power off your computer

Following that:

Plug in the AC adapter, and fully charge your battery.
Use a spare battery if you have one.
If you have neither the AC adapter nor an extra battery, power the computer off.

If the suspend or hibernation function is set

Red indicator lights
Beep sounds**

(at approx. 9% capacity)

Suspend Mode or Hibernation Mode

(at approx. 4% capacity)

If the suspend or hibernation function is not set

Red indicator lights Beep sounds**
(at approx. 9% capacity)

** When disabling the speakers with the Setup Utility (or pressing Fn + F4 ), the

warning beep is also disabled.

(at approx. 4% capacity)

(at approx. 0% capacity)

Computer

goes off

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Battery Power

Panasonic Battery Monitor

It is possible to display the current battery status and the remaining battery power by running
the Panasonic Battery Monitor.

Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Battery Monitor]

1

from [Start]-[Program]-[Panasonic].

Battery Status
AC: AC adapter connected (fully charged)
AC-Charging: AC adapter connected (charging)
Battery-Discharging: No AC adapter (discharging)

Remaining battery power

Estimated time until fully charged during Power On
Estimated time until fully charged during Power Off

Click [Detail]

2

This program will be closed after removing the check
mark, then clicking [OK]

Battery voltage
Battery current*

Average current* for the most recent one minute
Battery capacity (fully charged)
Battery temperature(degree)

Battery type
Battery capacity (specified)
Battery voltage (specified)

* The charging current or the discharging

current is displayed.

NOTE

The deviations for the estimated time can occur depending on the condition of the
battery.
There are cases [0] (indicating a full charge) may be shown for the [Estimated Time
until fully charged] even if the remaining battery power is about 97% (e.g., when un­plugging then plugging the AC adapter above 95%).

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Battery Power

Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity

The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing, and learning about battery capacity.
Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity requires that the
battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged, and then fully charged
again.
Use the procedure presented below to fully charge the battery pack, then discharge it, then
charge it again. This procedure should be performed once after you purchase the computer. As
you use the battery pack over a long period of time, the remaining capacity display may become
inaccurate due to aging of the battery pack and other factors. The procedure described below
should be repeated.

Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter

1

Remove all peripherals (except for the battery pack and AC adapter).

Once the battery indicator turns green, use the Battery Capacity re-

2

fresh utility to fully discharge the battery pack

1 Choose [Start]-[Shut Down]-[Restart in MS-DOS mode], and then click [OK].
2 Type the following after the MS-DOS prompt (C:\WINDOWS>).

c:\windows\command\battref /g Enter

3 At the confirmation message, press Y .

The battery indicator blinks orange, the battery pack will be discharged fully and the
computer will power off automatically.

CAUTION

When the above operation is performed, do not turn the computer off.
Doing so will make it impossible to measure the battery capacity.

NOTE

When the Battery Capacity refresh utility starts, it will take approximately 2.5 hours
until the computer powers off automatically.

Charge the battery pack until the battery indicator turns green (full

3

charge)

(Charging commences automatically.)

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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-VZSU15).

CAUTION

Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer
function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased. Be sure to
charge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected to
the computer, charging begins automatically.
Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU15) with your computer.

1

Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Do not shut down using the suspend mode.

Latches

Battery Pack

Cover

Remove the cover

2

Turn your computer over.

Unlock the latch.

Open the cover.

Remove the battery pack

3

Use the blue tab to lift the battery pack.

Tab

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Battery Power

4

Put the battery pack

Tab

5

Use the blue tab to lower the battery pack into place.

Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place.

CAUTION

Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector.

Put the cover back into place

Close the cover using the arrow as a guide.

Lock the latch into place.

Latches

CAUTION

Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place. Should you decide to
carry your computer without the latch lock in place, the cover may
open causing the battery pack to fall out.

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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

Please check the PC Cards’ specifications. Be sure the total operating current
does not exceed the specified limit. Damage may result otherwise.
Allowable Current : 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA
ZV, SRAM and FLASH ROM (except for an ATA interface) cards are not sup­ported.
For the following cases, be sure the power has been turned off before proceed­ing.

• When removing a network card

• When replacing a CardBus type card with another card (including another
CardBus type card)

Installing/Removing the PC Card

Label-side up

Installing a PC Card

Simply slide the PC Card in until it snaps into place. Please refer to
the manual for each card on how to install the card (insertion is typi­cally label-side up).

CAUTION

When inserting a card, do not force the card in if difficulty is encoun­tered. You may damage the slot, making it impossible to remove the
card.

Removing a PC Card

CAUTION

Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the suspend or
hibernation mode.

Go to [Socket Status] (in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [PC
Card (PCMCIA)]), select the PC Card slot and press [Stop].
(When removing a PC Card after turning off the computer, this step

is not need.)

Press the button out, and then press the button again.

Slide the PC Card out.

Button

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RAM Module

CAUTION

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 modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity. There are cases where
static electricity generated by the human body has adversely affected such mod­ules. In addition, it is easy to damage the RAM modules or internal components
of the computer. Therefore, when installing or removing a RAM module, handle
the module with extreme care.

Installing/Removing the RAM Module

Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Remove the battery pack ( page 25)

2

RAM Module

3

4

Remove the cover

Remove the nine screws with a screwdriver, and remove the bottom
cover as shown in the illustration.

Installing the RAM module

Slide in the module at an angle.

Snap the module into place by pushing down on it.

RAM module specifications

144 pins, SO-DIMM, 3.3 V, SDRAM

Removing the RAM module

Hooks

Open the left and right hooks.

Gently remove the RAM module from the slot.

Put the cover back into place

5

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External Display

Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

2

Connect the external display to your computer

NOTE

For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual
of the external display.

3

Turn on the external display, then turn on your computer

External Display Port

You can select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous with Fn
+ F3 .
In addition, you can set the display to use during start-up with the follow­ing procedure.

1 Run the Setup Utility. ( page 37 )
2 Using and , select [Main].
3 Using and , select [Display] and press Enter .
4 Using and , select the display to use and press Enter .
5 Press F10 , then select [Yes].
6 Select your external display.

Set your external display for [Monitor] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Con­trol Panel] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced Properties].
When a monitor that does not conform to the Plug & Play stan­dards is connected, select [Change] and make the monitor set­tings.

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USB Devices

After a driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or hibernation func­tion. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer may not
function properly. Power off, then on, using the power switch to resume proper
operation.
If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function when the USB driver is
installed, disable the USB device function of the computer.

Installing USB Devices

1

Set the power management function to disable

1 Run the Setup Utility. ( page 37 )
2 Using and , select [Power].
3 Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter .
4 Using and , select [Power Off]f] and press Enter .

CAUTION

USB Port

5 Using and , select [Panel Switch] and press Enter .
6 Using and , select [LCD Off] and press Enter .
7 Using and , select [Fn+F7/Fn+F10] and press Enter .
8 Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter .
9 Press F10 , then select [Yes].

Install the Windows 95 USB device drivers

2

1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbsupp.exe], then press [OK].

At the confirmation message, press [Yes].

2 Read the [END-USER LICENSING AGREEMENT] and press [Yes] or [No].

• Installation will start if [Yes] is pressed.

• Installation will be aborted if [No] is pressed.

3 At the display indicating the completion of installation, press [OK]. The com-

puter will automatically restart.

4 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbcopy.bat], then press [OK].
5 Click at the upper right corner to close the display..
6 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select

[PCI Universal Serial Bus] in [Other devices], press [Remove], then press
[OK].

7 Press [Refresh] and press [Close] at the [System Properties],
8 Restart the computer.

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USB Devices

NOTE

Execute the following steps if the operation of a USB device is unstable.
When the steps below are implemented, however, faults such as Windows
being unable to shut down exist when the USB HUB remains connected. (In
such cases, remove the USB HUB.)

1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbupd2.exe], then press

[OK].

2 When the [Version Conflict] appears, select [Yes].
3 In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].
4 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbcopy.bat], then press

[OK].

5 Click at the upper right corner to close the display..
6 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager],

select [Intel(r) 82440 MX USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal
serial bus controller], press [Remove], then press [OK].

7 Press [Refresh] and press [Close] at the [System Properties],
8 In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].

Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

3

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Connect the USB device to your computer

4

NOTE

For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual that
accompanies the USB device.

Turn on the USB device, then turn on your computer

5

NOTE

You may need to install drivers for your USB devices, simply follow the on­screen instructions and refer to the operation manual that accompanies the
USB device.

Removing USB Devices

Power off your computer and the USB device

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Remove the USB device

2

NOTE

<Removing the Windows 95 USB device drivers>

1 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] - [Install/

Uninstall], select [USB Supplement to OSR2] , then press [Add/Remove].

2 The display will ask you to restart Windows, then select [Yes].

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Modem

Connecting to a telephone line and settings

Connecting a telephone line to the internal modem

1

It is not possible to connect the internal modem to any of the following lines.

Internal home phones
Intercoms

CAUTION

Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices. Doing
so may lead to a fire or electric shock.

NOTE

Modem Port

There are cases telephone construction (or installation) work will be neces­sary depending on the shape of the connector of the telephone line.

Select [Dialing Properties] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]

2

- [Modems]

Input the necessary information (items such as the phone system) and then
press [Close].

Performing the "Country" setting for the modem

3

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\drivers\modem\telsel.exe] and then press [OK].
Next, set the country the modem is to be used in.

CAUTION

There are cases the modem will not work properly when this setting is incor­rect.

Be sure to make separate settings to connect to network services like the Internet or
to use e-mail.

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Port Replicator

A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB341). This device eliminates the
hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carrying your com­puter around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a head­phone or microphone, etc.

The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the back of your com­puter.
For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual of the port replicator.

Expansion Bus Connector

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Accessories

Handle

A handle is available as an option (CF-VSH341).
The handle can be used as a tilt stand as shown in the illustration.

Hand-grip Belt and Shoulder Strap

A hand-grip belt and shoulder strap are available as an option (CF-VSS341).
The hand-grip belt is convenient for computing while standing.

Adjust the length of the belt so that the computer does not fall by mistake, and firmly
hold the computer when using it.

For mobile computing, a shoulder strap can be attached to the hand-grip belt.

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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.

To technicians (at Panasonic Technical Support):

Be careful when replacing the hard disk. The hard disk is extremely sensitive to
shock. In addition, static electricity could later affect some internal components.
Do not put pressure on the top surface of the hard disk drive. When handling the
drive, hold the drive from the side.

Installing/Removing the hard disk

(For technicians at Panasonic Technical Support)

Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Remove the battery pack ( page 25)

2

Remove the cover

3

Remove the nine screws with a screwdriver, and remove the bottom
cover as shown in the illustration.

Lift the panel to which the speaker is attached, as shown in the
illustration, and flip it over.

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36

Hard Disk Drive

Cable

Connector Lock

Tab

4

5

Remove the hard disk

Unlock the connector lock.

Remove the cable.

Gently lift the hard disk.

Installing the hard disk

Perform the steps in the reverse order of the procedure to remove
the hard disk.

Unlock the connector lock.

Connect the cable.

Gently insert the hard disk.

Put the cover back into place and insert the battery pack

( page 25)

37

Setup Utility

Running the Setup Utility

To run the Setup Utility, you
need to restart your computer.

NOTE

Press F2 while [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed.
The Setup Utility will not run if F2 is not pressed soon after the computer
starts. In this case, you need to restart your computer.
If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password.
When entering the User Password, if the [Set User Password], [Set Supervisor
Password] and [User Password Protection] have been set, [Advanced] menu will
not be displayed on the main screen.

To display the [Advanced] menu:

1 Restart the computer and press F2 when [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is

displayed.

2 When [Enter Password] is displayed, enter the Supervisor Password.

For more details, on-line help is available; press F1 .

NOTE

Key Operations

Upon seeing
this message

F1 :To display the “General help” file.
Enter :To display sub-menu.

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

press F2

Esc :To display [Exit] menu.

:To move among the menus.

:To move among the items.

F5 F6 :To move among the values.
F10 :To save the settings and exit.

Closing the Setup Utility (Exit Menu) page 42

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Setup Utility

Main Menu

BIOS Version: Vx.xxLxx
System Time: [xx:xx:xx]
System Date: [xx/xx/1999]
System Memory: xxxxxKB
Hard disk: xxxxMB
NumLock: [Off]
Touch Pad: [Enable]
Speaker: [Enable]
Display: [External Monitor]
Expansion: [Disable]

Parameters

NumLock
Touch Pad
Speaker
Display
Text Expansion

( : Default)

On Off
Disable Enable
Disable Enable
External Monitor Internal LCD Simultaneous
Disable Enable

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Setup Utility

Advanced Menu

Plug & Play: [Enable]
Serial Port A: [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port B: [2F8/IRQ3]
Touch Screen: [2E8/IRQ7]
Parallel Port: [378]
Mode: [Bi-directional]
Internal Modem: [Enable]
Legacy USB Support: [Disable]
Floppy Drive Type: [CF-VFDU01]

Parameters

Plug & Play
Serial Port A
Serial Port B
Touchscreen
Parallel Port

1

Mode*
Internal Modem
Legacy USB Support
Floppy Drive Type*

2

( : Default)

1

*

This item is displayed only when [Parallel Port] is set to [378].

2

*

Setting impossible when [Legacy USB Support] is set to [Disable].

Disable Enable
Disable 3F8/IRQ4
Disable 2F8/IRQ3
Disable 2E8/IRQ3
Disable 378
Uni-directional Bi-directional ECP EPP
Disable Enable
Disable Enable
CF-VFDU01 CF-VFDU03 (USB)

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Setup Utility

Security Menu

Boot Up Drive: [A:/C:]

Set Supervisor Password: [Enter]

User Password Protection: [No Protection]

Set User Password: [Enter]

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].

Parameters

Boot Up Drive
Set Supervisor Password
User Password Protection
Set User Password*

( : Default)

A:/C: C:
To the sub-menu
No Protection Protected
To the sub-menu

* Setting impossible when the Supervisor Password is not set.

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Setup Utility

Power Menu

Power Switch: [Hibernation]
Panel Switch: [LCD Off]
Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key: [Enable]

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Speed : [High]

Battery Operation
AC Adapter Operation

Parameters

Power Switch
Panel Switch
Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key
Battery Operation

ECO Mode Timeout

Hibernation Timeout*

AC Adapter Operation

ECO Mode Timeout

Hibernation Timeout*

( : Default)

Suspend Hibernation Power Off
LCD Off Suspend Hibernation
Disable Enable

Disable 1 Minute 2 Minutes 4 Minutes 6 Minutes 8 Minutes 12 Minutes
16 Minutes
Disable 5 Minute 10 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes 30 Minutes
40 Minutes 60 Minutes

Disable 1 Minute 2 Minutes 4 Minutes 6 Minutes 8 Minutes 12 Minutes
16 Minutes
Disable 5 Minute 10 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes 30 Minutes
40 Minutes 60 Minutes

* The [Suspend Timeout] item will be displayed when [Power Switch] is set to [Suspend].

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Setup Utility

Exit Menu

Parameters

Save Values & Exit
Exit Without Saving Changes
Get Default Values*
Load Previous Values
Save Current Values

Save Values & Exit
Exit Without Saving Changes
Load Default Values
Load Previous Values
Save Current Values

Exit the Setup Utility and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes to CMOS.
Set the default settings for operating system. The password remains.
Load previous values from CMOS for all Setup items.
Save your changes to CMOS.

* This item may not be displayed when starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password.

NOTE

If the Supervisor Password or User
Password has been set, the pass­word must be entered before Win­dows can start.

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Smart Boot

By making various settings in Smart Boot, it is possible to shorten the start-up time
from the computer OFF state, the go-into time to hibernation and the return-to-opera­tion time from the hibernation mode.

1

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Smart Boot]

If this box is checked, the following occurs.

The Windows Logo display (i.e., the cloud
display) is not shown at start-up.
The channel bar of Internet Explorer 4.0 is
not shown.
No background paper is displayed.

“Welcome” of Internet Explorer 4.0 is not shown.

To display the start-up menu by pressing
the F8 key at start-up, it is necessary to
press F8 slightly faster than normal.

If this box is checked, the time to enter the
hibernation mode and the time to resume
from the hibernation mode are shortened.

2

Add check mark depending on your needs

Click [Boot Detail] if necessary

3

Press this button to run the Defrag command.
Executing Defrag regularly prevents a reduc­tion in the access speed to a drive.

It is possible to make individual settings to
the Optimize Boot contents by adding checks
to the boxes shown.
When Desktop, MS-DOS setting, and File

1

*

2

*

3

*

1

*

When Active Desktop cannot be used, it

cannot be changed (gray display).

2

*

When the controls of the channel bar of
Internet Explorer cannot be used, they
cannot be changed (gray display).

3

*

When “Welcome” of Internet Explorer 4.0
cannot be used, it is not displayed.

System are checked, all of the items under
each of these are also checked.

<Desktop>

It is possible to choose whether or not to dis­play the active desktop as a web page, chan­nel bar, background paper, and the "Wel­come" of Internet Explorer 4.0.

<MS-DOS Setting>

It is possible to choose whether or not to show
the Windows logo display at start-up and over­write the boot log file. In addition, it is possible
to choose whether or not to minimize the delay
of the start-up menu at start-up.

<File System>

It is possible to increase the speed of the com­puter by changing the disk cache size, etc.

Add check mark depending on your needs

4

Click [OK]

5

NOTE

When the settings are changed, a display asks whether you would like to restart Windows.

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Technical Information

Network

The network connection may be severed when entering the ECO mode and sus­pend (hibernation) mode. Be sure to disable the [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout]
settings with the Setup Utility if you require a network environment.

When the power saving function is running, communications software may mal­function. For example, communications may be halted if the suspend (hibernation)
mode is activated. The computer must be restarted if one of these modes is en­tered during data communications.
Be sure that the computer enters the ECO mode or suspend (hibernation) mode
after the communications software is closed.

Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer 4.01 places a tremendous load on the system in order to execute the
wide variety of functions that it provides. As a result, some unexpected faults may
occur.
If any of these faults occurs, try using the software with some Internet Explorer 4.01
functions turned off. (See Internet Explorer Help for more details.)

It takes a long time to reboot or the computer locks up.

Delete the check mark for [Internet Explorer Channel Bar] in [Control Panel] ­[Display] - [Web], then press [OK].

A system module error occurs.

Set [ (None)] for [Wallpaper] in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Background].

Performing the above steps does not solve the problem.

Uninstall Internet Explorer 4.0 with the following step.
Select [Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] ­[Add/Remove Programs] - [Install/Uninstall] and press [Add/Remove]. Follow the
on-screen instructions.

If a window with the message [Version Conflict] appears during the installa­tion process (network card and application installation), select [Yes].

Proper operation may not be possible if [NO] is selected.

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DMI Viewer

This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface
(DMI). The DMI Viewer can be used when you want to know information on the inter­nal systems this computer supports, starting with the 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.

Click to close the DMI Viewer

Saving information to a file

Displayed information can be saved to a text file (.txt). Run the DMI Viewer and
display the information you wish to save.

1

2

To save the item that is displayed

Select [Save Selected Data] from [File] menu.

To save all items

Select [Save All Data] from [File] menu.

Input the file name (and select the folder), then press [Save]

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Creating BACKUP DISKS

When the computer fails to work properly or system files on the hard disk are deleted,
the computer can be returned to factory condition by performing the “Reinstallation”
procedure. Important: To perform the “Reinstallation” procedure, it is necessary to cre­ate a backup disk prior to any trouble.

A backup disk cannot be created after reinstallation becomes necessary. Therefore, be
sure to create a backup disk soon after purchasing your computer, and store the disk in
a safe location along with the supplied Windows 95 System Pack.

Name of created backup disk

FIRSTAID FD
(When the display for creating the UPDATE DISK is shown, create the disk by
following the on-screen instructions.)

Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Connect the external floppy disk drive to your computer

2

Turn on your computer

3

Set a floppy disk and make sure it is not in the write-protected

4

state
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create BACKUP

5

DISK]

Follow the on-screen instructions. Place a label identifying the contents on each
disk.

CAUTION

Please store the floppy disks in a safe place. They will enable you to return your
computer to the condition at the time of purchase should any problems occur.
When creating floppy disks, do not run any other application program.
When creating floppy disks and the message [Insufficient files to copy] is dis­played, click [OK] and then contact Panasonic Technical Support.
While the floppy disk drive being accessed, do not remove the floppy disk, power

down your computer or use the suspend or hibernation function ( "Sus­pend/Hibernation Functions").

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Creating BACKUP DISKS

Make a copy of the CD-ROM driver

Copy the necessary drivers, from the floppy disk included with your CD-ROM drive, to
the FIRSTAID FD with the method below. It will be necessary to edit the CONFIG.SYS
file and AUTOEXEC.BAT file on the FIRSTAID FD. When editing the AUTOEXEC.BAT
file, be careful not to delete lines containing settings for CAB files to be copied to the C
drive on the hard disk.
Some CD-ROM drives require card managers (card and socket service). See the manual
included with your CD-ROM drive for further details.

Start Windows and insert the FIRSTAID FD

1

Select [Start]-[Programs]-[Accessories]-[NotePad] and open

2

[a:\config.sys]

Rewrite the following line and save

3

Device=A:\UP\WINDOWS\COMMAND\

Rewrite this driver for the driver of your CD-ROM drive. The
driver for the PC Card will also be necessary. Please refer to
the operation manual that accompanies the CD-ROM drive.

.SYS /D:MSCD000

*****

Copy the CD-ROM driver file (i.e., the driver file rewritten in step

4

3) of the CD-ROM drive below [a:\up\windows\command] of the

FIRSTAID FD

Set the floppy disk to the write-protect state

5

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List of Error Codes

The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some
of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others
may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Following the list are
explanations of the messages and remedies for reported problems.
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.

0200 Failure Fixed Disk

Fixed disk in not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out
if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.

0210 Stuck key

Stuck key on keyboard.

0211 Keyboard error

Keyboard not working.

0212 Keyboard Controller Failed

Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.

0213 Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

Unlock the system to proceed.

0230 Shadow RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected.

0231 System RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected.

0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn.

0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the
system.

*0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data
stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter

your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact Panasonic Technical Support.

0260 System timer error

The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.

0270 Real time clock error

Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair.

*0280 Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure was
caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait

states, improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup and verify

that the wait-state configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next time the system is booted.

0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS

Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS.

02B0 Diskette drive A error
02B1 Diskette drive B error

Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper

diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is attached correctly.

02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.

02B3 Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP

Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.

02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled

Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

02F0: CPU ID:

CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.

02F4: EISA CMOS not writable

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.

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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.

device address Conflict

Address conflict for specified device .

Allocation Error for: device

Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified device .

CD ROM Drive

CD ROM Drive identified.

Entering SETUP ...

Starting Setup Utility.

Failing Bits : nnnn

The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map
indicates a failed bit. See error 230,231 or 232 for offset address of the failure in System, Extended or Shadow
memory.

Fixed Disk n

Fixed disk n (0-3) identified.

Invalid System Configuration Data

Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.

I/O device IRQ conflict

I/O device IRQ conflict error.

PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:

PS/2 Mouse installed.

nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn Cache SRAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn kB System RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

Operating System not found

Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are
properly identified.

Parity Check 1 nnnn

Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot
locate the address, it displays ????. Parity is a method for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates that

some data has been corrupted.

Parity Check 2 nnnn

Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate

the address, it displays ????.

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous

Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter a Setup and
change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM , I.e.,

an add-on card). Write down and follow the information shown on the screen.

Press <F2> to enter Setup

Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.

PS/2 Mouse:

PS/2 mouse identified.

System BIOS shadowed

System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.

UMB upper limit segment address : nnnn

Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the BIOS
which can be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.

Video BIOS shadowed

Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.

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Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

When a problem occurs, please refer to this page. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, please contact Panasonic
Technical Support.

Starting Up

The power indicator or
battery indicator is not lit

is displayed

[POST Startup Error(s)]
is displayed

Windows startup, or an
operation is extremely
slow

The date and time are
incorrect

When the previous item
is not the cause

Check the cable connection for the AC adapter.
Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed.
Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.

Please input your password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical
Support.

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Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( page 37). This will restore the Setup Utility's
settings to their default values (except the password settings). Then, the Setup Utility

must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings.
(The processing speed depends on the application software used, so this operation
may not cause the processing speed to increase.)

You can set the date and time through [Date/Time] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control
Panel].

When the computer is connected to a Local Area Network (LAN), please confirm

the date and time of the server.

If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock

may need to be replaced. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( page 37). This will restore the Setup Utility's

settings to their default values (except the password settings).
In the MS-DOS mode, run SCANDISK to check the hard disk.
At start-up, press F8 to operate the computer in the Safe mode.
Try removing all peripheral devices.

Shutting Down

Unable to shut down
Windows 95

Battery Indicator

The red indicator lights.
Repeated beeping sound
while the computer is in
use.

The red indicator blinks

After the AC adapter is
connected, the orange in­dicator blinks five times

If a USB device is connected, try removing it.

The battery level is low. Save your data and power off your computer.
After connecting the AC adapter or replacing the battery pack with a fully charged
one, turn your computer on.

The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the
battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.
If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range. ( "Precau­tions")

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Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Display

No display after powering
on

The power has not been
turned off, but after a cer­tain period of time, there
is no display

The resolution of the dis­play cannot be changed

An afterimage appears(i.e.,
green, red, and blue dots
remain on the display) or
there are dots not display­ing the correct colors

The motion of the mouse
cursor is not smooth

The cursor does not
move in scrolling area of
the touch pad

The cursor cannot be con­trolled

During simultaneous dis­play, the screen of the ex­ternal display becomes
disordered

The external display no
longer displays properly

At the time of purchase, the display setting is preset for an external display. If you
connect an external display, the screen is displayed on the external display.
When there is no display to an external display,

• Check your cable connection to the external display.

• Confirm your display is powered on.

• Check the settings for your external display.
Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 .
When displaying only through an external display, if the computer is shut down by
using the suspend or hibernation function, there will be no display on the LCD
unless the external display is connected when operations are resumed. In this
case, connect the external display.

Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode?
To resume operation of your computer from ECO mode, press any key (like Ctrl key).
To save power, your computer may have automatically entered the suspend or
hibernation mode. ( page 20)

Set [None] for [Wallpaper] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Back­ground], and then press [OK]. Then, once again try changing the resolution. After
the change, be sure to restart the computer.

If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an afterimage may appear.
This is not a malfunction. The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is
displayed.
High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color
liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 99.998% or more of the picture ele­ments are functioning properly, no defect is considered to exist.

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Motion] and try to change the
speed or acceleration.

When the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode or the original mode is set for the
touch pad, only scroll operations are possible for the right part or bottom part of the
touch pad. In this case, cursor operations are possible by using the work surface
excluding the right part or bottom part. When no mode is set, the entire surface of the
touch pad can be used for cursor operations.

Restart the computer by using the keyboard (e.g., ).

Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 .

When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used with
the computer, the external display may no longer display properly when the computer
enters the ECO mode. In such cases, turn off the power to the external display.

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Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Touchscreen

Unable to input by
touching the display

Reference Manual

Unable to display the
Reference Manual

Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Touchscreen] to [2E8/IRQ7]?
( page 39)
Confirm that the setting for resource in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings] -

[Hardware] and the setting for [2E8/IRQ7] in [Touchscreen ] of the Setup Utility are
appropriate.
When mouse drivers are installed (i.e. Intellimouse), the touchscreen may at times
be unable to be used. In such cases, reinstall the touchscreen driver.

Has Acrobat Reader been uninstalled?
If Acrobat Reader has been uninstalled, select [Start] - [Run], then type
"c:\util\reader\setup.exe". Follow the on-screen instructions.
(Acrobat Reader can be also downloaded from "http://www.adobe.com".)

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Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Drive Operations

Cannot read/write to a
disk

Unable to write to a disk
How to format a disk is

unclear
Unable to read/write to

the hard disk

When the previous item
is not the cause

Has the disk been correctly inserted?
Has the disk been correctly formatted?

Your disk content may be corrupted.
Is the disk write-protected?
Select [Format] in [My Computer] - [3 1/2 Floppy] - [File]. After confirming the disk

volume and format type, start formatting.

Your drive or file may not have been properly set.

Check to see if the hard disk is full. If it is full, delete unnecessary files.

Your hard disk content may be corrupted. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Try testing another drive or media.

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Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Character Input

Only capital letters are
being input

How to input European
characters (ß, à, ç),
symbols or Euro Cur­rency Symbol is unclear

Setup Utility

[Enter Password] is dis­played

[Advanced] menu can not
be registered

All or some items in [Se­curity] menu can not be
registered

Application Software

Computer hangs

If CapsLock is on, the Caps Lock function is ON. To switch it OFF, press
Caps Lock .

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Character Map]. The Character Map
will be displayed. Point to the desired font name and select it.

Enter the User Password or Supervisor Password. If you have forgotten it, contact
Panasonic Technical Support.

Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to reboot the computer.
After cutting the power by pressing the power switch for more than four seconds,
slide the power switch to power on and open the application again.
If the program no longer works normally, go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]

- [Add/Remove Programs] to delete the program. Then try installing the program
once again.

Sound

The sound is not heard

The volume can not be
changed by pressing

Fn + F5 or Fn + F6

No warning sound can
be heard

Unusual Sound

The computer produces
a strange sound

Timeout Function

The timeout functions
do not work

Try changing the mute by pressing Fn + F4 .
Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Speaker] to [Disable]?( page 38)

Under the condition the sound function of Windows is not working, or is
displayed, but the volume does not change.

When a MIDI file or a WAVE file is played with another application, no warning
sound is generated.

If the computer enters the ECO mode or the LCD is closed while the computer is
making a sound, the computer may produce a strange sound, but this does not
indicate a problem.

If the computer has not been used for a long period of time, it may produce an

unusual sound at start up. The sound may continue for a short period of time,
but if the computer starts up in a normal manner, then the problem is not serious.
If, however, the computer fails to start up, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

If the Panasonic Battery Monitor is being displayed, please close it.

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Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Connecting Peripherals

Your peripheral does not
work (An error occurs while
installing the driver)

Unable to print

The cursor does not
move from mouse opera­tions

The device connected to
the serial port does not
work

External mouse or
trackball connected to
the external keyboard/
mouse port does not
work

You need to use drivers conforming to Windows 95 Version 4.00.950B (OSR-2.1).
Some earlier drivers will no longer work.
For more information, please ask the manufacturer of the driver in question.

Check the computer-printer connection.
Make sure the printer is on.
Make sure the printer is in the online state.
Make sure paper is in the printer tray and there is no paper jam.
Confirm that [Parallel Port] has not been set to [Disable].

Check your mouse connection, then reboot the computer from the keyboard.
From the keyboard, you may choose to press down on , then select [Shut
Down].

Check the connection.
Confirm that the device driver for the serial port works. Please refer to the refer­ence manual of the device.
Confirm that two mouse devices are not connected, one through the external
keyboard/mouse port and the other through the serial port.
Try setting [Touch Pad] to disable in the Setup Utility.
Confirm that [Serial Port A] has not been set to [Disable].

Try setting [Touch Pad] to disable in the Setup Utility.
In some circumstances, if a PS/2 external mouse with a serial interface conver­sion function is connected to the port, it may not operate normally. Try connecting
it to the serial port.

A PC Card does not work

You do not know the
available RAM module

The RAM module has not
been recognized

The address map for
IRQ, I/O port address,
etc. is unclear

A USB device does not
work

Make sure the card is properly inserted.
Confirm that the card conforms to the PC Card Standard.
Note that after a driver is installed, the computer must be rebooted.
Check that the proper port settings have been made.
Read the PC Card’s manual. Or, you may need to call the manufacturer of the PC
Card.

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Make sure the RAM module has been properly inserted.
Use the RAM module that support the recommended specifications.

Check the address map by going to [View Resources] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control
Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Computer] - [Properties].

Make sure a driver is installed.
Contact the manufacturer of the product.

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Copyright

This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may
be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

© Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 1999. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the
computer and the manuals.

Trademarks

PS/2™ is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States
and/or other countries.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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