Panasonic CF-18 Series Reference Manual Windows 2000/XP

Personal Computer

Reference Manual

Model No. CF-18 Series

Contents

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

XP2000

Key Combinations .............................................. 3

LED Indicators .................................................... 6

Tablet Buttons..................................................... 7

Touch Pad (Advanced) .......................................... 8

Touchscreen (Advanced) ................................... 15

Software Keyboard .......................................... 18

Panasonic Hand Writing.................................. 21

Display Rotation .............................................. 23

Standby/Hibernation Functions ..................... 26

Security Measures ........................................... 30

Computing on the Road .................................. 34

Battery Power .................................................. 36

PC Cards .......................................................... 42

RAM Module ..................................................... 45

Port Replicator................................................. 47

External Display .............................................. 48

USB Devices .................................................... 51

Modem .............................................................. 53

LAN ................................................................... 55

Wireless LAN ................................................... 57

Hard Disk Drive................................................ 61

Setup Utility ..................................................... 63

Technical Information ..................................... 68

DMI Viewer ....................................................... 69

List of Error Codes .......................................... 70

Dealing with Problems (Advanced) ................... 71

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Read Me First

If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may be not displayed as shown in this manual. If this happens, log on with administrator authority to enable these functions. Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.

Illustrations used in this Reference Manual

NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moder-

ate injury.

WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or seri-

ous injury.

Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft Windows XP : Information for Microsoft

Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.

Windows® 2000 Professional users.

Windows® XP Professional users.

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

[F5] key.

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

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

: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions or Supple-

mentary Instructions.

Windows 2000 screens are used in this manual when no specific OS (operating system) notes are required. Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation easier to understand. About the terminology used in this manual and the Setup Utility concerning the internal LCD and an external display

This manual and the Setup Utility

Simultaneous display on both the LCD and external display

* Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics].

Windows XP

Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics].

[Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/ GME Graphics Controller Properties]*

Intel(R) Dual Display CloneTo display the same screen

Key Combinations

CAUTION

Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse), the touchscreen or other keys.

NOTE

Do not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard disk dr ive indicator turns off. Note, however, that the key combinations Fn + F1 , Fn + F2 and Fn + F3 are operable in the Setup Utility. The key combinations below may not work while some applications are running. Besides, the popup window may not be displayed depending on the state of the application you are using(e.g., when the [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”).

Key Popup Window

Fn + F1

Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Functions Function Descriptions

LCD brightness control ( down) LCD brightness control ( up)

Display change

Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness of LCD. The brightness setting is stored in memory separately under the condition the AC adaptor is connected and under the condition the AC adaptor is not connected.

By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external display, internal LCD or simultaneous. ( page 48) This key combination does not work when the [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen” .

(Displayed after logging on to Windows)

CAUTION

Do not press another key until the display destination has been completely switched. Do not press this key combination in the following conditions.

• While MPEG files are playing.

• When the Extended Desktop is being utilized.

NOTE

Windows XP

When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, this key operation may not work. In this case, log on with the administrator authority again, not using the Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more.

Fn + F4

Fn + F5

Fn + F6

Speakers on/off switch

Volume control ( down) Volume control ( up)

Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the internal speakers and headphone jack.

NOTE

Disabling the speakers will also disable the warning beep. Speakers connected to the USB port cannot be muted.

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

NOTE

This key combination cannot be used to adjust the volume of the warning beep or speakers connected to the USB port.

OFF

Key Combinations

Key Popup Window

Fn + F7

Fn + F9

F10

Functions Function Descriptions

Power off using the standby function

Remaining capacity of the battery pack

Power off using the hibernation function

Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to memory, and powers off the computer. ( page 26)

Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen. ( page 37)

Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk, and powers off the computer. ( page 26)

(Displayed after logging on to Windows)

Remaining capacity (%) display

Battery pack is not inserted.

Key Combinations

Hotkey Settings

There are two Fn key functions as follows:

Fn key lock function After Fn is pressed once, it stays in the “pressed” position until another key is pressed. This is convenient when it is difficult to press two buttons simultaneously. Popup windows display ON/OFF

Settings

Run the Hotkey Settings.

Windows 2000

Select [Start]-[Programs]-[Panasonic]-[Hotkey Settings].

Windows XP

Select [Start]-[All Programs]-[Panasonic]-[Hotkey Settings].

Set the parameters.

Add the check mark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function. The following Fn key lock function will then be enabled. To use Fn only once:

To use Fn successively:1Press Fn twice. (Locked)

This setting is only available when [Use Fn key lock] is checked.

[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]*1: Notifies the user with a sound when Fn is pressed, locked, or released. [Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status on the taskbar.

: Fn is locked : Fn is not locked

Add the check mark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF. The full-screen display of [Command Prompt] screen or MPEG files may change to a window display if Fn + Fx *2 keys are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup window display function OFF.

Select [OK].

Press Fn once. (Locked)

Press another key for combination. (Lock released)

Press another key for combination. Fn key remains locked until Fn is pressed once more.

NOTE

The Fn key lock function also works with Fn and other keys (e.g., , ) aside from Fx *2. Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey settings.

*1 If MUTE is set, you will not hear a beep

*2“ Fx ” indicates any function key from F1 to F10 .

LED Indicators

Caps Lock

NumLk (Numeric key)

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

Hard disk drive 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 Fn + ScrLk are pressed. Scroll lock functions differently depending on the application.

This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

Not lit : Battery pack is not connected or charging not be-

ing performed.

Orange*1: Charging in progress. Green*1 : Fully-charged. Blinking green : In high temperature mode, the battery pack is dis-

charging to a level of 80%*2 in normal temperature mode. ( page 38) Do not remove the battery pack while the battery indicator is blinking green.

Red : The battery level is very low (the charge is less than

approx. 9% capacity). Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the indicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your computer. After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on.

Blinking red*1 : Battery pack or charging may not be working prop-

erly. Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Blinking orange*1 : Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because

the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your computer can be used normally.

Blinking green and orange alternately:

Warming up the system to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions at low temperature. Leave your computer as is. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, your computer will start automatically.

Power status

*1When the AC adaptor is connected.

A level of 80% in normal temperature mode is displayed as [100%] in high temperature mode.

Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode Green : Power on Blinking green : Standby mode

Tablet Buttons

When the Windows screen is displayed, you can use the tablet buttons to perform the following operations.

Button

Functions

LCD brightness control ( down / up)

Input Panel

Enter

Rotation

Security

Function Descriptions

Pressing these buttons adjust the brightness of LCD. ( page 3)

Pressing this button starts up the software keyboard. For detailed information, page 18.

Same operations as when Enter is pressed.

Pressing this button rotates the display. ( page 23)

• On the Windows logon screen or the Welcome screen:

Same operation as when Ctrl + Alt + Del are pressed.

• After logging on to Windows: Pressing this button locks the computer.

NOTE

This button will not work while the screensaver is running.

NOTE

If the computer is set to display the password input screen when resuming from the screensaver, the input panel, enter, and rotation buttons will not work while the screensaver is operating. Immediately after Windows is started up or the Windows logon screen or the Welcome screen is displayed, the tablet buttons may not work. After waiting for a while, try pressing the tablet buttons again.

Touch Pad (Advanced)

Work Surface

Right Button

Left Button

Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. The touch pad has the following two modes of operation.

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.

Only scroll operation is possible for appli-

cations 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].

: 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.

NOTE

When the display is rotated, the scroll functions described above will not work. 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.

Changing the mode of the touch pad

Windows 2000

Select from the taskbar or select [Mouse] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel], and then select [TouchPad].

Windows XP

Select from the taskbar or select [Mouse] in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware], and then select [TouchPad].

To set the Microsoft® IntelliMouse™ 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 then add the check mark for [Vertical] and/or [Horizontal].

Select [OK].

Touch Pad (Advanced)

Wheel

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

Indicates an operation applicable to the original mode.

Original

Function

Moving the Cursor

Tapping/Clicking

Double-Tapping/ Double-Clicking

Dragging

Scroll*

Scroll a document (rotate the wheel)

Wheel Original

Touch Pad Operation

Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface.

tapping clicking

double-tapping

Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface.

Wheel

double-clicking

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

Original

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.

Pan *

Wheel

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

Operate while holding down the two buttons.

Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft IntelliMouse™.

* The movements will differ depending on the application.

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Touch Pad (Advanced)

Function

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 IntelliMouse™.

* The movements will differ depending on the application.

Wheel

Touch Pad Operation

Ctrl +

Shift +

Magnify

Reduce

CAUTION

Windows 2000

Do not remove [touchpad/touchscreen] in [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware]

- [Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices].

Windows XP

Do not remove [touchpad/touchscreen] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices]. Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode when an external mouse is connected to the serial port.

NOTE

The double-tapping speed of the touch pad can be changed using the following menu.

Windows 2000

[Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons] - [Double-click Speed]

Windows XP

[Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons] [Double-click Speed] The touch pad cannot be used in the Setup Utility.

Touch Pad (Advanced)

When you want to use an external mouse through the external keyboard/mouse port of the port replicator

When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel function) is connected, a part or all of the additional functions may fail to operate. To use these additional functions, perform the operation below. If you are using a USB mouse, the following operation is unnecessary.

Windows 2000

In [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs], select [touchpad/touchscreen] and then select [Change/Remove] to delete it, then select [Yes] to confirm the deletion.

• The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [No].

Power off your computer (

external mouse or trackball device to the computer.

Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 63). In [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] to [Disable].

Close the Setup Utility by pressing F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes].

Log on to Windows with the administrator authority by using the keyboard. (Up to step 6, use the keyboard for all operations. The mouse will not function until the computer restarts. Applications can be changed with Alt + Ta b .)

Restart your computer by using the keyboard (

Down”).

Following the operating instructions of the connected external mouse, install the necessary driver.

“Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and connect the

“Starting Up/Shutting

Windows XP

In [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs], select [touchpad/touchscreen] and then select [Change/Remove] to delete it, then select [Yes] to confirm the deletion.

When the message “The uninstallation was completed.” is displayed, select [OK].

In [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] [Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices], select [touchpad/touchscreen], then select [Roll Back Driver] at [Driver]. At the confirmation message, select [Yes].

Select [Close].

• The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [No].

Power off your computer (

external mouse or trackball device to the computer.

Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 63). In [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] to [Disable].

Close the Setup Utility by pressing F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes].

Log on to Windows with the administrator authority (only necessary when multiple accounts are created).

If the display asks you to restart Windows, select [Yes].

Following the operating instructions of the connected external mouse, install the necessary driver.

“Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and connect the

Touch Pad (Advanced)

When you want to re-enable the touch pad and touchscreen

Windows 2000

Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball device. (Refer to the operating instructions of the external device on how to uninstall the driver.) If the explanation of uninstalling the driver or application software can not be found in the operating instructions for the external device, execute the following steps. In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager], when an external mouse or trackball device is displayed in [Mice and other pointing devices], press Del to delete it and then select [OK] to confirm the deletion.

The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [No].

Power off your computer (

external mouse or trackball device.

Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 63). In [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] to [Enable].

Close the Setup Utility by pressing F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes].

Log on to Windows with the administrator authority by using the keyboard. (Up to step 9, use the keyboard for all operations. The touch pad will not function until the computer restarts. Applications can be changed with Alt + Tab .)

At [Digital Signature Not Found] screen*, press Enter .

Press Enter to close the wizard screen*.

The display will ask you to restart Windows*, press Enter .

Perform the touchscreen calibration. ( page 16)

“Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and remove the

* When the [Getting Started with Windows 2000] screen is displayed, these screens will

be displayed behind it. Press Enter one after another. The [Digital Signature Not Found] screen in step 6 might not be displayed.

NOTE

When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse] is displayed in [Mice and other pointing devices]:

Double-click [PS/2 Compatible Mouse].

Select [Driver] - [Update Driver], then select [Next].

Select [Display a list of the known drivers....], then select [Next].

At the [Update Device Driver Wizard], select [touchpad/touchscreen], then select [Next].

Select [Next].

If the message “Digital Signature Not Found” is displayed, select [Yes].

Select [Finish], then select [Close].

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

Touch Pad (Advanced)

Windows XP

In [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] [Device Manager], when an external mouse or trackball device is displayed in [Mice and other pointing devices], press Del to delete it and then select [OK] to confirm the deletion.

The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [No].

Power off your computer (

external mouse or trackball device.

Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 63). In [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] to [Enable].

Close the Setup Utility by pressing F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes].

Log on to Windows with the administrator authority (only necessary when multiple accounts are created).

In [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Hardware], select the external mouse or trackball device and then select [Properties].

Select [Driver] and then select [Update Driver].

At [Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard], select [Install from a list or specific location] and then select [Next].

Select [Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install.] and then select [Next].

Select [Have Disk], input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] at [Copy manufacturer’s files from], then select [OK].

Select [touchpad/touchscreen] and then select [Next]. If same item names are

displayed, select one. If [xx has not passed Windows Logo testing....] is dis-

played, select [Continue Anyway].

Select [Finish] and then select [Close].

The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [Yes].

Perform the touchscreen calibration. ( page 16)

“Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and remove the

NOTE

When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse] is displayed in [Mice and other pointing devices]:

Double-click [PS/2 Compatible Mouse].

Select [Driver] - [Update Driver], then select [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)], and then select [Next].

Select [Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install], then select [Next].

Select [touchpad/touchscreen], then select [Next].

If the message “Hardware installation” is displayed, select [Continue Anyway].

Select [Finish], then select [Close].

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

Touch Pad (Advanced)

Handling the Touch Pad

If a key combination such as Fn + F5 is used while the pad is being touched, the function of the key combination may 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., ). The touch pad is designed to be used with a fingertip only. Therefore, avoid the following actions, which may cause damage to the work surface.

• Placing any object on the work surface

• Pressing down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails) or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens)

Try to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil, come in contact with the touch pad. The cursor may not work properly in such cases. When the touch pad becomes dirty: Wipe to remove dirt 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 rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. In addition, do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface.

Touchscreen (Advanced)

Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen function allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus (included). (The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings). The operation settings can be changed. ( page 16)

Moving the cursor

Cursor

Stylus

Double-clicking

Two quick taps

NOTE

Clicking

One tap

Dragging

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

To right-click:

Select on the taskbar.

changes to .

Select the object you want to right-click.

CAUTION

When the internal LCD is used alone or with an external display simultaneously, the touchscreen function cannot be used when the area of either display is set larger than default setting of the display resolution. When mouse drivers are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touchscreen function may not be used. When you want to uninstall or reinstall the touchscreen (touch pad) driver, refer

to the “Touch Pad (Advanced)”. ( page 11) Even when only an exter nal display is in use, the cursor will move on the external display if the surface of the internal LCD is touched when the touchscreen driver is active. Therefore, do not touch the internal LCD when only an external display is in use. If a change is made to the display resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed correctly with the stylus, be sure to perform [Calibration]. ( page 16) The touchscreen function can not be used in the Setup Utility or when using the full screen in [Command Prompt].

Touchscreen (Advanced)

Configuring the Touchscreen

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

Windows 2000

Select from the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or select [TouchScreen] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] [Mouse].

Windows XP

Select from the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or select [TouchScreen] in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].

The following screen will be displayed.

Double click settings

Set the width and height of the double click.

Advanced configuration

Set the advanced settings.

Test

Test for the “Double click settings”.

Calibration & Test

Define the calibration setup. Use this procedure when the cursor, the stylus (included) touches do not appear to agree. (Necessary for changes in the alignment of the touchscreen with visual images or an adjustment of the display resolution.) Touch the “+” mark on the calibration screen for about one second. After the calibration procedure is executed (e.g., after the nine “+” marks are touched), the procedure ends when Enter is pressed.

NOTE

The double-click speed of the touchscreen can be changed in [Tap and Buttons]. Rotates the display to [0 degrees] before performing the calibration. (

page 23)

For more information, click at the upper right corner.

Make necessary changes.

Select [OK].

Touchscreen (Advanced)

Handling the Touchscreen

Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use an implement other than the stylus that comes with the computer. Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails), or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens). 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.

When the touchscreen becomes dirty:

Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth included with the computer. Do not use benzene or thinner, or rubbing alcohol. For more information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface” that comes with the soft cloth.

Handling the Stylus

Clean the stylus tip and screen prior to operation. Foreign particles can scratch the screen and impede the operation of the stylus. Use the stylus only for the computer screen. Using it for any other purpose may damage the stylus and scratch the screen. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen operations. The screen may be damaged as a result.

Software Keyboard

The software keyboard enables you to perform the same operations as the internal keyboard by touching the screen with the stylus (included).

Using the Software Keyboard

Press the input panel button .

The software keyboard shown below will appear.

The system menu is displayed. ( page 20)

The software keyboard will be moved to the four corners of the screen.

One tap : Use as the short cut key. Two quick taps : The same function as the key.

The action is the same as a right mouse button click. (The same function as the

key.)

Touch the software keyboard with the stylus to input characters etc.

Press the input panel button to close the software keyboard.

Software Keyboard

NOTE

You can also start up the software keyboard using the following procedure.

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Software Keyboard].

Windows XP

Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Software Keyboard].

If you want to press shortcut key, after pressing one key (the key turns blue), press the second key in a continuous manner. For example, if you want to type Ctrl + C , after pressing Ctrl , Press C . When using two or more keys in combination ( Ctrl + C etc.), use the internal keyboard or the software keyboard alone. When Fn is pressed, the function key will change to the display shown below. (The Fn key function does not work on the Windows logon screen or the Welcome screen.)

Ctrl + Alt + Del cannot be input through the software keyboard (except

when logging on). If you press the space bar while the software keyboard is selected, the screen will appear as though the space bar on the software keyboard has been pressed repeatedly. In this case, select the title bar of the software keyboard. Depending on the language, some keys are displayed in orange. These keys are used to input characters such as “ê”, “ö”, etc. You can set input languages for each application. ( Windows help) The software keyboard will switch to the keyboard layout in the language set for the selected application. To select the language, use the language bar (e.g. ) on the taskbar. If the software keyboard layout does not change to the language you have set, select the title bar of the software keyboard then select the application again. Even if the language bar display does not match the language set for the application, the input will be correct as long as the keyboard layout changes into the appropriate language. Characters cannot be input through the software keyboard when the [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”. The software keyboard may not work while Windows is in the process of shutting down. Be sure to save the all data before shutting down or restarting Windows.

Software Keyboard

Changing the Settings

You can change the keyboard size, switch the keyboard to the numeric keypad, or change other settings using the system menu.

Select (on the top left corner of the software keyboard).

Add a check mark to the function you want to use.

The software keyboard moves automatically so as not to hide the window currently selected. (It will not move if there is no place that it can move to.) Also, the software keyboard will move to the topmost position on the display when the computer changes to input mode.

If the software keyboard has been minimized on the task bar, it will automatically be restored and will move to the topmost position on the display when the computer changes to input mode. Depending on the application, this function may not work.

Set the software keyboard to the topmost position on the display.

Set the software keyboard to transparent display.

Select the keyboard/keypad.

NOTE

The currency symbols displayed on the numeric keypad are set using the following menu.

Windows 2000 : [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Regional Options] - [Cur-

rency] - [Currency symbol].

Windows XP : [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language and Regional

Options] - [Regional and Language Options] - [Regional Options] - [Customize] - [Currency] - [Currency symbol].

Panasonic Hand Writing

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

Any change to the size of an image must be made before beginning to draw. If the image size is changed after the drawing is completed, the image (quality) will not be sharp. 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. The size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application can be changed with [Option] - [Window size]. Changing the number of colors of the display may affect the Panasonic Hand Writing screen. If the screen is affected, right-click on the taskbar, close the application by selecting [Exit Panasonic Hand Writing], and then run Panasonic Hand Writing again. Drawing accuracy may be degraded if another application, such as disk accessing, is being executed simultaneously. Begin drawing after other applications have been closed.

CAUTION

If a commercially-available pointing device (e.g., mouse) driver is installed and overwrites the driver of the touch pad, Panasonic Hand Writing will no longer work.

Drawing Characters or Figures

Windows 2000

Select on the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic].

Windows XP

Select on the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing] in [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic].

Draw a character or figure.

NOTE

The Touch Pad mode does not work properly under the following conditions:

• When the computer is in the Extended Desktop.

• When the display is rotated 90 or 270 degrees. Do not operate any of the followings when using the Panasonic Hand Writing in the Touch Pad mode. The Touch Pad mode will be cancelled.

• Switch to another application

• Resume operation from the standby or hibernation mode

• Display the settings screen for [Panasonic Hand Writing]

• Select a menu after pressing Alt

• Touch the touchscreen In the Touch Pad mode, an exter nal mouse or trackball connected to the external keyboard/mouse port of the port replicator will not operate.

Select or select [Touch Pad mode] in [Option].

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Panasonic Hand Writing

Draw a character or figure using the touch pad.

Positions on the work surface of the touch pad have corresponding positions in the Panasonic Hand Writing window. For example, a character or figure made in the top-left part of the work surface of the touch pad will be displayed in the topleft part of the Panasonic Hand Writing window.

Determine the position to begin drawing:

Determine the position to begin drawing while pressing down on the right button of the touch pad. After determining this position, release your finger from the button and draw. Drawing is not possible while the right button of the touch pad is being pressed. The above function will not work even when the right-side button of a USB mouse is pressed.

Press the left button of the touch pad to end the Touch Pad mode.

<When not using the Touch Pad mode> Drag* across the Panasonic Hand Writing window to draw a character or figure.

* Touch pad: page 8

Touchscreen:

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CAUTION

When using the touchscreen, use the stylus included with the computer. 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. When using the touchscreen, 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].

Display Rotation

After windows is started up, you can rotate the display and perform the touch pad and touchscreen operations in the rotated mode.

Rotating the Display

Press the rotation button .

Each time this button is pressed, the screen display rotates counter-clockwise by 90º. ( below “Changing the Settings”).

0 degrees

NOTE

You can also rotate the display by selecting on the taskbar. Be sure to use the above procedures to rotate the display. If you exit Windows while the display is rotated, the next time Windows is started up, the operation of the touch pad or the touchscreen will not match the display angle for a few seconds.

Windows 2000

If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, the following screen will displayed when you rotate the display. Select the angle and select [OK]. At the confirmation message, select [OK].

180 degrees90 degrees 270 degrees

Display Rotation

Changing the Settings

By using the Display Rotation Tool, you can change the settings of the display rotation.

Right-click on the taskbar, and then select [Setting].

Change the settings.

The display rotates to the angles with checkmarks in the order that they are shown. Remove the checkmark from any angle positions (except for [0 degrees]) that will not be used.

In the following cases, the display is automatically set to the default angle

• When switching from Laptop mode to Tablet mode, or vice versa (

• When Windows is started up

• Windows XP

When another user logs on with the Fast User Switching function

“Operating in Tablet mode”)

Select [OK].

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