Panasonic CF-25 User Manual
Personal Computer
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CF-25 Series
Contents
Getting Started
Read Me First .......................................................... 5
First-time Operation ............................................... 6
Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down...................................8
Computing On the Road .................................... 12
Battery Power ....................................................... 15
Security Measures............................................... 17
Infrared Data Communications......................... 21
Hardware Expansion........................................... 22
Usage, Carrying and Maintenance .................. 28
®
CF-25 Quick Guide
(On-line manual on the hard disk)
Click on the screen.
-Contents-
Key Combinations
Indicators
Troubleshooting
Computer Diagnosis ........................................... 29
Dealing with Problems ........................................ 30
Technical Information .......................................... 33
Reinstalling Software .......................................... 34
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT......... 36
Windows 95 Setup Procedure .......................... 39
Setup Utility ........................................................... 40
Names and Functions of Parts .......................... 42
Specifications........................................................ 44
Index ........................................................................... 45
Customer's Record
Model
No.
Serial
No.
or
Code
No.
Date
of
Purchase
Dealer's
Name
Dealer's
Address
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic CF-25 series computer. Please read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer.
Illustrations in this 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.)
: This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
+ : This illustration means to press [Fn], and while holding down on [Fn], to press [F5].
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. 1997. 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® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other countries.
Pentium® is a registered trademark, and MMXTM is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
TranXit™ is a trademark of Puma Technology, Inc.
PhoenixCard Manager™ is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Panasonic® is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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For U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral. Also, any
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For U.K.
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
TEXT CAREFULLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug
for your safety and convenience.
A 3 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 3 amps and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body
of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that
it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local
Panasonic Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK
IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as
shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
Important
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug, marked with
the letter E or the Earth Symbol .
The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect
the mains power.
Please ensure that a socket outlet is available near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with a
screwdriver and replace the fuse.
Warnings
This equipment is not designed for connection to an IT power
system.
(An IT system is a system having no direct connections between live parts and Earth; the exposed-conducive-parts of the
electrical installation are earthed.
An IT system is not permitted where the computer is directly
connected to public supply systems in the U.K.)
Disconnect the mains plug from the supply socket when the
computer is not in use.
This equipment is produced to BS800/1983.
Lithium Battery
Lithium Battery!
This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date,
time, and other data to be stored in it.
The battery should only be exchanged by service personnel.
Warning! Risk of explosion from incorrect installation or misapplication!
Warnung bezüglich der Lithiumbatterie
(Sicherungsbatterie)
Lithiumbatterie!
Dieser Computer enthält eine Lithiumbatterie zur Sicherung von
Datum und Uhrzeit der eingebauten Uhr sowie anderer
Systemdaten im Speicher bei einer Unterbrechung der
Hauptstromversorgung. Diese Sicherungsbatterie darf nur von
Kundendienstpersonal ausgewechselt werden.
Warnung! Bei falschem Gebrauch besteht Explosionsgefahr!
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
Avertissement concernant la pile au lithium
(pile de sauvegarde)
Pile au lithium!
Le micro-ordinateur renferme une pile au lithium qui permet de
sauvegarder certaines données comme la date et l'heure
notamment. Elle ne devra être remplacée que par un technicien
qualifié.
Avertissement! Risque d'explosion en cas de non respect de cette
mise en garde!
Precautions
Usage
Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold
Do not store or use the computer in locations
exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold.
Avoid moving the computer between locations
with large temperature differences.
Operation: 5 oC to 35 oC (41 oF to 95 oF)
Storage: -20 oC to 60 oC (-4 oF to 140 oF)
Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel
The LCD panel should not be exposed to direct
sunlight or ultraviolet light.
Avoid Humidity, Liquids and Dust
Do not store or use the computer in locations
exposed to high humidity, liquids (including rain)
or dust.
Prevent Shock
Avoid subjecting the computer to severe
vibrations or impact. Do not place the computer
inside a car trunk.
Avoid Radio Frequency Interference
Do not place the computer near a television or
radio receiver.
Handling
Avoid Magnetic Fields
Keep the computer away from magnets.
The CF-25 was developed based on thorough research
into the real-world portable computing environments.
Exhaustive pursuit of usability and reliability under
harsh conditions led to innovations such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibration damped hard disk
drive and floppy disk drive, flexible internal connections, sealed LCD and keyboard, dust proof hinges
and the revolutionary "Shirato" ruggedized LCD
screen mounting system. The CF-25's outstanding
engineering has been tested using the stiff MIL-STD810E (for vibration and shock) and IP (for dust and
water) based procedures.
As with any portable computer device precautions
should be taken to avoid any damage. The following
usage and handling procedures are recommended.
Avoid Stacking
Do not place heavy objects on top of the
computer.
Keep Small Objects Away
Do not insert paper clips or other small objects
into the computer.
Do Not Disassemble the Computer
Do not attempt to disassemble your computer.
Avoid Excessive Force on the LCD Panel
Do not apply excessive downward force on the
display when it is completely opened, especially
when plugs and/or cables are connected to the
rear of the computer.
Cables
Use of an interface cable longer than 3 m (9.84 feet) is not
recommended.
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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 down 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 floppy disks.
Backing up data to floppy 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 17 Security Measures
Saving Data on Floppy Disks
Do not power down your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the
Multimedia Pocket indicator ( ) is on.
Doing so may damage the data on the floppy disk and render the disk useless.
Use care when handling floppy disks.
To protect the data on your floppy disks or to prevent a floppy disk from becoming stuck in
your computer, avoid the following:
• Sliding the shutter on the floppy disk manually.
• Exposing the disk to a magnetic field.
• Storing 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 floppy 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
Write-protect Tab
Write Enable
®
Windows® 95 Operating System.
Write Disable
Computer Viruses
Other Precautions
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 floppy 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).
For information on other important items including network-related items, please refer to the
chapter on "Technical Information" ( page 33). We recommend a reading of the chapter..
First-time Operation
It’s now time to get started. Please read the steps below to help you learn what parts are included, and to gain an understanding of some basic computer-related operations.
Confirm the inclusion of all parts
1
Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of them is missing
or is not working properly, please consult your nearest Panasonic dealer.
CAUTION
Please prepare nine 2HD formatted floppy disks to create backup disks of the
Panasonic utilities. These backup disks are to be used when reinstallation of the
Panasonic utilities becomes necessary.
AC Adapter ................................ 1
CF-AA1526
Cap Sheet................................... 1
Accessory CatalogueRegistration Card
Insert the battery pack( page 16)
2
AC Cord....................................... 1
Operating Instructions........... 1
Windows 95 System Pack..... 1TranXit ......................................... 1
First-step Guide
Windows 95 CD-ROM
Internet Explorer CD-ROM
Registration Card
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Connect your computer to a power outlet
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3
2
1
CAUTION
Be sure the AC adapter is connected until completing Step 6 on page 7.
Handling the AC adapter
Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the
connections.
Use only the specified AC adapter (factory control number: CF-AA1526) with
your computer. Using an AC adapter other than the one supplied might damage
the battery and/or the computer.
When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord
from your AC wall outlet as well.
Problems such as sudden voltage drops/surges may arise during periods of thunder and lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an
uninterruptible power source (UPS) is highly recommended.
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Power Switch
Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ( page 36)
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Confirm that the floppy disk drive is installed.
To open the display, slide the latch located at the front and lift open the display. Before
removing the seal covering the power switch, please read the LIMITED USE LICENSE
AGREEMENT. Removal of this seal indicates agreement to the terms specified. After you
have agreed to the terms, you may turn your computer on.
CAUTION
Do not slide the power switch repeatedly.
After you have turned your computer off, you must wait more than ten seconds
before you can turn it back on.
Move the power
switch toward the
rear direction and
hold it there for about
one second until the
power indicator goes
on before releasing it.
Inserting a floppy disk
Label-side up
Label on the top surface, and
inserting the shutter-side
headfirst.
Ejecting a floppy disk
Set Windows up
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The [Windows 95 Setup] will run after the computer is turned on. Simply follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE
Please read the supplemental "Windows 95 Setup Procedure" for a more detailed
explanation ( page 39).
Moving the cursor ( ) or clicking buttons can be done through the touch pad ( page 9).
If the display or the sound quality is not right, you can adjust the brightness and
volume ( page 42,43).
Close Internet Explorer 4.0
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At the [Welcome - Microsoft Internet Explorer], select at the upper right portion to
close the screen.
Double-click (Panasonic Setup icon) on Windows
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Nine 2HD formatted floppy disks need to be prepared. Simply follow the instructions on
the screen. The nine disks will contain the following (the check boxes are for you to confirm copy of the disks.)
Firstaid FD.............................................................. 1 disk
Panasonic Tools Disk.......................................... 1 disk
TranXit Disk (1, 2) ................................................ 2 disks
Drivers Disk (1, 2,3) ............................................ 3 disks
PhoenixCard ManagerTM 95 Disk (1, 2) ......... 2 disks
CAUTION
It may take several minutes to reboot the computer.
Please store the backup disks in a safe place. They will enable you to return your computer to factory default settings should any problems occur.
Do not remove the floppy disk while the Multimedia pocket indicator ( ) is on, power
down your computer or use the suspend function ( page 10).
Eject Button
NOTE
About the Internet Explorer 4.0
Please select the item that you want to open from the menu on the [Welcome - Microsoft
Internet Explorer].
About the CF-25 Quick Guide
This is available as an on-line guide which includes information on the key input commands, LED indicators and the "CF-25 Readme*". The "CF-25 Readme*" also contains detailed information.
For the Quick Guide, we recommend setting the Desktop area to "800 by 600 pixels"
and the Color palette to "High Color (16 bits)".
* Depending on the model, some information may not be available in the Readme file.
This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines.
Starting Up/Shutting Down
Starting Up
Open up the display
1
Lift the latch and open up the display.
NOTE
Do not turn on the computer with the LCD panel closed if an external monitor is
not connected. The computer will not power on.
Turn your computer on
2
Power Switch
Move the power switch toward the rear direction and hold it there for about one
second until the power indicator goes on before releasing it.
CAUTION
Do not slide the power switch repeatedly.
After you have turned your computer off, you must wait more than ten seconds
before you can turn it back on.
Do not turn the computer ON while your fingers are in contact with the touch
pad. Problems may occur in the operation of the touch pad.
If security indicator ( ) is displayed,
you must first enter your User Password ( page 17).
Upon entering your
User Password and
pressing .
NOTE
If the display on the right appears,
the network password has been set.
To read and write data to other
computers, the correct password
must be entered.
When an application or file that was previously displayed ap-
pears on your screen,
this means the suspend or hibernation mode ( page 10) has been set.
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Select your application
You are able to start working on your computer.
If the correct password is input,
* If you are starting from the suspend mode ( page 10), 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.
Will Start
Over three incorrect attempts,
Will Not Start*
(Power off)
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NOTE
[System Devices] in [Device Manager] contains a device bearing an exclamation
mark. This does not indicate a malfunction.
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Using the Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. It
is not necessary to apply too much pressure on the work surface.
CAUTION
Do not turn the computer ON while your fingers are in contact with the touch pad. The
operation of the touch pad may be affected. If operation is affected, wait at least five
seconds before using the computer.
Moving the cursor
Work Surface
Cursor
Double-clicking
or
Two quick
taps
Two quick
taps
Clicking
One tap
Dragging
While holding
down the button,
moving your finger on the work
surface
or
One tap
or
Two quick taps, but on
the second tap leaving your finger down
(applying pressure)
and moving it on the
work surface. One tap
when your finger will
“drop” the object.
NOTE
To change the touch pad settings, select [Mouse] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel].
Even if [Left-handed] is selected in the mouse settings, tapping the touch pad will have the
same effect as clicking the left button of the touch pad.
Starting Up/Shutting Down
Shutting Down (power off your computer)
1
To shut down, save all data and select [Shut Down] from the
[Start] menu
NOTE
From the keyboard,
you may choose to press down on , then select [Shut Down].
2
Confirm shutdown
Select [Shut down], then press . Your computer will power off automatically. .
(In the OFF state, if you are not recharging your battery pack or if the pack is fully charged, your computer
consumes approximately 1.1W.)
Restarting your computer (without shutting down)
Select after selecting [Restart].
NOTE
To quickly resume computer operation after shutting down,
the suspend and hibernation functions are available ( below).
Restarting your computer in MS-DOS mode
Select after selecting [Restart in MS-DOS].
NOTE
When returning to Windows 95 from the MS-DOS mode, type "EXIT" and not "WIN".
Returning to Windows 95 using the "WIN" command may result in a malfunction.
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 function and hibernation function
Function Where data is saved to Speed Requires power supply
Suspend function Memory Fast Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost)
Hibernation function Hard disk Somewhat slow Power not required to maintain data
Shutting Down
+
Using the suspend function
NOTE
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Suspend Mode
You can use the suspend function by selecting [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].
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Using the hibernation function
It is necessary to set the hibernation function using the Setup Utility.
Do not touch the
power switch while
your computer is entering the hibernation mode.
Hibernation Mode
Power Switch
Power Switch
Run the Setup Utility ( page 40)
1
Using and , select [Power Management], then press
2
Using and , select [Power Switch], set [Hibernation]
3
with , then press
Close the Setup Utility ( page 40)
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CAUTION
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 move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected. There are cases where these devices will fail to operate; you will have to
restart your computer using the keyboard ( page 10).
Do not power off during the following periods (you may corrupt your data or
file):
• While the Multimedia pocket indicator ( ) 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 OS other than
Windows 95, the diagnostics program (DIAG25), or the Setup Utility, or when
experiencing static electricity or noise.
If you hold down on the , or 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 sliding the power switch, upon resuming, if you do not press the key again, only capital letters will result from
typing.
If your computer locks up, press the reset button. All data is lost when this
button is pressed.
In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC cards (e.g., modem card) are
inserted, more of that power is consumed. When all power has been consumed,
all data at shutdown is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC adapter when using the suspend function.
When the file in the external devices such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard
disk, or ATA cards is opened, the suspend or hibernation function may not work.
In such cases, close the file.
SCSI cards may not recover to work after entering the suspend or hibernation
mode. If this occurs, restart the computer.
Resuming Operation
If security indicator ( ) is displayed upon sliding the power switch, your password has
been set ( page 8).
CAUTION
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 or modem, or your PC Cards
may not work. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer or reinitialize the
individual devices.
Computing On the Road
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
Conserving Power
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 an extra battery (CF-VZS251) or the optional battery charger
(CF-VCB251A) is highly recommended.
Always watch your battery level!
Things to Remember
Leave your computer off when it is not in use ( page 10)
Adjust the brightness (dark) with + , ( page 42)
Before stepping away from your computer, press + to
put your computer in the standby mode
The standby mode helps you conserve power by cutting off power to LCD etc.. To
resume, you may press any key.
In the power management mode, the setting of [Advanced] is
recommended ( page 13)
With the Setup Utility, you can set the [Advanced] mode. This mode allows you to
maximize power save regardless of whether you are using only the battery pack or the
AC adapter.
Setting the hibernation timeout ( page 13)
The hibernation function ( page 111) allows you to save power by automatically cutting
off power when the computer is idle or there is no access to individual devices for 4 or 16
minutes. If [Advanced] or [Standard (Battery/AC adapter)] is selected for [Power
Saving], the hibernation timeout function will go into effect for both the battery pack
and the AC adapter. If, however, [Standard (Battery)] is selected for [Power Saving], it
will go into effect only during operation by the battery. The standby timeout function is
automatically set when [Advanced] or [Standard] is set. Note that the standby timeout
precedes the hibernation timeout.
It should be noted that for some applications, the 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 no check is added, the hibernation timeout will
not occur.
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Setting Power Management
(How to set [Advanced] and the hibernation timeout)
Run the Setup Utility ( page 40)
1
Using and , select [Power Management], then press
2
Using and , select [Power Saving], then set [Advanced]
3
with
(To avoid setting the hibernation timeout, press and proceed on to step 6.)
4 Using and , select [Power Switch], then set [Hiberna-
tion] with
Using and , select [Hibernation Timeout], set either [4
5
min] or [16 min] with , then press
Close the Setup Utility ( page 40)
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Power Management settings
Power
Management
Advanced
Standard (Battery/AC adapter)
Standard (Battery)*
OFF
CPU Speed Change Mode
HDD Motor Timeout
Standby Timeout
Functions automatically
:
:
:
CPU Speed HDD Standby
set
Change Mode Motor Timeout Timeout
Enable 1 min 1 min
Enable 1 min 2 min
Enable 1 min 2 min
Disable Never Never
*
Enabled only when the battery itself is being used.
In this mode, the CPU is automatically stopped when
there are no operations.
When the hard disk drive is not accessed for more than
a minute, power to the motor is shut off.
When the computer is idle or a device is not accessed
for one or two minutes, the computer enters the standby
mode.
CAUTION
When you need a network environment.
Be sure to disable the hibernation timeout settings with the Setup Utility .
After resuming operation from the hibernation mode, the network connection may be severed or the
computer will not work properly.
In communications 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.
Key operation and music playback
When the power saving function is running, you may feel that key and mouse operations are sluggish. Furthermore, music may not be played back correctly when entering the standby mode during
playback.
Computing On the Road
Battery Status
Use the Battery Indicator to Check on the Battery Status
( page 15)
Battery Indicator Battery Status
Orange*
Green*
Red
Blinking red*
Blinking orange for 5
seconds after the AC
adapter is connected*
Blinking orange**
Blinking green**
* When the AC adapter is connected, you must wait a few seconds before the LED indicator turns on.
** Only using CF-VZS250A or CF-VZS252 (Ni-MH).
Charging
Fully-charged
Battery charge is low (the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity)
Battery pack or charger may not be working properly.
Check your connections. If the problem persists, consult your
nearest Panasonic dealer.
Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits
( page 15)
Refreshing
Refreshing required
NOTE
When using the optional CD-ROM pack:
Recharging is temporarily stopped when the drive is being accessed. In the case, the battery
indicator goes off temporarily. In addition, recharging is temporarily discontinued when the CDROM autoplay function is enabled. For more information, please read the operating instructions
that is supplied with the CD-ROM pack.
Getting a detailed reading
+
90 ~ 100%
65 ~ 90%
[Blinking]
The battery pack is not installed or
35 ~ 65%
10 ~ 35%
NOTE
the remaining battery charge is not
known.
When the battery indicator remains red (or a 99% reading is displayed) for an
extended period of time, the actual remaining battery level and the displayed
level may differ. Should this occur, charge the battery until the indicator is green,
then completely discharge the battery.
When the battery pack is not in the computer, is displayed.
When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low
Perform the following:
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 or do
not power on.
If the hibernation function is set
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Red indicator lights
Beep sounds**
(at approx. 9% capacity)
Hibernation Mode
(at approx. 4% capacity)
** When disabling the speakers with the Setup Utility (or pressing + ), the warning beep is also
disabled.
If the hibernation function is not set
Red indicator lights
(at approx. 9% capacity)
Beep sounds
(at approx. 4% capacity)
Computer
goes off
(at approx. 0% capacity)
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