Panasonic CF-27EXXXXXX User Manual
Reference Manual
Contents
®
Personal Computer
CF-27 Series
95
Key Combinations.............................................
LED Indicators................................................... 3
Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch P ad) ..................... 4
Suspend/Hibernation Functions ...................... 6
Security Measures ............................................ 9
Computing On The Road................................ 13
Battery Power ................................................. 16
Using a Multimedia Pocket Device................ 22
Using PC Cards .............................................. 24
Adding Memory .............................................. 25
Port Replicator................................................ 26
Using a Printer................................................ 27
Using an External Display ............................. 28
Using USB Devices ........................................ 29
Infrared Data Communications ..................... 31
Hard Disk Drive............................................... 33
Setup Utility .................................................... 34
Technical Inf ormation .................................... 40
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List of Error Codes......................................... 41
DMI Viewer ...................................................... 43
Dealing With Problems................................... 44
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.
W ARNING: W ARNING 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, y ou may need to double-clic k.)
Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
Fn + F5 : This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] ke y, 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
click is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Man ual will be displayed.
: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
. Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a
Key Combinations
CAUTION
Do not press the following k ey combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.
Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse) or other keys.
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Key
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Functions
LCD brightness control
Display change
Speakers on/off switch
Volume control
down)
(
Volume control (
Holding down on the keys
changes the sound level.
up)
Hold down the Fn key and press F2 to change the
brightness.
By pressing this key combination, y ou 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 disab le the warning beep.
Pressing this key combination adjusts the v olume of
the internal speakers and headphone jack.
NOTE
This key combination cannot be used to adjust
the volume of the warning beep.
A dull elongated sound may be heard while
adjusting the volume.
Popup Window
Is displayed when
the brightness is
at its maximum
value.
OFF
ON
Down
Up
Fn + F7
Fn + F8
Fn + F9
Fn + F
*1
Power off using the
suspend function
Po wer mana gement
enable/disable switch
Remaining capacity of
the battery pack
*1
ECO mode for conserv-
10
ing power
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 pow ered on, by sliding the power s witch, the sav ed screen
will be displayed. (The computer must be plugged
into the AC adapter or hav e a battery pack with sufficient remaining power installed.)
Pressing this key combination temporarily disables
the power management feature of the Setup Utility.
Pressing it again, or rebooting the computer restores
the power management setting of the Setup Utility.
page 15
Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen. page 16
Pressing this key combination turns off the LCD and
hard disk drive until operation is resumed by pressing any key or mouse
mouse connected to the USB port).
*2
(except the keyboard and
Enable
(Standard)
Disable (OFF)
Remaining
capacity (%)
display
Battery pack is
not installed.
*1 When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10] with the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable.
2
*
This "mouse" indicates the touch pad, the touchscreen and an external mouse.
LED Indicators
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Caps Lock
NumLk
(Numeric key)
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
KeyPad (Arrow key)
Multimedia pocket
device status
Hard disk status
This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent nonshifted input is capitalized.
These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed and the Key Pad is
pressed while holding down the Fn ke y. 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 green when Key Pad is pressed while holding down
the Fn key. When the indicator is lit, a portion of the keyboard functions as
arrow keys. The [Enter] key functions differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (floppy disk driv e,
CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive or Superdisk
(When using the floppy disk drive as an external flopp y disk drive , only the
access lamp on the side of the floppy disk drive is lit.)
This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
TM
drive) is accessed.
Battery pack status
Power status
Not lit : AC adapter not connected or charging not being per-
formed.
Orange
Green
Red
Blinking red
Blinking orange
Blinking orange five times after the AC adapter is connected
Not lit : Power off
Green
Blinking green
: Charging in progress.
: Charging finished.
: Battery is low
(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less).
: Battery pack or charging malfunction.
: Battery capacity being refreshed.
:
Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is
outside the allowable r ange. Once the allow able range
requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically .)
: Power on
: Suspend mode
Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad)
Drawing Characters or Figures
Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made b y using the work
surface of the touch pad, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format.
Positions on the work surface of the touch pad have corresponding positions in the
Panasonic Hand Writing window. For e xample , a character or figure made in the top-left
part of the work surface of the touch pad will be displayed in the top-left part of the
Panasonic Hand Writing window.
CAUTION
To draw, an object with a rounded tip (e.g., a pen for tablets) can be used.
Do not use any of the follo wing objects, as they may damage the work surface.
• Objects with an extremely sharp tip, like screwdrivers and nails.
• Objects that leave marks, lik e ball-point pens .
In the Hand Writing mode, an external mouse or trackball connected to the external keyboard/mouse/USB port will not operate. Theref ore , bef ore s witching o v er to
the Hand Writing mode, remove the external device that is connected. If a switch
is made to the Hand Writing mode without disconnecting the e xternal de vice and
the external device stops working, reconnect the device after quitting the Hand
Writing mode. If the device still does not work, try restarting the computer.
In the Hand Writing mode, the touchscreen can not be used.
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.
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1
Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]
from [Start] - [Program] - [Panasonic]
Change to the Hand writing mode
2
The following tw o methods are availab le.
• Select
• Select [Hand writing mode] in [Option].
Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the touch
3
from the tool bar.
pad
NOTE
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 possib le while the right button of the touch
pad is being pressed.
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.
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Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad)
Close the Hand writing mode
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Confirm that the [Panasonic Hand Writing] window is active, and then press the left
button of the touch pad.
NOTE
In the following cases, the Hand writing mode is automatically cancelled.
• When a switch is made to another application.
• When the computer resumes operation from the suspend or hibernation mode.
• When the settings window for [Panasonic Hand Writing] is shown.
• When selecting a menu after pressing Alt .
Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File].
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NOTE
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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.
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
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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) P ower not required to maintain data
Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function
[Hibernation] is factory set.
Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)
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
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 f or more than f our seconds, the po wer will go
off. Data not pre viously saved will be lost.
Slide the power switch to po w er on.
If the computer will not be operated for an e xtended 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 34) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep
sound.
Suspend Mode
or
Hibernation Mode
Suspend/Hibernation Functions
NOTE
With the method below , y ou can shut do wn the computer b y using the suspend
function.
Fn + F7 ( page 2)
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] [Po wer] or by unchec king [Show suspend command on Start menu] in [Advanced].
Resuming Operation
Slide the power switch
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If the security indicator ( ) is display ed, your passw ord 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 Windo ws to oper ate 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, y ou will need to restart your computer
or reinitialize the individual devices.
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 power off during the follo wing periods (you may corrupt your data or file):
• While the MP indicator (
• 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 ke y 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 s witch to pow er 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 po wer 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 external 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 recov er after entering the suspend or hibernation mode. If this
occurs, restart the computer.
After a Windo ws 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. P o wer off , then on, using the power s witch 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 belo w.
1
In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [Intel
82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal serial b us controller].
2
Add the check mark for [Disable in this hardware profile] in [Properties] - [General], 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
reboot the computer, select [Yes]. If the message is not displa yed, go to step 3.
) or HDD indicator ( ) is on.
Shift
Shift
2
. When the message appears asking whether to
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Security Measures
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.
Situation Function to use Reference
You do not want your computer to be used without permission
Supervisor Password below
User Password
9
You want to prev ent theft or damage to data by using a flopp y disk
You want to prevent theft of your computer
Prevent oper ation by
using a floppy disk
Use security locks
page 12
"Names and Functions of Parts"
When you do not want y our computer to be used without permission
You should set your "Supervisor Passw ord" and "User Passw ord" (The User Password
can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set).
Without the password, access to y our 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,
Over three incorrect attempts,
or no password is entered f or about one minute,
* 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.
Will Start
Will Not Start*
(Power off)
If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password
You can register all items of the Setup Utility (
page 34).
If entering the Setup Utility with User Password
You can not register [Advanced] menu.
When [User Pass w ord Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not register
the User Pass w ord.
When [User Pass w ord Protection] has been set to [No Protection], y ou can register
the User Pass w ord. (
page 34).
Security Measures
Setting the Supervisor Password
(enabling, changing, disabling)
Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)
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
10
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
Re-enter your passw or d at the [Confirm New Passw or d] , then
6
press Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
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Press F10 , then select [Yes]
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CAUTION
Your password will not be displa yed 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 passw ord 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 pass w ord. If a password is forgotten you will be unab le
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 P assword Protection] and press Enter
using and , select [Protected] and press Enter .
Security Measures
Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disabling)
Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)
1
NOTE
Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 10)
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
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press Enter
Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then
5
press Enter
To disable the User Password
Press only Enter
Re-enter your passw or d at the [Confirm New Passw or d] , then
6
press Enter
To disable the User Password
Press only Enter
At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
7
Press F10 , then select [Yes]
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CAUTION
Your password will not be displa yed 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 passw ord 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 T echnical 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 9).
Security Measures
Preventing theft or damage to data using a floppy disk
You may choose to protect the data on your computer from being accessed illegally or
overwritten accidentally by using a floppy disk. You can also set your computer to be
unbootable from a floppy disk.
Preventing the use of a floppy disk
This error message is displayed when access to the
floppy disk drive is attempted.
Procedure
1
Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)
Using and , select [Security]
2
Using and , select [Boot Up Drive] and press Enter
3
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Using and , select either [C:] or [CDD,D VD / A: / C:] and
4
press Enter
Using the and , select [Floppy Operation] and press
5
Enter
Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter
6
Press F10 , then select [Yes]
7
To enable the floppy operation
Select [Enable] at Step
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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
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POINT
POINT
POINT
POINT
1
Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.
2
To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power management mode.
3
Check to see that you ha ve your AC adapter with you bef ore
leaving your home or office.
Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU04) and the optional battery
charger* is highly recommended.
*
for U.S.A. and Canada: CF-VCB252 (with AC adapter)
for Europe: CF-VCB251A
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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 maximize the brightness ( will be displayed), following this, if the keys are pressed again, the brightness will be mini-
mized, thereby low ering the pow er consumption.
Fn + F2
Before stepping awa y 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
Setting the suspend/hibernation timeout ( page 14)
The suspend or hibernation function (
automatically cutting off power when the computer is idle or there is no access to
individual devices f or 4 or 16 minutes. If [Enable (Always)] is selected for [Power
Management Mode], the suspend/hibernation timeout function will go into effect
for both the battery pack and the AC adapter. If [Enable (Battery)] is selected for
[Power Management Mode], it will go into effect only during operation by the
battery . The ECO mode timeout function will alw ays work if [Enable (Always)] is
selected for [P ower Management Mode]. If [Enab le (Battery)] is selected for [P ower
Management Mode], it will work only during operation by the battery. Note that
the ECO mode timeout precedes the suspend/hibernation timeout.
It should be noted that for some applications, the suspend/hibernation timeout
will not work properly.
page 6) allows you to sav e po wer by
Computing On The Road
NOTE
If you plan to use only the battery pack or set the power management, it is necessary to check
- [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).
Setting Power Management
Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)
1
Using and , select [Power]
2
[Allow Windows to manage po wer use on this computer] in [Start]
14
Using and , select [Power Management Mode] and
3
press Enter
Using and , select either [Enable(Battery)] or
4
[Enable(Always)] and press Enter
Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter
5
Using and , select either [Suspend] or [Hibernation]
6
and press Enter
Using and , select [Suspend Timeout] or [Hibernation
7
Timeout] and press Enter
Using and , select either [4 min] or [16 min] and
8
press Enter
Press F10 , then select [Yes]
9
Computing On The Road
Power Management settings
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Functions
Pow er Management
automatically set
HDD motor timeout
ECO mode timeout
Po wer Conservation
(AC Adapter Connected)
Popup windo w display by
pressing Fn + F8
* Enabled only when the battery itself is being used.
** is displayed by pressing Fn + F8 to disable the power management function.
The Fn + F8 key combination may not function during certain operation, such as
during HDD access. Operability can be checked by confirming that
displayed ).
HDD motor timeout: When the hard disk dr ive is not accessed for more than a
ECO mode timeout: If there is no input from a key, the touch pad, the touchscreen
Enable (Always)
(Setting at the time of
purchase)
1 min 1 min Never
2 min 2 min Never
Enable Disable Disable
**
minute, the hard disk motor is turned off.
(except when the pow er management is set to disable)
or an external mouse for more than two minutes, the LCD
and the hard disk drive will be powered off. Even when an
application software is being installed, the computer may enter the ECO mode.
(except when the pow er management is set to disable )
Enable(Battery)*
Disable
or is being
NOTE
When the power management setting is disabled in the Setup Utility, Fn + F8
does not work.
CAUTION
When installed in a network en vironment.
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 se vered 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 aff ected if the power
management function is enabled. Please confirm that
ing F8 to disable the power management function. After you have
Fn +
finished using a communications device, y ou can enab le the po wer management
function by pressing
Key operation and m usic playback.
When the power management function is running, you may feel that keyboard,
touch pad, or touchscreen (or mouse) operations are sluggish. Further more,
music may not be played back correctly when entering the ECO mode during
playback.
Fn + F8 .
is displayed by press-
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