Panasonic CF-27RXXXXXX User Manual
Reference Manual
Contents
®
Personal Computer
CF-27 Series
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Illustrations in this Reference Manual
Key Combinations.............................................
LED Indicators................................................... 3
Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad) ..................... 4
Suspend/Hibernation Functions ...................... 6
Security Measures ............................................ 9
Computing On the Road ................................ 14
Battery Power ................................................. 17
Using a Multimedia Pocket Device................ 21
Using PC Cards .............................................. 23
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............................................... 32
Setup Utility .................................................... 33
Technical Information .................................... 39
List of Error Codes......................................... 41
DMI Viewe r ...................................................... 43
Dealing With Problems................................... 44
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NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury .
[Start]-[Shut Down]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)
Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
Fn + F5 : This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.
page: When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to page (green display), the
shape of the cursor will change to . Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a
click is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.
: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Key Combinations
CAUTION
Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.
Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse) or other keys.
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Key
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Functions
LCD brightness control
Display change
Speakers on/off s witch
Volume contr ol
( down)
Volume control ( up)
Holding down on the ke ys
changes the sound level.
Hold down the Fn key and press F2 to change the
brightness.
By pressing this key combination when the external
display is connected, you can select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous. Pow ering the computer off and then back on enables the display setting of the Setup Utility.
Pressing this key combination toggles on/off from the
internal speakers and headphone jack. P owering the
computer off and then back on enables the speaker
setting of the Setup Utility.
CAUTION
When disabling the speakers with this key combination, the warning beep is also disabled.
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of
the internal speakers and headphone jack.
NOTE
This key combination cannot be used to adjust
the volume of the warning beep.
A dull elongated sound may be heard while
adjusting the volume.
Popup Window
When the brightness is at its maximum value.
OFF
ON
Down
Up
Fn + F7
Fn + F8
Fn + F9
Fn + F
Power off using the
*
suspend function
P ower management
enable/disable switch
Remaining capacity of
the battery pack
ECO mode for conserv-
*
ing power
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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 po wered on again by sliding the pow er switch, this save
screen will be displayed. (The computer must be
plugged into the AC adapter or have 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 powering the computer off and
then back on enables the power management set-
ting of the Setup Utility. page 16
Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen. page 17
Pressing this key combination cuts off power to the
LCD and turns off the hard disk motor until operation
is resumed by pressing any key or mouse (except
the keyboard and mouse connected to the USB port).
Enable
(Advanced)
Enable
(Standard)
Disable (OFF)
Remaining
capacity (%)
display
Battery pack is
not installed.
* When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10] with the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable.
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 key. 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 not lit, a portion of the keyboard functions as arrow ke ys. The [Enter] key functions diff erently depending on the
application.
This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (floppy disk drive,
CD-ROM drive or SuperdiskTM drive) is accessed.
(When using the floppy disk drive as an e xternal flopp y disk drive , only the
access lamp on the side of the floppy disk driv e is lit.)
This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
Battery pack status
Power status
Not lit : AC adapter not connected or charging not being per-
f ormed.
Orange : Charging in progress.
Green : Charging finished.
Red : Battery is low
(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less).
Flashing red : Battery pack or charging malfunction.
Flashing orange five times after the AC adapter is connected :
Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is
outside the allowab le range. Once the allo wab le range
requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically .)
Not lit : Power off
Green : Po wer on
Flashing green : 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 w ork
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 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.
In the Hand Writing mode , an external mouse or trackball connected to the external keyboard/mouse port will not operate. Therefore, before switching over 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 external device 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.
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Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]
from [Start] - [Program] - [Panasonic]
Change to the Hand writing mode
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The following two methods are available.
• Select from the tool bar.
• Select [Hand writing mode] in [Option].
Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the touch
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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 dr aw. Dra wing is not possible 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. P asting is not possib le 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 sho wn.
• 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 excuted 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 y our
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) Power not required to maintain data
Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function
[Off] is factory set.
Run the Setup Utility ( page 33)
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]
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Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function
The computer should be set for suspend or hibernation ( see the above procedure ).
Slide the power switch
(After releasing your finger from the power
switch, do not touch the power switch,
keyboard or mouse while the computer is
entering in the suspend or hibernation
modes.)
CAUTION
At the "beep*" sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to slide the switch and hold it for more than f our seconds , the power will go
off. Data not previously sav ed will be lost.
Slide the power s witch to power on.
If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recommended that hibernation mode be used instead of the suspend mode.
* When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with the
Setup Utility ( page 33) 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 down the computer by using the suspend
function.
Fn + F7 ( page 2)
Select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu.
[Suspend] is deleted from the [Star t] menu by unchecking [Allow Windows to
manage power use on this computer.] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] [Power] or b y 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 displayed, your password has been set.
CAUTION
After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.
This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use the
suspend or hibernation functions again during this time, as this may subsequently cause Windows to operate abnormally.
Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or
hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.
When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards
may not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer
or reinitialize the individual devices.
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 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 pow er off during the following periods (you may corrupt your data or file):
• While the MP 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 operating system other
than the one that comes with your computer, the Setup Utility, or when experiencing
static electricity or noise.
If you hold down on the Alt , Ctrl or Shift key to enter the suspend or
hibernation mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For example, if you hold down on the key while pushing the power switch, upon
resuming, if you do not press the key again, only capital letters will result from
typing.
Only when the computer stops operating or locks up should the power switch be held
more than four seconds to power off the computer. Slide the power switch to po wer 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 ma y be consumed. When all power has been consumed,
all data at suspend is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend
plugging in the AC adapter when using the suspend function.
Repeatedly using the suspend or hibernation function will use up a lot of the system
resources and the computer may not wor k proper l y. Shut down Windows ([Start][Shut Down]) on a regular basis, e.g., about one time 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 recover after entering the suspend or hibernation mode. If this
occurs, restart the computer.
After a Windows 95 USB device driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or
hibernation function. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer
ma y not function properly. Power off, then on, using the po wer 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 below.
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In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [Intel
82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller] in [Univ ersal 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 2. When the message appears asking whether to
reboot the computer, select [Yes]. If the message is not displayed, go to step 3.
Shift
Shift
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Security Measures
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer , the various security measures are provided below.
Situation Function to use Reference
You do not want your computer to be used without permission
Same as above, but while you’ re away temporarily
You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a flopp y disk
You want to prevent theft of your computer
When you do not want y our computer to be used without permission
You should set your "Supervisor Passw ord" and "User Password" (The User Pass w ord
can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set).
Without the passw ord, access to your computer is impossible.
Supervisor Passw ord below
User Password
Coffee break Passw ord page 12
Pre vent operation by
using a floppy disk
Use security locks
page 13
"Names and Functions of Pa rts"
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Starting up when the password is set
Upon entering your Supervisor
Password or User Password
and pressing Enter .
* 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.
If the correct passw ord is input,
Over three incorrect attempts,
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 33).
If entering the Setup Utility with User Password
You can not register [Advanced] men u.
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not register
the User Password.
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection], you can register
the User Password. ( page 33).
Security Measures
Setting the Supervisor Password
(enabling, changing, disabling)
Run the Setup Utility ( page 33)
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
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To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
Re-enter your passwor d at the [Confirm Ne w P assw 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 displayed on the screen.
Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no
distinction between upper and low er 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 y our pass w ord. If a password is forgotten y ou will be unable
to use your computer. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a
short time.
NOTE
When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or disabled without permission,
using and , select [User Pass word Protection] and press Enter
using and , select [Protected] and press Enter .
Security Measures
Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disabling)
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Run the Setup Utility ( page 33)
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 password at the [Confirm Ne w P ass w or d] , then
6
press Enter
To disable the User 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 displayed on the screen.
Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no
distinction between upper and low er 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 Technical Support.
To prevent the changing of your password without permission
• When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a
short time.
• Set the User Pass word Protection option ( page 9).
Security Measures
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission while away temporarily
You should set the “Coffee break Password” (Note that you must first set the User Password). When you input your selected key combination, the computer locks (key input,
use of the touch pad and use of an external mouse are no longer possible).
When the Coffee break Password is set
When leaving your desk
Alt + Ctrl + F9
(Example of a selected key combination)
Input the correct password used at
startup and press Enter .
Operation resumes
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The computer
is locked
When an incorrect password is inputted,
Operation does
not resume
Setting the Coffee break Passwo rd (enabling or disabling)
Set the User Password ( page 11)
1
Using and , select [Coffee break Password] and
2
press Enter
Using and , select your combination of keys and
3
press Enter
To disable the Coffee break Password
Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter
Press F10 , then select [Yes]
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Security Measures
Preventing theft or damage to data using a flopp y 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.
Pr ocedure
1
Run the Setup Utility ( page 33)
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 / 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]
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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 Poin t s
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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 have your AC adapter with you before
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 lowering the power consumption.
Fn + F2
Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn + F10
to put your computer in the ECO mode
The ECO mode helps you conserve power by cutting off power to the LCD and
turning off the hard disk motor. To resume, you may press any ke y.
In the power management mode, the setting of [Advanced] is
recommended
With the Setup Utility , y ou can set the [Adv anced] mode. This mode allows you to
maximize power save regardless of whether you are using only the battery pack
or the AC adapter.
( page 15)
Setting the suspend/hibernation timeout ( page 15)
The suspend or hibernation function ( page 6) 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 (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, howev er,
[Standard (Battery)] is selected for [Power Management Mode], it will go into
effect only during operation by the battery. The ECO mode timeout function is
automatically set when [Advanced] or [Standard] is set. 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.
Computing On the Road
NOTE
If you plan to use only the battery pack or set the power management, it is necessary to check [Allow Windows to manage po w er use on this computer] in [Start]
- [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power].
If the check is removed, the time may not be displa yed 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
(How to set [Adv anced] and the suspend timeout or hibernation timeout)
Run the Setup Utility ( page 33)
1
Using and , select [Power]
2
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Using and , select [Power Management Mode] and
3
press Enter
Using and , select [Advanced] and press Enter
4
Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter
5
Using and , select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and
6
press Enter
Using and , select [Suspend Timeout] or [Hibernation
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Timeout] and press Enter
Using and , select either [4 min] or [16 min] and
8
press Enter
Press F10 , then select [Yes]
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