Panasonic CF-28PTJAZXM-FC Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Reference Manual

Model No. CF-28 Series

Contents

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

XP2000

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

LED Indicators .................................................... 4

Touch Pad (Advanced) .......................................... 5

Touchscreen* ................................................... 11

Standby/Hibernation Functions ..................... 14

Security Measures ........................................... 18

Computing on the Road .................................. 23

Battery Power .................................................. 26

Multimedia Pocket ........................................... 31

PC Cards .......................................................... 35

RAM Module ..................................................... 37

Port Replicator ................................................. 38

Printer ............................................................... 39

External Display .............................................. 40

USB Device ...................................................... 41

Infrared Data Communications ...................... 42

Modem .............................................................. 44

Hard Disk Drive ................................................ 46

Setup Utility ..................................................... 47

Technical Information ..................................... 53

DMI Viewer ....................................................... 54

List of Error Codes .......................................... 55

Dealing with Problems (Advanced) ................... 57

* Only for models with touchscreen

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.

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Read Me First

Terminology used in this Reference Manual

The following terminology is used in this Reference Manual particularly when notes are not used.

Circular media such as CD-ROM and DVD-ROM are described as “discs”.

(With the Setup Utility, these media are described as “CD”). The “CD Drive” is a description about drives, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/ RW, and DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drives. If the user has logged on without “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. This manual covers two types of models, as distinguished by the type of LCD screen (models with touchscreen and models without touchscreen).

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.

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

(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.

Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional users.

Windows XP : Information for Microsoft Windows® XP Professional users.

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.

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.

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), touchscreen (only for models with

touchscreen) or other keys.

NOTE

Windows XP

When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, these key operations 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.

Key Functions Popup Window

Fn + F1

Fn + F2

Fn + F3

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, LCD or simultaneous. ( page 40) This combination does not work when the [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”.

CAUTION

Do not switch displays repeatedly using the this combination while MPEG files are playing.

Fn + F4

Speaker on/off switch

Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the internal speaker and headphone jack. Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on, restores the speaker setting of the Setup Utility.

CAUTION

Disabling the speaker will also disable the warning beep. This key combination may not work when speaker is connected to the USB port.

Fn + F5

Fn + F6

Fn + F7

Fn + F9

Fn + F

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

Volume control ( down)

Volume control ( up)

Power off using the

standby function

Remaining capacity of the battery pack

Power off using the

hibernation function

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. This key combination may not work when speaker is connected to the USB port.

Pressing this key combination causes the current screen on the display to be saved to memory, and powers off the computer. ( page 14)

Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen. ( page 26)

Pressing this key combination causes the current screen on the display to be saved to the hard disk, and powers off the computer. ( page 14)

OFF

Down

Remaining capacity (%) display

Battery pack is

not installed.

LED Indicators

Caps Lock

NumLk (Numeric key lock)

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

Multimedia pocket device status

Hard disk drive status

This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is capitalized.

This indicator lights 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. (If an external keyboard or ten-keyboard is connected to the external keyboard/mouse port, the numeric keypad of the internal keyboard will not operate.)

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

This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (floppy disk drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-ROM drive etc.) is accessed. (When using the floppy disk drive as an external floppy disk drive, only the access lamp on the side of the floppy disk drive is lit.) This indicator shows the status of a second battery pack when a second battery pack is installed in the multimedia pocket. The details of the status display are the same as for the main battery pack status (see below ).

This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

Power status of the

multimedia pocket

Battery pack status

Power status

* MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.

This indicator lights when power is supplied to a device in the multimedia pocket. It is not lit when a second battery pack is installed in the multimedia pocket. You can confirm the status of the second battery pack with (multimedia pocket device status).

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

formed.

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

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

Blinking red : Battery pack or charging malfunction. Blinking orange : Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature

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

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

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 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

1 Windows 2000

Select (models with touchscreen) or (models without touchscreen) from the taskbar or select [Mouse] in [Control Panel], and then select [TouchPad].

Windows XP

Select (models with touchscreen) or (models without touchscreen) from the taskbar or select [Mouse] in [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware], and then select [TouchPad].

2 To set the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode

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

3 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

Wheel Original

Touch Pad Operation

Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface.

tapping

double-tapping

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

clicking

double-clicking

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

Scroll*

Wheel Original

Wheel

Original

Scroll a document (rotate the wheel)

Auto Scroll*

Wheel

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

Operate after pressing the two buttons simultaneously.

When releasing the auto scroll function:

One tap on the work surface.

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™.

* Indicates that 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™.

*1 Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.

Wheel

Touch Pad Operation

Ctrl +

Shift +

Magnify

Reduce

CAUTION

Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode when an external mouse is connected to the serial port.

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].

Windows 2000

Do not remove [touchpad] in [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices].

Windows XP

Do not remove [touchpad] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices].

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

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

1 In [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs], select [touchpad/touchscreen] (mod-

els with touchscreen) or [touchpad] (models without 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].

2 Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and connect the

external mouse or trackball device to the computer.

3 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 47). In [Main] menu, set

[Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] (only for models with touchscreen) to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility. Log on to Windows by using the keyboard. (Up to step 4, use the keyboard for all operations. The mouse will not function until the computer restarts. Applications can be changed with Alt + Ta b .)

4 Restart your computer by using the keyboard ( “Starting Up/Shutting

Down”).

5 Following the operation manual of the connected external mouse, install the nec-

essary driver.

Windows XP

1 In [Control Panel] - [Add and Remove Programs], select [touchpad/touchscreen]

(models with touchscreen) or [touchpad] (models without 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].

2 Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and connect the

external mouse or trackball device to the computer.

3 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 47). In [Main] menu, set

[Touchscreen] (only for models with touchscreen) and [Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.

4 Select User (only necessary when multiple accounts are created). 5 The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [Yes]. 6 Following the operation manual of the connected external mouse, install the nec-

essary driver.

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Touch Pad (Advanced)

When you want to re-enable the touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) and touch pad

Windows 2000

1 Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball de-

vice. (Refer to the operation manual 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.

2 The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [No]. 3 Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and remove the

external mouse or trackball device.

4 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 47). In [Main] menu, set

[Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] (only for models with touchscreen) to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility. Log on to Windows by using the keyboard. (Up to step 7, use the keyboard for all operations. The touch pad will not function until the computer restarts. Applications can be changed with Alt + Tab .)

5 At [Digital Signature Not Found] screen*, press Enter . 6 Press Enter to close the wizard screen*. 7 The display will ask you to restart Windows*, press Enter .

8 After Windows restarts, perform the touchscreen calibration. ( page 12)

* 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 5 might not be displayed.

Touch Pad (Advanced)

When you want to re-enable the touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) and touch pad

Windows XP

1 Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball de-

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.

2 The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [No]. 3 Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and remove the

external mouse or trackball device.

4 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 47). In [Main] menu, set

[Touchscreen] (only for models with touchscreen) and [Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.

5 Select User (only necessary when multiple accounts are created). 6 In [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Hardware], select

[touchpad/touchscreen] (models with touchscreen) or [touchpad] (models without touchscreen) and then select [Properties].

7 Select [Driver] and then select [Update Driver]. 8 At [Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard], select [Install from a list or specific

location] and then select [Next].

9 Select [Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install.] and then select [Next]. 10 Select [touchpad/touchscreen] (models with touchscreen) or [touchpad] (models

without touchscreen) and then select [Next]. If [xx has not passed Windows

Logo testing....] is displayed, select [Continue Anyway].

If same item names are displayed, select one.

11 Select [Finish] and then select [Close]. 12 The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [Yes].

13 Perform the touchscreen calibration. ( page 12)

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 will not work. In addition, it is possible that control of the cursor will be lost and the cursor will not show proper movements. In

such cases, the computer has to be restarted by using the keyboard (e.g., ). Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharppointed objects (e.g., nails), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pen). Do not allow things that could dirty the touch pad, such as oil. The cursor may not work properly in such cases. When the touch pad becomes dirty: Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung. Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

Touchscreen <Only for models with touchscreen>

Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen display allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus (included). The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings). The operation settings can be changed. ( page 12)

Moving the cursor

Cursor

Clicking

One tap

Double-clicking Dragging

Two quick taps

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

CAUTION

When the 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 screen 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 8) If a change is made to the screen resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed correctly, be sure to perform [Calibration]. ( page 12) Even when only an external 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 LCD when only an external display is in use. The touchscreen function can not be used when using the full screen in [Command Prompt].

Touchscreen <Only for models with touchscreen>

Configuring the Touchscreen

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

1 Windows 2000

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

Windows XP

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

The following screen will appear.

Test

Double click settings

Set the width and height of the double click.

Advanced configuration

Set the advanced settings.

(This is the Windows 2000 screen for models with touchscreen.)

Test for the “Double click settings”.

Calibration & Test

Define the calibration setup. Use this procedure when the cursor, the stylus (included) and your finger 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

For more information, click at the upper right corner.

2 Make necessary changes 3 Select [OK]

NOTE

The double-click speed of the touchscreen can be changed in [Tap and Buttons]*.

* Windows 2000 : In [Control Panel] - [Mouse]

Windows XP : In [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse]

Touchscreen <Only for models with touchscreen>

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), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pen). Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not allow contact with substances that could dirty the touchscreen, such as oil. The cursor may not work properly in such cases. When the touchscreen becomes dirty: Wipe lightly to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth included with the computer. Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type 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 accessory 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. Since the stylus is retractable tip, be sure to use the stylus only after the stylus tip is ready for use (i.e., clicked open). Otherwise, scratches may result on the screen.

Standby/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 either the standby or hibernation function.

Differences between the standby and hibernation functions

Function

Where data is saved to

Speed

Requires power supply

NOTE

If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recommended that hibernation mode be used instead of the standby mode.

Standby function

Memory

Fast

Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost)

Hibernation function

Hard disk

Somewhat slow

Power is not required to maintain data

Setting the Standby or Hibernation Function

Windows 2000

1 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options],

in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [Enable hibernate support] and select [Apply]

2 In [Advanced], select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I press

the power button on my computer] and then select [OK]

NOTE

The operation of the computer when the LCD is closed can also be set in [Advanced].

Windows XP

1 Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and maintenance]

- [Power Options], in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and select [Apply]

2 In [Advanced], select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press

the power button on my computer], then select [OK]

NOTE

The operation of the computer when the LCD is closed can also be set in [Advanced].

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Shutting Down Using the Standby or Hibernation Function

The computer should be set for either the standby or hibernation function ( page 14).

Rotate the power switch; at the “beep*” sound, release your finger

(After releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power switch until the power indicator goes off or blinks.)

CAUTION

At the “beep*” sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to rotate the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the computer will emit a second “beep*” then power off. Data not previously saved will be lost.

Windows 2000

Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Power Off] with [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], if you rotate the power switch for more than four seconds and do not release it, a second “beep*” will sound and the computer will power off, although the computer will not completely shut down.

Windows XP

Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shut down] with [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options]

- [Advanced], if you rotate the power switch for more than four seconds and do not release it, a second “beep*” will sound and the computer will power off, although the computer will not completely shut down.

Standby Mode

Hibernation Mode

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

Setup Utility ( sound.

page 48) or by the key combination , there will be no beep

Fn + F4

NOTE

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

• Fn + F7 ( page 3)

• •Windows 2000 In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by].

Windows XP

In [Start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By]. With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the hibernation function.

• Fn + F10 ( page 3)

• •Windows 2000 In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Hibernate].

Windows XP

In [Start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold Shift , then select [Hibernate].

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Resuming Operation

Rotate the power switch

When [Standby] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable computer], the computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode when the LCD panel is closed. Operation will resume when the LCD panel is opened. Even if the display is closed after the computer has entered either the standby or hibernation mode, operation will resume when the display is opened. If the computer does not resume when the LCD panel is opened, slide the power switch.

Windows XP If settings have been made for multiple users, select the “User” when operations resume.

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 enter either the standby or hibernation mode again during this time, as this may subsequently cause Windows to operate abnormally. 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. Avoid the following until the power is completely turned off when turning off the computer by using the standby or hibernation functions, or resuming operation from the standby or hibernation.

• Touch the keyboard (excluding password input), touch pad, touchscreen

(only for models with touchscreen) or power switch.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Close the display.

Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, does not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode. If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode, use the Windows password as follows:

Windows 2000

Set the password in [Control Panel] - [Users and Passwords], then add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off standby] in [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced].

Windows XP

Select the account to change in [Control Panel] - [User Account] and set the password, then add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] [Power Options] - [Advanced].

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Precautions for Using the Standby or Hibernation Function

Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode when using the network function. Save all data before powering off your computer. When restarting from or shutting down to the standby or hibernation mode, do not touch the touch pad or touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) or move the mouse if one is connected. These devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your computer using the keyboard. Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode during the following periods (you may corrupt your data or file):

• While the MP indicator ( )* or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on.

* Except when using a second battery pack

• While playing/recording audio files and playing an MPEG file.

• While communications software is being used. Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode during the following periods. The standby or hibernation function may not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may fail to work properly.

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

• LAN cards (ports), SCSI cards and modem cards (port) etc. may not recover after entering the standby or hibernation mode. If this occurs, restart the computer.

• When a USB device is in use or is connected to the computer (note: only for some USB devices). A USB device may have to be removed temporarily and the computer restarted in cases where the computer is unable to start up properly.

Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode when using an operating system other than the one that comes with your computer or the Setup Utility. Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result. If you hold down on Alt , Ctrl or Shift to enter either the standby or hibernation mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For example, if you hold down on Shift while sliding the power switch, upon resuming, if you do not press Shift again, only capital letters will result from typing. Rotate the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds to power off the computer only when the computer locks up. Data not previously saved will be lost. In the standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inserted, more of that power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data saved at standby is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC adaptor when using the standby function. If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not work properly. To stabilize computer operations, we recommend shutting down Windows on a regular basis (about once a week) without using the standby or hibernation function. The screen that is displayed when resuming from the hibernation mode may be different from the screen that is displayed before entering the hibernation mode.

Security Measures

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

Situation

You do not want your computer to be used without permission

You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft.

You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a disk

You want to prevent theft of your computer

Function to use

Supervisor Password/ User Password

Hard Disk Lock

Prevent operation by using a disk

Use security locks

Reference

below

page 21

page 22

“Names and

Functions of Parts”

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

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

Starting up when the password is set

(When [Password on boot] of the [Security] menu is set to [Enable].)

Upon entering your password* and pressing Enter .

If the correct password is input,

Will Start

Three incorrect attempts, or if no password is entered for about a minute,

* Supervisor Password or User Password set in the

Setup Utility (not the Windows password).

Will Not Start*

(Power off)

When the Setup Utility is started with Supervisor Password

You can access all items in the Setup Utility ( page 47).

When the Setup Utility is started with User Password

You can not register [Advanced] menu. The User Password can be changed only when [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection]. The User Password cannot be deleted. F9 does not work.

NOTE

When [Password on boot] in the Setup Utility is set to [Disable], the password is not necessary when the computer is started up, but the password becomes necessary when the Setup Utility is started up. This alternative makes it possible to prevent the contents of the Setup Utility from being changed.

Security Measures

Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 47) 2 Using either or , select [Security]

3 Using either or , select [Set Supervisor Password] and

then press Enter

4 <Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>

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

5 Enter your password at the [Enter New Password] and then

press Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only Enter

NOTE

Your password will not be displayed on the screen. Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between upper and lower case letters. Only the alphabet keys or number keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function keys cannot be used.

6 Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] and

then press Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only Enter

7 At the [Setup Notice], press Enter 8 Press F10 and then select [Yes], then press Enter

CAUTION

Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl . Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password. Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.

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