Panasonic CF-30CWQAZBM, CF-30KAP52AM, CF-30K3PAX2M, CF-30K3PAXAM, CF-30KAPAQ2M Reference Manual
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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-30 Series
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Regarding Windows Vista
You can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs on or
off. This manual explains using the Windows Vista default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).
Windows Update
You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.
Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Windows Update].
Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact your
technical support office.
If the message “Check your firewall status” is displayed
Select on the notification area and make the appropriate settings. The Windows Security Center regularly gives you
notice so that you can make the optimum settings. This is not an error message and you can use the computer. However,
making appropriate measures is recommended to reduce the risk of virus and other attacks.
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User Account Control
User Account Control is a new security component of Windows Vista to stop unauthorized changes to your computer.
The User Account Control message will pop up every time you try making an important change to your computer.
Sound and Video
Sound (e.g. MP3, WMA) and video (e.g. MPG, WMV) recorded in PC Cards and SD Memory Cards may be interrupted
during playback. If this happens, copy them to the hard disk drive and play back.
Sound and video in AVI files may be interrupted or produce a time-lag during playback. If this happens, click or on
the notification area, and click [High performance]. This may remedy the problem.
Depending on the processing status on Windows, sound may be interrupted at Windows startup. You can mute the sound at startup.
A Right-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds].
B Remove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound], and click [OK].
When high-frequency sound occurs
If high-frequency sound occurs around keyboard while using the computer, change the settings for the USB power saving function.
A standard user needs to enter an administrator password and click [OK].
Set [USB selective suspend setting] to [Enabled].
A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Maintenance] - [Power Options].
B Click [Change plan settings] of the current power plan.
C In [Change settings for the plan], click [Change advanced power settings].
D In [Advanced settings], double-click [USB settings].
E Double-click the displayed [USB selective suspend setting].
F Change settings of [On battery] and [Plugged in] to [Enabled].
G Click [OK] and exit the [Advanced settings] screen.
Key Combinations
NOTE
Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession.
Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for model with touch-
screen) or other key operations.
Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
On the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of
The key combinations may not work with some applications.
The pop-up icon appears after logging on to Windows. It may not appear in some application conditions.
Key Function Pop-up icon
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Fn+F1
Fn+F2
LCD brightness
(
Fn+F1
*1
= down / Fn+F2= up)
Fn+F1, Fn+F2
and Fn+F3.
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Fn+F3
Fn+F4
Display switching ( page 43)
(When an external display is connected)
Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display
CAUTION
Do not press any keys until the display has finished switching.
Do not use this function:
• When an external display is not connected.
• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.
• When using the Extended Desktop.
Until Windows startup is completed (during Setup Utility, etc.), the simulta-
neous display cannot be used and pressing
between the internal LCD and the external display.
*1
Speaker on/off
NOTE
Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound.
Fn+F3
switches the display
*2
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Key Combinations
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Key Function Pop-up icon
*1
*1
Volume
(
Fn+F5
NOTE
= down / Fn+F6= up)
Fn+F5
Fn+F6
When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold
F6
intermittently.
Fn
, and press F5 or
This does not work on beeps or speakers connected to the USB port.
Fn+F7
Fn+F8
Activate sleep ( page 11)
Concealed Mode on/off
You can select on/off of LCD Backlight, LED, Sound
*2
, Wireless Radio, and Backlit
Keyboard.
NOTE
You have to set [Concealed Mode] to [Enabled] in Setup Utility.
( page 79)
You can set the devices turned off in [Concealed Mode] with Setup Utility
( page 79).
If you press
Fn+F8
in succession, the Concealed Mode may not be
switched. More than 4 minutes interval is necessary to switch on/off.
Fn+F9
Fn+F10
*1
These key combinations are disabled when [Concealed Mode] is enabled.
*2
Even if [Sound] is set to [OFF] on the [Concealed Mode Configuration] menu, icon on the notification area and [volume] in [SoundMAX] display do not show mute state.
However, audio from the speaker is not heard.
Remaining battery charge ( page 20)
Activate hibernation ( page 11)
Key Combinations
Hotkey Settings
You can make 2 settings:
• Fn key lock
When you press
combinations.
• Pop-up icon on/off
1 Start up the Hotkey Settings.
Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
2 Make the settings.
[Use Fn key lock]
When using an
A Press
B Press another key. (Lock released)
When using successive
A Press
B Press another key.
Fn key remains locked until you press
Fn
, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key
Fn
key combination
Fn
once. (Locked)
Fn
Fn
twice. (Locked)
key combinations
Fn
again.
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[Notification]
[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]
[Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status on the notification area.
Fn
•:
•:
[Disable popup]
The pop-up icon will not be displayed.
is locked.
Fn
is not locked.
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3 Click [OK].
NOTE
You can have different settings for each user.
*3
If the speaker is muted or [Sound] is turned off in [Concealed Mode Configuration], beeps do not sound.
Touchscreen
<Only for model with touchscreen>
You can use the touchscreen function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse. Touch the screen surface
with the stylus (included).
For further information, click (Start) - [All programs] - [Tablet PC] - [Tablet PC Touch Training].
To right-click
A Touch and hold with the stylus, or touch and select the right button of “touch pointer”.
NOTE
The touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility.
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Operation of the touchscreen
Operate the touchscreen with your finger or with an approved stylus
When using the touchscreen function, use only your finger or an approved stylus on the surface.
Operating the touchscreen with an object other than your fingertip or the stylus (a fingernail or metal object, or other hard
or sharp objects that may leave a mark) may scar or stain the surface, causing the touchscreen to malfunction.
Do not apply too much pressure when operating the touchscreen
Only a light touch is required to operate the touchscreen. Applying too much pressure may damage the surface.
Maintaining the performance of the touchscreen
When the touchscreen becomes dirty, wipe it with an approved soft cloth
The touchscreen is specially treated to prevent dirt from adhering to the surface, so dirt can be removed easily using a dry
cloth (use only the approved soft cloth). If the dirt does not come off easily, breathe on the surface and try again.
Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.
Clean the touchscreen while the computer is powered off
Cleaning the screen while the power is on may cause the computer to malfunction. Also, dirt on the touchscreen is easier
to see when the computer is powered off, and so is easier to clean.
Touchscreen
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Wash the soft cloth when it becomes dirty
When the soft cloth becomes dirty, wash it with mild detergent. Do not use bleach or fabric conditioner (softener), or try to
sterilize the cloth by boiling.
If the soft cloth is dirty, it may be ineffective in cleaning the touchscreen, and in fact may cause dirt to adhere to the touchscreen.
Check the following to prevent the surface of the touchscreen from being scratched
Are you using your finger or a stylus to operate the touchscreen?
Is the surface clean?
Is the soft cloth clean?
Are you using the stylus with the tip extended?
Is the tip of the stylus clean?
Is your finger clean?
Things to keep in mind when using the touchscreen
Do not touch the screen outside of the LCD display area
The touchscreen input area is defined by the LCD display screen. Touching the screen outside of the display area may
result malfunctions or damage to the touchscreen.
Do not apply excessive force to the touchscreen
Do not lift the computer while holding the LCD screen, or allow the screen to be twisted. Do not place any objects on the
LCD screen. Any of the above may cause the touchscreen glass to break, or may damage the LCD screen.
Operation response may be slower in low temperature environments
The touchscreen may respond to operations more slowly when using the computer in temperatures less than 5°C, but this
is not a malfunction. Response time will return to normal when the computer is returned to room temperature.
If the cursor jumps to a location other than where the screen was touched, or if
the LCD resolution changes, recalibrate the touchscreen
Perform the procedure of “Touchscreen Calibration” ( page 8).
Touchscreen
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Touchscreen Calibration
A standard user needs to perform the calibration as an administrator before performing the calibration for each user.
NOTE
At first, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration.
1 Run [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Additional Options] - [Tablet Calibration].
2 Using the stylus, touch each of the 9 “+” target marks one by one.
NOTE
Perform the following calibration for each user.
1 Run [Tablet PC Settings].
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Mobile PC] - [Tablet PC Settings].
2 Click [Calibrate].
3 Using the stylus, touch each of the 4 “+” target marks one by one, and then click [OK].
Perform the calibration for the orientation to be used.
Panasonic Hand Writing
You can make a bitmap file (.bmp) of a simple character and a figure such as signature by handwriting on the touch pad and
the touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen).
CAUTION
Do not use the Fast User Switching function while Panasonic Hand Writing is active.
If you install other pointing devices (e.g., commercially available mouse driver) and overwrite the touch pad driver,
Panasonic Hand Writing will not work.
NOTE
The display of Panasonic Hand Writing may be distorted if the number of display colors is changed. Right-click on
the notification area and click [Exit Panasonic Hand Writing], and then restart Panasonic Hand Writing.
Panasonic Hand Writing may not work properly if another application software is active. In this case, close the applica-
tion software and try handwriting again.
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Starting Panasonic Hand Writing
1 Double-click on the notification area.
Alternatively you can click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Panasonic Hand Writing].
NOTE
Select the image size before handwriting by clicking [Option] - [Window size]. If you change the size after handwriting,
the image quality will become lower.
You can copy the bitmap image by clicking [Edit] - [Copy], and paste it in another application software that supports bit-
map format.
The touch pad mode may not work properly when using the extended desktop.
The touch pad mode may be canceled in the following cases.
• Switching to another application
• Resuming from sleep or hibernation
• Pressing
• Touching the touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen)
An external mouse or trackball connected via the keyboard/mouse port of port replicator (optional) or the car mounter
(optional) will not work during handwriting in the touch pad mode.
Alt
Sleep or Hibernation Functions
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Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
The sleep or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can
quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before sleep or hibernation.
Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply
Sleep Memory Short Required. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.)
Hibernation Hard disk Rather long Not required. (However power is slightly consumed to
keep the hibernation.)
Precautions
Connect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in sleep for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adaptor, use
hibernation instead.
Using sleep or hibernation repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize computer operation, restart
Windows regularly (about once a week) without using sleep or hibernation.
Save the necessary data.
Close files you have opened from removable disks and network drives.
It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter hibernation. Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark.
The password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. You can use the Windows password for security in
sleep or hibernation. In the default setting, you are requested to enter the Windows password when the computer
resumes.
Do not enter sleep or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, sleep or hibernation
may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices.
• When any of the multimedia pocket device indicator
*1
, the hard disk drive indicator or the SD Memory Card indi-
cator is on.
• When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files.
• When playing a DVD-Video.
• When writing to a disc.
• When using communication software or network functions.
• When using peripheral devices.
(If peripheral devices fail to work normally, restart the computer.)
*1
Except when using a second battery pack
Sleep or Hibernation Functions
Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation
To enter sleep or hibernation
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1 Close the display, or slide the power switch (A) until a beep
*2
sounds.
Sleep: The power indicator (B) blinks green.
Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.
You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter sleep or hibernation.
Click (Start) - - [Sleep] / [Hibernate].
CAUTION
While the computer is entering sleep or hibernation
Do not:
• Touch the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), or power switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Operate the wireless switch.
• Close or open the display.
• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.
Wait until the power indicator blinks green (sleep) or goes off (hibernation).
It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter sleep or hibernation.
At the beep
cator blinks or goes off. If you slide and hold the power switch for longer than 4 seconds, the computer will forcibly shut
down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [When I press the power button] to any item in [Choose what
the power button does] of [Power Options] in [Control Panel].
*2
If the speaker is muted or [Sound] is turned off in [Concealed Mode Configuration], beeps do not sound.
*2
, immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the power indi-
Sleep or Hibernation Functions
In sleep or hibernation
Do not attach or remove a multimedia pocket device (excluding a second battery pack) and peripheral devices. Doing
so may cause malfunction.
Power is consumed in sleep. Power consumption may increase when a PC Card is inserted. When power is
exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC adaptor when using the sleep function.
Do not turn on/off the wireless switch.
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To resume from sleep or hibernation
1 Open the display, or slide the power switch (A).
In the default setting, the Windows password will be requested to resume.
CAUTION
Do not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display is resumed, wait approximately
30 seconds (normally) or 60 seconds (when the computer is on a network).
• Touch the keyboard (except for password input), touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), or power
switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Close or open the display.
• Shut down or restart Windows.
• Enter sleep or hibernation (Wait approximately 1 minute).
• Operate the wireless switch.
• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.
If the computer enters sleep while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, touching the USB keyboard keys or mouse
will resume the computer.
NOTE
<Only for model with Bluetooth>
After resuming from sleep or hibernation, the message “TosBtMng has stopped working” may appear.
Click [Close program].
If Bluetooth connections are cut off, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [Bluetooth Settings], and connect to
the Bluetooth devices again.
Sleep or Hibernation Functions
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Changing When the Computer Sleeps or Hibernates
Sleep
1 Click or on the notification area, and click [More power options].
2 Click [Change plan settings] of the power plan you want to change.
3 Select the setting for [Put the computer to sleep], and then click [Save changes].
The setting for hibernation may change unexpectedly when you change the setting for sleep. Confirm that the
time to enter hibernation is 1,080 minutes (default setting) or longer (below).
Hibernation
1 After the step 2 of “Sleep” setting (above), click [Change advanced power settings].
2 Double-click [Sleep], and double-click [Hibernate after].
3 Click the item and select the setting.
4 Click [OK].
Saving Power
You can extend battery life and save power also during AC adaptor usage.
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Reducing Power Consumption
Use the methods below to reduce power consumption.
Change [Power Options]
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Maintenance] [Power Options] to select [Power saver].
While [Panasonic Power Management] is selected as the factory
default, selecting [Power saver] will further reduce power consumption.
Also, make detailed settings such as reducing the time entered in
the [Turn off the display] setting.
Use Power Saving Utility ( page 15)
Power Saving Utility provides additional power saving functions
not available in [Power Options].
Press
Reducing internal LCD brightness will reduce power consumption.
Turn off the computer when it is not in use
You can also turn off only the wireless LAN, wireless WAN or
Bluetooth power.
Disconnect external devices (USB devices, PC cards, external mice, etc.) that are not being used
Use Sleep/Hibernation
Press
shuts down computer operation to reduce power consumption.
Disable Wake Up from wired LAN function when it is not needed. This reduces power consumption in Sleep/Hibernation.
To confirm current settings, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] - [Advanced] to view
[Wired LAN standby power saving function] or [Wireless LAN standby power saving function].
Fn
+ F1 to reduce LCD brightness
Fn
+ F7 to set the computer to sleep or Fn +
F10
to set it to hibernation when you have to leave the computer. This
Saving Power
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Using Power Saving Utility
A single setting allows you to enable all the following power saving features. Enable each of these functions to prolong battery operation time.
Intel video driver power saving function (Intel® Display Power Saving Technology)
This function adjusts video contrast, color and other factors to lower internal LCD power consumption while retaining adequate image quality.
Disable this function for work that requires subtle image and color nuances or in video editing using video editing applications.
Wired LAN standby power saving function
Enabling this function disables the Wake Up from wired LAN function to save power in sleep/hibernation.
Disable this function if you want to use the Wake Up from wired LAN function.
Wireless LAN standby power saving function
Enabling this function disables the Wake Up from wireless LAN function to save power in sleep/hibernation.
Disable this function if you want to use the Wake Up from wireless LAN function.
Screen colors
This function set [Colors] in [Display Settings] to [Medium (16 bit)].
Power plan
This function set the power plan to [Panasonic Power Management] (default settings), and then make the following
changes:
Change [Maximum processor state] in [Processor power management] (both [On battery] and [Plugged in]) from [100 %]
to [50 %].
Setup
1 Click (Start)- [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] - [Advanced].
2 Click [Enable] for each function.
Click [OK] in the confirmation screen that appears.
To enable “Intel video driver power saving
function”
Select [Enable], and slide the slide bar to the
“Longest battery life” end.
3 Click [OK].
Click [Restore initial settings] to return to the factory
default settings, and click [OK].
Saving Power
NOTE
Even if you can enable each function using power saving utility, you can also enable them as follows.
• For how to enable the Intel video driver power saving function.
®
A Right-click the desktop and click [Graphics Properties]. The [Intel
screen appears.
B Click [Notebook], [Apply] and [OK].
C Click [Display Settings].
D Click [Power Settings].
E Click [Modify Settings].
F Click [Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology] to add a check mark.
G Move the slide bar to [Maximum Battery] and click [OK].
H Click [OK].
There is no need to reboot the computer.
• For how to enable/disable the Wake Up from wired LAN function ( page 63)
• For how to enable/disable the Wake Up from wireless LAN function ( page 72)
Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile]
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Security Measures
Use these features to protect your data.
Another security measure
• Embedded Security (TPM) (
Module (TPM)”.
Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password
Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password.
1 Start up the Setup Utility ( page 76).
2 Select [Security].
page 84): For further information, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform
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3 Select [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password], and press
4 Enter your password in [Create New Password] and press
When the password has been set, you need to enter your password in [Enter Current Password] and press
Enter
To disable the password, leave the input field empty and press
.
Enter
Enter
.
5 Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password] and press
6 Press
CAUTION
Do not forget your password. If you forget your Supervisor Password, you will not be able to use your computer. Con-
tact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave and go away from your computer even for a short time, since other people
may set or change the password.
NOTE
The password will not be displayed on the screen.
You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces).
• The case (upper/lower) is ignored.
• Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
• You cannot use
Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.
F10
, and then select [Yes] and press
Shift
and
Ctrl
to input a password.
Enter
.
.
Enter
Enter
.
.
Security Measures
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Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use
You can set a start-up password to protect your computer from unauthorized use.
1 Set the password ( page 17), and select [Enabled] in [Password on boot] in the [Secu-
rity] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 84).
NOTE
If the Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, the password input screen will be displayed on starting-up
of the Setup Utility even though [Password on boot] is set to [Disabled].
Preventing Your Hard Disk Data from Being Read or Written
The hard disk lock function protects the hard disk data from being read or written when the hard disk is attached to another
computer. The data can be read/written when the hard disk is returned to the original computer. (Note that the hard disk lock
does not guarantee complete protection of the data.)
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Select [Enabled] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (page 84).
CAUTION
For the data being read/written on the original computer, the Setup Utility settings must be the same as when the hard
disk was removed.
You cannot use the hard disk lock function without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the Supervisor Password
beforehand ( page 17).
When you have your hard disk drive repaired
• Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
• Before sending back the hard disk drive, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disabled].
NOTE
The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.
We recommend you to set [Password on boot] to [Enabled] to ensure security though it is not required to enable the
hard disk lock.
Battery Power
Battery Indicator
Battery indicators: Main battery pack, Second battery pack
Battery indicator Battery status
Not lit The battery pack is not inserted or not being charged.
Orange Charging is in progress.
Green The battery is fully-charged.
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Blinking green
Red The remaining battery is approximately 9% or less.
Blinking red The battery pack or the charging circuit is not operating properly.
Blinking orange The battery cannot be charged temporarily due to the following reasons:
Blinking green and
orange alternately
Blinking orange slowly
*1
Only for the main battery pack.
*2
In high temperature mode, the 100% battery level is equivalent to 80% level of the normal temperature mode.
NOTE
Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the battery level becomes less than
approximately 95%, so overcharging is avoided.
When [LED] is set to [OFF] on the [Concealed Mode Configuration] menu, LED disappears ( page 79).
*1
In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80%*2 of normal
temperature mode ( page 21). Do not remove the battery pack in this status.
• Its internal temperature is out of the acceptable range.
• The power supply is not enough because software applications or peripheral
devices are consuming a large amount of power.
The temperature is low and the computer is warming up to prevent the hard disk drive
from malfunctioning. The computer will start automatically after warming-up.
When you set [Battery Charging Indicator] to [Flashing] on the [Main Menu] of [Setup Utility].
Battery Power
Checking the Remaining Battery Charge
You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen.
(After logging on to Windows)
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1 Press
When the battery pack is inserted (example)
When the battery pack is not inserted
When the battery pack is discharged (AC adaptor is disconnected)
Left icon: Main battery
Right icon: Second battery (optional)
Fn+F9
.
: Normal temperature mode ( page 21)
: High temperature mode ( page 21)
: The discharging battery is surrounded with the yellow frame.
NOTE
The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery charge in the cases as below. To correct the
display, perform the Battery Recalibration ( page 23).
• The battery indicator remains red.
• The indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time.
• Low battery warning appears soon after a short time of use.
This can occur when the computer is in sleep for a long time without power supply from the AC adaptor.
The battery display may not be the same as that of notification area. This is not a malfunction.
Battery Power
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High temperature mode
The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature environment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged.
Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 79).
NOTE
Note that a level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80%
charge level for normal temperature mode.
After switching from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature] or vice versa, the remaining battery capacity will not
be displayed correctly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged.
In the [Auto] mode:
Once the computer has automatically switched from the normal temperature mode to the high temperature mode, the
computer will not switch back to the normal temperature mode until the battery has been used and recharged to a total
charge level of about 5 times as much as that of the fully-charged state. This is to avoid battery deterioration.
Battery Power
Computer behavior with low battery
The default settings are as follows.
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When the battery level becomes 10%
[Low battery alarm]
Displays a message that the battery level is low. The computer enters hibernation.
↓↓
Charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up
Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not
have the AC adaptor, exit the running programs and
Windows, then confirm that the power indicator is off.
If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.
When the battery level becomes 5%
[Critical battery alarm]
the computer.
Connect the AC adaptor and charge the battery.
If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.
When the computer enters hibernation with the battery
down and you resume the operation without charging
the battery, the Windows Resume Loader starts up. Follow the on-screen instructions. After that, however,
Windows may not start up normally, or the [Low battery
level]/[Critical battery level] function may not work normally.
Battery Power
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Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration)
The “Battery Recalibration” function measures and memorizes the battery capacity. To correct the battery display, use this
function to fill the battery and then discharge it completely. Perform the procedure at least once immediately after purchasing
the computer. Normally the interval of battery recalibration is 3 months. The battery display may not be correct when the battery pack deteriorates after a long time use. In this case, perform the procedure again.
1 Connect the AC adaptor.
2 Close all the applications.
3 Perform “Battery Recalibration”.
A Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Battery Recalibration].
B When the confirmation message appears, click [Start].
Frequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery. A caution message appears when the battery
recalibration is performed at the shorter interval than approximately a month. In this case, cancel the battery
recalibration.
C When the message requests shut down of Windows, click [Yes].
The battery recalibration starts.
After the battery pack is fully charged, discharging starts. When the discharging is completed, the power goes off
automatically.
After the battery recalibration is finished, normal charging starts.
NOTE
The temperature range should be 10
The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.
• Full charge: Approximately 5 hours [max.]
• Complete discharge: Approximately 5 hours (only for model with touchscreen)
Approximately 6 hours (only for model without touchscreen)
If the computer is turned off during the battery recalibration (e.g., due to power failure, or accidental removal of the AC
adaptor and battery pack), the battery recalibration will not be completed.
You can also perform the battery recalibration with the following procedure.
A Restart the computer.
B Press and hold
dure.
C When the remaining battery capacity is displayed, press
D Follow the on-screen instructions.
F9
while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup proce-
°C to 30°C {50°F to 86°F}.
Enter
.
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Replacing the Battery Pack
The battery pack is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary. If the battery operation time becomes noticeably
short and not recovered even after recalibrating the battery, replace with a new battery.
If necessary, attach the second battery pack to the multimedia pocket ( page 27).
CAUTION
The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it. Be sure to charge it before using for the first time. Charging
starts automatically when the AC adaptor is connected to the computer.
Use only the specified battery pack with your computer.
In sleep, do not remove/replace the battery pack. Otherwise your data will be lost and the computer may be damaged.
1 Turn off the computer.
Do not use the sleep function.
2 Remove/Insert the battery pack.
To r em ov e
A Slide the latch (A) to the right to unlock the cover.
B Slide the latch (B) down, and open the cover.
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C Pull the tab (C) of the battery pack.
To i ns er t
A Insert the battery pack until it securely fits the connector.
B Close the cover until it clicks.
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C Slide the latch (D) to the left to lock the cover.
CAUTION
Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer.
Customizing the Power Setting
You can choose the optimum power setting for your operating condition by selecting a power plan. You can also create your
own power plan.
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Changing the Power Plan Setting
1 Click or on the notification area and click [More power options].
2 Click [Change plan settings] of the power plan you want to change.
3 Change the settings.
[Change advanced power settings]: You can make more detailed settings.
4 Click [Save changes].
Creating Your Own Power Setting
1 Click or on the notification area and click [More power options].
2 Click [Create a power plan], click the basic plan and input the name of power plan.
3 Click [Next].
4 Change the settings and click [Create].
To change the settings or to make more detailed settings. (above “Changing the Power Plan Setting”)
Deleting the Power Plan
1 Click or on the notification area and click [More power options].
2 Click the power plan other than the power plan to be deleted.
3 Click [Change plan settings] displayed under the power plan that you want to delete.
4 Click [Delete this plan], and then click [OK] on the confirmation screen.
Multimedia Pocket
You can attach the following devices. (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available)
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive (optional)
DVD MULTI drive (optional)
Second battery pack (optional)
CAUTION
Do not insert/remove the multimedia pocket device in sleep or hibernation, or when the multimedia pocket device indi-
cator or the hard disk drive indicator is on.
NOTE
Refer to the catalogs etc. for the latest information about optional devices.
Read the instruction manuals of the devices carefully.
A dummy pack is inserted into the multimedia pocket at the factory.
First remove the dummy pack by holding the projection on the dummy pack and pulling it out.
Be sure to insert the dummy pack when the multimedia pocket is not in use.
Hold the projection of the
tray and pull out.
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Replacing the Multimedia Pocket Device
1 Disable the multimedia pocket device function.
A Click on the notification area.
B Select [Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller] and then click [OK].
C Confirm that the multimedia pocket device indicator and the hard disk drive indicator indicators are not lit.
This step is not necessary when:
• Removing the device after turning off the computer.
• is not displayed.
• The device does not appear in the list in step B.
• Removing the second battery pack.
Multimedia Pocket
2 Slide the latch (A) and open the cover.
3 Press the release handle (B).
The release handle pops out.
4 Pull the release handle (B) to draw out the device partway, and hold
the device on its both sides to remove.
5 Carefully insert the device into the multimedia pocket by pushing
both corners until it surely fits in the slot.
Press the release handle (C) to set in.
Insert the device with the label side up.
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6 Close the cover until it clicks.
CAUTION
Hold the device by both sides. Otherwise the device may be damaged.
When raising the slot side upward and inserting the device, be careful not to apply any impact to the device.
Multimedia Pocket
NOTE
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You can see that the device is recognized or not by double-clicking
mation] menu in the Setup Utility ( page 77). (When using a second battery pack, press
recognized (or if the media cannot be accessed), turn off the computer and reinsert the device.
on the notification area, or checking the [Infor-
Fn+F9
.) If the device is not
PC Card / ExpressCard
You can insert the following cards.
ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 to the ExpressCard slot (A)
(Only for model with ExpressCard slot)
PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot (B)
For model with Smart Card slot ( page 36)
NOTE
The following types of card are not supported:
PC Card Type III (10.5 mm), ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards
that require 12 V of operating voltage.
Do not start up Windows with a storage type of CardBus PC card attached. An error may occur.
Dummy cards are inserted into both of the slots at the factory.
First remove the dummy cards.( page 31)
Be sure to insert each dummy card when the slots are not in use.
Insert the appropriate dummy card in the correct card slot. Insert the dummy PC Card in the PC Card slot, and the
dummy ExpressCard in the ExpressCard slot.
Inserting a dummy card in the wrong slot may cause malfunction of the computer.
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Inserting/Removing the Card
Preparation
Attach the device for the media containing the card driver (e.g., CD-ROM). Equipment connected to the multimedia
pocket cannot be recognized if connected after the card driver installation screen appears.
To insert the card
1 Slide the latch (C) and open the cover.
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