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.

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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.

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.

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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

Fn+F1

Fn+F2

LCD brightness

(

Fn+F1

= down / Fn+F2= up)

Fn+F1, Fn+F2

and Fn+F3.

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.

Speaker on/off

NOTE

 Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound.

Fn+F3

switches the display

OFF

(MUTE)

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Key Combinations

Key Function Pop-up icon

Volume

(

Fn+F5

NOTE

= down / Fn+F6= up)

Fn+F5

Fn+F6

 When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold

intermittently.

, 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

, 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

These key combinations are disabled when [Concealed Mode] is enabled.

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)

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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

, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key

key combination

once. (Locked)

twice. (Locked)

key combinations

again.

[Notification]

[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed] [Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status on the notification area.

•:

[Disable popup]

The pop-up icon will not be displayed.

is locked.

is not locked.

3 Click [OK].

NOTE

 You can have different settings for each user.

If the speaker is muted or [Sound] is turned off in [Concealed Mode Configuration], beeps do not sound.

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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.

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.

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Touchscreen

 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).

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Touchscreen

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.

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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.

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

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Sleep or Hibernation Functions

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

, 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.)

Except when using a second battery pack

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Sleep or Hibernation Functions

Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation

 To enter sleep or hibernation

1 Close the display, or slide the power switch (A) until a beep

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].

If the speaker is muted or [Sound] is turned off in [Concealed Mode Configuration], beeps do not sound.

, immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the power indi-

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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.

 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.

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Sleep or Hibernation Functions

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].

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Saving Power

You can extend battery life and save power also during AC adaptor usage.

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].

+ F1 to reduce LCD brightness

+ F7 to set the computer to sleep or Fn +

F10

to set it to hibernation when you have to leave the computer. This

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Saving Power

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].

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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

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

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

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Security Measures

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.)

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.

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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.

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

Only for the main battery pack.

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).

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].

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Battery Power

Checking the Remaining Battery Charge

You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen.

(After logging on to Windows)

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.

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Battery Power

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.

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Battery Power

Computer behavior with low battery

The default settings are as follows.

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.

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Battery Power

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.

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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Battery Power

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Multimedia Pocket

NOTE

 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

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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.

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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2 Insert the ExpressCard (left slot) (D) or the PC Card (right slot)

(E) with the label side up until it securely fits in to the slot.

 For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the card.

 To remove the card

1 Disable the card function.

A Click on the notification area and select the card, then click [OK].

 This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.

2 Open the cover and remove the card.

 ExpressCard (F)

A Press the card so it comes out of the slot. B Draw the card straight out.

 PC Card (G)

A Press the eject button so the card comes out of the slot. B Draw the card straight out.

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PC Card / ExpressCard

NOTE

 Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit. Otherwise mal-

function may occur. Allowable Current: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA

 Some types of cards cannot be used simultaneously.  After repeating insertion and removal, some types of card will not be recognized. In this case, restart the computer.  If the computer freezes after resuming from sleep or hibernation, remove and reinsert the card. If the problem persists,

restart the computer.

 When a card is inserted, power consumption increases. Remove the card when it is not in use, especially when oper-

ating by battery power.

 To connect peripheral devices (SCSI, IEEE 1394, etc.) using a PC Card or an ExpressCard, follow the steps below

(one example).

A Connect the peripheral device to the card. B Turn on the power of device. C Insert the card until it surely fits in the slot.

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SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card Information

 This computer supports SDHC Memory Cards (SD Memory Cards with a capacity more than 2 GB).  When you use a miniSD Card or a microSD Card, set the card to a miniSD Card adaptor or a microSD Card adaptor, and

insert/remove the card with the adaptor. Be sure not to leave the adaptor in the card slot.

 The SD Memory Card has a copyright protection function which is compatible with content on-demand services on the

Internet, etc.

 To format the SD Memory Card on this computer, do not use [Format] of Windows, but use the SD Memory Card format

software. You can download the software from the web site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html

 To use the SD Memory Card on other devices, format the card on the devices. For further information, refer to the instruc-

tion manual of the devices.

Handling and storage cautions

 Store the SD Memory Card in the case after removing it from the computer.  Do not:

• Disassemble or modify the card.

• Hit, bend, or drop the card.

• Touch the terminals with fingers or metal object.

• Remove the labels of the card / Attach other labels or stickers to the card.

 Do not place the card in the following locations.

• In direct sunlight or in very hot location such as inside of a car.

• In very dusty or humid location.

• In location subject to corrosive gas, etc.

Data handling cautions

 Set the write-protect switch (A) to the LOCK position. Unlock the switch when recording

(checkout), saving, or editing data.

 We recommend you to back up the important data to another storage medium.  When disposing the card, we recommend you to physically destroy the card (using a ham-

mer, etc.) to prevent personal or confidential data leakage.

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SD Memory Card

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card

CAUTION

 Do not remove or insert the SD Memory Card until Windows has completed loading.  Do not remove the card or turn off the computer in the following cases, otherwise the data may be corrupted.

• While the computer is in sleep or hibernation.

• While the SD Memory Card indicator is on.

• While data is being read from or written to the card.

• Immediately after the writing operation. The computer may still continue the access to the card just after writing operation. If you remove the card before the operation is completed, the data may be damaged or the card access may no longer be performed normally.

 Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages,

direct or indirect.

 Do not forcibly draw out the card, otherwise the slot may be damaged.  Insert the card in the correct direction, otherwise the card and the slot may be damaged.  After resuming from sleep or hibernation, do not access the SD Memory Card for approximately 30 seconds.

 To insert the card

1 Slide the latch (A) and open the cover, and insert the SD Memory

Card with the label side facing up and with the cut corner facing in.

 To remove the card

Preparation

 Save the data and close all applications.  Open the cover and confirm the SD Memory Card indicator (B) is off.

1 Disable the card function.

A Click on the notification area and select the card, then click [OK].

 This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.

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SD Memory Card

2 Remove the card.

A Press the card so it comes out of the slot. B Draw it straight out.

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Smart Card

You need software and a driver to use a Smart card.

CAUTION

 Do not:

• Hit, bend, or drop the card.

• Touch the contact part with fingers or metal object.

• Place the card in very hot location for a long time.

• Remove the card immediately after inserting it.

Inserting/Removing the Smart Card

 To insert the card

1 Slide the latch (A) and open the cover, and insert the Smart card

with the contact part (B) in front.

 Insert the card until it surely fits in the slot.

 To remove the card

1 Press the eject button (C).

The Smart card pops out.

CAUTION

 Use the eject button to remove the card, otherwise the reading contact may be damaged.

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RAM Module

Use RAM modules that comply with the specifications below. Using any other module may cause malfunction or result in computer failure.

RAM module specifications: 200 pins, SO-DIMM, 1.8 V, DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-5300 (For information of RAM module compatibility, contact Panasonic Technical Support.)

CAUTION

 RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity and can be affected even by static electricity from the human

body. When inserting and removing RAM modules, do not touch the terminals or internal components, and do not allow foreign particles to enter the slots. Doing so may cause damage, fire, or electric shock.

Inserting/Removing the RAM Module

1 Turn off the computer.

 Do not use sleep or hibernation.

2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery pack ( page 24).

 Remove the second battery pack in the multimedia pocket if it is inserted.

3 Remove the screws (A) and the cover (B) on the bottom of the

computer.

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4 Insert/Remove the RAM module.

 To i ns er t

A Tilt the module slightly and insert it in the slot. B Press down the module so that the right and left hooks (C) are locked.

 To r em ov e

A Carefully open the right and left hooks (C).

The module will rise.

B Carefully remove the module from the slot.

5 Set the cover and battery pack.

CAUTION

 Set the cover and battery pack correctly so that they do not fall when you carry the computer.

NOTE

 If it is hard to insert or to press down the RAM module, do not try forcibly but check the module’s direction.  Use the appropriate screw driver so as not to strip the thread of screw.  If the RAM module is recognized correctly, the total size of the RAM module memory is displayed on the [Information]

menu of the Setup Utility ( page 77). If the RAM module is not recognized, power off the computer and insert it again.

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Port Replicator / Car Mounter

You can use an optional port replicator and a car mounter. These devices free you from being bothered by a lot of cable connections when you carry the computer. They also allow you to connect various peripherals. Connect the port replicator or the car mounter to the expansion bus connector (A) on the rear side of the computer. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the port replicator or the car mounter.

CAUTION

 Make sure the slide cover is completely open.  Hot or warm docking/undocking is not possible with the port replicator or the car mounter.  When an external display is connected to the port replicator or the car mounter and the 1280 x 1024 and 1440 x 900

resolution is selected, the characters may be blurred on the external display. In this case, select the lower resolution.

 To boot the computer from a USB floppy disk drive or a USB CD/DVD drive, be sure to connect the USB drive to the

USB port on the computer, not to the USB port on the port replicator or the car mounter.

 You cannot use the AC adaptor (CF-AA1653A) included with this computer for the port replicator or the car mounter.

Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

 To connect a USB 2.0 device, use the USB port of the computer.

NOTE

 When you do not use the expansion bus connector, close the slide cover so that por-

tion (B) matches the mark (C).

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Port Replicator / Car Mounter

Using an External Mouse

When you connect an external mouse or trackball to the external keyboard/mouse port of the port replicator or the car mounter, some functions of the mouse or trackball (e.g. wheel function) will not work. To use the functions, perform the steps below. After performing the steps below, some of the touch pad functions will not work.

NOTE

 You do not need to perform the following steps when using a USB mouse.

1 Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

 A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

2 Double - click [Mice and other pointing devices] - [touchpad], and click [Driver] - [Update

Driver] .

3 Click [Browse my computer for driver software].

4 Click [Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer]. 5 Click [PS/2 Compatible Mouse] and click [Next]. 6 At the completion message, click [Close].

7 Click [Close]. 8 When the message requests restart of Windows, click [Yes].

The computer will restart.

NOTE

 If you cannot use the functions of the external mouse and trackball even after the steps above, perform the steps

below.

A Turn off the computer and connect to the port replicator or the car mounter. B Connect the external mouse or trackball to the port replicator or the car mounter. C Turn on the computer and start up the Setup Utility ( page 76). D Select the [Main] menu, and set [Touch Pad] to [Disabled]. E Press F Log on to Windows as an administrator.

F10

, and then select [Yes] and press

Enter

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Port Replicator / Car Mounter

G Install the necessary driver following the operating instructions of the connected device. H When the message requests restart of Windows, click [Restart Now].

The computer will restart.

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External Display

You can switch the output destination to an external display. Connect the external display to the external display port (A).

NOTE

 After resuming from sleep or hibernation, or restarting the computer, the output destination may not be the same as

the selected in the previous status.

 When you change the display after Windows starts up, do not press any key until switching is complete.  Until Windows startup is completed (during Setup Utility, etc.), the simultaneous display cannot be used and pressing

Fn+F3

 Display switching by pressing

In this case, log off all users and restart the computer.

 Do not connect or remove the external display during sleep or hibernation.  It may take some time to switch between displays depending on the displays used.  When you use high resolution displays, the display color, resolution or refresh rate may be changed, switching to

[Notebook] in [Intel We recommend you to switch the output destination by pressing

 When you use the external display only, set the suitable number of colors, resolution, or refresh rate separately from

when you use the internal LCD only or when you use the simultaneous display. Depending on the settings, some external displays may be distorted or may not display the mouse cursor correctly. In this case, set the settings to lower value.

 When you use the simultaneous display, DVD-Video, MPEG files and other motion image files may not be played back

smoothly.

 Carefully read the instruction manual of the external display.

When connecting an external display that does not conform to the Plug & Play standards, select the display driver accordingly in the following menu, or use the driver disc supplied with the monitor.

A (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Adjust screen resolution] - [Advanced Settings] - [Monitor] - [Properties].

B Click [Driver] - [Update Driver].

switches the display between the internal LCD and the external display.

Fn+F3

Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile].

• A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

may not work when you use the Fast User Switching function to switch the user.

Fn+F3

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External Display

CAUTION

 Before disconnecting the external display, switch to the internal LCD by pressing

image quality may become different after disconnection (e.g., wrong resolution). In this case, press the image quality.

 The screen may become distorted due to the following operations. In this case, restart the computer.

• Disconnecting an external display for which you have set high resolution or high refresh rate.

• Connecting/disconnecting an external display during computer operations.

Fn+F3

. Otherwise the displayed

Fn+F3

to reset

Switching the Display

1 Press

Each time you press the key combination: Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display

Fn+F3

Extended Desktop

The extended desktop function allows you to use the working area across both the internal LCD and the external display. You can drag an object from the internal LCD to the external display and vice versa.

 To switch to the Extended Desktop

1 Connect the external display.

 The [New Display Detected] screen appears. If not, perform the procedure of “To change the display settings”

(below).

2 Click [Show different parts of my desktop on each display (extended)]. 3 Click [Right] or [Left] for the location of extended desktop, and click [OK].

 To change the display settings

1 Right-click the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties]. 2 Click [Extended Desktop], and select the settings for [Primary Device] and [Secondary

Device].

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3 Click [Display Settings] and set the display color and resolution etc. 4 Click [OK].

NOTE

 It may not be possible to use the extended desktop with some software applications.  When you click the maximize button, the window is displayed on one of the displays. You cannot move the maximized

window to the other display.

 You cannot switch the display by pressing  To switch left (primary device) and right (secondary device), once return the display to “notebook only”. Follow the

steps below.

A Right-click the desktop and click [Graphics Options]. B Click [Output To] - [Notebook]. C Right-click the desktop and click [Graphics Options]. D Click [Output To] - [Extended Desktop], and click [Monitor + Notebook] (the external display will be set to primary

device) or [Notebook + Monitor] (the internal LCD will be set to primary device).

 To switch to the Extended Desktop, be sure to use the [Intel

the [New Display Detected] screen. If you use other methods (e.g. display setting, etc.), the screen may not be displayed correctly.

 The pop-up icon displayed by  <Only for model with touchscreen>

Set the internal LCD to the primary device when using the touchscreen. The cursor will move on the primary device when you touch the internal LCD.

key combination appears only on the primary device.

Fn+F3

Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile] screen or

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USB Devices

Connecting/Removing USB Devices

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 USB device driver installation screen appears.

 To connect the USB device

1 Open the cover and connect the USB device to one of the USB

ports (A, B or C).

For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the USB device.

 To remove the USB device

1 Disable the USB device.

A Click on the notification area and select the USB device, then click [OK].

 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 A.

2 Remove the USB device.

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USB Devices

CAUTION

 If you double-click , [USB Smart Card Reader] is displayed in the list, but do not select this item. Removing this

item is not possible. Restart the computer in case you select this.

NOTE

 You may need to install the driver for the USB device. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the instruction man-

ual of the USB device.

 You may need to install the driver again when connecting the device to another port.  When a USB device is connected, sleep and hibernation may not function normally. If the computer does not start up

normally, remove the USB device and restart the computer.

 If the computer enters sleep or hibernation while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, touching the USB keyboard

keys or mouse will resume the computer.

 When the USB device is removed and then inserted while the computer is on, may appear in the Device Manager

and the device may not be correctly recognized. In this case, remove and connect the device again, or restart the computer.

 When the USB device is connected, power consumption increases. Remove the USB device when it is not in use,

especially when operating by battery power.

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IEEE 1394 Devices

You can connect a digital video camcorder or other IEEE 1394 standard device to the computer.

 To connect IEEE 1394 device

Preparation

Attach the device for the media containing the driver (e.g., CD-ROM). Equipment connected to the multimedia pocket cannot be recognized if connected after the IEEE 1394 device driver installation screen appears.

1 Turn on the computer and the IEEE 1394 device. 2 Slide the latch (A) and open the cover, and connect the IEEE

1394 device to the IEEE 1394 interface connector (B).

For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the IEEE 1394 device.

NOTE

 You may need to install the driver for the IEEE 1394 device. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the instruction

manual of the IEEE 1394 device.

 To remove IEEE 1394 device

CAUTION

 Turn off the IEEE 1394 device only after turning off the computer.

1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the cable from the IEEE 1394 interface connector.

2 Turn off the IEEE 1394 device and remove the cable.

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Fingerprint Reader

Fingerprint Reader

NOTE

 Enrollment and authentication is unavailable to an extremely minority of people including those whose fingerprints give

little data for personal identification.

How to Use the Fingerprint Reader

This section explains how your fingerprints are enrolled and authenticated.

1 Slide your finger to the right or left.

 To prevent a reading error.

A Set the first joint of your finger on the sensor as illustrated to the right. B Slide your finger to the right or left while keeping it in contact with the

fingerprint sensor.

C Slide your finger to the right or left until the sensor is visible.

 When the fingerprint sensor does not enroll or authenticate your fingerprint

properly:

• You slid your finger too fast or too slow.

• Your finger was soiled or it has a scar on the surface.

• Your finger was wet or extremely dry.

• Your fingerprint does not have sufficient data for personal identification. For further information, refer to “Fingerprint Reader ” ( page 106).

Fingerprint sensor

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CAUTION



To protect the fingerprint sensor, be sure to close the cover when not using the fingerprint reader.



We shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting from your Fingerprint device or neglect of Fingerprint device use, or any data loss resulting from such developments as Fingerprint authentication device malfunctioning.

Overview

Fingerprint’s Outline

The conventional security systems use ID/passwords and token devices such as IC cards to authenticate users. Therefore the passwords and token devices are exposed to the risk of being lost, stolen and hacking. The Fingerprint authentication method uses user’s fingerprints instead of passwords for security authentication. You can use your fingerprints to start up your computer and log on Windows. We recommend you use the Fingerprint Reader in combination with the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to increase the security level of your computer.

Recommended Installation Procedure

Performed by the Computer Administrator Performed by each user

Step 1

TPM Installation (⇒Installation Manual of TPM)

(If the TPM is not being used, skip this step.)

Step 2

Fingerprint Utility Installation

User Fingerprint Enrollment

User’s Data

• Windows Logon Password

• Fingerprint

• Fingerprint Backup Password

• Power-on Password

Step 4

Step 3

TPM Fingerprint Utility Initialization

(If the TPM is not being used, skip this step.)

 To access the online manual

This manual describes Step 2, 3 and the initial part of Step 4. For further steps, refer to the UPEK Protector Suite QL Help menu.

 Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Help].

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Precautions

 Security Functions

 Fingerprint Authentication Technology does not guarantee complete authentication and individual identification. Please

acknowledge we shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting from the use of, or inability to use your Fingerprint device.

 The Fingerprint authentication method uses multiple fingerprints, encryption keys, credentials data and passwords. You

might not be able to use your data if you lose fingerprints, keys, credentials and passwords. Back up the Fingerprint authentication data in a safe place. For further information, refer to “Backup” ( page 54).

 General interaction with third-party applications: There is no guarantee that there will not be any negative interaction with

any third-party software, and will not accept any responsibility for such an interaction.

Installation

1 TPM Installation

Refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”.  Click (Start), input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\readme.pdf” in [Start Search], and press

2 Fingerprint Utility Installation

Performed by the Computer Administrator.

A Log on to Windows as an Administrator. B Close all other programs.

C Click (Start), input “c:\util\drivers\fngprint\install\setup32.exe” in [Start Search], and press

D Click [Next].

Installation starts. Follow the on-screen instructions.

E When the “Protector Suite *.* has been successfully installed.” message appears, click [Finish].

At the confirmation message, click [Yes]. The computer restarts.

F Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

The “Protector Suite QL Icon” appears in the notification area.

Enter

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3 TPM Fingerprint Utility Initialization

Performed by the Computer Administrator. The “Invalid TPM status” message is displayed by the “Protector Suite QL Icon” in the notification area.  If the TPM is not being used, skip this step.

A Click on the “Invalid TPM status” message to start [Advanced Security Initialization Wizard].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

 If the “Invalid TPM status” message is not displayed

Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Control Center] - [Settings] - [System Settings] - [TPM] - [Initialize TPM].

4 User Fingerprint Enrollment

Performed by each user.

A Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [User Enrollment].

Carefully read the License Agreement, select [I Accept the terms of the License Agreement] and click [OK].

B Click [Next]. C Select an enrollment mode, and click [Finish].

 Enrollment mode

You can make the configuration for the enrollment only once during this initialization phase.

• Enrollment to the biometric device All enrolled fingerprints are stored directly in the fingerprint sensor. The user data will be secured by the hardware protection keys obtained by the fingerprint sensor. This mode allows up to 21 fingerprints to be enrolled.

• Enrollment to the hard disk All enrolled fingerprints are stored on the hard disk. Hardware protection of the user data is not possible, but multiple users can enroll their fingerprints.

 When the [Finish] screen appears, read the description carefully.  [User Enrollment] wizard starts. Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

 Enroll at least two fingers. Even if one of them is injured, you can use another one to access your account and secret

data. For further information about the enrollment, refer to “How to Use the Fingerprint Reader” ( page 48) and [Fingerprint Tutorial].

• Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Fingerprint Tutorial].

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 We recommend you use the Power-on Security feature. This feature prevents unauthorized access to the

user’s computer at the BIOS level. After first finger enrollment, [Power-on Security] message appears. Select [Yes].

A When the [Power-on Security] screen appears, click [Manage Passwords]. B Select [Power-On] in [Password Types], and click [Set password]. C Enter the password for [Power-on Security], and click [OK]. D Click [Close]. E Add a check mark for [Power-On] in [Password Types]. F Enter the password (step C), and click [OK]. G Click [Next].

• Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

 The number of fingerprints for [Power-on Security] is maximum of 21, because they are stored in the fingerprint sensor

regardless of the selected enrollment mode.

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More Advanced Security

You can increase your computer’s security level by setting the BIOS level described in this section. Performed by the Computer Administrator.

1 Register the Supervisor Password.

You have to register the Supervisor Password to proceed to the next step. If you have already registered the Supervisor Password, you can skip this step, and move on to step If you have not done this, have enrolled your fingerprint using Protector Suite QL, and have already made Power-on

Security effective, after step B, your fingerprint authentication will be necessary.

A Turn on or restart the computer. B Press

C Select the [Security] menu. D Select [Setup Supervisor Password], and press E Enter your password in the [Create New Password], and press

F Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password], and press

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer starts the startup

procedure.

Enter

• 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

Shift

and

Ctrl

to input a password.

Enter

2 Set the High Security Level.

A Select [Fingerprint Security], and press B Select [Security mode], and select [High].

• Default setting: Simple

C Press D Press

NOTE

 In the [High] security mode, you have to enter the Supervisor or User Password even after fingerprint authentication.

In the [Simple] security mode, you do not have to enter the Supervisor or User password after fingerprint authentication.

Esc

to close the sub-menu.

F10

, select [Yes], and press

Enter

to exit the Setup Utility.

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Useful Information

Backup

The file described below is necessary for recovering the Fingerprint authentication data. Back up this file periodically in a safe location such as removable disk to avoid data loss resulting from some accidents. We recommend you to store the file in a removable disk or network drive because the benefit of Fingerprint authentication security can be reduced if you keep the file in the internal hard disk drive. The backup password described below is necessary for bypassing the Fingerprint authentication. We recommend you set the backup password using the [User Enrollment] wizard. If you do not define the backup password, you may lose your data in case of authentication hardware failure.

 File used by each user

• Backup user passport data (Default name: <UserAccount>.vtp) You need this file when you replace the embedded fingerprint chip, or the hard disk drive, or when reinstalling Windows. This file contains the fingerprints, encryption keys, and logon authentication data.

NOTE

 How to Backup:

Select [Export] in [Import or Export User Data] to save the user data.

• Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Control Center] - [Fingerprints].

For further information, refer to the software’s online manual ( page 49).

 Password used by each user

• Backup Password for Enrollment This backup password can be used in case of hardware failure to bypass the fingerprint authentication.

CAUTION

 The passwords other than those explained above are also used for security, so do not lose them. For further informa-

tion, refer to the software’s online manual ( page 49).

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Limitations in Use

 Password Bank*1 limitations: The following web pages cannot be supported.

Web pages which are created by the following technologies:

• Web forms created on the fly using javascript.

• Web forms which looks as one form (e.g. login field, password field), but internally created with two independent forms.

• There can be auto submit problems with web forms which do not have Submit button. All forms that you cannot submit

with

Enter

 Password Bank

• Applications which do not use standard Windows controls and draw controls by their own.

• This includes any Java based application.

For information of these functions, refer to the software’s online manual ( page 49).

will be entered by Password Bank, but not submitted.

limitations: The following Windows applications cannot be supported.

Handling & Maintenance

 The enrolling and authentication sensitivity may decline under the conditions below. Wipe off stains or moisture on the

sensor surface with a soft cloth.

• The surface of the fingerprint sensor is soiled with dust, skin oil, or sweat.

• The surface of the fingerprint sensor is wet as a result of moisture or condensation.

 Static electricity may also cause the sensor to malfunction. To make your finger static-free, touch a metal surface before

placing it on the fingerprint sensor. Exercise caution against static electricity in winter and other dry conditions.

 Malfunction or damage may occur when:

• The fingerprint sensor surface was damaged by the strong rubbing of a solid material, scratches, or being pecked with a pointed item.

• The sensor was touched with a finger soiled with mud, damaging the sensor surface with a tiny substance, and staining the surface.

• The sensor surface was covered with a seal, or soiled with ink.

Deleting (Initializing) Owner’s Data

When you dispose of the computer or transfer the ownership, delete (initialize) the owner’s data to avoid unauthorized access.

NOTE

 The data enrolled in the fingerprint sensor is not image data. You cannot restore fingerprint image data from the data

enrolled in the fingerprint sensor.

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1 Disable Power-on Security

A Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

B Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Control Center].

• The [Fingerprint Control Center] screen appears.

C Click [Settings], and click [Power-on Security]. D Remove the check mark from [Enable power-on security using fingerprints], and click [OK]. E Click [Fingerprints], and click [Enroll or Edit Fingerprints].

• [User Enrollment] wizard starts. Follow the on-screen instructions.

F When the [User’s Fingers] screen appears, click [Next] without deleting fingerprint samples. G Click [Manage Passwords]. H Select [Power-On] in [Password Types], and click [Unset password]. I Enter the password for Power-on Security, and click [OK]. J Click [Close].

• Confirm that there is no item in [Password Types].

K Click [Next] - [Next]. L Click [Finish].

• Follow the on-screen instructions.

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2 Delete Fingerprint Data.

Performed by each user.

A Click [Fingerprints], and click [Delete].

The [Swipe finger] screen will appear.

B Swipe user’s finger.

• If the authentication is successfully completed, the confirmation message appears.

C Click [Yes].

• Confirm that all users’ data was deleted.

NOTE

 If the enrollment mode is set to “Enrollment to the hard disk” ( page 51), you need to remove the fingerprints data

after step

A Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Control Center]. B Click [Settings], and click [Power-on Security]. C Select the fingerprint, and click [Remove].

2. Performed by the Computer Administrator.

• Surely remove all of the fingerprints.

3 Uninstall Protector Suite

Performed by the Computer Administrator.

A Log on to Windows as an Administrator. B Close all programs.

C Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program]. D Double-click [Protector Suite *.*], and select [Remove]. E Select [Remove all Protector Suite *.* data], and click [Next].

• Uninstallation starts. Follow the on-screen instructions.

F When the “Protector Suite *.* has been successfully uninstalled.” Message appears, click [Finish].

• If the confirmation message appears, click [Yes].

• The computer restarts.

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Starting Over

If the specific solutions for your problem in Fingerprint Reader ( page 106) do not work, you can use these instructions as the last measure and start over. However, please note that you can lose your data - passwords, secret keys and fingerprints.

A Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

• You can always access the computer by using your Windows log on password. In convenient mode, any user can access the computer by using the Windows log on password.

B Try to export your passport to a file if you are planning to use your passwords, secret keys or enrolled fingers in the

future.

• If you exported your passport recently, this step is not required.

• If biometrics authorization works and your finger is recognized, use [Import or Export User Data] wizard, swipe your finger and continue according to wizard’s instructions.

• If biometrics authorization works, but your finger is not recognized, you can start the [Import or Export User Data] wizard and export the passport even without using your fingerprint. You need to cancel fingerprint dialog, and you will be prompted for a password. If you do not use [Advanced Security], enter your Windows log on password. Otherwise, enter your [Advanced Security] backup password.

CAUTION

 If you used [Advanced Security] without a backup password. There is no way to backup your data.

• If biometrics authorization does not work, there is no way to backup your data.

C Deleting the passport.

• Use the [Delete] wizard. Please note that all your stored secret data (passwords, [File Safe] encryption keys) will be lost. If you backed up the data, you can restore it in the next step; otherwise it will be lost permanently. To perform the delete operation it is necessary to cancel the fingerprint verification operation to get to the password dialog, then enter your Windows log on password or backup password.

D Make sure your fingerprint sensor is working.

• Use the Tutorial wizard to verify that the fingerprint sensor works. If not, reboot and try again. If it still does not work, please contact Panasonic Technical Support.

E Restore or create passport.

• If you have a backup of your data, you can now use [Import or Export User Data] wizard to restore your data. Otherwise you can create a new passport by using the [Enroll or Edit Fingerprints] wizard.

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Modem

Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack

CAUTION

 You cannot connect the modem to the following lines.

• Interphone

• Intercoms

•ISDN

 Be sure to connect the telephone cable into the modem port, not into the LAN port.  Use a surge protector since the modem may be damaged by a sudden high voltage surge that may occur in the event

of a lightning strike.

1 Slide the latch (A), open the cover and connect the telephone

jack (B) to the computer by using the telephone cable (included) (C).

 Hold the cable so that the shape of the connector (D) matches the port, and

insert fully until it clicks.

2 Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Connect to the Internet] -

[Dial-up] and change the settings as necessary.

NOTE

 Do not enter sleep or hibernation during communications.  To remove the cable, press and hold the lever and pull out.

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Ring Resume Function

The computer automatically resumes from sleep when the telephone connected to the modem rings. You will need software to keep the computer in idle state waiting for a phone call, and if you prefer, to turn the computer to sleep again afterward. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the software application.

1 Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Windows Fax and Scan]. 2 Click [Tools] - [Fax Settings].

 A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.  Check whether the modem you are using is displayed in Device name. If not, click [Select fax device] and select

the correct modem.

3 Add a check mark for [Allow the device to receive fax calls] and click [OK]. 4 Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

 A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

5 Double-click [Modems], and then double-click the internal modem.

6 Click [Power Management] and add a check mark for [Allow this device to wake the com-

puter], and then click [OK].

 To set the time to return the computer to sleep

The computer will enter sleep after the set time even when the communication is not completed. You can avoid such uncompleted communication if you select [Never], but the computer does not return to sleep after resuming by a phone call.

A Click or on the notification area and click [More power options] - [Change when the computer sleeps]. B Set the expected communication time for the sleep setting.

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NOTE

 This function does not work when the computer is off or is in hibernation.  Connect the AC adaptor.  The screen remains dark after the computer resumes from sleep. The previous screen display will be restored when

you touch the keyboard, touch pad or touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen).

 The computer cannot resume if the telephone is not connected to the internal modem. (e.g., you cannot use a PC

Card modem.)

 The computer needs some time to respond, so set the calling time longer than normal. If this is not possible on the

transmission side, reduce the number of rings before answering on the software that you are using to keep the computer in idle waiting for the call.

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Connecting LAN

CAUTION

 Do not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port.

1 Turn off the computer.

 Do not use sleep or hibernation.

2 Slide the latch (A) and open the cover, and connect the cable.

Connect the LAN port (B) and the network system (server, HUB, etc.) using a LAN cable.

3 Turn on the computer.

Power On by LAN/Wake Up from Wired LAN

NOTE

 With this function enabled, power is consumed even if the computer is in sleep, hibernation, or powered off. Be sure to

use the AC adaptor.

 Even when a password is set in the Setup Utility and [Password on boot] is set to [Enabled], entering the password is

unnecessary for turning on or resuming the computer.

 Connect the AC adaptor.  The Power On by LAN function is off under the following conditions:

• When you turn the computer off by sliding the power switch for 4 seconds or longer (e.g., after a hung-up).

• When you reattach the AC adaptor and battery pack to the computer after removing them.

 The screen remains dark when the computer resumes from sleep. The previous screen display will be restored when

you touch the keyboard, touch pad or touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen).

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Enabling the Power On by LAN function

The computer automatically turns from off to on when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port.

Select [Allow] in [Power On by LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (page 80).

2 In [Caution], press 3 Press

F10

, and then select [Yes] and press

Enter

4 Log on to Windows as an administrator. 5 Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager], and double-click

[Network adapters] - [Intel(R) 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection], and then click [Advanced].

6 Click [Enable PME] in [Property] and select [Enabled] in [Value], and then click [OK].

NOTE

 The computer may accidentally turn on if the linkage status is changed. To prevent the accidental startup, make the

setting by the following steps.

A Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

 A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

B Double-click [Network adapters] - [Intel(R) 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection], and click [Advanced]. C Click [Wake on Settings] in [Property] and select [Wake on Magic Packet] in [Value], and then click [OK].

 If you forcibly shut down Windows, the Power On by LAN function will not work.

Enabling/Disabling the Wake Up from wired LAN function

When the Wake Up from wired LAN function is enabled, the computer automatically resumes from sleep or hibernation when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port. (Default setting) The Wake Up from wired LAN function can be switched to enable/disable by performing the following procedure.

1 Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

 A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Double-click [Network adapters]- [Intel(R) 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection].

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3 Click [Power Management], add (to enable) or remove (to disable) check marks of [Allow

the computer to turn off this device to save power] and [Allow this device to wake the computer], and then click [OK].

 We recommend you to make the above 2 settings ON/OFF simultaneously.

NOTE

 The computer may start up if accessed by another computer on the network.

The following procedure can be used to prevent startup due to unintentional access by a computer.

A Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

 A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

B Double-click [Network adapters] - [Intel(R) 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection]. C Click [Power Management], add a check mark for [Only allow management stations to wake the computer], and

then click [OK].

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isabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

There are 5 ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication.

 The wireless switch on the front of the computer (below)  Wireless Switch Utility ( page 66)  Settings in the Network and Sharing Center ( page 69)  Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 80)  Setting in the Wireless Connection Disable Utility ( page 67)

NOTE

 For further information about Wireless LAN: ( page 69)  For further information about Bluetooth: ( page 73)  For further information about Wireless WAN: Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless device.  The wireless communication can be enabled or disabled by connecting or disconnecting the LAN cable. ( page 67)

The Wireless Switch

 To disable all wireless communication

1 Switch (A) to OFF.

 To enable wireless communication

1 Switch (A) to ON.

 In the default setting, the wireless switch enables all wireless devices when it is

set to ON.

 To check the wireless communication status

1 Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) on the notification area.

A tool tip appears.

NOTE

 If you uninstall the Wireless Switch Utility, set the wireless switch to ON beforehand.  Do not turn on/off the switch repeatedly at too short intervals.  Do not restart, log off, or enter sleep or hibernation immediately after turning on/off the switch.  Do not turn on/off the switch while Windows is starting up.  To use wireless communication, set the wireless devices ([Wireless LAN] / [Bluetooth] / [Wireless WAN]) to [Enabled]

(default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 81).

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Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

 When you set [Wireless Switch] to [Disabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 81), the Wireless

Switch Utility icon will not appear in the notification area. All wireless equipment (wireless LAN, Bluetooth, wireless WAN) will remain ready irrespective of the wireless switch setting.

 It may take some time to turn off wireless communication after switching the wireless switch off.  If the IEEE802.11a setting is changed in [Device Manager] ( page 71), the display will be changed accordingly.

Wireless Switch Utility

This utility allows you to control the function of the wireless switch. This utility also allows you to enable or disable wireless devices from a pop-up menu in the notification area. In the default setting, all wireless devices are enabled.

 The Wireless Switch Utility icon

The icon appears in the notification area when the computer is turned ON. It shows the status of wireless devices.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices are enabled.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices are off.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices have been disabled in the Setup Utility.

 To enable or disable particular wireless devices

1 Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon to show the pop-up menu. 2 Select ON or OFF for the device you want to enable or disable.

 To change the function of the wireless switch

In the default setting, the wireless switch enables devices that you select turning the wireless switch off last time. You can change this function.

[Selects the device for which to turn the device status on each time with the dialog box]

Display a dialog each time you set the wireless switch to ON so you can choose which wireless device to enable.

[Turns on the following device]

Only selected devices are enabled when you set the wireless switch to ON.

[Turns on the device that was on immediately before the wireless switch was turned off the last time] (default)

When you turn on the wireless switch, the on/off settings that were selected when you last turned off the wireless switch will be restored.

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Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

1 Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) on the notification area and click

[Settings].

2 Select the setting you want to assign to the wireless switch. 3 Click [OK].

Wireless Connection Disable Utility

You can automatically disable the wireless LAN/wireless WAN connection when a LAN cable is connected to your computer. You need to install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to use this function.

Installing the utility

1 Log on to Windows as an administrator.

2 Click (Start) and input “c:\util\wdisable\setup.exe” in [Start Search], and press

Enter

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility.

Checking the status of the wireless connection

NOTE

 The Wireless Switch Utility should also be installed so that the Wireless Connection Disable Utility works. The Wire-

less Switch Utility has already been installed at the factory.

 To use the utility, set [Wireless Switch] to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 81).  The utility does not automatically disable the Bluetooth connection.

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 Status indication

After installation, the Wireless Connection Disable Utility is automatically started after a user is logged in. An icon appears on the notification area.

: Indicates that

• the utility is enabled, and

• the wireless connection is disabled since a LAN cable is connected.

: Indicates that

• the utility is enabled, and

• the wireless connection is enabled since no LAN cable is connected.

: Indicates one of the following statuses;

• the utility does not monitor the LAN port status,

• the Wireless Switch Utility has not been started, or

• [LAN] is disabled in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility or in the device manager.

 Menu

Right-clicking the utility icon in the notification area opens a menu as follows.

Clicking the menu item causes the following utility action.

Monitoring LAN Cable: ON

Enables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to monitor the LAN port and disable wireless connection when a LAN cable is connected.

Monitoring LAN Cable: OFF

Disables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility, and enables wireless connection regardless of whether a LAN cable is connected or not.

Exit

Exits the Wireless Connection Disable Utility and enables wireless connection.

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CAUTION

 Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may

affect devices.

Follow the instructions of airline companies and hospitals. If you use the computer in these locations, turn off the wireless LAN.

 To avoid unauthorized access to the computer through wireless LAN

We recommend you to make security settings such as encryption before using wireless LAN. Otherwise the hard disk data such as the shared files can be exposed to the risk of unauthorized access.

NOTE

 Communication is established through the wireless LAN antenna (A). Do not block the

antenna area with your hand or body.

 You cannot use the wireless LAN function together with the Fast User Switching function.  The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by.  To use wireless LAN, set [Wireless LAN] to [Enabled] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of

the Setup Utility ( page 81).

Using the Wireless LAN Function

Before using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN communication on.

Turning on/off the wireless LAN communication

1 Slide the wireless switch to turn on/off wireless LAN. ( page 65)

 When turning on wireless LAN

If you cannot turn on wireless LAN using the wireless switch, confirm the Wireless Switch Utility setting ( page

66), If you cannot turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility, try the following procedure.

A Click or on the notification area and click [Network and Sharing Center]. B Click [Manage network connections]. C Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] and click [Enable].

• A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

• When [Disable] is displayed, [Wireless Network Connection] is already enabled.

D Turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility ( page 66).

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NOTE

 You can use the following procedure instead of turning on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility.

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Adjust commonly used mobility settings]. B Click [Turn wireless on] in [Wireless Network].

• When [Turn wireless off] is displayed, the wireless network is already on.

• If you cannot select [Turn wireless on], the wireless switch is turned off.

Setting the wireless LAN access point

Preparation

Follow the instruction manual of the wireless LAN access point to make settings for the access point to recognize the computer.

1 Turn the wireless LAN on.

2 Click or on the notification area and click [Connect to a network].

If your computer is already connected to another network, click [Connect / Disconnect]. The [Connect to a network] screen appears.

3 Click and select an access point, and click [Connect]. 4 Input the key you set for the access point to recognize the computer, and click [Connect].

Wait for the computer to connect to the wireless LAN access point. When [Successfully connected to XXXX] is displayed, the wireless LAN setting is complete.

 [Save this network] : Add a check mark to save the password, settings, etc.  [Start this connection automatically] : Add a check mark so the computer automatically detects the access point

and connects to the Internet.

5 Click [Close].

NOTE

 The settings depend on the network environment. For further information, ask the system administrator or the person

in charge of the network.

 If you use the stealth type wireless LAN access point which restricts automatic detection of the wireless LAN access

point, take the following procedure. If you do not perform the procedure below, you may not be able to access the wireless LAN access point automatically

or the wireless LAN access point may not be displayed on the [Connect to a network] screen.

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A Click , or on the notification area, click [Network and Sharing Center] - [Set up a connection or network] -

[Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next].

B Input necessary information and add check marks for [Start this connection automatically] and [Connect even if the

network is not broadcasting] and click [Next].

Enabling/Disabling the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a)

1 Click or on the notification area.

2 Click [802.11a Enabled] or [802.11a Disabled].

 A stadard user needs to enter an administrator password.

NOTE

 In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law.

 The Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) indicates the on/off status of wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth and/or wire-

less WAN, not the setting of IEEE802.11a.

 If IEEE802.11a is enabled or disabled while the computer is connected to an IEEE802.11b/g access point, the connec-

tion will be temporarily interrupted.

 You can also change the IEEE802.11a setting in [Device Manager].

A Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

 A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

B Double-click [Network adapters] and double-click [Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN]. C Click [Advanced], and then select [Wireless Mode] in [Property]. D Select the settings in [Value] (e.g., [5. 802.11a/g]). E Click [OK].

If you enable or disable 802.11a using the pop-up menu of Wireless Switch Utility, the setting in [Device Manager] will be accordingly changed as below.

Settings in Device Manager Settings in Wireless Switch Utility

[6. 802.11a/b/g] [4. 802.11b/g]

[3. 802.11g] [5. 802.11a/g]

[1. 802.11a] [2. 802.11b]

]

When 802.11a is enabled When 802.11a is disabled

a+b+g is enabled b+g is enabled

a+g is enabled g is enabled

a is enabled b is enabled

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Wake Up from Wireless LAN

Enabling the Wake Up from Wireless LAN function

The computer automatically resumes from sleep or hibernation when the computer is accessed from the network server via the wireless LAN.

1 Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

 A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

2 Double-click [Network adapters] - [Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN], and then click [Power

Management].

3 Add check marks for [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power] and

[Allow this device to wake the computer], and click [OK].

CAUTION

 Even if the Wake Up from wireless LAN function is enabled, it will be disabled once the communication stops for even

a moment (for example, when there is heavy signal traffic or the computer is taken out of the communication range of the access point). The Wake Up from wireless LAN function will also be disabled if the wireless switch ( page 65) at the ON position is set to OFF.

 While the Wake Up from wireless LAN function is enabled, the wireless ready LED indicator lights in sleep or hiberna-

tion mode. This does not necessarily mean that the wireless connection is established.

NOTE

 The computer may start up if accessed by another computer on the network.

The following procedure can be used to prevent startup due to unintentional access by a computer.

A Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

 A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

B Double-click [Network adapters] - [Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN], and then click [Power Management]. C Add a check mark for [Only allow management stations to wake the computer], and click [OK].

 If the wireless switch is set to ON, and the Wake Up from wireless LAN function is enabled, the computer consumes

electricity, even in the sleep/hibernation.

 The Wake Up from wireless LAN function does not work when network connection is established in ad hoc mode.  The Wake Up from Wireless LAN function does not work when IEEE802.11n is selected.

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Bluetooth

You can access internet and other Bluetooth devices without connecting cables.

NOTE

 Communication is established through the Bluetooth antenna (A). Do not block the antenna

area with your hand or body.

 To use Bluetooth, set [Bluetooth] to [Enabled] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the

Setup Utility ( page 81).

 The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by.  When you uninstall the Bluetooth Driver, turn Bluetooth off.

Using the Bluetooth Function

Before using a Bluetooth, turn the Bluetooth communication on.

Turning on/off the Bluetooth communication

1 Slide the wireless switch to turn ON / OFF Bluetooth ( page 65).

To check the Bluetooth communication status

1 Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) on the notification

area.

A tooltip appears.

 To access the online manual

1 Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [User’s Guide].

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Hard Disk Drive

Inserting/Removing the Hard Disk Drive

To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

CAUTION

 Back up all the important data before removing the hard disk drive.  If you need to read the hard disk data on another computer for repair or any other purpose, set [Hard Disk Lock] to

[Disabled] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility

 Carefully remove/insert the hard disk drive since the hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock. Note that static

electricity may affect some internal components.

1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor.

 Do not use sleep or hibernation.

2 Remove the battery pack ( page 24). 3 Insert/Remove the hard disk drive.

 To r em ov e

A Slide the latch (A) to the left to unlock the cover. B Slide the latch (B) up, and open the cover.

( page 84) before removing the hard disk drive.

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C Pull the tab (C) of the hard disk drive and slide it out of the slot.

 To i ns er t

A Insert the hard disk drive until it surely fits in the slot.

B Close the cover and slide the latches (D and E) back to lock the cover.

4 Insert the battery pack ( page 24).

CAUTION

 Confirm that the latches are surely locked so that it does not fall when you carry the computer.

NOTE

 You can erase the data before changing the hard disk drive ( page 94).  You can check that the hard disk is recognized or not in the [Information] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 77). If the

hard disk is not recognized, turn off the computer and insert it again.

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Setup Utility

You can make the settings of the computer’s operating environment (password settings, startup drive selection, etc.)

Starting the Setup Utility

1 Turn on or restart the computer. 2 Press

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer starts

the startup procedure.

When [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password.

When you start the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

 You can make the settings of all items of the Setup Utility.

When you start the Setup Utility with User Password

 Note the following:

• In the [Advanced] and [Boot] menus, you cannot make the settings of all items.

• In the [Security] menu, you can change only the User Password when [User Password Protection] is set to [No Protection]. You cannot delete the User Password.

• In the [Exit] menu, you cannot make the setting of [Load Default Values] and [Boot Override].

•

(Setup Defaults) does not function.

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Setup Utility

Information Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

Language English

Japanese

Product Information

Model No. Computer information

Serial No.

System Information

Processor Type Computer information

Processor Speed

Memory Size

Available Memory

Hard Disk

Optical Drive

(cannot be changed.)

BIOS Information

BIOS Computer information

Embedded Controller

Accumulative Operating Time

Access Level

(cannot be changed.)

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Setup Utility

Main Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

System Date

• Day of the Week/Month/Day/Year.

• You can use

System Time

• 24-hr. style.

• You can use

Main Configuration

Touch Pad Disabled

Touchscreen Mode

• Only for model with touchscreen

Wireless WAN Antenna

• Only for model with wireless WAN

Display

• The display during the Windows start-up process. When an external display is not connected, the information appears on the internal LCD even though the [External Monitor] is selected.

Battery Charging Indicator On Continuous

Power on AC Disabled

LID Switch Disabled

Tab

to move the cursor.

Tab

to move the cursor.

[xxx xx/xx/xxxx]

[xx:xx:xx]

Enabled

Touchscreen Mode Tablet Mode Auto

Default PC

External Monitor Internal LCD

Flashing

Enabled

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Setup Utility

Environment Normal Temperature

High Temperature Auto

Current Status

• Only when [Environment] is set to [Auto].

Depending on the battery status, either “Normal Temperature” or “High Temperature” is displayed.

XConcealed Mode Configuration

The submenu that appears when [Concealed Mode Configuration] is selected:

Concealed Mode Disabled

Enabled

LCD Backlight

• Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].

LED

• Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].

• Except for the SD Memory Card indicator and LED of external devices.

Sound

• Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].

Wireless Radio

• Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].

Backlit Keyboard

• Only for model with Backlit Keyboard

• Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].

ON Minimum OFF

ON OFF

Enter the sub-menu.

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Setup Utility

Advanced Menu

CPU Configuration Underlined items are the factory presets.

Execute-Disable Bit Capability

• [Enabled] indicates that this computer supports hardware-based Data Execution Prevention (DEP).

Core Multi-Processing Disabled

Intel (R) Virtualization Technology Disabled

Intel (R) Trusted ExecutionTechnology Disabled

Peripheral Configuration

XSerial and Parallel Port Settings

• Used to configure the serial port A/B and GPS.

Optical Drive Disabled

LAN Disabled

Power On by LAN

• Can be changed only when [LAN] is set to [Enabled].

• To use [Power On by LAN], make additional settings in [Device Manager] ( page 63).

Disabled Enabled

Enabled

Enter the sub-

Enabled

Deny Allow

The submenu that appears when [Serial and Parallel Port Settings] is selected:

Serial Port A Disabled

Enabled Auto

I/O IRQ

• Can be changed only when [Serial Port A] is set to [Enabled].

Serial Port B Disabled

3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ7 2E8/IRQ5

Enabled Auto

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Setup Utility

I/O IRQ

• Can be changed only when [Serial Port B] is set to [Enabled].

GPS

• Only for model with GPS

I/O IRQ

• Only for model with GPS

• Can be changed only when [GPS] is set to [Enabled].

Parallel Port Disabled

Mode

• Can be changed only when [Parallel Port] is set to [Enabled] or [Auto].

I/O IRQ

• Can be changed only when [Parallel Port] is set to [Enabled].

3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ7 2E8/IRQ5

Disabled Enabled Auto

3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ7 2E8/IRQ5

Enabled Auto

Bi-directional ECP EPP

378/IRQ7 278/IRQ7 3BC/IRQ7 378/IRQ5 278/IRQ5 3BC/IRQ5 378/None 278/None 3BC/None

Wireless Switch Disabled

Enabled

Wireless LAN

• Only for model with wireless LAN

Wireless WAN

• Only for model with wireless WAN

Bluetooth

• Only for model with Bluetooth

Modem

• Only for model with internal modem

ExpressCard Slot

• Only for model with ExpressCard slot

Disabled Enabled

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Setup Utility

PC Card Slot Disabled

SD Slot Disabled

IEEE1394 Port Disabled

Smart Card

• Only for model with Smart Card slot

USB Port Disabled

Port Replicator USB Port

• If [Port Replicator USB Port] is set to [Disabled], the LAN port of port replicator or the car mounter is also disabled.

Legacy USB Support Disabled

Enabled

Disabled Enabled

Enabled

Disabled Enabled

Enabled

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Setup Utility

Boot Menu

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1

Boot Option #2 Hard Disk

Boot Option #3 DVD Drive

Boot Option #4 LAN

Boot Option #5 USB Hard Disk

Boot Option #6 USB CD/DVD Drive

USB Floppy Disk

 To change the boot order

The default order is [USB Floppy Disk*3] -> [Hard Disk] -> [DVD Drive] -> [LAN] -> [USB Hard Disk] -> [USB CD/DVD Drive].  Press

Enter

• When a selected boot device in the following menu already exists in either of the [Boot Option (#1 to #6)], the boot device appears at the newly selected position by switching the positions with the original boot device that existed before at the position.

• When you select [Disabled] in the following menu, the disabled [Boot Option] is ignored and the boot device in the next [Boot Option] operates.

on the boot device you want to change and select the boot device from the following menu.

Hard Disk DVD Drive LAN USB Floppy Disk USB Hard Disk USB CD/DVD Drive Disabled

Use the Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U)

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Setup Utility

Security Menu

Boot Prompt Configuration Underlined items are the factory presets.

Setup Utility Prompt

• When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disabled], the message “Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN” is not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. However, F2 and F12 will work even if the message is not displayed.

Password on boot Disabled

Set Supervisor Password Enter the sub-menu.

Hard Disk Lock

• Can be changed only when [Set Supervisor Password] is set.

User Password Protection Protected

Set User Password

• Can be changed only when [Set Supervisor Password] is set.

XEmbedded Security(TPM)

• Only for model that supports TPM

• For information on TPM, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”. Click (Start), input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\readme.pdf” in [Start Search], and press

XFingerprint Security

• Only for model with Fingerprint Reader

XAMT Configuration Enter the sub-menu.

Enter

Disabled Enabled

Enabled

Disabled Enabled

No Protection

Enter the sub-menu.

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Setup Utility

Exit Menu

Save Values and Reboot

Reboot Without Saving Changes

Save Options

Save Current Values To save the changes for all Setup options.

Load Previous Values To load previous values for all Setup options.

Load Default Values To return the settings to the default values.

Boot Override

(Device Information)

XRepair Your Computer To perform system recovery tools.

XDiagnostic Utility Execute Diagnostic Utility.

To reboot the system after saving the changes.

To reboot the system without saving the changes.

To select a boot device which operates only in the next booting.

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Loupe Utility

You can magnify the specific part of the screen.

Activating the Loupe Utility

1 Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Loupe Utility]. 2 Click [OK].

 appears on the notification area.

Using the Loupe Utility

1 Point the cursor at the part of the screen you want to magnify.

2 Press and hold

 The part pointed by the cursor is magnified.

 Alternatively you can double-click , or right-click and click [Show Loupe].

Alt

, and right-click.

3 Drag the loupe window (A) to move the magnified part.

 To hide the loupe window, click the Hide button (B).

Alternatively you can click any part out of the loupe window, or press and hold

Alt

and right-click.

 To change the loupe window size, drag the bottom-right corner (C).

The size range you can enlarge/shrink depends on the screen’s resolution.

NOTE

 The magnified text or image in the loupe window is fixed at the moment that the part is magnified (e.g., at the moment

you press and hold click the loupe window.

 The Loupe Utility does not work with some applications.

Alt

and right-click). To reflect the change you made on the original screen to the loupe window,

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Loupe Utility

Setting the Loupe Utility

1 Right-click on the notification area. 2 Click [Settings].

[Show/hide shortcuts assignment]

 When using the external mouse/touch pad

A Click [Mouse/Touch pad] B Click a combination of

keys can be combined; for example,

C Click either [Right click] or [Left click] to use in combination with the key(s)

selected in step B above.

 When using the keyboard

A Click [Keyboard]. B Click the text box and then press the key used for the shortcut.

(e.g.,

Alt

+ Z,

Ctrl

[Window shape]

Select the shape of the loupe window.

Alt, Ctrl

Alt

, and

+ Z, etc.)

Shift

Ctrl

, and add the check mark. (Multiple

Alt

)

[Autorun]

You can turn on/off autorun of the Loupe Utility and the explanation window.

[Restore Defaults]

Click to restore the default settings.

3 Click [OK].

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Hardware Diagnostics

If it appears that the hardware installed in this computer is not operating properly, you can use the PC-Diagnostic Utility to determine whether or not there is a problem. If the utility discovers a problem in the hardware, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Software cannot be checked using this utility.

Hardware that can be checked using the PC-Diagnostic Utility

 CPU/Systems (check CPU)  RAM XXX MB (check Memory)  HDD XXX GB (check Hard Disk)

 DVD-ROM (check CD/DVD Drive)  Video (check Video Controller)  Sound  Modem  LAN  Wireless LAN  Bluetooth  GPS

 USB  IEEE 1394  PC Card (check PC Card Controller)  SD (check SD Card Controller)  Express Card  Smart Card

 Serial Port  Keyboard  Touch Pad

 Touchscreen

Only when the optional CD/DVD drive is inserted.

When the PC-Diagnostics Utility is running a loud beep will sound, so do not use headphones as this time. (The beep will not sound if mute is using Windows or [Sound] is turned off in [Concealed Mode Configuration].)

Only for model with internal modem

Only for model with wireless LAN

Only for model with Bluetooth. When the wireless switch is not set to ON, it does not work.

Only for model with GPS

Only for model with Expresscard slot

Only for model with Smart Card slot

Only for model with Touchscreen

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Hardware Diagnostics

 When the video diagnostic check is running, the display may be distorted, and when the audio diagnostic check is running,

sounds may be generated from the speaker. There are not malfunctions.

Regarding the PC-Diagnostic Utility

NOTE

 For the hard disk and memory only, you can select standard diagnostic check or extended diagnostic check. When the

PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will run the standard diagnostic check.

 We recommend that you use the touch pad for operations. When not using the touch pad, you can operate using the inter-

nal keyboard instead. Do not use the touchscreen.

Operations Touch pad operations Internal keyboard operations

Select icon Place the cursor above the icon Press

Click the icon Tap or click (right click cannot be used) Press

Complete the PC-Diagnostics Utility and then restart the computer

 If the touch pad does not operate properly, press

turn the power off, and then restart the PC-Diagnostic Utility.

Click (close)

Ctrl

Alt

Del

to restart the computer, or press the power switch to

Space

( (close) cannot be selected)



Space

Press

Ctrl

, and then press   

above the icon

Alt

Del

Running the Diagnostic Check

Run this utility using the default settings in the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility or other settings will not allow hardware to be executed, the hardware icon will be displayed in gray. You can also start the Diagnostic Check from [Diagnostic Utility] on the [Exit] menu of Setup Utility besides the following method. ( page 85)

1 Connect the AC adaptor, and turn on the wireless switch ( page 65).

During the diagnostic check, do not remove the AC adaptor, or attach any peripheral devices.

2 Turn on or restart the computer, and press

played.

The Setup Utility starts up.

 If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.  If you are using the computer after changing the settings from the status at the time of purchase, we recommend

that you make a note of the settings that are changed.

3 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

Enter

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-

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4 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press The computer will restart.

5 While [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed, press and hold

F10

Enter

Ctrl

+ F7 until “Please Wait”

appears at the bottom of the display.

When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will automatically begin the diagnostic check for all hardware components.

 If the password is requested, enter the password. 

The touch pad and the internal keyboard may not be used when each hardware checking is running. While checking, blue and yellow colors are displayed on the left side of the hardware icon (A).

 By clicking the icon, you can execute the following operations:

• : Start the diagnostic check from the beginning

• : Stop the diagnostic check (You cannot restart the check partway through by clicking )

• : Display help (click the screen or press

 You can check the status of the diagnostic check by the display color on the left side of the hardware icon (A).

• Aqua: Not running diagnostic check

• Alternating blue and yellow: Currently running diagnostic check. The interval of the alternating colors differs depending on the type of diagnostic check currently running. During memory diagnostic check, the display may freeze for a long period of time. Wait until the process is complete.

• Green: No problems discovered

• Red: Problems discovered

Space

to return to the original diagnostic check screen)

NOTE

 Using the following procedure, you can run a diagnostic check on a specified hardware component, or

run an extended diagnostic check on the memory or the hard disk (The extended diagnostic check is only for the memory and the hard disk). The extended diagnostic check is more detailed, and so requires a longer period of time to run.

A Click to stop the diagnostic check. B Click the icon for the hardware that is not to be checked

When running a check on the memory or the hard disk, clicking the icon once will turn on the extended diagnostic check (“FULL” (C) will be displayed below the icon); click again, and the icon will be displayed in gray (D).

C Click to start the diagnostic check.

, so that the icon is displayed in gray (B).

e.g. hard disk

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Hardware Diagnostics

6 When all the hardware has been checked, confirm the diagnostic check results.

If the display is red and the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the computer’s hardware. Confirm which hardware component is displayed as red, and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If the display is green and the message “Check Result TEST PASSED” is displayed, the computer’s hardware is operating normally. Continue using the computer as it is. If the computer still does not operate properly, reinstall the

software (

NOTE

 If you run a memory diagnostic check after installing a new RAM module (sold separately) and the message “Check

Result TEST FAILED” is displayed: Remove the additional RAM module and run the diagnostic check again. If the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is still displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the internal RAM module.

⇒ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS “Reinstalling Software”).

7 After the diagnostic check is complete, click (close), or press

the computer.

Ctrl

Alt

Del

to restart

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Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function

[Backup and Restore Center] and [System Recovery Options] allow you create a backup of the entire hard disk data, which can be used to recover from hardware failure.

Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for any damage suffered (including loss of data) as a result of the use of this function.

Creating a Backup of the Hard Disk Data

To create a backup of the entire hard disk to another storage media (e.g., external hard disk): Use [Back up computer]. To create a backup of a file or a folder: Use [Back up files].

For further information, click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Back up your computer].

NOTE

 Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until backup is complete.

Restoring the Hard Disk Data

NOTE

 This function does not work when you turn on the computer for the first time or just after you reinstall Windows.

Start and shut down Windows Vista, and then you can use the function.

 Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until restoration is complete.

1 Turn on the computer, and when [Panasonic] boot screen disappears, press and hold

 If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedure, input the Supervisor Password or the User

Password.

2 Release your finger when [Advanced Boot Options] is displayed.

3 Press   to select [Repair Your Computer] and press

[System Recovery Options] appears.

Enter

4 Select the keyboard layout and click [Next]. 5 Select [User name] and input [Password], then click [OK].

6 Click [Windows Complete PC Restore] and follow the on-screen instructions.

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Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function

NOTE

 If pressing

A Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket ( page 27). B Turn on the computer, and press

• The Setup Utility starts up.

• If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

C Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press

• At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

D Press

• At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

• The computer will restart.

E Press

• The Setup Utility starts up.

• If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

F Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows Vista into the CD/DVD drive. G Select the [Exit] menu, then select [TEAC DV-W28EC] in [Boot Override]. H Press

• The computer will restart.

I Click [Run “System Recovery Options”] and click [Next]. J Follow the on-screen instructions.

does not display [System Recovery Options], use the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows Vista.

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

F10

Enter

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

Enter

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Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

When disposing the computer or transferring the ownership, erase all hard disk data in order to avoid data leakage. Even if you erase the data or initialize the hard disk using normal Windows commands, the data can be read with some special software. Use the hard disk data erase utility to erase the data completely. Note that transferring of the ownership without uninstalling the commercial software will be a violation of the software’s

license agreement.

The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunctions or other operational errors, data may not be completely erased. There are also specialized devices that may be able to read data that has been erased using this method. If you need to erase highly confidential data, we recommend that you contact a company that specializes in this process. Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility.

NOTE

 Even if hard disk data erase is performed, the number of times of DVD’s region code setting will not be reset.  This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions. However, the entire hard disk data including the data of the parti-

tion with recovery tools will be erased.

Preparation

 Prepare the following items:

• The Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows Vista (included)

• Panasonic CD/DVD drive (included)

 Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).  Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until hard disk data erase is complete.

Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket

2 Turn on the computer, and press

The Setup Utility starts up.  If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

3 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

4 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press The computer will restart.

5 Press

The Setup Utility starts up.  If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

F10

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

Enter

( page 27).

6 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows Vista into the CD/DVD drive.

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Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

7 Select the [Exit] menu, then select [TEAC DV-W28EC] in [Boot Override].

8 Press

The computer restarts.  If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedures, input the Supervisor Password or the User

Enter

Password.

9 Click [Erase the whole data on the Hard Disk for security] and click [Next].

10 At the confirmation message, click [YES]. 11 Click [Continue].

12 Click [Continue] again. 13 Click [YES].

Erasing the hard disk data starts.

14 After erasing is completed, remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM and click [OK].

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Technical Information

Network Connections and Communications Software

Close the communications software before using the power saving function.  If the power saving function (sleep or hibernation) is activated while communications software is used, the network con-

nection may be interrupted, or the performance may be adversely affected. In this case, restart the computer.

 In a network environment, set [Never] for [Put the computer to sleep] and [Hibernate after] ( page 13).

Computrace® software

Computrace

 Computrace  Refer to the following URL for Computrace

only available in certain regions. http://www.absolute.com

NOTE

 Consult Absolute Software Corp. before disposal.

software tracks your stolen computer.

software is not included in this computer.

software for installation and available service regions. Note that this service is

About Windows-related files

The Windows files included in the Windows Vista DVD-ROM are contained in the following folders:

c:\windows\support\migwiz, c:\windows\support\tools

English c:\windows\support\en\migwiz, c:\windows\support\en\tools Dutch c:\windows\support\nl\migwiz, c:\windows\support\nl\tools Finnish c:\windows\support\fi\migwiz, c:\windows\support\fi\tools French c:\windows\support\fr\migwiz, c:\windows\support\fr\tools German c:\windows\support\de\migwiz, c:\windows\support\de\tools Italian c:\windows\support\it\migwiz, c:\windows\support\it\tools Norwegian c:\windows\support\no\migwiz, c:\windows\support\no\tools Russian c:\windows\support\ru\migwiz, c:\windows\support\ru\tools Spanish c:\windows\support\es\migwiz, c:\windows\support\es\tools Swedish c:\windows\support\sv\migwiz, c:\windows\support\sv\tools Turkish c:\windows\support\tr\migwiz, c:\windows\support\tr\tools

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Technical Information

 Some models support the following languages. Arabic c:\windows\support\ar\migwiz, c:\windows\support\ar\tools Bulgarian c:\windows\support\bg\migwiz, c:\windows\support\bg\tools Chinese -Hong Kong c:\windows\support\b3\migwiz, c:\windows\support\b3\tools Chinese -Simplified c:\windows\support\xt\migwiz, c:\windows\support\xt\tools Chinese -Traditional c:\windows\support\zh\migwiz, c:\windows\support\zh\tools Croatian c:\windows\support\yx\migwiz, c:\windows\support\yx\tools Czech c:\windows\support\cs\migwiz, c:\windows\support\cs\tools Danish c:\windows\support\da\migwiz, c:\windows\support\da\tools Estonian c:\windows\support\et\migwiz, c:\windows\support\et\tools Greek c:\windows\support\el\migwiz, c:\windows\support\el\tools Hebrew c:\windows\support\iw\migwiz, c:\windows\support\iw\tools Hungarian c:\windows\support\hu\migwiz, c:\windows\support\hu\tools Japanese c:\windows\support\ja\migwiz, c:\windows\support\ja\tools Korean c:\windows\support\ko\migwiz, c:\windows\support\ko\tools Latvian c:\windows\support\lv\migwiz, c:\windows\support\lv\tools Lithuanian c:\windows\support\lt\migwiz, c:\windows\support\lt\tools Polish c:\windows\support\pl\migwiz, c:\windows\support\pl\tools Portuguese c:\windows\support\pt\migwiz, c:\windows\support\pt\tools Portuguese (Brazilian) c:\windows\support\xc\migwiz, c:\windows\support\xc\tools Romanian c:\windows\support\ro\migwiz, c:\windows\support\ro\tools Serbian c:\windows\support\st\migwiz, c:\windows\support\st\tools Slovak c:\windows\support\sk\migwiz, c:\windows\support\sk\tools Slovenian c:\windows\support\sl\migwiz, c:\windows\support\sl\tools Thai c:\windows\support\th\migwiz, c:\windows\support\th\tools Ukrainian c:\windows\support\uk\migwiz, c:\windows\support\uk\tools

Serial Devices

The COM ports of the computer are assigned as below.

 COM1 : Serial Port A  COM2 : Serial Port B (Port replicator  COM3 : GPS

Optional

If you change the assignment, the serial devices may not work properly.

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Error Message

Follow the instructions below when an error message appears. If the problem persists or if the error message is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Error Message Solution

Bad System CMOS An error has occurred in the memory of system settings. This occurs when the

System CMOS Checksum Error

Invalid Year. System date restored to 01/01/2008

Press <F2> to enter setup  Write down the error details and press

RAM Module Failed When the RAM module is not inserted correctly or the RAM module is not conforming

memory content is changed by an unexpected program operation, etc.  Start the Setup Utility and return the settings to the default values, and then

change the settings as necessary.

 If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Con-

tact Panasonic Technical Support.

The date and time settings are not correct.

 Start the Setup Utility and set the correct date and time.  If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Con-

tact Panasonic Technical Support.

Del

to start the Setup Utility.

Change the settings if necessary.

to the computer’s specifications, a beep will sound and the “RAM Module Failed” message will be displayed when you turn the power on.  Press the power switch for 4 seconds or longer to turn off the computer, confirm

that the RAM module conforms to the specifications, and reinsert it.

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Troubleshooting (Advanced)

Refer to the following instructions when a problem occurs. If the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. For a software problem, refer to the instruction manual of the software.

• To check the computer’s usage status ( page 110).

 Shut Down

Cannot shut down or restart Windows.  Remove USB devices.

 It may take 1 or 2 minutes to shut down.

 Display

The screen does not become bright even if pressing

Takes time to display [Power Options] screen.

Fn+F2

 The brightness is set low to avoid malfunction where surrounding temperature

is high. Use it in an environment of between 5°C and 35°C.

 With the following steps, confirm whether [Copy of Panasonic Power Manage-

ment] created when the Power Saving Utility is made has become 100 and more or not.

A Click or on the notification area and click [More power options].

B Click [Show additional plans].

When more than one [Copy of Panasonic Power Management] is displayed, click [Change plan settings] in the power plan to be deleted and click [Delete this plan] to delete.

 Sleep or Hibernation

Cannot enter sleep or hibernation.  Remove USB devices temporarily. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

 It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter sleep or hibernation.  The computer may not enter sleep when the computer is communicating via

modem.

 The computer does not enter sleep or hibernation immediately after resuming.

Wait approximately 1 minute.

Cannot enter sleep or hibernation automatically.

 Disconnect peripheral devices.  If you connect to a network using wireless LAN function, select the profile and

connect to the access point ( page 70).

 If you do not use wireless LAN function, turn off wireless LAN function ( page

66).

 Make sure that you are not using any software that regularly accesses the hard

disk.

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 Sleep or Hibernation

The computer does not resume.  If you slide and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or longer, the power will be

turned off forcibly and the computer will not resume. In this case, all unsaved data will be lost.

 You disconnected the AC adaptor and the battery pack while the computer was

in sleep. If the computer’s power supply is disconnected in sleep, unsaved data will be lost and the computer will not resume.

 The battery is exhausted. Sleep and hibernation consume some power.

 Sound

No sound.  Press Fn+F4 or Fn+F6 to cancel mute.

 Press  Restart the computer.

Distorted sound.  Performing Fn key combinations sometimes causes sound distortion. Stop and

Cannot change the volume by pressing

Fn+F5

or Fn+F6.

 Activate the Windows sound function. When it is not active, the volume does

Fn+F8

restart playback.

not change even if is displayed.

to turn off the concealed mode.

When logging on (e.g., resuming the computer), audio is distorted.

 Perform

A Right-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds]. B Remove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound].

the following steps to change the audio settings to prevent audio output.

 Keyboard

Only numbers can be input.

Only capital letters can be input.

Cannot enter special characters (ß, à, ç, etc.) and symbols.

 When the indicator is on, the keyboard is in ten-key mode. Press

cancel.

 When the indicator is on, the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode.

Press

Caps Lock

 Use the character map. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Sys-

tem Tools] - [Character Map].

to cancel.

NumLk

 Network

Cannot connect to a network.  Set [LAN], or [LAN] and [Modem] to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the

Setup Utility ( page 80).