Panasonic CF-31 User Manual 2

Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-31 Series

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Descriptions

• For common procedures and screens for Windows 7 and Windows XP, this Reference Manual uses the procedures and screens of Windows 7.

• Some menus may differ for Windows XP.

• Windows XP does not require clicking operation to of the notification area.

Introduction

This manual explains using the Windows 7 or Windows XP default setting. In these instructions, the names are referred as follows.

 “Genuine Windows

 “Genuine Microsoft

7 Professional” as “Windows” or “Windows 7”

Windows® XP Professional” as “Windows” or “Windows XP”

 For the users of the model with Discrete Video Controller

Your computer is equipped with two graphics processing units (GPUs).

The Intel The discrete GPU consumes more power, but maintains a higher graphics display performance.  In this manual, refer to the sections preceded by the following descriptions, whenever they appear.

GPU consumes less power, but reduces the graphics display performance.

GPU with lower power consumption is activated>

 For the users of the model without Discrete Video Controller

Your computer is equipped with the Intel® graphics processing unit (GPU), which is designed to save power effectively.  In this manual, refer to the sections preceded by the following description, whenever it appears.

<When the Intel

GPU with lower power consumption is activated>

Windows Update

You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.

Click (Start) 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.

Windows XP: [start]

- [All Programs] - [Windows Update].

Regarding Windows 7

 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.

Introduction



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, check 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 Security] - [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.

 Switching the GPU that is used

When you start up the computer for the first time after purchase, the Intel You can manually change the GPU that is used.

GPU is activated to save power.

1 Set [Switchable Graphics] to [Switchable].

A Turn on or restart the computer. B Press

C Select the [Main] menu and set [Switchable Graphics] to [Switchable]. D Press

Del

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

procedure.

F10

, select [Yes], and press

Computer will start.

Enter

to exit the Setup Utility.

2 Log on to Windows. 3 Click on the notification area, and click .

4 Select [Switchable Graphics].

5 To switch to the Intel

To switch to the discrete GPU, select [Performance Video] in [Switchable Graphics].

GPU, select [Power Saving Video] in [Switchable Graphics].

Introduction

6 Click [OK].

Wait until the next [OK] screen appears.

7 Click [OK].

NOTE

 You cannot change the GPU that is used while operating graphics-related application programs.  Once the GPU is switched, switching to the other GPU is not possible for a certain period of time.  When a digital display (such as an HDMI display) is connected and the computer’s display is closed, you cannot

switch the GPU that is used.

 When an external display is connected and the GPU is switched, the video output destination may unexpectedly be

changed.

Regarding Windows XP

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 XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).  If the message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayed

Select (red icon) 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.

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

+ F1

LCD brightness

(

+ F1= down / Fn + F2= up)

+ F1, Fn + F2 and Fn+F3.

Key Combinations

Key Function Pop-up icon

Display mode switching ( page 48) When an external display (a projector etc.) is connected, you can change the display mode.

A Press B Click the display mode. (Computer only/Duplicate/Extend/Projector only)

The change you made may not be effective until

You can also change the operating mode by pressing + Computer only Duplicate Extend Projector only

CAUTION

 Do not press any keys until the display has finished switching.  Do not use this function:

Speaker on/off

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

+ F3.

Enter

LCD LCD + HDMI display (port replicator side)

replicator side) (computer side) LCD + analog display analog display HDMI display (computer side) + analog display

• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.

• When an extended monitor is not connected.

• When showing a game screen such as pinball.

• When using the extended desktop.

NOTE

LCD + HDMI display (computer side) HDMI display

is pressed.

HDMI display (port

OFF

(MUTE)

Key Combinations

Key Function Pop-up icon

Vol ume

(

+ F5= down / Fn + F6= up)

NOTE

 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.

Activate sleep*4 ( page 16)

Concealed Mode on/off

You can select on/off of LCD Backlight, LED, Sound

, Wireless Radio, Backlit

Keyboard and Fan.

NOTE

 You have to set [Concealed Mode] to [Enabled] in Setup Utility.

( page 92)

 You can set the devices turned off in [Concealed Mode] with Setup Utility

( page 92).

 If you press

+ F8 in succession, the Concealed Mode may not be

switched. More than 4 minutes interval is necessary to switch on/off.

F10

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

Only when a port replicator having an HDMI port is connected.

Even if [Sound] is set to [OFF] on the [Concealed Mode Configuration] menu, icon on the notification area and [Volume] in [Sound-

MAX] display do not show mute state. However, audio from the speaker is not heard.

Windows XP: standby

Remaining battery charge ( page 26)

Activate hibernation ( page 16)

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)*5 - [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 when on the notification area is clicked.

•:

[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.

Windows XP: [start]

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

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) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Touch] - [Flicks] - [Practice using flicks].

 To right-click

A Touch and hold with the stylus, or touch and select the right button of “touch pointer”.

A Click on the notification area.

changes to .

B Click the object you want to right-click.

returns to .

NOTE

 The touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility.

 You need to make the following setting for each user.

A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Panel Configuration]. B Select the settings, and then click [OK].

• Do not add a check mark to [Delete Cursor] since the display may be distorted.

 If you add a check mark for [Use] in [Hold [Ctrl] key down + Touch the screen] of [Touch Panel Configuration], touching

the screen may always be recognized as a right-click. To return to the normal operation, press

 The touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility, in the full screen of [Command Prompt].

Ctrl

on the keyboard.

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.

Touchscreen

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.

 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.

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” ( below).

Touchscreen Calibration

A standard user needs to perform the calibration as an administrator before performing the calibration for each user.

 Calibration by an administrator

NOTE

 At first, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration.

1 Run [Tablet PC Settings].

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].

2 Click [Calibrate].

3 Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one.

Touchscreen

 Calibration by a standard user

NOTE

 Perform the following calibration for each user.

1 Run [Tablet PC Settings].

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].

2 Click [Calibrate].

3 Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then click [OK].

 Perform the calibration for the orientation to be used.

1 Run [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].

Click [start] - [All programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].

2 Using the stylus, touch each of the 12 “+” target marks one by one until it blinks, and then

press

Enter

3 Press

NOTE

Perform the touchscreen calibration for each user.

Enter

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. Click on the

notification area and right-click , then 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 Click on the notification area, and double-click .

Alternatively you can click (Start)*1 - [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

•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.

Windows XP: [start]

Windows XP: standby

Alt

or hibernation

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

The sleep*1 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

Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply

or hibernation.

Sleep

Hibernation Hard disk Rather long Not required. (However power is slightly consumed to

Windows XP: standby

Memory Short Required. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.)

keep the hibernation.)

Setting Sleep or Hibernation

 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].

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] -

[Advanced].

2 Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my portable computer:] /

[When I press the power button on my computer:], and then click [OK].

NOTE

 You do not need to make the setting if you use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation.

Precautions

 Connect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in sleep*2 for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adaptor, use

hibernation instead.

 Using sleep

Windows regularly (about once a week) without using sleep

 Save the necessary data.  Close files you have opened from removable disks and network drives.  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 repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize computer operation, restart

or hibernation.

In the default setting, you are requested to enter the Windows password when the computer resumes.

You can use the Windows password for security in standby or hibernation.

A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts], and select the account. B Click [Create a password] and set the password. C Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], and add the

check mark in [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby].

 Do not enter sleep

tion may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices.

• When any of the hard disk drive indicator or the SD Memory Card indicator 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.

or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, sleep or hiberna-

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

• When using communication software or network functions.

• When using peripheral devices. (If peripheral devices fail to work normally, restart the computer.)

• When using a PC Card. (If the card fails to work normally, restart the computer.)

• When an external mouse is connected to the serial port.

 It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter hibernation. Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark.

Windows XP: standby

CAUTION

The following problems will occur when you fail the password input (failing three times or leaving the computer

unattended for one minute or more) while resuming from sleep

 Failing the password input while resuming from hibernation:

• At the next resume, Panasonic boot screen will appear. At this time, do not start the Setup Utility and do not change

settings. Otherwise, resume may not operate correctly.

• Cannot resume from hibernation by the Wake Up from wired LAN function, the Task Scheduler or the operation to

open the display.

 Failing the password input while resuming from sleep

• Cannot resume from sleep

using the USB devices.

or hibernation.

Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation

 To enter sleep*3 or hibernation

In order to enter sleep*3 or hibernation by proceeding as follows, first change the power option settings ( page 14 “Setting Sleep or Hibernation”) so that the [Power buttons and

operation is set to sleep*3 or hibernation.

lid]

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

sounds.

Sleep*3: The power indicator (B) blinks green. Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.

 You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter sleep

Click (Start) - - [Sleep] / [Hibernate].

or hibernation.

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

To enter standby, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By]. To enter hibernation, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer], then press and hold

CAUTION

Shift

and click [Hibernate].

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

 It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter sleep  At the beep

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

) or goes off (hibernation).

or hibernation.

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 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 [Shut down] in [When I press the power button on my computer] ( page 14 “Setting Sleep or Hibernation”).

In sleep

or hibernation

 Do not attach or remove a multimedia pocket device and peripheral devices. Doing so may cause malfunction.

 Power is consumed in sleep

exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC adaptor when using the sleep

. Power consumption may increase when a PC Card is inserted. When power is

function.

 Do not turn on/off the wireless switch.

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

 To resume from sleep*3 or hibernation

1 Open the display, or slide the power switch (A).

 In the default setting, the Windows password will be requested to resume.

 When [Stand by] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the

lid of my portable computer] ( page 15), you can resume operation opening the display.

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

• Operate the wireless switch.

• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.

or hibernation (Wait approximately 1 minute).

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

will resume the computer.

Windows XP: standby

Windows XP: [When I close the lid of my portable computer:] / [When I press the power button on my computer:]

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

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 Security] - [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, to make detailed settings such as reducing the time entered in the [Turn off the display] setting, click [Change plan settings].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] [Power Options] to select [Max Battery] under [Power schemes]. While [Portable/Laptop] is selected under [Power Options] as the factory default, selecting [Max Battery] will further reduce power consumption. Also, make detailed settings such as reducing the time entered in the [Turn off monitor] setting.

 Use a related utility

The following utilities provide additional power saving functions not available in [Power Options]. Use Catalyst™ Control Center Utility ( page 22)

Use Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility ( page 20)

Use Power Saving Utility ( page 20)

 Press

 Turn off the computer when it is not in use

 Disconnect external devices (USB devices, PC cards, external mice, etc.) that are not being used  Use Sleep

+ F1 to reduce LCD brightness

Reducing internal LCD brightness will reduce power consumption.

You can also turn off only the wireless LAN or wireless WAN power.

/Hibernation

Press

+ F7 to set the computer to sleep*1 or Fn + This 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

F10

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

/Hibernation.

Saving Power

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].

click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] to view [Wired LAN standby power saving

function].

 Use [Switchable Graphics] to select [Low speed] in [Fan control] ( page 3)

Windows XP: standby

Using Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility

<When the Intel® GPU with lower power consumption is activated> You can adjust the power plan to change power saving features as required.

 Setup

1 Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Panasonic Power Plan Extension].

2 Select the desired power plan under [Power Plan].

At the default, [Panasonic Power Management (Active)] is selected. To save power more effectively, select [Panasonic Power Management (Power Saving)] or [Power saver]. For the computer’s behavior in each power plan, see the descriptions located below. You can also change the settings item by item.

3 Click [Apply]. 4 Click [OK].

Using Power Saving Utility

<When the Intel® GPU with lower power consumption is activated> 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(R) Display Power Saving Technology)

During battery operation, this function adjusts video contrast, color and other factors to lower internal LCD power consumption while retaining adequate image quality.

Saving Power

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 standby/hibernation. Disable this function if you want to use the Wake Up from wired LAN function.

 Fan control

Select [Low speed] to save power. ([Standard] is selected at the time of purchase.)

 Setup

1 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility].

2 Click [Enable] for each function.

Click [OK] in the confirmation screen that appears.

 To enable “Intel video driver power saving func-

tion”

Select [Enable], and slide the slide bar to the “Maxi-

mum Battery” end.

3 Click [OK].

Click [Restore initial settings] to return to the factory default settings, and click [OK].

NOTE

 Even if you can enable each function using power saving utility, you can also enable them as follows.

<When the Intel

• For how to enable the Intel video driver power saving function.

A Click [start] - [Control Panel] and click [Other Control Panel Options] under [See Also] on the left side of the

screen and select [Intel(R) Graphics and Media].

B Click [Power]. C Click [Maximum Battery Life]. D Click [Apply]. E Click [OK].

• For how to enable/disable the Wake Up from wired LAN function ( page 73)

GPU with lower power consumption is activated>

Saving Power

Using Catalyst™ Control Center Utility

 Setup

1 Click (Start)

- [All Programs] - [Catalyst Control Center] - [CCC – Advanced].

Click [Power Play™].

Click [Graphics] - [PowerPlay™].

3 Select [Maximize Battery Life] in [Plugged In:] and [Battery:].

4 Click [OK].

Windows XP: [start]

NOTE

 When [Maximum Battery Life] is selected in [PowerPlay™], the computer’s performance will be reduced.

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 88).

2 Select [Security].

 page 97): 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

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 23), and select [Enabled] in [Password On Boot] and/or [Pass-

word On Resume] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 97).

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] and/or [Password On Resume] 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 97).

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 23).

 When you have your hard disk drive repaired

• Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

• Before sending back the hard disk drive, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disabled].

NOTE

 The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.  We recommend you to set [Password on boot] to [Enabled] to ensure security though it is not required to enable the

hard disk lock.

Battery Power

Battery Indicator

Battery indicator:

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

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 92).

In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80% temperature mode ( page 26). 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].

of normal

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

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 29).

• 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

 The battery display may not be the same as that of notification area

+ F9.

: Normal temperature mode

: High temperature mode ( below)

for a long time without power supply from the AC adaptor.

. This is not a malfunction.

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High temperature mode

The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature environment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged. Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 92).

Battery Power

NOTE

 Note that a level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80%

charge level for normal temperature mode.

 After switching from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature] or vice versa, the remaining battery capacity will not

be displayed correctly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged.

 In the [Auto] mode:

Once the computer has automatically switched from the normal temperature mode to the high temperature mode, the computer will not switch back to the normal temperature mode until the battery has been used and recharged to a total charge level of about 5 times as much as that of the fully-charged state. This is to avoid battery deterioration.

Battery Power

Computer behavior with low battery

The default settings are as follows.

When the battery level becomes 10% [Low battery alarm]

 Displays a message that the battery level is low.

↓↓

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 enters hibernation.

 Displays a message that the battery level is low, and

then the computer enters hibernation.

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.

When the computer enters hibernation with the battery down and you resume the operation without charging the battery, Windows may not start up normally or the alarm function may not operate normally from then on.

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)*4 - [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.

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NOTE

 The temperature range should be 10  The battery recalibration does not work correctly if a port replicator other than the CF-VEB311 is connected. (The bat-

tery recalibration will not end.) If you are using a port replicator other than the CF-VEB311, disconnect it before starting the battery recalibration.

 The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.

• Full charge: Approximately 3.5 hours (max.)

• Complete discharge:Approximately 2.5 hours (when [Switchable Graphics] in the main menu of the Setup Utility is set to [Switchable] or [Performance Video] for the model with Discrete Video Controller) Approximately 3 hours (when [Switchable Graphics] in the main menu of the Setup Utility is set to [Power Saving Video] for the model with Discrete Video Controller, or for the model without Discrete Video Controller)

 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.

°C to 30°C {50°F to 86°F}.

Battery Power

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-

Enter

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.

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

aged.

1 Turn off the computer.

, do not remove/replace the battery pack. Otherwise your data will be lost and the computer may be dam-

 Do not use the sleep*5 function.

2 Remove/Insert the battery pack.

 To r em ov e

A Slide the latch (A) to the right to unlock the cover.

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