Panasonic CF-37LBA2BAM Reference Manual

CF-37 Series

Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Contents

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.

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

(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)

Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.

Fn + F5 : This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.

page: When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to page (green display), the

shape of the cursor will change to . Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a

click is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.

: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.

Illustrations in this Reference Manual

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

Key Combinations..............................................4

LED Indicators....................................................5

Touch Pad (Advanced) .......................................6

Touchscreen .....................................................11

Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen) .........13

Display Rotation Tool .......................................14

Suspend/Hibernation Functions .....................15

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

Computing On The Road..................................22

Battery Power ...................................................25

Multimedia Pocket ............................................32

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive.................................33

SuperDisk

Drive .............................................36

PC Cards ...........................................................38

RAM Module......................................................39

Printer................................................................40

External Display ...............................................41

USB Devices .....................................................42

Infrared Data Communications .......................44

Modem...............................................................46

Hard Disk Drive.................................................47

Setup Utility ......................................................48

Smart Boot ........................................................54

Technical Information ......................................55

DMI Viewe r ........................................................56

List of Error Codes...........................................57

Dealing With Pro blems (Advanced) ................59

Do not power off your computer or press the SuperDisk drive eject b utton while

the MP indicator ( ) is on.

Doing so may damage the data on the disk and render the disk useless.

Use care when handling disks.

To protect the data on your disks or to prevent a disk from becoming stuck in your

computer, avoid the following:

• Sliding the shutter on the disk manually.

• Exposing the disk to a magnetic field.

• Storing the disk in locations prone to high temperatures, low pitched noise, dampness,

or dust.

• Applying more than one label on the disk.

Confirm the contents of a disk before formatting it.

Confirm that no impor tant data is on the disk, because all data on the disk will be

erased.

Use the write-protect tab.

This is a must for preserving important data.

This prevents y our data from being er ased

or overwr itten.

Do not expose your computer to shock.

Please use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk

or make your software applications and data unusable.

Do not power off your computer while software applications are running or

HDD indicator ( ) is on.

Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems ([Start] - [Shut Down] ).

Save all valuable data to disks.

Backing up data to disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or

should you inadvertently change or erase data.

Use the security function for all important data. ( page 18)

Saving Data on the Hard Disk

* This computer uses Microsoft

Windows

95 Operating System.

Write Enable

Write Disable

Write-protect T ab

Saving Data on Disks

Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software

and use them regularly.

Computer Viruses

We recommend you run the software:

• When booting your computer.

• After receiving data.

We recommend that you check data received on disks or from external sources,

such as data downloaded from the Internet, e-mail, etc. (For compressed files,

please uncompress them before running a check).

In this manual, the followings are described as disks.

When using disks, an optional SuperDisk Drive P ack (CF-VFS371/CF-VFS372) is needed.

SuperDisk (120 MB)

Floppy disk (720 KB, 1.44 MB)

NOTE

LCD Panel

High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color

liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 99.998% or more of the picture

elements are functioning properly, no defect is considered to exist.

Read Me First

Env i r onment

Place the computer on a flat stable surface.

In use: Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}

Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)

Not in use: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}

Humidity: 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)

Usage Environment

Such areas may result in damage to the computer.

Areas with electronic equipment

These areas may interfere with your display or cause your computer to

produce strange sounds.

Areas with extremely high/low temperatures

Places not to use your computer

Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat. During opera-

tion, the computer may become warm.

Handling

This computer has been designed so as to minimize shoc k to the LCD and hard disk drive, the

leakage of liquid (e.g., w ater) from the ke yboard, etc., but no warranty is pro vided against such

trouble. Therefo re, as a precision instrument, please be e xtremely careful in the handling.

Do not drop or hit your computer against solid objects.

Do not stand the computer on its side or allow it to tip ove r. When the computer receives ex-

tremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk or flopp y disk drive, etc., ma y become inoper able.

Do not carry your computer when it is ON.

Remov e all cables before transporting y our computer.

We recommend preparing a fully charged battery (and optional charger, if possible).

When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended

that the batteries be stored in a plastic bag.

Do not place the computer upright. When the computer receives extremely strong shock

after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk driv e, etc., may become inoperable.

Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the display.

Do not put anything (e .g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.

Alwa ys carry your computer with y o u. Never check it in with luggage. For use of the computer

inside an aircraft, w e recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy on this issue.

It is a good idea to make bac kup copies on disks and carry them with you.

Do not leav e a disk in the drive while transporting your computer.

Read Me First

Maintenance

Areas excluding the display

Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after applying water or detergent diluted with water

to the soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water.

Display

Av oid using water when cleaning the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave

residue and reduce readability of the screen.

Touch Pad

page 8

CAUTION

Do not use benzene or thinner, or ru bbing alcohol. Doing so ma y adv ersely affect the surface, e .g., discoloration. In addition,

do not use commercially-available cleaners and cosmetics , as the y may contain components harmful to the surface.

Do not directly add or spray water or detergent. If liquid enters the inside of the computer, it may cause it to work

improperly or be damaged.

Avoid rubbing off dust/dirt with cloth since it may leave scratch on the screen.

Sweep dust/dirt with fine brush, then wipe it with “dry” soft cloth used f or cleaning glasses.

Apply camera lens cleaner on a soft gauze and clean it with gentle force. Then, wipe

with dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses.

CAUTION

Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness

of LCD.

By pressing this key combination, you can select ei-

ther an external display, LCD or simultaneous, even

if an external display is not connected. Rebooting

the computer, or powering off then on, restores the

display setting of the Setup Utility.

Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from

the internal speak ers and headphone jack. Rebooting

the computer or powering off then on, restores the

speaker setting of the Setup Utility.

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of

the internal speakers and headphone jack.

Pressing this key combination causes the current

screen on the display to be saved to memor y, and

powers off the computer . When the computer is po w-

ered on, by sliding the po wer switch, the sa ved screen

will be displayed. (The computer must be plugged

into the AC adapter or have a battery pack with suf-

ficient remaining power installed.)

Pressing this key combination temporarily disables

the power management (timeout f eature) of the Setup

Utility. Rebooting the computer,or powering off then

on, restores the power management setting of the

Setup Utility. pages 24,48

Pressing this key combination displays the remain-

ing battery capacity on the screen. page 25

Pressing this key combination turns off the LCD, ex-

ternal display and hard disk drive until operation is

resumed by pressing any ke y or mouse

(except the

keyboard and mouse connected to the USB port).

Key Combinations

Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.

Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse) or other keys.

When a MIDI file is playing, do not use the f ollo wing k ey combinations. The tempo of the MIDI file ma y temporarily slow.

LCD brightness con-

trol ( down)

LCD brightness con-

trol ( up)

Display change

Speakers on/off s witch

Volume control

( d own)

Volume control ( up)

Holding down on the keys

changes the sound level.

Power off using the

suspend function

Power management

enable/disable switch

Remaining capacity of

the battery pack

ECO mode for conserv-

ing power

Fn + F1

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F5

Fn + F7

Fn + F8

Fn + F9

Fn + F

Fn + F6

Is displayed when

the brightness is at

its maximum value .

Key

Functions Popup Window

OFF

Enable

Disable

Down

Disabling the speakers will also disable the warn-

ing beep.

Remaining

capacity (%)

displa y

Battery pack is

not installed.

NOTE

Fn + F2

This key combination cannot be used to adjust the vo l-

ume of the warning beep and the touchscreen sound.

Under the condition the sound function of Windows is not working, or is displayed, but the volume does not change.

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

Depending on the state of the system, settings may be unable to be changed. In such cases, try performing the settings again.

This "mouse" indicates the touch pad, the touchscreen and an external mouse.

Is displayed when

the brightness is at

its minimum value .

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

shifted input is capitalized.

These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a por-

tion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key

functions differently depending on the application.

This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions

differently depending on the application.

This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (CD-ROM drive,

DVD-ROM drive or SuperDisk drive) is accessed.

When the battery pack (including the adapter) is set in the Multimedia

Po cket, the Multimedia Pocket device status LED shows the same indica-

tions as the battery pack status LED (see below).

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

formed.

Orange : Charging in progress.

Green : Charging finished.

Red : Battery is low

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

Blinking red : Battery pack or charging malfunction.

Blinking orange : Battery capacity being refreshed.

Blinking orange five times after the AC adapter is connected :

Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is out-

side the allowab le range . Once the allowable range re-

quirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.)

Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode

Green : Power on

Blinking green : Suspend mode

Caps Lock

NumLk

(Numeric key)

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

Hard disk status

Multimedia pocket

device status

Battery pack

status

Power status

LED Indicators

NOTE

MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.

Touch Pad (Advanced)

Use the touch pad to mov e the cursor on the display and perf orm normal computer operations.

Left Button

Right Button

Work Surface

(To next page)

Operate after pressing the two buttons simul-

taneously.

T wo quic k taps, but on the

second tap leaving your

finger down (applying

pressure) and moving it

on the work surface .

While holding down the

button, moving your fin-

ger on the work surface.

* In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tapping]

Basic Operation

Function

Touch Pad Operation

Moving the Cursor

Tapping/Clicking

Double-Tapping/

Double-Clicking

Dragging

Scroll*

Scroll a document

(rotate the wheel)

Auto Scroll*

Automatically scroll a document

Move the tip of your finger

lightly over the surface.

When a check mark is added for [Drag

Lock] *

After the drag operation (above : left side), it

is necessary to determine the destination (i.e.,

location of drop) by one tap. Under the con-

dition no destination is selected, do not use

the suspend or hibernation function. Nothing

is shown on the display, even after resuming

from the suspend or hibernation mode.

In this case, the display will return after a tap

or click is made.

tapping

clic king

double-tapping

double-clic king

When releasing the auto scroll function:

One tap on the work surface.

The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do

not use any implement on the touch pad.

NOTE

Operate while holding down the two buttons.

Ctrl +

Magnify

Reduce

Pan*

Scroll in various directions of a

document

Zoom*

Magnify/reduce the display of

a document.

Data Zoom*

Display or hide a document, or

perform operations to return to or

proceed with Internet Explorer .

Function

Touch Pad Operation

Shift +

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

When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel func-

tion) is connected, a part or all of the additional functions may fail to operate . To

use these additional functions, install the driver or application software of the

external device by following the procedure below. However, once the driver or

application software is installed, touch pad functions (e.g., auto scroll) may not

operate ev en if the touch pad is enabled (see the procedure for “When you want

to re-enable the touch pad.”).

Po wer off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down") and connect

the external mouse or trackball device to the computer.

Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 48). In [Main] menu,

set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.

Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install

the necessary driver.

When you want to re-enable the touch pad;

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], when an

external mouse or trackball device is displayed in [Mouse], press [Remove] to

delete it, and then press [OK] to confirm the deletion.

P ower off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down" ) and remove

the external mouse or trackball device.

Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 48). In [Main] menu,

set [Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.

Confirm whether [Alps GlidePoint] e xists in [Mouse] (in [Control Panel] - [Sys-

tem] -[Device Manager]).

(To next page)

Touch Pad (Advanced)

CAUTION

It is possible that no input is accepted from the touch pad while typing is being

performed. To change the settings, add the check mark for [Tap off when typing]

in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tapping]. ( page 10)

Handling the Touch Pad

Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-

pointed objects (i.e. nails), hard objects that can leave marks (i.e. pencils and ball

point pen).

Do not allow contact with substances that could dirty the touch pad, such as oil.

The cursor may not work properly in such cases.

When the touch pad becomes dirty:

Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as a gauze or soft cloth

first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.

Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

Touch Pad (Advanced)

CAUTION

When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse] is displayed instead of [ALPS GlidePoint]

in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Mana ger] - [Mouse]:

Select [PS/2 Compatible Mouse] and then press [Properties].

Select [Driver] - [Update Driver] and then press [Next].

Select [No, select drive from list] and then press [Next].

At the [Device Driver Wizard], select [Alps GlidePoint] and press [Finish].

At the [Insert Disk], press [OK].

Input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [OK].

Press [Close].

Touch Pad (Advanced)

(To next page)

Select from the taskbar or select [Mouse] from [Start] -

[Settings] - [Control Panel]

Set the function to be activated when pressing the left button.

Set the function to be activated when

pressing the right button.

Set the function to be activated when

pressing the left and right buttons si-

multaneously.

Set the function when double-clicking

either button or the surface of the Touch

P ad.

Click [Buttons]

page 10

Configuring the Touch Pad

When needed, the touch pad can be configured using the following steps.

Press this button to return all settings (including the Options settings) of the But-

tons settings display to the factory settings.

It is also possible to change the double-click time in [Windows] for [Start] - [Pro-

grams] - [Updd] - [Settings] ( page 12). However, when the double click

time in [Windows] is changed, the doub le-click speed in [Buttons] is changed. In

addition, the setting in [Buttons] takes effect after the computer is restarted or

enters the suspend or hibernation mode.

The scroll function (including the auto scroll function) may not operate depending on the

application. In addition, its response ma y be slo w f or rapid repeating actions.

For more information, refer to on-line help.

NOTE

Click [Gestures]

In the top corners of the Touch Pad, set the func-

tions to be activated. To change the functions,

make selections from within the list boxes.

Easy Launcher can be operated simply by clic k-

ing the mark in the top corner when the Easy

Launcher function is set.

Easy Capture can be operated simply by click-

ing the mark in the top corner when the Easy

Capture function is set. page 10

Set whether to enable or disable the scroll function. When the scroll function is

used, scrolling operations are possible even when the pointer is not moved to the

scroll bar. In addition, it is possible to perform the operations of zoom and data

zoom.

page 10

When Easy Launcher is operated, the window displa yed

on the right is shown. With Easy Launcher, it is possible

to start an application, shut Windows down, or operate

a window. Some applications may be unable to be

closed or minimized. In such cases , tr y pressing the

Exit button or the Minimize button in the application.

NOTE

When Easy Capture is operated, the window display on

the right is shown. With Easy Capture, it is possible to

paste an image or characters to the currently running ap-

plications with the Touch Pad.

Click [Options]

Set the scroll speed for when the scroll function is

enabled.

Set the area for scroll operations on the Touch Pad

and the area of operation of each mark (in each

corner).

The regions where the scrolling areas in the hori-

zontal and vertical directions overlap become the

operating areas of the marks.

If the box is checked, is displayed on the task

bar.

Touch Pad (Advanced)

Click [ Tapping]

Adjust the tapping speed on the work surface.

If the box is checked, it is possible to make a d rag

lock setting whereby the drag condition is main-

tained after dragging via a tap operation even if the

hand leaves the work surf ace. In addition, it is pos-

sible to select the method of release from the drag

condition, i.e., [Auto Release] or [Tap Release].

When [Auto Release] is selected, it is possible to

set the time for release.

Click [OK]

CAUTION

When [Tap Release] is set, do not enter the suspend or hibernation mode dur-

ing drag lock. After resuming, nothing will be shown on the display.

In such cases, tap the work surface or click a button.

Make necessary changes

If the box is checked, there is no response when the Touch Pad is tapped while

typing is being performed. It is possible to adjust the time to return to the tap function

enabled condition after the typing has stopped, i.e., from [Short] to [Long], with [De-

lay after last key is hit].

Make necessary changes, click [OK].

Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen display allowing you to perform the

same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the displa y with

your finger. (The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).

The operation settings can be changed in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings].)

Handling the Touchscreen

Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed

objects (i.e. nails), hard objects that can leave marks (i.e. pencils and ball point

pen).

Do not apply pressure within 5 mm of the perimeter of the display panel. The

cursor may move to the edge of the display.

Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not

allow contact with substances that could dirty the touchscreen, such as oil. The

cursor may not work properly in such cases.

When the touchscreen becomes dirty:

Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as a gauze or soft cloth

first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.

Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

Moving the cursor

Clicking

Double-clic king

Dragging

Cursor

Touchscreen

CA UTION

The touchscreen function can not be used in the MS-DOS mode and when

using the full screen in [MS-DOS prompt].

When the operation of panning (LCD only) is performed while the screen reso-

lution is set to [1024 x 768 dots], the touchscreen function will not work properly.

If a change is made to the screen resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed

correctly with your finger, be sure to perform [Calibrate]. page 12

(To next page)

Touch and hold the object (i. e.

file or icon), move y our finger on

the surface (dragging the object

to the desired location), then re-

lease your finger.

Two quick

taps

One tap

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

Configuring the Touchscreen

Make necessary changes

For more information, refer to [Help].

Click [OK]

Touchscreen

NOTE

Select from the taskbar or select [Settings] from [Start] -

[Programs] - [Updd]

The following screen will appear.

Advanced

Hardware

Button Modes

Calibration

Define the calibration setup.

Use when the cursor can not be pointed correctly with

your finger. (Needed if the alignment of the touchscreen

with the visual image change or adjust the display reso-

lution).

Set the hardware resources.

Match this setting with the

setting for [Base I/O] in the

Setup Utility.

Set the button modes.

Set the advanced settings.

Devices

Configure the device controller.

About

Display the version number.

Status

Display the status of the controller.

Windows

Set the “double-click”

settings.

General

Set the general settings and func-

tions.

Events

Set the ev ents that can be generated

by a controller.

Settings

Set the general protocol

settings.

It is also possible to change the double-click speed in [Buttons] for [Start] -

[Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]. However, when [Double Click Speed] in

[Mouse] is changed, the double click time in [Windows] is also changed. In

addition, the setting becomes the setting for [Buttons] in [Mouse] after the

computer is restarted or enters the suspend or hibernation mode. page 9

Immediately run [Calibrate] when the number of points of calibration is changed.

NOTE

The touchscreen can be used for only [Whole Desktop] setting in [Devices] -

[Modify] - [logical desktop segment]. This setting is default.

NOTE

CAUTION

P anasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen)

Drawing Characters or Figures

Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the

work surface of the touchscreen, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format.

Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]

from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]

To draw, an object with a rounded tip (e.g., a pen for tablets) can be used.

Do not use any of the following objects, as they may damage the work surface.

• Objects with an extremely sharp tip, like screwdrivers and nails.

• Objects that leave marks, like ball point pens.

Panasonic Hand Writing does not operate properly when the Touchscreen can-

not be used.

NOTE

Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the

touchscreen

Data can be copied to the clipboard with [Edit] - [Copy]. Copied data can be

added to other applications that support the bitmap format by using the paste

function. Pasting is not possible to applications that do not support the bitmap

format.

CAUTION

Do not perform a drag operation by the Touch Pad or the external mouse as the

movement will be input on the display.

Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File]

NOTE

The file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application can

be changed with [Option] - [Window size].

CAUTION

Drawing accuracy may be degraded if another application, such as FD access-

ing, is being executed simultaneously. Begin drawing only after other applica-

tions have been closed.

Display Rotation Tool

Double-Click from the taskbar or press Alt + Ctrl + R .

When changing the key combination:

(Only the third key can be changed.)

Right click in the taskbar.

Select [Setting].

NOTE

Select the key.

By running the Display Rotation Tool, it is possible to rotate the LCD computer screen

180 degrees and to perform Touchscreen operations in the rotated mode.

CAUTION

The Display Rotation Tool can be used in the only following modes:

800 x 600, High Color [16 bit]

800 x 600, 256 Color

When a moving picture is played with one of the applications below, there may be

times when the display will be unable to be rotated. In such cases, the moving

picture should be play ed after the display is rotated.

Windows Media Player

ActiveMovie

Direct Draw applications

MPEG overlay

When an external monitor is connected, the image on the external monitor will be

simultaneously rotated.

During display rotation, it is not possible to change the display output location by

pressing Fn + F3 .

The full screen displa y of the [MS-DOS prompt] during display rotation is shown in the

standard display direction. (The oper ation of the touch pad accommodates the rotation.)

When the display is rotated in the full screen display of the [MS-DOS prompt], the

[MS-DOS prompt] becomes an icon.

W e recommend not rotating the displa y when the path of the cursor has been set to

be displayed and [Scheme] (in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control P anel] -[Mouse] - [P ointer])

has been changed, since the movement of the cursor will become extremely slow.

When the displa y is being rotated, a mo ving image ma y not be displa y ed correctly if

an application using a CD+ is run.

When the message “Cannot rotate display. There is DirectDr a w application running”

is displayed, close all applications currently running. If there is no change in the

situation (after all applications currently running are closed), restart Windows.

When the display is rotated, there is a slight drop in the overall performance. For

example, the speed for data transmission using infrared communications or using

the serial port becomes slow.

When the number of points of calibration for T ouchscreen is changed, be sure to run

[Calibrate] before rotating the display.

After the display is rotated, it tak es about four seconds before the Touchscreen can

be used.

A rotated display state may be cancelled if certain screensavers (such as 3D Maze)

are activated.

During a drag operation, the cursor may appear to fly from its actual location.

Function

Suspend function Hibernation function

Where data is saved to

Memory Hard disk

Speed

Fast Somewhat slow

Requires power supply

Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost) Power not required to maintain data

Run the Setup Utility ( page 48)

Using and , select [Power]

Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter

Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function

If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down

your computer, you can do so by using the suspend or hibernation function.

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Differences between the suspend and hibernation functions

[Hibernation] is factory set.

CAUTION

Suspend Mode

Hibernation Mode

The computer should be set for suspend or hibernation ( see the above proce-

dure).

(After releasing your finger from the

power switch, do not touch the power

switch, keyboard or mouse while the

computer is entering in the suspend or

hibernation modes.)

At the "beep*" sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you con-

tinue to slide the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the power will

go off. Data not previously saved will be lost.

Slide the power switch to power on.

If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recom-

mended that hibernation mode be used instead of the suspend mode.

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

Setup Utility ( page 48) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep

sound.

Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

Slide the power switch

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

Using and , select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and

press Enter

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The Suspend or Hibernation function can be set even with [Panel Switch] in the

Setup Utility. page 52

NOTE

CAUTION

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Resuming Operation

If the security indicator ( ) is displayed, your password has been set.

After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.

This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use the

suspend or hibernation functions again during this time, as this may subse-

quently cause Windows to operate abnormally.

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or

hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards

may not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your com-

puter or reinitialize the individual devices.

Slide the power switch

With the method below, y ou can shut down the computer by using the suspend

function.

Fn + F7 ( page 4)

Select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu.

[Suspend] is deleted from the [Start] menu by unchecking [Allow Windows to

manage power use on this computer.] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -

[Power] or by unchecking [Show suspend command on Start menu] in [Ad-

vanced].

NOTE

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Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Save all data before powering off your computer.

When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not

touch the touch pad or touchscreen (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is

connected). These devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your

computer using the keyboard.

Do not enter the suspend/hibernation mode during the following periods (you may

corrupt your data or file):

• While the MP indicator ( )* or HDD indicator ( ) is on.

* Except when using a second battery pack.

• While playing/recording audio files.

• While communications software is being used.

Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using an operating system

other than the one that comes with your computer, the Setup Utility, or when experi-

encing static electricity or noise.

If you hold down on the Alt , Ctrl or Shift key to enter the suspend or

hibernation mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For ex -

ample, if you hold down on the key while pushing the power switch, upon

resuming, if you do not press the key again, only capital letters will result from

typing.

Only when the computer stops operating or locks up should the power switch be held

more than four seconds to power off the computer. Slide the power switch to power

on and data not previously saved will be lost.

In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards (e.g., a modem card) are

inserted, more of that power may be consumed. When all power has been con-

sumed, all data at suspend is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recom-

mend plugging in the AC adapter when using the suspend function.

Repeatedly using the suspend or hibernation function will use up a lot of the system

resources and the computer may not work proper l y. Shut down Windows ([Start]-

[Shut Down]) on a regular basis, i.e. approximately once a week, without using the

suspend or hibernation function. Doing so will restore the system resources.

Do not use the suspend or hibernation function during the following periods. The

suspend or hibernation function, or peripherals may not work.

• When a file in devices such as a CD-ROM drive, exter nal hard disk, or ATA card is

opened, the suspend or hibernation function may not work. In such cases , close the

file.

• SCSI cards may not recover after entering the suspend or hibernation mode. If this

occurs, restart the computer.

After a Windows 95 USB device driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or

hibernation function. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer

may not function properly. Power off, then on, using the power switch to resume

proper operation.

If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function after the USB driver is in-

stalled, disable the USB device function of the computer by following the procedure

below.

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [Intel(r)

82440MX PCI to USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal serial bus control-

ler].

Add the check mark for [Disable in this hardware profile] in [Properties] - [Gen-

eral], press [OK], and then press [Close].

In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].

If you want to enable the USB device function again, delete the check mark for [Dis-

able in this hardware profile] in step

. When the message appears asking whether

to reboot the computer, select [Yes]. If the message is not displayed, go to step

Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

Shift

Situation Function to use Reference

Supervisor Password below

User Password

Prevent operation by

using a disk

Security Measures

You do not want your computer to be used without permission

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

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

You can set your "Supervisor Password" and "User Password" (The User Pa ssword

can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set).

Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.

Starting up when the password is set

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

If the correct password is input, Will Start

Will Not Start*

(Power off)

Upon entering your Supervisor Password or User Passw ord and

pressing Enter .

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If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 48).

If entering the Setup Utility with User Password

Over three incorrect attempts,

or no password is entered for about one minute,

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CAUTION

It is not necessary to set the User Password.

It is necessary to set [Password on boot] in the Setup Utility to [Enable].

You can not register [Advanced] menu.

When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not reg-

ister the User Password.

When [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection], you can reg-

ister the User Password ( page 48).

* If after three attempts the correct password is not

input, or if no password is entered for about a min ute ,

the computer returns to the condition just before

the attempt was made to start up the computer.

CAUTION

Setting the Supervisor Password

(enabling, changing, disabling)

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinc-

tion between upper and lower case letters.

White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function

keys cannot be used.

Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .

Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user

password.

Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten you will be un-

able to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a

short time.

Security Measures

Run the Setup Utility ( page 48)

Using and , select [Security]

Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then

press Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then

press Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then

press Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Simply press Enter

NOTE

When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or dis-

abled without permission,

using and , select [User Password Protection] and press Enter

using and , select [Protected] and press Enter .

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

Re-enter your passwor d at the [Confirm Ne w P assw or d] , then

press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

To disable the Supervisor Password

Simply press Enter

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Security Measures

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

Re-enter your password at the [Confirm Ne w P ass w or d] , then

press Enter

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinc-

tion between upper and lower case letters.

White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function

keys cannot be used.

Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .

Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user

password.

Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be

unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a

short time.

To prevent the changing of your password without permission

•Set the User Password Protection option ( page 19).

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

To disable the User Password

Simply press Enter

Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility ( page 48)

Using and , select [Security]

Using and , select [Set User Password], then

press Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then

press Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then

press Enter

To disable the User Password

Simply press Enter

NOTE

Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 19)

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