Panasonic CF-37LBA2BAM Reference Manual

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Personal Computer

Reference Manual

CF-37 Series

Contents

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

TM

SuperDisk

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

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

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Illustrations in this Reference Manual

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.

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Read Me First

Saving Data on the Hard Disk

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 Disks

NOTE

In this manual, the followings are described as disks.
When using disks, an optional SuperDisk Drive P ack (CF-VFS371/CF-VFS372) is needed.

* This computer uses Microsoft

SuperDisk (120 MB)
Floppy disk (720 KB, 1.44 MB)

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Windows® 95 Operating System.

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Computer Viruses

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.

Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software
and use them regularly.

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).

Write Enable

Write-protect T ab

Write Disable

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

Usage Environment

Env i r onment

Places not to use your computer

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 ex­tremely 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.

<When using the SuperDisk drive>

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.

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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)

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

Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat. During opera­tion, the computer may become warm.

Maintenance

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.

<When cleaning dust/dirt>

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.

<When cleaning oily surface>

Apply camera lens cleaner on a soft gauze and clean it with gentle force. Then, wipe
with dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses.

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.

Key Combinations

CAUTION

Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.
Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse) 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.

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Key

Fn + F1
Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F5

Fn + F6

Functions Popup Window

LCD brightness con­trol ( down)

LCD brightness con­trol ( up)

Display change

Speakers on/off s witch

*1

Volume control
( d own)

*1

Volume control ( up)

Holding down on the keys
changes the sound level.

Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness
of LCD.

By pressing this key combination, you can select ei­ther 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.

CAUTION

Disabling the speakers will also disable the warn­ing beep.

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of
the internal speakers and headphone jack.

NOTE

This key combination cannot be used to adjust the vo l­ume of the warning beep and the touchscreen sound.

Is displayed when
the brightness is at
its maximum value .

Is displayed when

the brightness is at
its minimum value .

OFF

ON

Down

Up

Fn + F7

*2

Power off using the
suspend function

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 w­ered 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 suf­ficient remaining power installed.)

Fn + F8

*3

Power management
enable/disable switch

Pressing this key combination temporarily disables
the power management (timeout f eature) of the Setup

Enable

Utility. Rebooting the computer,or powering off then
on, restores the power management setting of the

Disable

Setup Utility. pages 24,48

Fn + F9

Fn + F

Remaining capacity of
the battery pack

*2

ECO mode for conserv-

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ing power

Pressing this key combination displays the remain­ing battery capacity on the screen. page 25

Pressing this key combination turns off the LCD, ex­ternal display and hard disk drive until operation is

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Remaining

A

%

capacity (%)

B

%

displa y

A

%

Battery pack is

B

not installed.

%

resumed by pressing any ke y or mouse*4 (except the
keyboard and mouse connected to the USB port).

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

2

*

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

3

*

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

4

*

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

LED Indicators

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Caps Lock

NumLk

(Numeric key)

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

Hard disk status

Multimedia pocket
device status

Battery pack
status

This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non­shifted input is capitalized.

These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a por­tion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key
functions differently depending on the application.

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 indica­tions 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 out­side the allowab le range . Once the allowable range re­quirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.)

Power status

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

NOTE

MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.

Touch Pad (Advanced)

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Work Surface

Right Button

Left Button

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

NOTE

The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do
not use any implement on the touch pad.

Basic Operation

Function

Moving the Cursor

Tapping/Clicking

Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking

Touch Pad Operation

Move the tip of your finger
lightly over the surface.

or

tapping

or

double-tapping

clic king

double-clic king

Dragging

Scroll*

Scroll a document
(rotate the wheel)

or

T wo quic k taps, but on the
second tap leaving your
finger down (applying
pressure) and moving it
on the work 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 con­dition 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.

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

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

Auto Scroll*

Automatically scroll a document

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Operate after pressing the two buttons simul­taneously.

When releasing the auto scroll function:

One tap on the work surface.

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Touch Pad (Advanced)

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Function
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 .

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

Touch Pad Operation

Operate while holding down the two buttons.

Magnify

Ctrl +

Shift +

Reduce

CAUTION

When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel func­tion) is connected, a part or all of the additional functions may fail to operate . To
use these additional functions, 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.”).

1

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

the external mouse or trackball device to the computer.

2

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

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

3

Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install

the necessary driver.

When you want to re-enable the touch pad;

1

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.

2

P ower off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down" ) and remove
the external mouse or trackball device.

3

Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 48). In [Main] menu,
set [Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.

4

Confirm whether [Alps GlidePoint] e xists in [Mouse] (in [Control Panel] - [Sys­tem] -[Device Manager]).

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)

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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]:

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

Press [Close].

Handling the Touch Pad

Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp­pointed 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.

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Touch Pad (Advanced)

Configuring the Touch Pad

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

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

1

[Settings] - [Control Panel]
Click [Buttons]

2

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

9

Set the function when double-clicking
either button or the surface of the Touch
P ad.

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

Set the function to be activated when
pressing the left and right buttons si­multaneously.

page 10

Press this button to return all settings (including the Options settings) of the But­tons settings display to the factory settings.

NOTE

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

Click [Gestures]

3

In the top corners of the Touch Pad, set the func­tions to be activated. To change the functions,
make selections from within the list boxes.
Easy Launcher can be operated simply by clic k­ing the mark in the top corner when the Easy
Launcher function is set.
Easy Capture can be operated simply by click­ing the mark in the top corner when the Easy

Capture function is set. page 10

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.

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Touch Pad (Advanced)

NOTE

<Easy Launcher>

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.

<Easy Capture>

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 ap­plications with the Touch Pad.

Click [Options]

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10

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 hori­zontal and vertical directions overlap become the
operating areas of the marks.

If the box is checked, is displayed on the task
bar.

Click [ Tapping]

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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 [De­lay after last key is hit].

Make necessary changes, click [OK].

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 main­tained after dragging via a tap operation even if the
hand leaves the work surf ace. In addition, it is pos­sible 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.

CAUTION

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

6

Click [OK]

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Touchscreen

Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen display allowing you to perform the
same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the 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].)

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Moving the cursor

Cursor

Double-clic king

Two quick
taps

Clicking

One tap

Dragging

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 re­lease your finger.

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 reso­lution 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

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.

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Touchscreen

Configuring the Touchscreen

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

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

1

[Programs] - [Updd]

The following screen will appear.

Windows

Set the “double-click”
settings.

Devices

Configure the device controller.

Hardware

Set the hardware resources.
Match this setting with the
setting for [Base I/O] in the
Setup Utility.

Settings

Set the general protocol
settings.

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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 reso­lution).

Status

Display the status of the controller.

About

Display the version number.

Button Modes

Set the button modes.

General

Set the general settings and func­tions.

Events

Set the ev ents that can be generated
by a controller.

Advanced

Set the advanced settings.

NOTE

For more information, refer to [Help].

NOTE

The touchscreen can be used for only [Whole Desktop] setting in [Devices] ­[Modify] - [logical desktop segment]. This setting is default.

Make necessary changes

2

Click [OK]

3

NOTE

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.

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.

CAUTION

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 can­not be used.

Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]

1

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

Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the

2

touchscreen

13

NOTE

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]

3

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 access­ing, is being executed simultaneously. Begin drawing only after other applica­tions have been closed.

Display Rotation Tool

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.

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

NOTE

When changing the key combination:

(Only the third key can be changed.)

1

Right click in the taskbar.

2

Select [Setting].

3

Select the key.

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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.

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down
your computer, you can do so by using the suspend or hibernation function.

Differences between the suspend and hibernation functions

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Function
Where data is saved to
Speed

Requires power supply

Suspend function Hibernation function
Memory Hard disk
Fast Somewhat slow

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

Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function

[Hibernation] is factory set.

Run the Setup Utility ( page 48)

1

Using and , select [Power]

2

Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter

3

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

4

press Enter
Press F10 , then select [Yes]

5

NOTE

The Suspend or Hibernation function can be set even with [Panel Switch] in the
Setup Utility. page 52

Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

The computer should be set for suspend or hibernation ( see the above proce­dure).

Slide the power switch

(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.)

CAUTION

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.

Suspend Mode

or

Hibernation Mode

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Suspend/Hibernation Functions

NOTE

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 [Ad­vanced].

Resuming Operation

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Slide the power switch

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

CAUTION

After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.
This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use the
suspend or hibernation functions again during this time, as this may subse­quently 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 com­puter or reinitialize the individual devices.

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Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

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 experi­encing 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 con­sumed, all data at suspend is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recom­mend 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 in­stalled, disable the USB device function of the computer by following the procedure
below.

1

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [Intel(r)
82440MX PCI to USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal serial bus control­ler].

2

Add the check mark for [Disable in this hardware profile] in [Properties] - [Gen­eral], press [OK], and then press [Close].

3

In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].
If you want to enable the USB device function again, delete the check mark for [Dis­able in this hardware profile] in step 2. When the message appears asking whether

to reboot the computer, select [Yes]. If the message is not displayed, go to step 3.

Shift
Shift

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Security Measures

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

Situation Function to use Reference

You do not want your computer to be used without permission

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

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

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.

CAUTION

It is not necessary to set the User Password.
It is necessary to set [Password on boot] in the Setup Utility to [Enable].

Supervisor Password below
User Password

Prevent operation by
using a disk

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Starting up when the password is set

Upon entering your Supervisor Password or User Passw ord and
pressing Enter .

If the correct password is input, Will Start

Over three incorrect attempts,
or no password is entered for about one minute,

Will Not Start*

* 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.

(Power off)

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

You can not register [Advanced] menu.
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not reg­ister the User Password.
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection], you can reg-

ister the User Password ( page 48).

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Security Measures

Setting the Supervisor Password

(enabling, changing, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility ( page 48)

1

Using and , select [Security]

2

Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then

3

press Enter
<Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>

4

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

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

5

press Enter

19

To disable the Supervisor Password

Simply press Enter

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

6

press Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Simply press Enter

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

7

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

8

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinc­tion between upper and lower case letters.
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.

NOTE

When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or dis­abled without permission,

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

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Security Measures

Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disabling)

1

Run the Setup Utility ( page 48)

NOTE

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

Using and , select [Security]

2

Using and , select [Set User Password], then

3

press Enter

<Only when the User Password has been set>

4

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

20

press Enter

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

5

press Enter

To disable the User Password

Simply press Enter

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

6

press Enter

To disable the User Password

Simply press Enter

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

7

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

8

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinc­tion between upper and lower case letters.
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).

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Security Measures

Preventing theft or damage to data using a disk

NOTE

In this manual, the followings are described as disks.
When using disks, an optional SuperDisk Drive Pack(CF-VFS371/CF-VFS372) is
needed.

SuperDisk (120 MB)
Floppy disk (720 KB, 1.44 MB)

You may choose to protect the data on your computer from being accessed illegally or
overwritten accidentally by using a disk. You can also set your computer to be
unbootable from a disk.

Preventing the use of a disk

The error message is display ed when access to the SuperDisk drive is attempted.

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Procedure

Run the Setup Utility ( page 48)

1

Using and , select [Security]

2

Using the and , select [Floppy Operation] and press

3

Enter
Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter

4

To enable the floppy operation

Select [Enable].

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

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Computing On The Road

Conserving Power

One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of
computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on
how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.

Four Important Poin t s

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POINT

POINT

POINT

POINT

1

Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.

2

To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power man­agement mode.

3

Check to see that you have your AC adapter with you before
leaving your home or office.

Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU14) and the optional sec­ond battery pack adapter(CF-VAB371) is highly recommended.

4

Always watch your battery level!

Things to Remember

Leave your computer off when it is not in use

( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Adjust the brightness (dark) with

By repeatedly pressing the keys to minimize the brightness ( will be dis­played), thereby lowering the power consumption.

Fn + F1

Before stepping away from y our computer, press Fn + F10

to put your computer in the ECO mode

The ECO mode helps you conserve power by cutting off power to the LCD and
turning off the hard disk motor. To resume, you may press a key unrelated to the
direct triggering of a selection, like key.

Setting the suspend/hibernation timeout ( page 23)

The suspend or hibernation function ( page 15) allows you to save power
by automatically cutting off power when the computer is idle or there is no ac-

cess to individual devices for 4 or 16 minutes. If [Enable (Always)] is selected
for [Pow er Management Mode], the suspend/hibernation timeout function will
go into effect for both the battery pack and the AC adapter. If [Enable (Battery)]
is selected for [Power Management Mode], it will go into effect only during op­eration by the battery. The ECO mode timeout function will always work if [En­able (Always)] is selected for [P ow er Management Mode]. If [Enable (Battery)] is
selected for [Power Management Mode], it will work only during operation by
the battery. Note that the ECO mode timeout precedes the suspend/hibernation
timeout.
It should be noted that for some applications, the suspend/hibernation timeout
will not work properly.

Ctrl

Computing On The Road

NOTE

If you plan to use only the battery pack or set the power management, it is neces­sary to check [Allow Windows to manage power use on this computer] in [Start]

- [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power].
If the check is removed, the time may not be display ed properly when operation is
resumed from the suspend or hibernation mode or the operating time with the
battery pack may become short (the power management function of Windows
does not work).

Setting Power Management

Run the Setup Utility ( page 48)

1

Using and , select [Power]

2

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Using and , select [Power Management Mode] and

3

press Enter

Using and , select either [Enable(Battery)] or

4

[Enable(Always)] and press Enter

Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter

5

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

6

and press Enter

Using and , select either [Suspend Timeout] or [Hiber-

7

nation Timeout] and press Enter

Using and , select either [4 min] or [16 min] and

8

press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

9

Computing On The Road

Po wer Management settings

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Functions
automatically set

HDD motor timeout
ECO mode timeout
Popup window displa y b y

pressing Fn + F8

HDD motor timeout: When the hard disk drive is not accessed for more than two

ECO mode timeout: If there is no input from the ke yboard, touch pad, touchscreen

Po wer Management

* Enabled only when the battery itself is being used.
** is displayed b y pressing Fn + F8 to disable the power management function.

The Fn + F8 key combination may not function during certain operations , such as
during HDD/SDD/CD-ROM/DVD-ROM access. Operability can be checked by confirm-

ing that
By pressing the Fn + F8 key combination, Suspend/Hibernation Timeout does not work.

or is being displayed ).

Enable (Always)

(Setting at the time of
purchase)

2 min 2 min Never
2 min 2 min Never

**

minutes, the hard disk motor is turned off.
(except when the power management is set to disable)

or external mouse for more than two minutes, the LCD and
the hard disk drive will be powered off. Even when an appli­cation software is being installed, the computer may enter
the ECO mode.
(except when the power management is set to disable )

Enable(Battery)*

Disable

NOTE

When the power management setting is disabled or [Suspend/Hibernation
Timeout] is set to [Never] in the Setup Utility, does not work.

In this case, is always displayed by pressing .
Even when a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM is running, the computer enters the ECO

Mode with the ECO Mode Timeout.
When a MIDI file or a WAVE file is pla yed, ECO Mode Timeout, Fn + F3 and

Fn + F10 do not work.

Fn + F8

Fn + F8

CAUTION

When installed in a network environment.

Be sure to disable the suspend/hibernation timeout settings with the Setup Utility .
After resuming operation from the suspend or hiber nation mode, the network
connection may be severed or the computer will not work properly.

When a device like a high-speed modem or ISDN terminal adapter is con­nected to the serial port, etc. or when Infrared is used

There are times when high-speed communication is adversely affected if the
power management function is enabled. Please confirm that is displayed by

pressing to disable the power management function. After you have
finished using a communications device, you can enable the power management
function by pressing

Key operation and music playback.

When the power management function is running, you may feel that keyboard,
touch pad, or touchscreen (or mouse) operations are sluggish. Fur ther more,
music may not be played back correctly when entering the ECO mode during
playback.

Fn + F8

Fn + F8 .

Battery Power

%

A

%

B

Battery Status

Use the Battery Indicator to check the battery status

Battery Indicator Battery Status

Orange*

Green*

Red

Blinking red*

Blinking orange

Blinking orange

five times after

the AC adapter is

connected*

Not lit

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Charging
Fully-charged
Battery charge is low (the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity)
Battery pack or charger may not be working properly.

Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC
adapter, then connect them again. If the problem persists,
contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Battery capacity being refreshed.
Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits.

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

Battery pack is not connected or charging not being per­formed.

* When the AC adapter is connected.

NOTE

This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the
remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity after the battery is fully
charged.

Getting a detailed reading

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Fn + F9

A
B

NOTE

The actual remaining battery capacity and the displayed indication may differ.

• The battery indicator light remains red.

• The battery remaining displays 99% and the
indicator light is orange for a long period of
time.

Low battery warning appears after a short pe­riod of time.

This may be caused by the use of suspend mode
for long periods of time. The battery is discharging
while the computer is in suspend mode when the
AC adapter is not connected.

The remaining power of the main battery

%

The remaining power of the second battery

%

Perf orm the Battery Ca­pacity refresh utility.

( page 28)

Completely discharge
the battery (reaches
0%).

When the battery pack is not in the computer,

is displayed.

Battery Power

When the remaining battery charge becomes low

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Save your data and power off your computer

Following that:

Plug in the AC adapter, and fully charge your battery.
Use a spare battery if you have one.
If you hav e neither the AC adapter nor an extra battery , po w er the computer off .

If the suspend or hibernation function is set

Red indicator lights
Beep sounds*
(at approx. 9% capacity)

Suspend Mode or Hibernation Mode

(at approx. 4% capacity)

If the suspend or hibernation function is not set

Red indicator lights Beep sounds*
(at approx. 9% capacity)

* When disabling the speakers with the Setup Utility (or pressing Fn + F4 ), the

warning beep is also disabled.

(at approx. 4% capacity)

(at approx. 0% capacity)

Computer

goes off

Battery Power

Panasonic Battery Monitor

It is possible to display the current battery status and the remaining battery power by running
the Panasonic Battery Monitor.

Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Battery Monitor]

1

from [Start]-[Program]-[Panasonic].

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Battery Status
AC: AC adapter connected
Battery: No AC adapter connected

Remaining total battery power

Estimated total time until fully charged during Po wer
ON (Unit 15minutes)

Click [Detail]

2

Estimated total time until fully charged during P ow er
OFF (Unit 15minutes)

Battery voltage
Battery current*
Average battery current* measured o ver 1 minu te
Battery capacity in the fully charged state
Battery temperature(Unit F ahrenheit and Celsius)

Battery type
Battery capacity (specified)
Battery voltage (specified)

*The charging current or the discharging

current is displayed.

NOTE

The deviations for the estimated time can occur depending on the condition of the
battery.
There are cases [0] (indicating a full charge) may be shown for the [Estimated Time
until fully charged] even if the remaining battery power is about 97% (e.g., when un­plugging then plugging the AC adapter above 95%).

Battery Power

Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity

The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing, and lear ning about battery capacity.
Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity requires that the
battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged, and then fully charged
again.
Use the procedure presented below to fully charge the battery pack, then discharge it, then
charge it again. This procedure should be performed once after you purchase the computer. As
you use the battery pack over a long period of time, the remaining capacity display ma y become
inaccurate due to aging of the battery pack and other factors. The procedure described below
should be repeated.

Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter

1

Remove all peripherals (except for the battery pack and AC adapter).

Once the battery indicator turns green, use the Battery Capacity re-

2

fresh utility to fully discharge the battery pack

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1

Choose [Start]-[Shut Down]-[Restart in MS-DOS mode], and then click [OK].

2

Type the following after the MS-DOS prompt (C:\WINDOWS>).

battref /g Enter

3

At the confirmation message, press Y .

The battery indicator blinks orange, the battery pack will be discharged fully and the
computer will power off automatically.

CAUTION

When the above operation is performed, do not turn the computer off.
Doing so will make it impossible to measure the battery capacity.

NOTE

When the Battery Capacity refresh utility starts, it will take approximately 2.5 hours
until the computer powers off automatically.

Charge the battery pack until the battery indicator turns green (full

3

charge)

(Charging commences automatically.)

Battery Power

Replacing the Battery Pack

When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of
time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace
your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require
replacement (CF-VZSU14).

CAUTION

Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer
function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased. Be sure to
charge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected to
the computer, charging begins automatically.
Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU14) with your computer.

1

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

Do not shut down using the suspend mode.

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Latches

2

Battery Pack

Cover

Remove the cover

2

Turn your computer over.

While sliding and holding the latches in the outward positions,

2

2

slide the cover to open it.

Remove the battery pack

3

Use the blue tab to lift the battery pack.

Tab

Tab

4

Connect the battery pack

Use the blue tab to lower the battery pack into place.

Battery Power

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Latches

Lines

5

Put the cover back into place

Position the cover so that the edge of the cover is aligned with the
lines of the computer.
Then, while lightly pressing down on the center of the cover (with
suppressing the back of the computer by one hand), gently slide
the cover until it snaps into place.

CAUTION

Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cover.

Battery Power

Using the Battery Pack as a Second Battery

The batter y pa ck can be used as a second battery by installing into the multimedia
pocket. (An optional Second Battery Pack Adapter (CF-VAB371) is required to use the
second battery).

Cabinet

31

Latch

Battery Pack

2

Tab

1

Projecting
Part

Install the battery pack into the adapter

While slightly pressing down on the projecting part, slide the cabinet.

While the terminals of the battery pack are in the direction of the cabinet,

2

slide the battery pack (with the side showing information facing upward)
under the latch and push it firmly in.

CAUTION

Make sure that the tab on the adapter does not get caught under the
projecting part.

Slide the cabinet until the projecting part snaps into place.

Cabinet

2

Tab

2

Removing the battery pack from the adapter

Projecting
Part

Install the second battery pack into the Multimedia Poc ket

( page 32)

While slightly pressing down on the projecting part, slide the cabinet.

2

Pull the tab on the adapter out.

Remove the battery pack.

Multimedia Poc ket

You may use an optional DVD-ROM Drive Pack (CF-VDD371/CF-VDD372), SuperDisk
Drive Pack (CF-VFS371/CF-VFS372) or Battery Pack(CF-VZSU14) with Second Bat­tery Pack Adapter (CF-VAB371) by removing your CD-ROM drive from the multimedia
pocket. F or more information, read the manual that accompanies the optional de vices.

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Device

Bottom Indicator

Latch

2

Tilt Stand

Installing/Removing a Multimedia Pocket Device

P o wer off y our computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Turn your computer over and confirm that the bottom

2

indicator does not light

3

Removing the device

While sliding and holding the latch, slide the device slightly
as illustrated.

Slide the device as illustrated and remove the device.

2

CAUTION

Do not pull up the device until sliding the device enough.

Installing the device

Align the device with the line and then insert the device.

CA UTION

Tilt

Marks

Line

2

Confirm that the
latches are firmly set.

Be sure that the device is installed properly. Installing the de­vice upside-down may damage the drive.

2

Gently slide the device until it clicks into place as illustrated.

<Only when DVD-ROM Drive Pack (CF-VDD371/CF-VDD372),
SuperDisk Drive Pa ck (CF-VFS371/CF-VFS372) or Second Bat­tery Pack Adapter (CF-VAB371) is set in the Multimedia Po cket>

Adjust the tilt (of the tilt stand) by using a ruler-like implement
until the marks match.

NOTE

When installing CD-ROM drive again;

Return the tilt (of the tilt stand) by using a
ruler-like implement to former position.

Turn your computer on

4

NOTE

MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.

CD-R OM/D VD-ROM Drive

Usage Precautions

Do not place items other than discs on the tray.

Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens area. Should the lens
become soiled by dust or dirt, the unit may not read discs properly.

Under some conditions, dust may build up on the optical lens or disc, possibly result-

ing in malfunction.
Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage
the tray.
Do not open the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive or move the computer while the CD-ROM/
DVD-ROM drive is being accessed. Doing so could cause it to malfunction. In addi­tion, after running an application involving access to a disc, do not open the CD-ROM/
DVD-ROM drive or remove the disc until after the application has been closed.

After closing the tray, do not attempt to access a disc until the MP indicator ( )

disappears.

Do not expose the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive to oily or tobacco smoke. Doing so

could shorten the service life of the lens.
Cleaning the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive using a CD lens cleaner (except a liquid type
cleaner) is recommended if it malfunctions.
Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the slot in the CD-ROM/DVD­ROM drive.
Do not use discs that have become deformed (warped, not completely round, etc.).

Please use the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive on a level surface.

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To avoid damaging discs:

Do not touch the surface as it can cause the disc to become dirty or scratched.
Do not allow discs to become dirty or scratched.
Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or
dust.
Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ball point pen or other writing instrument.
If the disc is brought from a cold into a warm environment, moisture may form on the
disc. Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.
Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.
Cleaning the disc using a CD cleaner is recommended once every 2 or 3 months.

If the disc gets dirty

After wiping the disc with a moist, soft
cloth, wipe it with a dry cloth. Always
wipe from the center toward the edge.

Installing/Removing a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive

page 32

CD-ROM/D VD-ROM drive

Setting a disc

<CD-ROM Drive>

Label-side up

Open the tray

1

Press the eject button and slowly pull out the tray.

Installing the device

2

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2

Eject Button

<DVD-ROM Drive>

Label-side up

2

Eject Button

Center
Holder

Center
Holder

Insert the disc at an angle from the front edge label-side up.

2

Push down until the center holder clicks.

Removing the device

Place a finger on the center holder and lift up on the edge of the disc.

3

Close the tray

Close the tray without touching the eject button.

CAUTION

Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so
could damage the tray.

NOTE

<DVD-ROM drive>

A PC card and SMI VPM driver are required to play DVD-Video or MPEG2
files. Installing the SMI VPM driver page 38

Software Preparation (first time only)

It is necessary to make the following settings if the y ha ve not been made to prepare the
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM d rive for use:

1

<CD-ROM Drive>

Add the check mark for [DMA] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] ­[Device Manager] - [CDROM] - [MATSHITA UJDA140] (or another driver for
[MATSHITA****]) - [Settings].

<DVD-ROM Drive>

Add the check mark for [DMA] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] ­[Device Manager] - [CDROM] - [MATSHITA DVD-ROM SR-8173] - [Settings].

2

Set [L:] for both [Start drive letter] and [End drive letter] in [Reserved drive letters].

3

At the [System Properties], click [OK]. The display will ask you to restart Windo ws,
then press [Yes].

CD-ROM/D VD-ROM drive

Using the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive in the MS-DOS mode

To use the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive in the MS-DOS mode, configure the drive follow­ing the steps below after performing the above steps 1 ~ 9. If the steps listed below

are performed without completing steps 1 ~ 9 above first, the drive will not oper­ate properly.

1

Click the [Start] button then select [Shut Down].

2

Select [Restart in MS-DOS mode] and click [OK].

3

Open the "CONFIG.SYS" file for editing by issuing the following commands:
cd \ Enter
edit config.sys Enter

4

Move the cursor to the line containing "ATAPICD.SYS" and delete the characters
"rem" at the beginning of the line. (Deleting "rem" causes the item to become valid.)
DEVICEHIGH=C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\AT APICD.SYS /D:MSCD000 /P:0 /M:1 /Q:14
(If this line is missing, add it.)

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5

Press Alt + F , then S to save the file . Then press Alt + F , then X t o
exit the Edit program.

6

Follow the same steps to edit the "AUTOEXEC.BAT" file.
edit autoexec.bat Enter

7

Move the cursor to the line containing "MSCDEX.EXE" and delete the characters
"rem" at the beginning of the line. (Deleting "rem" causes the item to become valid.)
LOADHIGH C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD000 /L:L
(If this line is missing, add it.)

8

Press Alt + F , then S to save the file . Then press Alt + F , then X t o
exit the Edit program.

9

Restart the computer.

Power-saving mode

If the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive has not been accessed within 30 seconds (in the case
of CD-ROM drive) or 120 seconds (in the case of DVD-ROM drive), the drive motor will
automatically shut down to reduce the power consumption. When the CD-ROM drive is
accessed once again, the power of the drive motor is turned on. However, approxi­mately 30 seconds are required until data is actually read from the disc.

NOTE

If the vibration of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive is excessive, set the [CD-ROM/

DVD-ROM Drive Speed] to [Low] in the Setup Utility.

When a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM is being used, the Power Management Function

operates following the settings of the Setup Utility. It is possible to temporarily
disable the settings by pressing Fn + F8 .

SuperDisk

Usage Precautions

TM

Drive

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NOTE

In this manual, the followings are described as disks.

SuperDisk (120 MB)
Floppy disk (720 KB, 1.44 MB)

Refer to the manual that accompanies the SuperDisk Drive Pack except the

following.

Do not leave a disk in the drive while transporting your computer.
Remove the disk by pressing the eject button before your computer is OFF or
enters the suspend/hibernation mode, so the head locking mechanism may
engage when the computer is powered off.

Do not remove a disk while accessing data. This may damage data on the disk.
(While accessing the disk, the access lamp ( ) lights. Be sure that the access
lamp is turned off when removing a disk.)

Ne ver insert f oreign objects into the slot of the SuperDisk Dri ve Pack. It may cause a
malfunction.
Only use labels that come with disks.
If dust has accumulated on the head surface, problems may occur when reading or
writing data. In this case, cleaning the head is recommended using a cleaner kit.
(LS120HCL produced by Imation)
During the initial 10 seconds after inser ting a SuperDisk or during data access, a
shrill noise may be produced. This is not a malfunction.
Do not place the AC adapter to the front of the SuperDisk Dr i ve Pack. Magnetic noise
may cause an error.
Do not disassemble the SuperDisk Drive Pack.

Installing/Removing a SuperDisk Drive Pack

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SuperDiskTM Drive

Formatting the disk

The SuperDisk Drive Pack can be used to access both SuperDisks and standard floppy
disks. (It may take about 30 minutes to format the SuperDisk. Because of this, be sure
to disable the power saving function beforehand by, for example, pressing Fn + F8

so as not to enter the power saving mode while formatting the SuperDisk.)

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CAUTION

An error may occur later in the process of formatting a write-protected medium. To

prevent this, be sure to format the medium after confirming beforehand that the
write-protect state has been changed.

DISKCOPY command does not support the SuperDisk.

When MS-Backup is executed, the message "No Controller board detected" may
be displayed. When an error message is displayed, click [OK], then continue run­ning the MS-backup program.

Software Preparation (first time only)

It is necessary to make the following settings if they ha ve not been made to prepare the
SuperDisk drive for use:

1

Clear the check mark from [Auto insert notification] under [Start] - [Settings] - [Con­trol Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Disk drives] - [MATSHITA LS-120 SLIM 3
00] - [Settings] - [Options], then press [OK]. (If the check mark is added for [Auto
insert notification], the suspend/hiber nation timeout function can not be used and
after entering the suspend or hibernation mode, the computer may not function
properly.)

2

At the [System Properties], press [Close]. The display will ask you to restart Win­dows, then press [Yes].

PC Cards

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Your computer has one PC Card slot. This slot confor ms to the PC Card Standard;
therefore, communications and SCSI devices may be utilized. The slot allows you to
use one Type I or Type II card.

CAUTION

Please check the PC Cards’ specifications. Be sure the total operating current
does not exceed the specified limit. Damage may result otherwise.
Allow a ble Current : 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA
SRAM and FLASH ROM (except f or an ATA interface) cards are not supported.
For the following cases, be sure the power has been turned off before pro­ceeding.

• When removing a network card

• When replacing a CardBus type card with another card (including another
CardBus type card)

Installing/Removing the PC Card

Label-side up

Installing a PC Card

Simply slide the PC Card in until it snaps into place. Please refer to
the manual for each card on how to install the card (insertion is typi­cally label-side up).

CAUTION

When inserting a card, do not force the card in if difficulty is encoun­tered. You may damage the slot, making it impossible to remove the
card.

Removing a PC Card

CAUTION

Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the suspend or
hibernation mode.

Go to [Socket Status] (in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [PC
Card (PCMCIA)]), select the PC Card slot and press [Stop].
(When removing a PC Card after turning off the computer, this step

is not need.)

Pull the lever out.

Lever

Slide the lever and slide the PC Card out.

Put the lever into place.

NOTE

<When using the ZV card>

It is necessary to install the SMI VPM driver as followings.

1

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\driv ers\video\vpm\setup.e x e], then
press [OK].

2

At the [Setup Type], select [Install VPM Drivers only].

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

RAM Module

CAUTION

Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module is
used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may
become unusable or the computer may not operate properly.
RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity. There are cases where
static electricity generated by the human body has adversely affected such mod­ules. In addition, it is easy to damage the RAM modules or internal components
of the computer. Therefore, when installing or removing a RAM module, handle
the module with extreme care.

Installing/Removing the RAM Module

RAM Module Slot

RAM Module

Module Cover

Po wer off y our computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Remove the cover ( page 29)

2

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3

2

Installing the RAM module

Lift the module cover up.

2

Slide in the module at an angle.

Snap the module into place by pushing down on it.

The module cover locks when it is pushed in.

RAM module specifications

144 pins, SO-DIMM, 3.3 V, SDRAM, PC 100 Compliant

Removing the RAM module

Open the left and right hooks.

2

Hooks

2

Gently remove the RAM module from the slot.

Put the cover back into place( page 30)

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Printer

Parallel Port

Po wer off y our computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Connect the printer to your computer

2

Turn on the printer, then turn on your computer

3

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Setting your printer

4

Go to [My Computer] - [Printers]. Find your printer’s icon, double-click
on it, and click [File] - [Set As Default]. If no icon is available, select
[Add Printer] and then follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

You may need to install a driver for your printer. Follow the on­screen instructions and refer to the operation manual of the printer
on how to install the driver.
Confirm that [Parallel Po r t] has not been set to [Disable] in the
Setup Utility.

External Display

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

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

2

Connect the external display to your computer

NOTE

For more detailed information, refer to the operation manual of the
external display.

3

External Display Port

Turn on the external display, then turn on your computer

You can select either an external displa y, LCD or simultaneous with Fn
+ F3 .
In addition, you can set the display to use during start-up with the follow­ing procedure.

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1

Run the Setup Utility. ( page 48)

2

Using and , select [Main].

3

Using and , select [Display] and press Enter .

4

Using and , select the display to use and press Enter .

5

Press F10 , then select [Yes].

6

Select your external display.
Set your external display f or [Monitor] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Con-

trol Panel] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced Properties].
When a monitor that does not conform to the Plug & Play stan­dards is connected, select [Change] and make the monitor set­tings.

USB Devices

After a 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 s witch to resume proper
operation.
If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function when the USB driver is

installed, disable the USB device function of the computer. ( page 17)

Installing USB Devices

1

Set the power management function to disable

1
2

3
4

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CAUTION

Run the Setup Utility. ( page 48)
Using and , select [Power].

Using and , select [Power Management Mode] and press Enter .
Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter .

USB Port

5

Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter .

6

Using and , select [Off] and press Enter .

7

Using and , select [Panel Switch] and press Enter .

8

Using and , select [LCD Off] and press Enter .

9

Using and , select [Fn+F7/Fn+F10] and press Enter .

10

Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter .

11

Press F10 , then select [Yes].

Install the Windows 95 USB device drivers

2

1

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbsupp.exe], then press [OK].
At the confirmation message, press [Yes].

2

Read the [END-USER LICENSING AGREEMENT] and press [Yes] or [No].

• Installation will start if [Yes] is pressed.

• Installation will be aborted if [No] is pressed.

3

At the display indicating the completion of installation, press [OK]. The com­puter will automatically restart.

4

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbcopy.bat], then press [OK].

5

Click at the upper right corner to close the display.

6

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select
[PCI Universal Serial Bus] in [Other devices], press [Remove], then press
[OK].

7

Press [Refresh] and press [Close] at the [System Properties],

8

Restart the computer.

(To next page)

USB Devices

NOTE

Execute the following steps if the operation of a USB device is unstable.
When the steps below are implemented, howeve r, faults such as Windows
being unable to shut down exist when the USB HUB remains connected. (In
such cases, remove the USB HUB.)

1

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbupd2.exe], then press
[OK].

2

When the [Version Conflict] appears, select [Yes].

3

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

4

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbcopy.bat], then press
[OK].

5

Click at the upper right corner to close the display.

6

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager],
select [Intel(r) 82440 MX USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal
serial bus controller], press [Remove], then press [OK].

7

Press [Refresh] and press [Close] at the [System Properties],

8

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

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Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

3

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Connect the USB device to your computer

4

NOTE

For more detailed information, refer to the operation manual that accompa­nies the USB device.

Turn on the USB device, then turn on your computer

5

NOTE

You may need to install drivers for your USB devices, follow the on-screen
instructions and refer to the operation manual that accompanies the USB
device.

Removing USB Devices

Power off your computer and the USB device

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Remove the USB device

2

NOTE

<Removing the Windows 95 USB device drivers>

1

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] - [Install/
Uninstall], select [USB Supplement to OSR2] , then press [Add/Remov e].

2

The display will ask you to restart Windows, then select [Yes].

Infrared Data Communications

Infrared cannot be used with the default settings.

Preparations for Infrared Data Communications

Set the address of your infrared communications port to enable. ( below)
P osition your computer so that the port is face-to-face with the port of another computer .

Be sure the computers are not in direct contact with one another.
A port-to-port distance of 20 cm to 50 cm {8 " to 20 " } is recommended.
Set the Power Management function to disable with Fn + F8 ( ).

Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when the checkmark for [Enable
Infrared Communications] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Infrared] ­[Options] is added.

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Infrared Communication
P ort

Installing Infrared Data Communications

To be able to use Infrared, be sure to follow the steps below.

1

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control P anel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Mouse] - [Win­dows P ointer Device], add the check mark f or [Disab le in this hardw are profile] in [De­vice Usage], press [OK], then press [Close]. Restart the computer .

2

When the message [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed, press to
run the Setup Utility.

3

Select [Advanced] menu and set [Device] under [Serial Port B] to [IrDA].
Press F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter .
The computer will reboot.

4

Select [Control Panel] - [Add New Hardware].

5

Press [Next] at the [Add New Hardware Wizard].

6

Select [No], then press [Next].

7

Select [Infrared] in [Hardware types] and press [Next].

8

Press [Next], and press [Next] again.

9

Select [Panasonic Infrared P ort (COM2)] in [Select the port that this infrared device...].

10

From here on, follo w the instructions given on the displa y follo wed by pressing [Ne xt].

11

Press [Finish].

NOTE

When [Touchscreen] is selected under [Serial Port B] in the Setup Utility, re­move the checkmar k for [Enable Infrared Communications] in [Star t] - [Set­tings] - [Control Panel] - [Infrared] - [Options], the press [OK].
The touchscreen function can not be used with above settings.

F2

Using touchscreen and Infrared simultaneously

To be ab le to use Infrared and touchscreen functions simultaneously, be sure to
follow above steps, then follow the steps below.

1

In the Setup Utility, select the [Advanced] menu and set [Device] under [Serial
Port A] to [Touchscreen].
Press F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter .
The computer will reboot.

2

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Mouse] - [Win­dows Pointer Device], remove the chec k mark f or [Disab le in this hardw are profile] in
[Device Usage] if added, press [OK], then press [Close]. Restart the computer.

3

In [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings], remove the check mark for [Auto
Detect] in [Hardware].

Problems with Infrared data communications

An object is located between both ports.
There are other electronic devices nearby causing interference, such as a tele­vision, VCR, wireless headphone, etc.
Direct sunlight or white glowing light, such as fluorescent lighting; can cause
interference with communications between the ports.
When moving your computer while it is transmitting/receiving data.

Infrared Data Communications

Data Communications

NOTE

Before data communications, do the following.

Add the check mark for [Dial-Up Networking] in [Communications] with [Win­dows Setup] in [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs].
Select [Microsoft] for [Man uf acturers:] and [File and printer sharing for Microsoft
Networks] for [Netwo rk Services:] in [Control Panel] - [Network] - [Add] - [Ser­vice].
Use Windows Explorer to set the folders for sharing on the host side.

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Direct Cable Con-

1

nection]

Select [Host] or [Guest], then press [Next]

2

Select [Serial cable on COM4], then press [Next]

3

If [Serial cable on COM4] is not displayed, select [Install New Ports].

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4

Press [Finish]

Infrared data communications will begin.

NOTE

To process at a transfer speed of 4 Mbps, separate application software is
necessary.
When you select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel], and then select [Infra­red], this will give you the conditions for infrared data communications.
Do not use suspend and hibernation functions during communications.
Refer to Windows help on how to use Direct Cable Connection.
Direct Cable Connection is not installed after reinstalling the computer, so
add the check mark for [Dial-Up Networking] and [Direct Cable Connec­tion] in [Communications] with [Windows Setup] in [Control Panel] - [Add/
Remove Programs] and follow the on-screen instructions.

Before performing infrared data communications, display with Fn + F8
and temporarily disable the Power Management function. If the Power Man-

agement function runs, errors may result.

Modem

Connecting to a telephone line and settings

Connecting a telephone line to the internal modem

1

It is not possible to connect the internal modem to any of the following lines.

Internal home phones
Intercoms

CAUTION

Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices. Doing
so may lead to a fire or electric shock.

NOTE

There are cases telephone construction (or installation) work will be neces­sary depending on the shape of the connector of the telephone line.

2

Select [Dialing Properties] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]

- [Modems]

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1

Select the country in [Dialing Properties] - [My Locations] - [I am in].

2

Input the necessary information (items such as the phone system) and
then press [Close].

NOTE

To adjust the volume for dial-up connection sound, open the dial-up
property used for the Dial-up Networking connection, and adjust the
settings by selecting [General] - [Configure] - [Speaker Volume].
When adjusting the volume for modems other than that used for Dial­up, select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Modems], and open
[3Com 56K V.90 Mini PCI Modem] to set [Speaker Volume].

Be sure to make separate settings to connect to network services lik e the Internet or
to use e-mail.

Hard Disk Drive

To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic T echnical Support

CAUTION

To customers:

To change your hard disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Be sure to back up all important data before the change.

To technicians (at Panasonic Technical Support):

Be careful when replacing the hard disk. The hard disk is extremely sensitive to
shock. In addition, static electricity could later affect some internal components.
Do not put pressure on the top surface of the hard disk drive. When handling the
drive, hold the drive from the side.

Installing/Removing the hard disk

(For technicians at Panasonic Technical Support)

P o wer off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

1

Screw

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

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Latch

2

Hard Disk

2

Tab

Remove the cover ( page 29)

2
3

Removing the hard disk

Remove the silver screw.

2

While pushing the latch, pull the tab up.

Gently lift the hard disk.

Installing the hard disk

Set the projecting part of the hard disk as illustrated and then insert
the hard disk.

Projecting
Part

2

Gently insert the hard disk until the latch becomes firmly locked.

Reattach the silver screw.

Put the cover back into place( page 30)

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Setup Utility

Running the Setup Utility

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To run the Setup Utility, you
need to restart your computer .

NOTE

Press F2 while [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed.
The Setup Utility will not run if F2 is not pressed soon after the computer
starts. In this case, you need to restart your computer.
If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password.
When entering the User Password, if the [Set User Password], [Set Supervisor
Password] and [User Passw ord Protection] have been set, [Advanced] menu will
not be displayed on the main screen.

To display the [Advanced] menu:

1

Restart the computer and press F2 when [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is

displayed.

2

When [Enter Password] is displayed, enter the Supervisor Password.

For more details, on-line help is available; press F1 .

NOTE

Key Operations

Upon seeing
this message

F1 :To display the “General help” file.
Enter :To display sub-menu.
Esc :To display [Exit] menu.

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

press F2

:To move among the menus.

:To mo ve among the items .

F5 F6 :To move among the values.
F9 * :To set default settings for the operating system.

F10 :To save the settings and exit.

* When starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password, this key is not available.

Closing the Setup Utility (Exit Menu) page 53

Setup Utility

Main Menu

BIOS Version: Vx.xxLxx
System Time: [xx:xx:xx]
System Date: [xx/xx/1999]
System Memory: xxxxxKB
Primary Master: xxxxMB
Primary Slave: CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
NumLock: [Off]
Touch Pad: [Enable]
Speaker: [Enable]
Display: [External Monitor]
Text Expansion: [Disable ]

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Parameters

NumLock

Touch Pad

Speaker

Display

Text Expansion

( : Default)

On
Off

Disable
Enable

Disable
Enable

External Monitor
Internal LCD

Simultaneous
Disable

Enable

Setup Utility

Advanced Menu

Plug & Play: [Disable]
Serial Port A:* [Auto]
Device: [Serial Connector]
Serial Port B:* [Auto]

Device: [Touchscreen]
Parallel Port:* [Auto]
Mode: [ECP]
Legacy USB Support: [Disable]
Internal Modem: [Enable ]

Parameters

( : Default)

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* If [Enable] is set, sub items will be displayed.

Plug & Play

Serial Port A

Device*

Base I/O*

2

1

Serial Port B

Device*

Base I/O*

2

3

Parallel Port

4

Mode*

Disable
Enable

Disable
Enable
Auto

Serial Connector
Touchscreen

3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3
Disable

Enable
Auto

Touchscreen
IrDA

3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3
Disable

Enable
Auto

Uni-directional
Bi-directional
ECP
EPP

Base I/O*

5

Legacy USB Support

Internal Modem

378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 3BC/IRQ7*

6

Disable
Enable

Disable
Enable

1

*

This item is displayed only when [Serial Port A] is set to [Enable].

2

*

[Touchscreen] can be set in either [Serial Port A] or [Serial Port B].

3

*

This item is displayed only when [Serial Port B] is set to [Enable].

4

*

Setting impossible when [Parallel Port] is set to [Disable].

5

*

This item is displayed only when [Parallel Port] is set to [Enable].

6

*

Setting impossible when [Mode] is set to [EPP].

Setup Utility

Security Menu

Password on boot: [Enable]

Set Supervisor Password: [Enter]

User Password Protection: [No Protection]

Set User Password: [Enter]

Floppy Operation: [Enable ]
Processor Serial No: [Disable]

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CAUTION

If starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password;

The User Password can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set
and [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection].

Parameters

Password on boot

Set Supervisor Password
User Password Protection

Set User Password*
Floppy Operation

Processor Serial No

( : Default)

Disable
Enable

To the sub-menu
No Protection

Protected
To the sub-menu
Disable

Enable
Disable

Enable

* Setting impossible when the Supervisor Password is not set.

Setup Utility

Power Menu

Power Management Mode : [Enable(Always)]

HDD motor timeout: 2 min
ECO Mode timeout: 2 min

Power Switch:* [Suspend]
Suspend Timeout: 4 min
Panel Switch: [LCD Off]
Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key: [Enable]

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Speed : [High]

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* The [Suspend Timeout] item will be displayed when [Power Switch] is set to [Suspend].

Both [Hibernation Timeout] and [Suspend Timeout] may not be displayed when [Power
Switch] is set to [Off].

Parameters

Power Management Mode

HDD motor timeout

ECO Mode timeout

Power Switch

Hibernation Timeout*
Suspend Timeout*

Panel Switch

Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key

( : Default)

Disable
Enable (Battery)
Enable (Always)

Automatically set through setting of Power Management Mode (2 min / Never)
Automatically set through setting of Power Management Mode (2 min / Never)

Suspend
Hibernation
Off

Never
4 min
16 min

LCD Off
Suspend
Hibernation

Disable
Enable

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Speed

High
Low

Power Management Modes

Functions
automatically set

HDD motor timeout
ECO Mode timeout

Power Management

* This item may not be displayed when [Power Switch] is set to [Off].

Enable (Battery)

2 min 2 min Never
2 min 2 min Never

Enable (Always)

(Setting at the time of purchase)

Disable

Setup Utility

Boot Menu

The default order is as follows: [Floppy Drive] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM/DVD-ROM].
To move a device up by one in the order, select the device with , and then press F6 .
To move a device down by one in the order, select the device with , and then press F5 .

NOTE

The device for starting up the Operating System can also be selected during computer start-up.
After the computer is turned on, the device selection display will appear when ESC is pressed
while "Press <ESC> to enter Boot First Menu" is shown.

When the setting of the [Boot] menu is changed, the selection screen display will also change .

"Starting Up/Shutting down"

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1. [Floppy Drive]

2. [Hard Disk]

3. [CD-ROM/DVD-ROM]

Exit Menu

Parameters

Save Values & Exit
Exit Without Saving Changes

Get Default Values*
Load Previous Values

Save Current Values

Save Values & Exit
Exit Without Saving Changes
Get Default Values
Load Previous Values
Save Current Values

Exit the Setup Utility and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes to CMOS.
Set the default settings for operating system. The password remains.

Load previous values from CMOS for all Setup items.
Save your changes to CMOS.

* This item may not be displayed when starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password.

NOTE

If the Supervisor Password or User
Password has been set, the pass­word must be entered before Win­dows can start.

Smart Boot

By making various settings in Smart Boot, it is possible to shorten the start-up time
from the computer OFF state, the go-into time to hibernation and the return-to-opera­tion time from the hibernation mode.

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Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Smart Boot]

If this box is checked, the following occurs.

The Windows Logo display (i.e., the cloud
display) is not shown at start-up.
The channel bar of Internet Explorer 4.0 is
not shown.
No background paper is displayed.

“Welcome” of Internet Explorer 4.0 is not shown.

To display the start-up menu by pressing
the F8 key at start-up, it is necessary to
press F8 slightly faster than normal.

If this box is checked, the time to enter the
hibernation mode and the time to resume
from the hibernation mode are shortened.

Add check mark depending on your needs

2

Click [Boot Detail] if necessary

3

Press this button to run the Defrag command.
Executing Defrag regularly prevents a reduc­tion in the access speed to a drive.

It is possible to make individual settings to
the Optimize Boot contents by adding chec ks
to the boxes shown.
When Desktop, MS-DOS setting, and File

1

*

2

*

3

*

1

*

When Active Desktop cannot be used, it

cannot be changed (gray display).

2

*

When the controls of the channel bar of

Internet Explorer cannot be used, they
cannot be changed (gray display).

3

*

When “Welcome” of Internet Explorer 4.0

cannot be used, it is not displayed.

System are checked, all of the items under
each of these are also checked.

<Desktop>

It is possible to choose whether or not to dis­play the active desktop as a web page, chan­nel bar, background paper, and the "Wel­come" of Internet Explorer 4.0.

<MS-DOS Setting>

It is possible to choose whether or not to show
the Windows logo displa y at start-up and o v er­write the boot log file. In addition, it is possible
to choose whether or not to minimize the delay
of the start-up menu at start-up.

<File System>

It is possible to increase the speed of the com­puter by changing the disk cache siz e, etc.

Add check mark depending on your needs

4

Click [OK]

5

NOTE

When the settings are changed, a display asks whether y ou would lik e to restart Windows.

Technical Information

Network

The network connection may be severed when entering the ECO mode and sus­pend (hibernation) mode . Be sure to disable the [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout]
settings with the Setup Utility if you require a network environment.

When the power saving function is running, communications software may mal­function. For example, communications may be halted if the suspend (hibernation)
mode is activated. The computer must be restarted if one of these modes is en­tered during data communications.
Be sure that the computer enters the ECO mode or suspend (hibernation) mode
after the communications software is closed.

Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer 4.01 places a tremendous load on the system in order to execute the
wide variety of functions that it provides. As a result, some unexpected faults may
occur.
If any of these faults occurs, try using the software with some Internet Explorer 4.01
functions turned off. (See Internet Explorer Help for more details.)

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It takes a long time to reboot or the computer locks up.

Delete the check mark for [Internet Explorer Channel Bar] in [Control Panel] ­[Display] - [Web], then press [OK].

A system module error occurs.

Set [ (None)] for [Wallpaper] in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Background].

Performing the above steps does not solve the problem.

Uninstall Internet Explorer 4.0 with the following step.
Select [Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] ­[Add/Remove Programs] - [Install/Uninstall] and press [Add/Remove]. Follow the
on-screen instructions.

If a window with the message [Version Conflict] appears during the installa­tion process (network card and application installation), select [Yes].

Proper operation may not be possible if [NO] is selected.

DMI Viewer

This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface
(DMI). The DMI Viewer can be used when yo u want to know information on the inter­nal systems this computer support s, starting with the CPU and memory.

Running DMI Viewer

Select [DMI Viewer] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic].

The screen shown below is displayed.
When you click on an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.

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Click to close the DMI Viewer

Saving information to a file

Displayed information can be saved to a text file (.txt). Run the DMI Viewer and
display the information you wish to save.

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2

To save the item that is displayed

Select [Save Selected Data] from [File] menu.

To save all items

Select [Save All Data] from [File] menu.

Input the file name (and select the folder), then press [Save]

List of Error Codes

The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some
of them display infor mation about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others
may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Following the list are
explanations of the messages and remedies for reported problems.
If your system displays one of except the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the
message and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system f ails after you make changes in the
Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

0200 Failure Fixed Disk

Fixed disk in not working or not configured properly. Chec k to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out
if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.

0210 Stuck key

Stuck key on keyboard.

0211 Keyboard error

Keyboard not working.

0212 Keyboard Controller Failed

Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.

0213 Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

Unlock the system to proceed.

0230 Shadow RAM Failed at offset :

Shadow RAM failed at offset

0231 System RAM Failed at offset :

System RAM failed at offset

0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset :

Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset

0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the
system.

*0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data
stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter

your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact Panasonic Technical Support.

0260 System timer error

The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.

0270 Real time clock error

Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair.

*0280 Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure was
caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait
states, improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup and verify

that the wait-state configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next time the system is booted.

0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS

Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS.

02B0 Diskette drive A error
02B1 Diskette drive B error

Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper

diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is attached correctly.

02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.

02B3 Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP

Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.

02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled

Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

02F0: CPU ID:

CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.

02F4: EISA CMOS not writable

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.

nnnn

nnnn

of in the 64k block at which the error was detected.

nnnn

of the 64k block at which the error was detected.

nnnn

nnnn

nnnn

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List of Error Codes

02F5: DMA Test Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.

02F6: Software NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt).

02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.

device

address Conflict

Address conflict for specified

Allocation Error for:

Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified

CD ROM Drive

CD ROM Drive identified.

Entering SETUP ...

Starting Setup Utility.

Failing Bits :

The hex number

indicates a failed bit. See error 230,231 or 232 for offset address of the failure in System, Extended or Shadow

memory.

Fixed Disk

Fixed disk n (0-3) identified.

nnnn

nnnn

n

Invalid System Configuration Data

Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.

I/O device IRQ conflict

I/O device IRQ conflict error.

PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:

PS/2 Mouse installed.

nnnn

kB Extended RAM Passed

Where

nnnn

is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn

Cache SRAM Passed

Where

nnnn

is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn

kB Shadow RAM Passed

Where

nnnn

is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn

kB System RAM Passed

Where

nnnn

is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

Operating System not found

Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are

properly identified.

Parity Check 1

Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot

locate the address, it displays ????. Parity is a method for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates that

some data has been corrupted.

Parity Check 2

Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate

the address, it displays ????.

nnnn

nnnn

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous

Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter a Setup and

change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, I.e.,

an add-on card). Write down and follow the information shown on the screen.

Press <F2> to enter Setup

Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.

PS/2 Mouse:

PS/2 mouse identified.

System BIOS shadowed

System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.

UMB upper limit segment address :

Displays the address

which can be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.

Video BIOS shadowed

Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.

device

device

is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map

nnnn

of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the BIOS

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.

device

.

nnnn

Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

When a problem occurs, refer to this page. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical
Support.

Starting Up

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The power indicator or
battery indicator is not lit

is displayed

[POST Startup Error(s)]
is displayed

Windows startup, or an
operation is extremely
slow

The date and time are
incorrect

When the previous item
is not the cause

Check the cable connection for the AC adapter.
Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed.
Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.

Input your password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

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Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( page 48). This will restore the Setup Utility's
settings to their def ault v alues (except the password settings). Then, the Setup Utility

must be run once again for y ou to input the appropriate operating en vironment settings .
(The processing speed depends on the application software used, so this operation
may not cause the processing speed to increase.)

You can set the date and time through [Date/Time] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control
Panel].

When the computer is connected to a Local Area Network (LAN), confirm the

date and time of the server.

If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock

may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( page 48). This will restore the Setup Utility's

settings to their default values (except the password settings).
In the MS-DOS mode, run SCANDISK to check the hard disk.
At start-up, press F8 to operate the computer in the Safe mode.
Try removing all peripheral devices.

Shutting Down

Unable to shut down
Windows 95

Battery Indicator

The red indicator lights.
Repeated beeping sound
while the computer is in
use.

The red indicator blinks

After the AC adapter is
connected, the orang e in­dicator blinks five times

If a USB device is connected, try removing it.
Do not shut down Windows 95 during music playback.

The battery level is low. Save your data and power off your computer.
After connecting the AC adapter or replacing the battery pack with a fully charged
one, turn your computer on.

The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the
battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.
If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range. ( "Precau­tions")

Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Display

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No display after power­ing on

The power has not been
turned off, b ut after a cer ­tain period of time, there
is no display

The resolution of the dis­play cannot be changed

An afterimage appears(i.e.,
green, red, and blue dots re­main on the display) or
there are dots not display­ing the correct colors

At the time of purchase, the display setting is preset for an external display. If you
connect an external display, the screen is displayed on the external display.
When there is no display to an external display,

• Check your cable connection to the external display.

• Confirm your display is powered on.

• Check the settings for your external display.
Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 .
When displaying only through an external display, if the computer is shut down by
using the suspend or hibernation function, there will be no display on the LCD
unless the external display is connected when operations are resumed. In this
case, connect the external display.

Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode?
To resume operation of your computer from ECO mode, press any key.
To save power, your computer may have automatically entered the suspend or

hibernation mode. ( page 23)

Set [None] for [Wallpaper] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Back­ground], and then press [OK]. Then, once again try changing the resolution. After
the change, be sure to restart the computer.

If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an afterimage may appear.
This is not a malfunction. The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is
displayed.
High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color
liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefor e, if 99.998% or more of the picture
elements are functioning properly, no defect is considered to exist.

The motion of the
mouse cursor is not
smooth

The cursor cannot be
controlled

During simultaneous dis­play, the screen of the
external display be­comes disordered

Touchscreen

Unable to input by
touching the display

Reference Manual

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Motion] and try to change the
speed or acceleration.

Restart the computer by using the keyboard (e.g., ).

Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 .

Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Serial Por t A] or [Serial Por t B] to
[Touchscreen]? ( page 48)
Confirm that the setting for resource in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings] -

[Hardware] and the setting for [Base I/O] in [Serial Port A] or [Serial Port B] of the
Setup Utility are appropriate.
When mouse drivers are installed (i.e. Intellimouse), the touchscreen may at times
be unable to be used. In such cases, reinstall the touchscreen driver.
Remove the check mark for [Auto Detect] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Set­tings] - [Hardware] and add the check mark again, and then press [OK].

Unable to display the
Reference Manual

Has Acrobat Reader been uninstalled?
If Acrobat Reader has been uninstalled, select [Start] - [Run], then type
"c:\util\reader\setup.exe". Follow the on-screen instructions.
(Acrobat Reader can be also downloaded from "http://www.adobe.com".)

Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Drive Operations

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The computer does not
recognize the Multime­dia Pocket Device

The access lamp ( )
does not light

Cannot play disc or read
data from it

Cannot read data from
the disk

Cannot read/write to a
disk

Unable to write to a disk
How to format a disk is

unclear
Unable to read/write to

the hard disk

Is the Multimedia Pocket device properly mounted in the multimedia pocket?

Is the disc loaded on the tray correctly?
Is the disk set correctly?

Is the disc bent, scratched, or dirty?

Is the disk bent, scratched, or dirty?
Clear the check mark from [Auto insert notification] under [Options] in [Start] - [Settings]

- [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Disk Drives] - [MATSHITA LS-120
SLIM3 00], then press [OK].

Has the disk been correctly inserted?
Has the disk been correctly formatted?
Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Floppy Operation] to [Enable]?

( page 51)
Your disk content may be corrupted.

Is the disk write-protected?
Select [Format] in [My Computer] - [3 1/2 Floppy (A:)] - [File]. After confirming the disk

volume and format type, start formatting.

Your drive or file may not have been properly set.
Check to see if the hard disk is full. If it is full, delete unnecessary files.
Your hard disk content may be corrupted. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

When the previous item
is not the cause

A blue background
appears on the screen
with the MPEG image

The disc tray does not
close

Cannot eject disc (disk)

Try testing another drive or media.

Did you open the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive or remove the MPEG disc while it was
operating?

Re-insert the MPEG disc and close the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Press Enter .
Did you touch the eject button when you close the tray?

Is the computer powered on?
To remove a disc when the computer is powered off, insert a sharp object such as the
bent-out tip of a paper clip into the emergency hole. Pushing it completely to the end will
free the tray so that it can be pulled out.

<CD-ROM Drive> <DVD-ROM Drive>

Emergency holeEmergency hole

<SuperDisk Drive>

Emergency hole

CAUTION

However, because there is the
possibility that the lock mecha­nism of the head carriage may not
move, do not use this method
except for emergencies.

Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Character Input

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Only capital letters are
being input

How to input European
characters (ß, à, ç),
symbols or Euro Cur­rency Symbol is unclear

Setup Utility

[Enter Password] is dis­played

[Advanced] menu can not
be registered

All or some items in [Se­curity] menu can not be
registered

The timeout functions
do not work

Application Software

If CapsLock is on, the Caps Lock function is ON. To switch it OFF, press
Caps Lock .

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Character Map]. The Character Map
will be displayed. Point to the desired font name and select it.

Enter the User Password or Supervisor Password. If you have forgotten it, contact
P anasonic Technical Support.

Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

If the Panasonic Battery Monitor is being displayed, close it.

Computer hangs

Sound

The sound is not heard

The volume can not be
changed by pressing
Fn + F5 or Fn + F6

No warning sound can
be heard

The sound is not played

Unusual Sound

The computer produces
a strange sound

Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to reboot the computer.
After cutting the power by pressing the power switch for more than four seconds,
slide the power switch to power on and open the application again.
If the program no longer w orks normally, go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control P anel]

- [Add/Remove Programs] to delete the program. Then try installing the program
once again.

Try changing the mute by pressing Fn + F4 .
Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Speaker] to [Disable]?( page 49)

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

When a MIDI file or a WAVE file is played with another application, no warning
sound is generated.

The sound is not played while a MIDI file or a WAVE file is played with another
applications.

If the computer enters the ECO mode or the LCD is closed while the computer is
making a sound, the computer may produce a strange sound, but this does not
indicate a problem.

If the computer has not been used for a long period of time, it may produce an

unusual sound at start up. The sound may continue for a short period of time, b ut
if the computer starts up in a normal manner, then the problem is not serious. If,
however, the computer fails to start up, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Connecting Peripherals

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Your peripheral does not
work (An err or occurs while
installing the driver)

Unable to print

The cursor does not
move from mouse opera­tions

The device connected to
the serial port does not
work

External mouse or
trackball connected to
the external keyboard/
mouse port does not
work

You need to use drivers conforming to Windows 95 Version 4.00.950B (OSR-2.1).
Some earlier drivers will no longer work.
For more information, ask the manufacturer of the driver in question.

Check the computer-printer connection.
Make sure the printer is on.
Make sure the printer is in the online state.
Make sure paper is in the printer tray and there is no paper jam.
Confirm that [Parallel Port] has not been set to [Disable].

Check your mouse connection, then reboot the computer from the keyboard.
From the keyboard, you may choose to press down on , then select [Shut

Down].

Check the connection.
Confirm that the device driver for the serial port works. Refer to the reference
manual of the device.
Confirm that two mouse devices are not connected, one through the exter nal
keyboard/mouse port and the other through the serial port.
Try setting [Touch Pad] to disable in the Setup Utility.
Confirm that [Serial Port A] has not been set to [Disable].

Try setting [Touch Pad] to disable in the Setup Utility.
In some circumstances, if a PS/2 external mouse with a serial interface conver­sion function is connected to the port, it may not operate normally. Try connecting
it to the serial port.

A PC Card does not work

You do not know the
available RAM module

The RAM module has not
been recognized

The address map for
IRQ, I/O port address,
etc. is unclear

A USB device does not
work

Make sure the card is properly inserted.
Confirm that the card conforms to the PC Card Standard.
Note that after a driver is installed, the computer must be rebooted.
Check that the proper port settings have been made.
Read the PC Card’s man ual. Or, you may need to call the manufacturer of the PC
Card.

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Make sure the RAM module has been properly inserted.
Use the RAM module that support the recommended specifications.

Check the address map by going to [Vie w Resources] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control
Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Computer] - [Properties].

Make sure a driver is installed.
Contact the manufacturer of the product.

Copyright

This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may
be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

© 2000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita Electr ic Industrial Co., Ltd.
assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the
computer and the manuals.

Trademarks

PS/2™ is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States
and/or other countries.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Imation, the Imation Logo, the circle-pyramid logo, SuperDisk and SuperDisk logo are trademarks of Imation Corp.
Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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