Panasonic CF-37LBA2BEM Reference Manual Windows NT

®

Personal Computer

Reference Manual

CF-37 Series

Contents

		Read Me First ......................................................		2
		Key Combinations ..............................................		4
NT		LED Indicators ....................................................		5
		Touch Pad (Basic Operation).............................		6
		Touchscreen .......................................................		7
		Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen) ...........		9
		Suspend/Hibernation Functions .....................		10
		Security Measures ...........................................		13
		Computing On The Road ..................................		17
		Battery Power ...................................................		20
		Multimedia Pocket ............................................		25
		CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive .................................		26
		SuperDiskTM Drive ............................................		28
		PC Cards ...........................................................		29
		RAM Module ......................................................		31
		Printer ................................................................		32
		External Display ...............................................		33
		Modem ...............................................................		34
		Hard Disk Drive.................................................		35
		Setup Utility ......................................................		36
		Technical Information ......................................		42
		DMI Viewer ........................................................		43
		List of Error Codes ...........................................		44
		Dealing With Problems (Advanced) ................		46
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

2

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 13)

* This computer uses Microsoft®Windows NT® Operating System.

Saving Data on Disks

NOTE

In this manual, the followings are described as disks.

When using disks, an optional SuperDisk Drive Pack (CF-VFS371) is needed.

SuperDisk (120 MB)

Floppy disk (720 KB, 1.44 MB)

Do not power off your computer or press the SuperDisk drive eject button 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 important data is on the disk, because all data on the disk will be

erased.
Use the write-protect tab.	Write-protect Tab
This is a must for preserving important data.
This prevents your data from being erased
or overwritten.	Write Enable	Write Disable

Computer Viruses

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).

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

3

Usage Environment

Environment

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)

Places not to use your computer

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.

Handling

This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, the leakage of liquid (e.g., water) from the keyboard, etc., but no warranty is provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, please be extremely 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 over. When the computer receives extremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable.

Do not carry your computer when it is ON.

Remove all cables before transporting your 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 drive, 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.

Always carry your computer with you. Never check it in with luggage. For use of the computer inside an aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy on this issue.

<When using the SuperDisk drive>

It is a good idea to make backup copies on disks and carry them with you. Do not leave a disk in the drive while transporting your computer.

Maintenance

Display

Use a soft dry cloth like gauze to lightly wipe the display.

Touch Pad page 6

Areas excluding the display

Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after apply-

ing water or detergent diluted with water to the

soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water.

Key Combinations

4

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 following key combinations. The tempo of the MIDI file may temporarily slow. After this, a noise may be produced. In this case, stop playing once, and play again.

Key	Functions		Popup Window
Fn + F1	LCD brightness control	Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness			Is displayed when
					the brightness is at
	( down)	of LCD.
					its maximum value.
Fn + F2	LCD brightness control				Is displayed when
	( up)				the brightness is at
					its minimum value.
Fn + F3	Display change	By pressing this key combination, you can select ei-
		ther an external display, LCD or simultaneous, even
		if an external display is not connected. Rebooting
		the computer, or powering off then on, restores the
		display setting of the Setup Utility.
Fn + F4	Speakers on/off switch	Pressing this key combination turns off audio from the
		internal speakers and headphone jack. Pressing it			OFF
		again, or rebooting the computer restores the speaker
		setting of the Setup Utility.
		CAUTION			ON
		Disabling the speakers will also disable the warn-
		ing beep.
*1	Volume control	Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of
Fn + F5	( down)	the internal speakers and headphone jack.			Down
*1
Fn + F6	Volume control ( up)	NOTE
	Holding down on the keys	This key combination cannot be used to adjust the vol-			Up
		ume of the warning beep and the touchscreen sound.
	changes the sound level.

*2 Power off using the Pressing this key combination causes the current Fn + F7 suspend function screen on the display to be saved to memory, and powers off the computer. When the computer is powered on, by sliding the power switch, the saved screen will be displayed. (The computer must be plugged into the AC adapter or have a battery pack with suffi-

cient remaining power installed.)

Fn + F8 *3	Power management	Pressing this key combination temporarily disables								Enable
	enable/disable switch	the power management (timeout feature) of the Setup
		Utility. Pressing it again, or rebooting the computer
		restores the power management setting of the Setup								Disable
		Utility.		page 19,36
Fn + F9	Remaining capacity of	Pressing this key combination displays the remain-							A 78%		Remaining
	the battery pack								B		capacity (%)
		ing battery capacity on the screen.						page 20		%
									A		display
										%	Battery pack is
									B	%	not installed.
*2	ECO mode for conserv-	Pressing this key combination turns off the LCD, ex-
Fn + F10	ing power	ternal display and hard disk drive until operation is
		resumed by pressing any key 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

5

Caps Lock

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

shifted input is capitalized.

NumLk (Numeric key)

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

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

functions differently depending on the application.

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

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

differently depending on the application.

Hard disk status

This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

Multimedia pocket

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

device status

DVD-ROM drive or SuperDisk drive) is accessed.

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

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

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

Battery pack

Not lit :

AC adapter not connected or charging not being per-

status

Orange

formed.

:

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 five times after the AC adapter is connected

:

Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is out-

side the allowable range. Once the allowable range

requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.)

Power status

Not lit :

Power off

Green

:

Power on

Blinking green

: Suspend mode

NOTE

MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.

Touch Pad (Basic Operation)

6

Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations.

Work Surface

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	Touch Pad Operation

Moving the Cursor

Move the tip of your finger

lightly over the surface.

Right Button

Left Button

Tapping/Clicking	or
	tapping	clicking
Double-Tapping/	or
Double-Clicking
	double-tapping	double-clicking
Dragging	or
	Two quick taps, but on	While holding down the
	the second tap leaving	button, moving your
	your finger down (ap-	finger on the work sur-
	plying pressure) and	face.
	moving it on the work
	surface.

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.

Touchscreen

7

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 display with your finger. (The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings). The operation settings can be changed in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings].)

Moving the cursor

Clicking

Cursor

Double-clicking

Two quick taps

One tap

Dragging

Tap and hold the object (i. e. file or icon), move your finger on the surface (dragging the object to the desired location), then release your finger.

CAUTION

The touchscreen function can not be used when using the full screen in [MSDOS prompt].

When the operation of panning (only LCD) 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 8

The touchscreen function can not be used when [Base I/O] of [Serial port B] has been set to [3F8/IRQ4] in the Setup Utility. In this case, set [Serial port A] to [Disable].

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

8

Configuring the touchscreen

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

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

Advanced

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 events that can be generated by a controller.

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.

2

3

Make necessary changes

Click [OK]

Panasonic HandWriting (Touchscreen)

9

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.

1 Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]

2 Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the touchscreen

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.

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

NOTE

The file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application can be changed with [Option] - [Window size].

CAUTION

Drawing accuracy may be degraded if another application, such as FD accessing, is being executed simultaneously. Begin drawing only after other applications have been closed.

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

10

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

Function	Suspend function	Hibernation function
Where data is saved to	Memory	Hard disk
Speed	Fast	Somewhat slow
Requires power supply	Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost)	Power not required to maintain data

Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function

[Hibernation] is factory set.
1	Run the Setup Utility (			page 36)
2 Using		and	, select [Power]
3	Using	and	, select [Power Switch] and press Enter
4	Using	and	, select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and
	press	Enter
5 Press		F10 , then select [Yes]

NOTE

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

Setup Utility. page 40

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

Suspend Mode

or

Hibernation Mode

At the "beep*" sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue 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 recommended 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 36) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep sound.

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Suspend/Hibernation Functions

11

NOTE

With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the suspend function.

Fn + F7 ( page 10)

Resuming Operation

Slide the power switch

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

This password has been set in the Setup Utility and is not an NT password.

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

12

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	Shift	key while pushing the power switch, upon
resuming, if you do not press the	Shift	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 properly. 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, external 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.

Confirm that Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT® is installed, in order for the date and time to be normally displayed with the suspend or hibernation function. (If [APM 2.0 for NT] is displayed in [Control Panel], this means that the program is installed.)

Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using in a network environment.

If [Suspend Timeout] or [Hibernation Timeout] has been set to [16 min] in the Setup Utility, the timeout function does not work.

Do not enter the suspend or hibernation mode before logging on. The computer will no longer generate a sound.

Security Measures

13

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	Supervisor Password					below
	User Password
You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a disk	Prevent operation by					page 16
	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 Password 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].

Starting up when the password is set

Upon entering your Supervisor Password or User Password

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*

(Power off)

* If you are starting from the suspend mode, if after three attempts the correct password is not input, or if no password is entered for about a minute, the computer returns to the suspend mode.

If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 36).

If entering the Setup Utility with User Password

You can not register [Advanced] menu.

F9 does not work.

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 register the User Password ( page 39).

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Security Measures

14

Setting the Supervisor Password

(enabling, changing, disabling)

1

2

3

Run the Setup Utility ( page 36)

Using and , select [Security]

Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then press Enter

4 <Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>

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

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

To disable the Supervisor Password

Simply press Enter

6 Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then press Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Simply press Enter

7

8

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

Please 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. Please 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

15

Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disabling)

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 36)

NOTE

Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 14)

2

3

Using and , select [Security]

Using and , select [Set User Password], then press Enter

4 <Only when the User Password has been set>

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

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

To disable the User Password

Simply press Enter

6 Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then press Enter

To disable the User Password

Simply press Enter

7 At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

8 Press F10 , then select [Yes]

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

Please 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. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support.

To prevent the changing of your password without permission

•When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time.

•Set the User Password Protection option ( page 14).

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Security Measures

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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) 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 displayed when access to the SuperDisk drive is attempted.

Procedure

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 36)

2 Using	and		, select [Security]
3 Using the		and	, select [Floppy Operation] and press
Enter
4 Using	and	, select [Disable] and press Enter

To enable the floppy operation

Select [Enable].

5 Press F10 , then select [Yes]