Panasonic CF-45 Reference Manual

CF-45 Series

Reference Manual

Personal Computer

®

Key Combinations............................................. 2

LED Indicators................................................... 3

Suspend/Hibernation Functions ...................... 4

Security Measures ............................................ 7

Computing On the Road ................................ 12

Battery Power ................................................. 15

Using PC Cards .............................................. 17

Adding Memory .............................................. 18

Port Replicator................................................19

Using a Printer................................................ 20

Using an External Display ............................. 21

Using USB Devices.................................................22

Infrared Data Communications.......................... 24

Hard Disk Drive............................................... 25

Setup Utility .................................................... 26

Technical Information .................................... 32

List of Error Codes......................................... 35

DMI Viewe r ...................................................... 37

Dealing With Pro blems................................... 38

Contents

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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 [Fn], and while holding down on [Fn], to press [F5].

: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed out.

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Hold down the Fn key and press F2 to change the brightness.
(When the brightness is at its maximum value, is displayed.)
By pressing this key combination when the external display is connected you
can select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous. Powering the com­puter off and then back on enables the display setting of the Setup Utility.
Pressing this key combination toggles the internal speaker (headphone jack)
on and off.
Powering the computer off and then back on enables the speaker setting of the
Setup Utility.

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

This key combination cannot be used to adjust the volume of the warning
beep.
This key combination may not work depending on the power saving func­tion in the sound chip. ( page 34)

Pressing this key combination causes the current screen on the display to be
saved to memory, and powers off the computer. When the computer is pow­ered on again, this same screen will be displayed. (The computer must be
plugged into the AC adapter or have a battery pack with sufficient remaining
power installed.)
Pressing this key combination temporarily disables the power management
feature of the Setup Utility. ( page26) Pressing it again, or powering the
computer off and then back on enables the power management feature of the
Setup Utility.

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

Pressing this key combination cuts off power to the LCD display until opera­tion is resumed by pressing any key or the trackball (mouse).

Key Combinations

CAUTION

Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.
Do not press the following key combinations while using the trackball (mouse) or other keys.

LCD brightness control

Display change

Speaker on/off switch

V olume control ( down)

Volume control ( up)

Power off using the sus­pend function

Power Management
enable/disable switch

Remaining capacity of the
battery pack

ECO mode
for conserving power

Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F5

Fn + F6

Fn + F7 *

Fn + F8

Fn + F9

Fn + F10 *

CAUTION

When disabling the speakers with this key combination, the warning beep
is also disabled.

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

ON

OFF

Down Up

Enable

Disable

NOTE

3

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

These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed and then KeyPad is pressed
while holding down the Fn key. 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 green when KeyPad is pressed while holding down Fn.
When the indicator is not lit, a portion of the keyboard functions as arrow keys.
The [Enter] key functions differently depending on the application.

This indicator lights when the CD-ROM drive is accessed.

This indicator lights when the floppy disk drive is accessed.

This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

Not lit : AC adapter not connected or charging not being

performed.

Lit constantly orange : Charging in progress.
Lit constantly green : Charging finished.
Lit constantly red : Battery is low (remaining battery capacity is approx.

9% or less).

Flashing red : Battery pack or charging malfunction.
Flashing orange for 5 times after the AC adapter is connected :

Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is
outside the allowable range. Once the allowable range
requirement is satisfied, charging starts automatically.)

Not lit : Power off
Lit constantly green : Power on
Flashing green : Suspend mode

Caps Lock

NumLk (Numeric key)

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

KeyPad (Arrow key)

CD-ROM status

Floppy disk status

Hard disk status

Battery pack status

Power status

LED Indicators

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CAUTION

1

Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)

Suspend Mode

or

Hibernation Mode

2

3
4

Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function

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

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

Power off your computer

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

Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Differences between the suspend function and hibernation function

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

At the "beep*" sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to
slide on the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the "beep*" sound will
come out again and the power will go off. Data not previously saved will be lost.
If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recom­mended that hibernation mode is used instead of suspend mode.

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

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

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

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Do not touch the power switch while the com­puter is entering the suspend or hibernation
mode.)

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

( page 27) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep sound.

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Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Resuming Operation

If security indicator ( ) is displayed upon sliding the power switch, 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.

Shutting Down Using the Suspend Function

Fn + F7
or Select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu

Suspend Mode

[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].

NOTE

When you select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu:

Slide the power switch

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CAUTION

Save all data before powering off your computer.
When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not touch
the trackball or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected. There are cases
where these devices will fail to operate; you will have to restart your computer using the
keyboard.
Do not power off during the following periods (you may corrupt your data or file):

• While the FDD indicator ( ), HDD indicator ( ) or CD-ROM indicator ( ) is on.

• 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 diagnostics program, 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 example,
if you hold down on the Shift key while sliding the power switch, upon resuming, if
you do not press the Shift key again, only capital letters will result from typing.
If your computer locks up, press the reset button. All data not saved are lost when this
button is pressed.
In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC cards (e.g., a modem card) are inserted,
more of that power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data at shut­down 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, e.g., about one time 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 external 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.

LAN cards, SCSI cards and modem cards etc. may not recover after entering the sus­pend or hibernation mode. If this occurs, restart the computer.

When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted, after entering the
suspend or hibernation mode, the computer may not function properly.
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 of f, 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
82371AB/EB 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 [Dis-

able 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.

Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

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Security Measures

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

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

* 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.

Over three incorrect attempts,

If the correct password is input,

Will Not Start*

(Power off)

Situation Function to use Reference

User Password below
Coffee break Password page 10
Prevent operation by using a floppy disk page 11

Use a security lock

You do not want your computer to be used without permission
Same as above, but while you’re away temporarily
You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a floppy disk
Y ou want to prevent theft of your computer

You should 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.

Starting up when the password is set

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

Will Start

If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

You can not register [Advanced] menu and some items in [Security] menu.
F9 does not work.
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not register the User
Password.

You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 26).

If entering the Setup Utility with User Password

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3

2

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Security Measures

NOTE

CAUTION

Setting the Supervisor Password

(enabling, changing, disabling)

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 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.

Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)
Using and , select [Security]
Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then

press Enter

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

<Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter

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To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only Enter

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 .

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

6

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

7

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only Enter

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When the User Password is set, the Supervisor Password will be needed.

NOTE

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CAUTION

Security Measures

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

7

Re-enter your passwor d at the [Confirm New Passwor d] , then
press Enter

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Y our 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 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 7).

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

To disable the User Password

Press only Enter

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2

Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

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3

Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)

Using and , select [Security]

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

Enter

Enter your passw ord at the [Enter New Password], then press

Enter

<Only when the User Password has been set>
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter

5

To disable the User Password

Press only Enter

6

When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can not be set.
Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so.

NOTE

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Security Measures

You should set the “Coffee break Password” (Note that you must first set the User Password).
When you input your selected key combination, the computer locks (key input, use of the trackball
and use of an external mouse are no longer possible).

Alt + Ctrl + F9

Setting the Coffee break Passwo rd (enabling or disabling)

CAUTION

(Example of a selected key combination)

The computer
is locked

When leaving your desk

When an incorrect password is inputted,

Operation resumes

Operation does

not resume

When you do not want y our computer to be used without permission while awa y temporarily

Input the correct password used at startup
and press Enter .

When the coffee break password is set

1

Set the User P assw ord ( page 9

)

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4

3

To disable the Coffee break Password

Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter

Using and , select [Coffee break Pass word] and
press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

Using and , select your combination of keys and
press Enter

Only the computer's keyboard, trackball, or a keyboard or mouse connected to the exter­nal keyboard/mouse port can be locked by the coffee break password.

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

Preventing the use of a floppy disk

Procedure

1

Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)

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3

4
5

When you want to prevent theft of or damage to data by using a floppy disk

Security Measures

This error message is displayed
when access to the floppy disk
drive is attempted.

Using and , select [Security]

Using and , select [Boot Up Drive] and press Enter

Using the and , select [Floppy Operation] and press

Enter

Using and , select either [C:] or [CDD / A: / C:] and
press Enter

Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

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7

NOTE

If entering the Setup Utility with User Password, [Boot Up Drive] and [Floppy Operation]
will not be displayed.

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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.
Purchasing an extra battery (CF-VZS251A*1) and the optional battery charger*2 is highly rec­ommended.

*

1

Do not use CF-VZS251 with this computer.

*

2

for U.S.A. and Canada: CF-VCB252
for Europe: CF-VCB251, CF-VCB251A

Conserving Power

Before stepping a way from your 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 of f
the hard disk motor. To resume, you may press any key or move the trackball.

Things to Remember

In the power management mode, the setting of [Enable (Always)]

is recommended

( page 13)

With the Setup Utility, you can set the [Enable (Always)] mode. This mode allows you
to maximize power save regardless of whether you are using only the battery pack or the
AC adapter.

Leave your computer off when it is not in use ( )

Setting the suspend/hibernation timeout

( page 13)

The suspend or hibernation function ( page 4) allows you to save power by automati­cally cutting off power when the computer is idle or there is no access to individual de-

vices for 4 or 16 minutes. If [Enable (Always)] is selected for [Power Management], the
suspend / hibernation timeout function will go into effect for both the battery pack and the
AC adapter. If, however, [Enable (Battery)] is selected for [Power Management], it will
go into effect only during operation by the battery. The ECO mode timeout function is
automatically set when [Enable] is set. 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.

Computing On the Road

By repeatedly pressing the keys to maximize the brightness ( will be displayed),
following this, if the keys are repeatedly pressed again, the brightness will be minimized,

thereby lowering the power consumption.

Adjust the brightness (dark) with Fn + F2

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 displayed 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).

NOTE

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Setting Power Saving Mode

1

Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)

3

4

2

5

Using and , select [Power]

6

Using and , select [Power Management] and press

Enter

7

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

Using and , select [Enable(Always)] and press Enter

Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter

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

Enter

Using and , select [Suspend Timeout] or [Hibernation
Timeout] and press Enter

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

Enter

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11

9

10

Using and , select [CD-ROM Drive Speed] and press

Enter

Using and , select [Low] and press Enter

Computing On the Road

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CAUTION

Computing On the Road

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

Fn + F8 to disable the power management function. After you have finished using

a communication device, you can enable the power management function by
pressing Fn + F8 .

Key operation and music playback.

When the power management function is running, you may feel that key and trackball (or mouse)
operations are sluggish. Furthermore, music may not be played back correctly when entering the
ECO mode during playback.

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 hibernation 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.

NOTE

HDD Motor Timeout: When the hard disk drive is not accessed for more than a minute,

the hard disk motor is turned off.

ECO Mode Timeout: If there is no input from a key, the trackball, or the mouse for

more than two minutes, the power to the LCD is cut and the hard
disk motor is turned 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])

Power Management settings

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

The key combination Fn + F8 sometimes does not work (such as during HDD access).
Operability can be checked by confirming that

or is being displayed ).

1 min 1 min Never
2 min 2 min Never

Enable Disable Disable

HDD Motor Timeout
ECO Mode Timeout

Po wer Conservation
(AC Adapter Connected)

Popup window displa y by
pressing Fn + F8

Enable (Always)

Enable(Battery)*

Disable

Po wer Management

Functions
automatically set

**

(Setting at the time of
purchase)

When the power management setting is disabled in the Setup Utility, Fn + F8 does
not work.

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Battery Power

Use the Battery Indicator to Check on the Battery Status

Battery Status

Battery Indicator Battery Status

Charging
Fully-charged
Battery char ge 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.
Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits

Battery pack is not connected or charging not being performed.

Orange*
Green*
Red
Blinking red*

Blinking orange for 5
times after the AC
adapter is connected*

1

Not lit

*1 When the AC adapter is connected.

Following that:

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

If the suspend or hibernation function is set

Computer

goes off

(at approx. 0% capacity)

If the suspend or hibernation function is not set

(at approx. 9% capacity)

Red indicator lights
Beep sounds*

2

(at approx. 9% capacity)

Red indicator lights Beep sounds*

2

(at approx. 4% capacity)

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

is also disabled.

Getting a detailed reading

(at approx. 4% capacity)

save your data and power off your computer

Suspend Mode or Hibernation Mode

When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low

Fn + F9

NOTE

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.

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

When the battery pack is not in the computer, is displayed.

• 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.

Charge the battery until
the indicator is green, then
completely discharge the
battery.

Completely dischar ge the
battery (reaches 0%).

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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-VZS251A W ).

Replacing the Battery Pack

2

Taking out the battery pack

1

CAUTION

In the suspend mode, do not remove/change the battery pack. Removing the pack in
the suspend mode will erase your data and may damage the computer.

Power off your computer ( )

Do not shut down using the suspend mode.

Open the cover

3

Close the cover

4

Battery Power

Lever

CAUTION

Cover

Connector Battery Pack

CAUTION

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-VZS251A) with your computer.

Turn the computer over, unlock the lever and then open the cover.

As shown in the figure, lift the battery pack and remove it from the connector.

Inserting a battery pack

Reconnect the battery to the connector and
return it to its proper location.

Be sure the battery pack is properly con­nected to the connector.

Close the cover using the arrow as a guide,
then lock the lever into place.

Confirm that the lever lock is correctly
in place. Should you decide to carry your
computer without the lever lock in place,
the cover may open causing the battery
pack to fall out.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

Using PC Cards

Label-side up

2

3

Button

Your computer has two PC Card slots. These slots conform to the PC Card Standard; therefore,
communications or SCSI devices, etc., may be utilized. The slots allow you to use two Type I or
Type II cards (or one Type I and one Type II), or one Type III card.

T ype I or II

Two cards can be used simultaneously.

T ype III

One card can be used only in the slot 1.

Slot (Socket) 2

Slot (Socket) 1

PC Card

Please check the PC Cards’ specifications. Be sure the total operating current does not
exceed the specified limit. Damage may result otherwise.
Allowable Current (total for two slots) : 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA, 12 V: 120 mA
There are times when both a Type I card and a Type II card will not work at the same time.
SRAM and FLASH ROM (except for ATA interface) card are not supported.
Do not use a CardBus type card and a non-CardBus type card at the same time.
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)

• When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted

When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted, after entering the
suspend or hibernation mode, the computer may not function properly.

Installing/Removing the PC Card

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).

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

Pull the button out and press it.
Pull the PC Card the rest of the way out.

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.)

1

2

3

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

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4

5

Slide in the module at an angle and snap the module into place by pushing down on
it.

Installing the 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

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

1

Power off your computer ( )

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or
hibernation mode; The RAM module may become damaged.

CAUTION

CAUTION

Do not touch the terminals or internal components, insert objects other than the
module, or allow foreign particles to enter. Doing so has been known to cause
damage, fire or electric shock.

2

RAM module specifications

144 pins, SO-DIMM, 3.3 V, SDRAM

Removing the RAM module

Open the left and right hooks.

Gently remove the RAM module from the slot.

1

2

Remove the cover

Adding Memory

RAM Module

3

Hard Disk Drive

RAM Module Slot

RAM Module

Hook

Lever

Finger location

Cover

Take care not to remove
the connector

Gently return the hard disk into the slot, and then slide the
cover back on

Be sure to lock the lever.
( page 25, Step 4 and 5)

CAUTION

Be careful when handling the hard disk. The hard disk is extremely sensitive to
shock.

Turn the computer over, unlock the lever and then slide the cover off.

Flip over the hard disk

Do not disconnect the hard disk from the connector, and let it remain on the frame.
(Support the hard disk by hand.)

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A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB451W). This device eliminates the hassles
of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carrying your computer around
and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a headphone or microphone,
etc.

The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the bottom of your computer.
When your computer is not connected to the port replicator, be sure that the expansion bus
connector on the bottom of the computer is covered.
For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual for the port replicator.

Port Replicator

CAUTION

When using the computer with the port replicator, the microphone, headphone, and USB
connectors must be connected to the port replicator, not directly to the computer.

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2

1

Connect the printer to your computer

CAUTION

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or
hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Power off your computer ( )

Turn on the printer, then turn on your computer with the LCD
panel opened

3

Setting your printer

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.

4

You may need to install a driver for your printer . Simply follow the on-screen instruc­tions and refer to the operation manual for the printer on how to install the driver .

Parallel Port

NOTE

Using a Printer

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1

CAUTION

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or
hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

2

Connect the external display to your computer

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Power off your computer ( )

Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)

Turn on the display, then turn on your computer with the LCD
panel opened

3

1
2

3

4

Ext. Display Port

Using an External Display

Select your external display

4

Set your external display for [Monitor] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control 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.

You can choose to select either an external display, or the LCD, or both with Fn +

F3 .

In addition, you can set the display to use during start-up with the following procedure.

NOTE

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

Using and , select [Main]

Using and , select the display to use a nd
press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

Using and , select [Display] and press Enter

5

22

Using USB Devices

CAUTION

Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)

1
2
3

Using and , select [Power]

4
5

Using and , select [Power Management] and press

Enter

9

Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter

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

Install the Windows 95 USB device drivers

1

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usbsupp.exe]*, then press [OK].
At the confirmation message, press [Yes].
*After reinstalling the hard disk, set the Windows 95 CD-ROM included in the Windows 95

System Pack and input [L:\other\updates\usb\usbsupp.exe].

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\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,

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 switch 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 6)

(To next pag e)

Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter

Using and , select [Off] and press Enter

Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

10

6

7
8

Installing USB Devices

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Using USB Devices

USB Connector

NOTE

NOTE

11

Connect the USB device to your computer

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

Turn on the USB device

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

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Removing USB Devices

Power off the USB device

1

2
3

Remove the USB device

Remove the Windows 95 USB device drivers

1

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

2

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

Execute the following steps if the operation of a USB device is unstable. When the
steps below are implemented, however, 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\usbupd2.exe]**, then press [OK].
**After reinstalling the hard disk, set the Windows 95 CD-ROM included in the Win-

dows 95 System Pack and input [L:\other\updates\usb\usbupd2.exe].

2

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

3

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

4

Click at the upper right corner to close the display.

5

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select
[xxxx PCI to USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal serial bus control­ler], press [Remove], then press [OK].

6

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

7

Restart the computer,

NOTE

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Infrared Data Communications

Your computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to transfer data
without a cable.

Preparations for Infrared Data Communications

Set the address of your infrared communications port to enable. ( below)
Position 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 to 50 cm (8 to 20 inches) is recommended.

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.

Setting for Infrared Data Communications

3

2

1

Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)

4

3

2

1

4

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

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

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

Press [Finish]

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

Data Communications

Infrared data communications will begin.

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.
If the suspend or hibernation function stops working, disable the Infrared Port by
removing the check mark for [Enable infrared communication on:] in [Control Panel]­[Infrared] - [Options].
Please 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
simply follow the on-screen instructions.

Before data communications, please do the following.

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

NOTE

NOTE

Using and , select [Advanced]

Using and , select [IrDA Port] and press Enter
Using and , select [Auto] and press Enter
Press F10 , then select [Yes]

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25Hard Disk Drive

To change your hard disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support

3

Removing/Installing the hard disk

2

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Power off your computer ( )

4

CAUTION

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or
hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

CA UTION

To customers:

To change your hard disk, consult your nearest 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.

Installing/Removing the hard disk

(For technicians at Panasonic Te chnical Support )

Put the cover back into place

Take off the cover

Turn your computer over. Then, slide the cover and remove it.

Tape

Return the hard disk to the slot very gently

Connector

Cover

Lever

5

For information on FAT32, refer to "Technical Information" ( page 33).

To dislodge the hard disk, after flipping it over, pull on the tape . When installing a hard
disk, be sure to hold the connector part.

Be sure to lock the lever.

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Setup Utility

press F2

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

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 Password Protection] have been set, [Advanced] and [Security] will not be
registered.

To register the [Advanced] and [Security] menus:

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 .

Press F2 to enter Setup

Upon seeing
this message

Key Operations

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

:T o move among the menu s .

:To move among the items.

F5 F6 :To move among the values.
+ -

Space
F9 * :To set default "Plug & Play" settings for the

operating system.

F10 :T o save the settings and exit.

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

Closing the Setup Utility page 31

NOTE

NOTE

Running the Setup Utility

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Setup Utility

Main Menu

BIOS version: Vx.xxLxx
System Time: [xx:xx:xx]
System Date: [xx/xx/xxxx]
System Memory: xxxxxKB
Primary Master: xxxxMB
Secondary Master: CD-ROM
Numlock: [On]
Trackball: [Enable]
Speaker: [Enable]
Display: [External Monitor]

On
Off

Enable
Disable

Enable
Disable

Internal LCD
External Monitor
Simultaneous

Parameters

Numlock

Touch Pad

Speaker

Display

( : Default)

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Setup Utility

Auto PnP Selected
3F8/IRQ4 Non-PnP Selected
Disable

Auto PnP Selected
2F8/IRQ3/DMA3 Non-PnP Selected
Disable

Auto PnP Selected
378/IRQ7 Non-PnP Selected
3BC/IRQ5
Disable

Uni-direction
Bi-direction
ECP

DMA1 DMA0

Serial Port

IrDA Port

Parallel Port

Mode*

1

DMA*1*

2

Advanced Menu

Serial Port : [Auto]
IrDA Port: [Auto]
Parallel Port: [Auto]
Mode: [Bi-directional]

Parameters

The default values change between (PnP) and (Non-PnP) settings.

( : Default)

*1Setting impossible when the [Parallel Port] has been set [Disable].
*

2

Setting impossible when the [Mode] has been set [Uni-direction] or [Bi-direction].

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CAUTION

Setup Utility

Security Menu

Boot Up Drive: [A:/C:]
Floppy Operation: [Enable]

Set Supervisor Password: [Enter]

User Password Protection: [No Protection]

Set User Password: [Enter]

Coffee break Password: [Disable]

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].
The Coffee break Password can only be set when the User Password has been set.
[Coffee break Password] can not be selected when [User Password Protection] has been
set to [Protected].

A:/C:
C:
CDD/A:/C:
Enable
Disable
To the sub-menu
No Protection
Protected
To the sub-menu
Disable
Alt + Ctrl +F9
Alt + Ctrl +F10
Alt + Ctrl +F11
Alt + Ctrl +F12

Boot Up Drive

Floppy Operation

Set Supervisor Password
User Password Protection*

Set User Password*
Coffee break Password**

Parameters

* Setting impossible when the Supervisor Password is not set.
** Setting impossible when the User Password is not set.

( : Default)

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Disable
Enable (Battery)
Enable (Always)
Automatically set through setting of Power Management Mode (1 min / Never)

Automatically set through setting of Power Management Mode (1 min / 2 min / Never)
Hibernation

Suspend
Off
Never*
4 min
16 min
Enable
Disable
Low
High

Power Management

HDD motor timeout
ECO mode timeout

Power Switch

Hibernation Timeout
Suspend Timeout

Fn+F7/Fn+F10 Key

CD-ROM Drive Speed

Setup Utility

Power Management: [Enable (Always)]

HDD motor timeout: 1 min
ECO mode timeout: 2 min

Power Switch: [Hibernation]
Hibernation Timeout:* [4 min]

Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key [Enable]
CD-ROM Drive Speed: [High]

Power Menu

Parameters

Power Management Modes

( : Default)

1 min 1 min Never
2 min 2 min Never

Enable Disable Disable

HDD motor timeout
ECO mode timeout

Pow er Conservation
(AC Adapter Connected)

Enable (Battery)

Enable (Always)

(Setting at the time of purchase)

Disable

Power Management
Functions
automatically set

* Set automatically when [Power Switch] is set to [Off].

* 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].

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NOTE

NOTE

Exit Menu

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

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

Parameters

Save Values & Exit
Exit Without Saving Changes

Get PnP Default Values*
Get non-PnP 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 (except the password settings) to
CMOS.

Set the Plug & Play default settings for operating system.
Set the non-Plug & Play default settings for operating system.
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.

Selecting [Get Non-PnP Default Values], the settings for Plug & Play operating system can not be
registered unless selecting [Get PnP Default Values]. To avoid the confusion, register the settings
after pressing F9 or selecting [Get PnP Default Values] or [Get non-PnP Default V alues].

Setup Utility

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Technical Information

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.

Network

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When the [Windows 95 Startup Menu] appears, select [1. Boot].
Enter "FDISK", then press Enter .
When [Do you wish to enable large disk support (Y/N)...?] appears on the screen, press
N ,then Enter .
Select [3. Delete partition or Logical DOS Drive].
Select [1. Delete Primary DOS Partition].
Start up again following the on-screen instructions.

These steps will allow you to install most operating systems.
The contents of the hard disk will be deleted. Always make sure to back up the hard disk
beforehand.
The following steps will normally be unnecessary, however , if installation is not possible, try
performing them.

Start up again using the FIRSTAID FD to open FDISK in the same way.
When [Do you wish to enable large disk support (Y/N)...?] appears on the first screen,
press N , then Enter .
Select [1. Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive].
Set the partition following the on-screen instructions and activate it.
Start up again following the on-screen instructions.

Back up the contents of your hard disk.
Insert the FIRSTAID FD, and restart the computer.

This computer uses a new, highly efficient file system called F AT32. Please note the following
regarding FAT32.

Some software will not run normally:

Do not run disk utilities and other software not compatible with FAT32. Doing so could
cause incorrect information such as hard disk capacity to be shown or could destroy hard
disk data.
Contact the dealer or other outlet for the software and obtain the latest version.

Non-recognition from other operating systems:

You will not be able to view the contents of your hard disk from other operating systems.
(For example, you will not be able to view the contents of your hard disk even when starting
up using a floppy disk created with another computer.)
Other operating systems cannot therefore be installed. To install the operating system, please
refer to the method listed below. If you are unsure about this explanation, do not proceed
with installation of operating system.

1
2

Hard Disk

3
4

5
6
7

8
9

10

11

12

Technical Information

FAT32

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Technical Information

When Windows is started up while pressing F8 , the [Microsoft Windows 95 Startup Menu] is
displayed. After reinstalling W indows, [Previous version of MS-DOS] also appears in this menu,
however, do not select this item as MS-DOS is not installed.

Reinstallation

The sound chip has its own power saving function. You can select this function in the [DS-XG
Power] tab (select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power] - [DS-XG Power]).

Power Saving Function in the Sound Chip

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.)

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 4.01 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.

Internet Explorer

Using the ZV Card

1

Double click on the task bar.

2

Select [Option] – [Properties].

3

Check [Playback], and add the check mark for [ZV Port].

4

Press [OK].

5

Delete the check mark for [Mute] at [ZV Port].

6

Click in the top of right corner of the window.

Full power level

Minimum level of power

save

Intermediate lev el of save

(Default)

Maximum level of power

save

Enable Enable Enable
Enable Enable Enable

Disable* Enable Disable*

Disable* Disable* Disable*

Sound

ZV Audio CD

Volume control by
pressing Fn + F5 / F6

* Enabled during wave or MIDI playback.

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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 information 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 the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the message and
contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails 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 . Check 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.

0220 Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run SETUP

Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup.

*0230 Shadow RAM Failed at offset :

nnnn

Shadow RAM failed at offset

nnnn

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

*0231 System RAM Failed at offset :

nnnn

System RAM failed at offset

nnnn

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

*0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset :

nnnn

Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset

nnnn

.

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

RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace
the cache. See Panasonic Technical Support. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably.

02F0: CPU ID:

CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.

*02F4: EISA CMOS not writable

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.

(To next page)

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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

device

.

Allocation Error for:

device

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

device

.

CD ROM Drive

CD ROM Drive identified.

Entering SETUP ...

Starting Setup Utility.

Failing Bits :

nnnn

The hex number

nnnn

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

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

Fixed Disk

n

Fixed disk n (0-3) identified.

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

nnnn

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

nnnn

Parity error found in the I/O b us. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the
address, it displays ????.

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 :

nnnn

Displays the address

nnnn

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

which can be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.

Video BIOS shadowed

Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.

37DMI 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.

Running DMI Viewer

2

1

Save the item that is displayed

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

Save all items

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

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

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.

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

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Dealing With Problems

When a problem occurs, please refer to this page. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software
related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, please contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Starting Up

The power indicator or bat­tery indicator is not lit

or is displayed

[POST Start Up Error(s)] is
displayed

The pre-memory count,
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.

Pressing the reset button ( ) will solve the problem.
Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.

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

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Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( page 26). This will restore the Setup Utility's settings to
their default values (except the password settings). Then, the Setup Utility must be run once
again for you to input the appropriate operating environment 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].
If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may need
to be replaced. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( page 26). This will restore the Setup Utility's settings
to t heir default values (except the password settings).

Try removing all peripheral devices.
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.

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

The red indicator blinks

After the AC adapter is con­nected, the orange indicator
blinks five times

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. ( )

Battery Indicator

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Dealing With Problems

No display after powering
on

The power has not been cut,
but after a certain period of
time, there is no display

The resolution of the display
cannot be changed

An afterimage appears

The motion of the mouse
cursor is not smooth

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 12)

The coffee break password may have been set. In such cases, perform the following steps.

1

Press any key.

2

If the display remains dark, enter the Coffee break Password and press Enter .

3

If the display continues to remain dark, press Enter again.

Set [None] for [W allpaper] 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.

Select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Mouse]-[Motion] and check [Show pointer trails].

Display

Character Input

Unable to input anything
but numerals

Only capital letters are
being input

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

If NumLk and Ke y Pad are on, the Numeric Key Pad is ON. To switch it OFF,
press Fn + Key Pad .

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.

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Dealing With Problems

Cannot read/write to a
floppy disk

Unable to write to a floppy
disk

How to format a floppy
disk is unclear

Unable to read/write to the
hard disk

Trouble has occurred with
the CD

When the previous item is
not the cause

The access lamp ( ) does
not light

Cannot play CD or read
data from it

Cannot eject CD

The CD-ROM drive vi­brates a lot

Disk Operations

Has the floppy disk been correctly inserted?
Has the floppy disk been correctly formatted?
Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Floppy Operation] to [Enable]? ( page 29)

Y our floppy disk content may be corrupted.

Is the floppy disk write-protected?

Select [Format] in [My Computer] - [3 1/2 Floppy (A:)] - [File]. After confirming the disk
volume and format type, start formatting.

Y our 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.
Y our hard disk content may be corrupted. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

You may need to clean the lens or CD;

Try testing another drive or media.

Is the CD loaded on the tray correctly?

Is the CD bent, scratched, or dirty?

Is the computer powered on?
To remove a CD 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.

Is the CD bent or labeled?

Emergency Hole

[Enter Password] is dis­played

[Advanced] menu can not be
registered

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

F9 does not work

[Coffee break password]
cannot be selected

Setup Utility

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

Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

You need to set the User Password.

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Your peripheral does not
work (An error 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 ext. key­board/mouse port does not
work

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

Dealing With Problems

Connecting Peripherals

You need to use drivers conforming to OS*. Some earlier drivers will no longer work.
For more information, please ask the manufacturer of the driver in question.

* Windows® 95 Version 4.00.950C (OSR-2.5)

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.
Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Parallel Port] to [Auto], [378] or [3BC]?

The Coffee break Password may be set; check if is displayed. If this is the case, input
the Coffee break Password.
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. Please refer to the reference
manual of the device.
Confirm that two mouse devices are not connected, one through the external keyboard/
mouse port and the other through the serial port.
Try setting [Trackball] to disable in the Setup Utility.
Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Serial Port] to [Auto] or [3F8]?

Try setting [Trackball] 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.

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 manual. 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 supports the recommended specifications.

Check the address map by going to [View Resources] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]

- [System] - [Device Manager] - [Computer] - [Properties].

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

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Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to reboot the computer.
Rerun the application program after the computer restarts. If the program no longer works
normally, go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] to delete
the program. Then, try installing the program once again.

Dealing With Problems

Computer Hangs

Application Software

When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may have to be
made depending on the usage conditions. We recommend asking your system administrator
or the person in charge of the network.

Unable to connect to a
network

Network

Try changing the mute by pressing Fn + F4 .

The sound is not heard

Sound

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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.

©Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 1998. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita Electric 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®, W indows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/
or other countries.
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Panasonic® is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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