Panasonic CF-45DJXXXXX, CF-45MJXXXXX, CF-45RJXXXXX, CF-45EJXXXXX User Manual

®

Personal Computer

Reference Manual

CF-45 Series

Contents

				Key Combinations .............................................	2
				LED Indicators ...................................................	3
95				Suspend/Hibernation Functions ......................	4
				Security Measures ............................................	7
				Computing On the Road ................................	11
				Battery Power .................................................	13
				Using PC Cards ..............................................	15
				Adding Memory ..............................................	17
				Port Replicator ................................................	18
				Using a Printer ................................................	19
				Using an External Display .............................	20
				Using USB Devices .................................................	21
				Infrared Data Communications ..........................	22
				Hard Disk Drive ...............................................	23
				Setup Utility ....................................................	24
				Technical Information ....................................	29
				Computer Diagnosis ......................................	32
				DMI Viewer ......................................................	33
				Dealing With Problems...................................	34
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.

Key Combinations	2

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.

	Fn	+	F2	LCD brightness control		Hold down the Fn key and press F2 to change the brightness.
						(When the brightness is at its maximum value, is displayed.)
	Fn	+	F3	Display change		By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external display,
						LCD or simultaneous.
	Fn	+	F4	Speaker on/off switch		Pressing this key combination turns off audio from the internal speaker and
						headphone jack. Pressing it again turns audio back on.
	Fn	+	F5	Volume control (	down)	Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the internal speaker and
						headphone jack.
	Fn	+	F6	Volume control (	up)	NOTE
						This key combination cannot be used to adjust the volume of the beep sound.
	Fn	+	F7	Power off using the sus-		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 pow-
				pend function
						ered 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.)
	Fn	+	F8	Power Management		Pressing this key combination temporarily disables the power management
						feature of the Setup Utility. (		page26) Pressing it again, or powering the
				enable/disable switch
						computer off and then back on enables the power management feature of the
						Setup Utility.
	Fn	+	F9	Remaining capacity of		Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the
						screen.
				the battery pack
	Fn	+	F10	Standby mode		Pressing this key combination cuts off power to the LCD display until opera-
						tion is resumed by pressing any key.
				for conserving power

LED Indicators	3

						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 and then KeyPad is pressed
							while holding down the Fn key. This causes a portion of the keyboard to func-
							tion as a numeric keypad. Depending on the application, the [Enter] key may
							function differently than normal.
						ScrLk (Scroll lock)	This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions differ-
							ently depending on the application.
						KeyPad (Arrow key)	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.
							Depending on the application, the [Enter] key may function differently than
							normal.
						CD-ROM status	This indicator lights when the CD-ROM drive is accessed.
						Floppy disk status	This indicator lights when the floppy disk drive is accessed.
						Hard disk status	This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
						Battery pack status	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 seconds after the AC adapter is connected :
								Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is
								outside the allowable range.)
						Power status	Not lit :	Power off
							Lit constantly green : Power on
							Flashing green :	Suspend mode

Suspend/Hibernation Functions 4

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 function and hibernation function

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

1

2

Run the Setup Utility ( page 24)

Using

and

, select [Power Management], then press

Enter

3 Using	and	, select [Power Switch], set [Suspend] or
[Hibernation] with		, then press Esc

4 Close the Setup Utility ( page 24)

Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

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

Power off your computer

	(Do not touch the power switch while your
		Suspend Mode
	computer is entering the hibernation mode.)
				or
		Hibernation Mode

CAUTION

If the power switch is held for over four seconds at the ON position, the power goes OFF without activation of the suspend or hibernation function.

Do not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds.

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.

Suspend/Hibernation Functions	5

Shutting Down Using the Suspend Function

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

Suspend Mode

NOTE

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

[Suspend] is deleted from the [Start] menu by unchecking [Allow Windows to manage power use on this computer.] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power] or by unchecking [Show suspend command on Start menu] in [Advanced].

Resuming Operation

Turn your computer on

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 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 or modem, or your PC Cards may not work. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer or reinitialize the individual devices.

Do not use the suspend or hibernation functions when using USB devices.

Set [USB Controller] of [Supervisor Setup] to [Disable] in the Setup Utility when using the suspend or hibernation functions.

Suspend/Hibernation Functions	6

Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

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 (DIAG45), 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 is 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.

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.

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

Security Measures	7

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	User Password			below
Same as above, but while you’re away temporarily	Coffee break Password			page 8
You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a floppy disk	Prevent operation by using a floppy disk			page 9
You do not want your Supervisor Setup changed without permission	Supervisor Password			page 9
You want to prevent theft of your computer	Use a security lock

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

Set the User Password.

Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.

When the User Password is set

Upon entering your User Password
and pressing Enter .				If the correct password is input,
						Will Start
				Over three incorrect attempts,
						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.

Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disabling)

1

2

3

4

Run the Setup Utility (			page 24)
Using	and	, select [System Setup], then press Enter
Using	and	, select [User Password], then press Enter

To enable or change your password

Enter your password at the [Enter User Password], then press .

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.

To disable your password

Using the

and

keys, select [Delete User Password], then press Enter .

Go to step 7.

5 Re-enter your password at the [Enter User Password Again]

(This is for confirmation purposes.)

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

Enter

Security Measures	8

7 At the confirmation screen, press Enter

8 Press Esc to end the password setting procedure

9 Close the Setup Utility ( page 24)

CAUTION

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 ( page10).

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

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).

When the coffee break password is set

When leaving your desk

Alt + Ctrl +	F9 (Example of a selected key combination)
	Input the correct password used at startup
	and press Enter .	Operation resumes
The computer	When an incorrect password is inputted,	Operation does
is locked		not resume

CAUTION

Do not leave your computer just after sensitive data had been shown on the screen.

It is impossible to lock your computer from an external device, such as a mouse connected through the serial port or the USB device is used.

During the coffee break, is displayed on the screen. If the operations described below are performed during the coffee break, the indication may disappear. In order to quit the coffee break and again begin using the computer, input your password.

If a different popup window is displayed by using key combination.

If the computer is returned from the standby mode. If the serial mouse is moved.

Setting the Coffee break Password (enabling or disabling)

1	Set the User Password (			page 7 to 8, step 1 to 7 )
2	To enable the Coffee break Password
	Using	and	, select [Coffee break Password], then set [Enable] with		.
	To disable the Coffee break Password
	Using	and	, select [Coffee break Password], then set [Disable] with		.
	Go to step 4.
3 Using		and	keys, select [Key Combination for Coffee
	break], then set your combination of keys with
4 Press Esc to end the password setting procedure
5 Close the Setup Utility (				page 24)

Security Measures	9

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

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

This error message is displayed.

Even when one tries to access a floppy disk,

Procedure

1 Run the Setup Utility (			page 24)
2 Using	and	, select [Supervisor Setup], then press Enter
3 Using	and	, select [Boot Up Drive], then set either
[HDD	FDD] or [CDD		FDD HDD] with
CAUTION
When changing to the [HDD			FDD] or [CDD FDD HDD] setting, to
continue read/write operations from a floppy disk and to use the hard disk drive or
CD-ROM to start, press Esc			and go to step 5.
4 Using the and		, select [Floppy Operation], set [Disable]
with	, then press Esc

5 Close the Setup Utility ( page 24)

When you do not want your Supervisor Setup changed without permission

Set the Supervisor Password. After it has been set, no changes can be made to the Supervisor settings unless the password is entered.

When the supervisor password is set

In the Setup Utility (					page 24),
if		is displayed,
							Supervisor Setup
		Input the correct supervisor password and press Enter
						,
							May be
							Opened
							Supervisor Setup
		When the supervisor password is incorrect or when the user					Can not be
							Opened
		password is entered, (Or, even when the correct supervisor

password is entered). page 36

NOTE

(There are cases in which the Supervisor Setup does not appear on the main screen). page 24

You may wish to protect the User Password ( page 10).

Security Measures

10

Setting the Supervisor Password

(enabling, changing, disabling)

1

2

3

Run the Setup Utility (			page 24)
Using	and	, select [Supervisor Setup], then press Enter
Using	and	, select [Supervisor Password], then press

Enter

4	To enable or change your supervisor password
	Enter your password at the [Enter Supervisor Password], then press		.

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.

To disable your supervisor password

Using	and	, select [Delete Supervisor Password], then press Enter .
Go to step 7.

5 Re-enter your password at the [Enter Supervisor Password Again]

(This is for confirmation purposes.)

NOTE

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

use

and

to select [User Password Protection], then set [Enable] with

.

6

7

8

9

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

At the confirmation screen, press Enter

Press Esc to end the password setting procedure

Close the Setup Utility ( page 24)

Computing On the Road	11

Conserving Power

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

Four Important Points

POINT 1	Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.
POINT 2	To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power man-
POINT 3	agement mode.
	Check to see that you have your AC adapter with you before
	leaving your home or office.
	Purchasing an extra battery (CF-VZS251AW*) and the optional battery
	charger (CF-VCB251W or CF-VCB251AW) is highly recommended.
POINT 4	* Do not use CF-VZS251W with this Computer.
	Always watch your battery level!

Things to Remember

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

Adjust the brightness (dark) with Fn + F2

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.

Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn + F10 to put your computer in the standby mode

The standby mode helps you conserve power by cutting off power to the LCD. To resume, you may press any key other than Fn or move the trackball.

In the power management mode, the setting of [Advanced] is recommended ( page 12)

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

Setting the suspend/hibernation timeout ( page 12)

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 devices for 4 or 16 minutes. If [Advanced] or [Standard (Battery/AC adapter)] is selected for [Power Saving], the suspend / hibernation timeout function will go into effect for both the battery pack and the AC adapter. If, however, [Standard (Battery)] is selected for [Power Saving], it will go into effect only during operation by the battery. The standby timeout function is automatically set when [Advanced] or [Standard] is set. Note that the standby timeout precedes the suspend/hibernation timeout.

It should be noted that for some applications, the suspend/hibernation timeout will not work properly.

NOTE

If you plan to use only the battery pack or set the power management, it is necessary to check[Allow Windows to manage power use on this computer] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power]. If no check is added, the hibernation timeout will not occur.

Computing On the Road	12

Setting Power Management

(How to set [Advanced] and the suspend/hibernation timeout)

1

2

3

Run the Setup Utility (			page 24)
Using	and	, select [Power Management], then press
Enter
Using	and	, select [Power Saving], then set [Advanced]

with

(To avoid setting the suspend/hibernation timeout, press Esc and proceed on to step 6.)

4 Using and , select [Power Switch], then set [Suspend] or [Hibernation] with

5 Using	and	, select [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout], set
either [4 min] or [16 min] with			, then press Esc

6 Close the Setup Utility ( page 24)

Power Management settings ( page 26)

Functions automatically		Advanced	Standard		Standard	OFF
Power	set		(Battery/AC adapter)*		(Battery)**
Management
CPU Speed Change Mode		Enable	Enable		Enable	Disable
HDD Motor Timeout		1 min	1 min		1 min	Never
CDD Motor Timeout		1 min	1 min		1 min	Never
Standby Timeout		1 min	2 min		2 min	Never
			*	Setting at the time of purchase

** Enabled only when the battery itself is being used.

CPU Speed Change Mode: In this mode, the CPU is automatically stopped when there are no operations.

HDD Motor Timeout: When the hard disk drive is not accessed for more than a minute, power to the motor is shut off.

CDD Motor Timeout: When the CD-ROM drive is not accessed for more than a minute, power to the motor is shut off.

Standby Timeout: When the computer is idle or a device is not accessed for one or two minutes, the computer enters the standby mode.

CAUTION

When installed in a network environment.

Be sure to disable the suspend/hibernation timeout settings with the Setup Utility .

After resuming operation from the suspend or 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.

There are times when high-speed communication is adversely affected if the power man-

agement	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 standby mode during playback.