Panasonic CF-45EJ48AAM Reference Manual
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Personal Computer
Reference Manual
CF-45 Series
Contents
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 Problems................................... 38
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
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.
2
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
LCD brightness control
Display change
Speaker on/off switch
Volume control ( down)
V olume control ( up)
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.
OFF
CAUTION
When disabling the speakers with this key combination, the warning beep
is also disabled.
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the internal speaker and
headphone jack.
Down Up
ON
NOTE
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)
Fn + F7 *
Fn + F8
Fn + F9
Fn + F10 *
Power off using the suspend function
Power Management
enable/disable switch
Remaining capacity of the
battery pack
ECO mode
for conserving power
* When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10] with the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable.
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.
Enable
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).
Disable
LED Indicators
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Caps Lock
NumLk (Numeric key)
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
KeyPad (Arrow key)
CD-ROM status
Floppy disk status
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.
Hard disk status
Battery pack status
Power status
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
Suspend/Hibernation Functions
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down your computer, you can do so by using the suspend or hibernation function.
Differences between the suspend function and hibernation function
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Function
Where data is saved to
Speed
Requires power supply
Suspend function Hibernation function
Memory Hard disk
Fast Somewhat slow
Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost) Power not required to maintain data
Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function
Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)
1
Using and , select [Power]
2
Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter
3
Using and , select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and
4
press Enter
Press F10 , then select [Yes]
5
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 the computer is entering the suspend or hibernation
mode.)
CAUTION
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.
* 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.
Suspend Mode
or
Hibernation Mode
Suspend/Hibernation Functions
Shutting Down Using the Suspend Function
Fn + F7
or Select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu
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
5
Suspend Mode
Slide the power switch
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.
Suspend/Hibernation Functions
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, 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 control-
ler].
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.
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Security Measures
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.
Situation Function to use Reference
7
Y ou do not want your computer to be used without permission
Same as above, but while you’re away temporarily
Y ou want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a floppy disk
Y ou want to prevent theft of your computer
User Password below
Coffee break Password page 10
Prevent operation by using a floppy disk page 11
Use a security lock
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission
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 .
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.
If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password
You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 26).
If entering the Setup Utility with User Password
Y ou 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.
Security Measures
Setting the Supervisor Password
(enabling, changing, disabling)
NOTE
When the User Password is set, the Supervisor Password will be needed.
1
Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)
2
Using and , select [Security]
Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then
3
press Enter
<Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>
4
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter
8
Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then
5
press Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
Re-enter your passwor d at the [Confirm New P assw or d] , then
6
press Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
7
Press F10 , then select [Yes]
8
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 password.
Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten you will be unable to use
your computer. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time.
NOTE
When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or disabled without
permission,
using and , select [User Password Protection] and press Enter using
and , select [Protected] and press Enter .
Security Measures
Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
1
Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)
NOTE
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.
Using and , select [Security]
2
Using and , select [Set User Password], then press
3
Enter
<Only when the User Password has been set>
4
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter
9
Enter your passw ord at the [Enter New Password], then press
5
Enter
To disable the User Password
Press only Enter
Re-enter your passwor d at the [Confirm New Passwor d] , then
6
press Enter
To disable the User Password
Press only Enter
At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
7
Press F10 , then select [Yes]
8
CAUTION
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).
Security Measures
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
10
The computer
is locked
When an incorrect password is inputted,
Operation does
not resume
Setting the Coffee break Passwo rd (enabling or disabling)
Set the User P assw ord ( page 9
1
Using and , select [Coffee break Pass word] and
2
press Enter
Using and , select your combination of keys and
3
press Enter
To disable the Coffee break Password
Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter
Press F10 , then select [Yes]
4
CAUTION
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.
)
Security Measures
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
when access to the floppy disk
drive is attempted.
Procedure
1
Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)
Using and , select [Security]
2
11
Using and , select [Boot Up Drive] and press Enter
3
Using and , select either [C:] or [CDD / A: / C:] and
4
press Enter
Using the and , select [Floppy Operation] and press
5
Enter
Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter
6
Press F10 , then select [Yes]
7
NOTE
If entering the Setup Utility with User Password, [Boot Up Drive] and [Floppy Operation]
will not be displayed.
Computing On the Road
Conserving Power
One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of computing
away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on how to maximize
use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.
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
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.
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Before stepping away 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.
In the power mana gement mode, the setting of [Enable (Always)]
is recommended
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.
( page 13)
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.
NOTE
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).
Computing On the Road
Setting Power Saving Mode
Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)
1
Using and , select [Power]
2
Using and , select [Power Management] and press
3
Enter
Using and , select [Enable(Always)] and press Enter
4
Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter
5
Using and , select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and press
6
Enter
13
7
8
9
10
11
Using and , select [Suspend Timeout] or [Hibernation
Timeout] and press Enter
Using and , select either [4 min] or [16 min] and press
Enter
Using and , select [CD-ROM Drive Speed] and press
Enter
Using and , select [Low] and press Enter
Press F10 , then select [Yes]
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