Panasonic CF-45EJ48AAM Reference Manual

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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 ................................	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 Viewer ......................................................	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	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 when the external display is connected you

can select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous. Powering the com-

puter off and then back on enables the display setting of the Setup Utility.

Fn

+

F4

Speaker on/off switch

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

ON

CAUTION

When disabling the speakers with this key combination, the warning beep

is also disabled.

Fn

+

F5

Volume control (

down)

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the internal speaker and

headphone jack.

Volume control (

up)

Down

Up

Fn

+

F6

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 func-

tion in the sound chip. (

page 34)

Fn

+

F7

*

Power off using the sus-

Pressing this key combination causes the current screen on the display to be

pend function

saved to memory, and powers off the computer. When the computer is pow-

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

enable/disable switch

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

Disable

Fn

+

F9

Remaining capacity of the

Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the

battery pack

screen.

Fn

+

F10

*

ECO mode

Pressing this key combination cuts off power to the LCD display until opera-

tion is resumed by pressing any key or the trackball (mouse).

for conserving power

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

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. The [Enter] key functions differently depending on
							the application.
						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.
							The [Enter] key functions differently depending on the application.
						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 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
						Power status	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	Run the Setup Utility (			page 26)
2	Using	and	, select [Power]
3	Using	and	, select [Power Switch] and press Enter
4	Using	and	, select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and
	press	Enter
5 Press		F10 , then select [Yes]

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

Suspend Mode

or

Hibernation Mode

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/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

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	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, 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 off, then on, using the power switch to resume proper operation.

If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function after the USB driver is installed, disable the USB device function of the computer by following the procedure below.

1In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal serial bus controller].

2Add the check mark for [Disable in this hardware profile] in [Properties] - [General], press [OK], and then press [Close].

3In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].

If you want to enable the USB device function again, delete the check mark for [Disable in this hardware profile] in step 2. When the message appears asking whether to reboot the computer, select [Yes]. If the message is not displayed, go to step 3.

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 10
You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a floppy disk	Prevent operation by using a floppy disk			page 11
You want to prevent theft of your computer	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

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.

Security Measures	8

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

4 <Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>

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

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

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only Enter

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

To disable the Supervisor Password

7

8

Press only Enter

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between upper and lower case letters.

White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function keys cannot be used.

Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .

Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your 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	9

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.

2

3

Using and , select [Security]

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

Enter

4

5

<Only when the User Password has been set>

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

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

Enter

To disable the User Password

Press only Enter

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

To disable the User Password

Press only Enter

7 At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

8 Press F10 , then select [Yes]

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between upper and lower case letters.

White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function keys cannot be used.

Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .

Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your 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

10

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				Operation does
				not resume
is locked	When an incorrect password is inputted,
Setting the Coffee break Password (enabling or disabling)
1 Set the User Password (			page 9 )
2 Using	and	, select [Coffee break Password] and
press	Enter
3 Using	and	, select your combination of keys and
press	Enter
To disable the Coffee break Password
Using	and	, select [Disable] and press Enter
4 Press	F10 , then select [Yes]

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	11

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)
2 Using		and	, select [Security]
3	Using	and	, select [Boot Up Drive] and press Enter
4	Using	and	, select either [C:] or [CDD / A: / C:] and
	press	Enter
5	Using the and , select [Floppy Operation] and press
	Enter

6

7

Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

NOTE

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

Computing On the Road	12

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.

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 off the hard disk motor. To resume, you may press any key or move the trackball.

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.

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 devices 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

13

Setting Power Saving Mode

1

2

3

Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)

Using and , select [Power]

Using and , select [Power Management] and press

Enter

4

5

6

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

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

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

Enter

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

Enter
10 Using	and , select [Low] and press Enter
11 Press	F10 , then select [Yes]