Panasonic CF45RJ48AAM 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 ................................ 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............................................... 25

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

Technical Information .................................... 31

Computer Diagnosis ...................................... 34

DMI Viewe r ...................................................... 35

Dealing With Problems................................... 36

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].

Windows 95 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 95 users.
Windows 98 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 98 users.

: 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.

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Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F5

Fn + F6

Fn + F7

Fn + F8

Fn + F9

LCD brightness control

Display change

Speaker on/off switch

Volume control ( down)

V olume control ( up)

Power off using the sus­pend* function

Windo ws 95

Power Management
enable/disable switch

Windo ws 98

CPU Speed Change Mode
enable/disable switch

Remaining capacity of the
battery pack

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.

Pressing this key combination toggles the internal speaker and headphone
jack on and off.
Powering the computer off and then back on enables the speaker setting of the
Setup Utility.

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.

NOTE

This key combination cannot be used to adjust the volume of the beep sound.

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 temporarily disables the CPU Speed Change
Mode of the Setup Utility. ( page26) Pressing it again, or powering the
computer off and then back on enables the CPU Speed Change Mode of the
Setup Utility.
Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the
screen.

Fn + F10

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*

With Windows 98, the “Suspend mode” of Windows 95 is called the “Standby”.

2

*

In the Setup Utility, “Standby” is displayed, but in this manual “ECO Mode” is used to distinguish them from “Standby Function” for Windows 98.

ECO mode
for conserving power

Pressing this key combination cuts off power to the LCD display until opera­tion is resumed by pressing any key.

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. Depending on the application, the [Enter] key may
function differently than normal.

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.
Depending on the application, the [Enter] key may function differently than
normal.

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 seconds after the AC adapter is connected :

Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is
outside the allowable range.)

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.

NOTE

Windows 98

With Windows 98, the “Suspend mode” of Windows 95 is called the “Standby”.

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 Management], then press

2

Enter

Using and , select [Power Switch], set [Suspend] or

3

[Hibernation] with , then press Esc

Close the Setup Utility ( page 26)

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Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

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

P ower off your computer

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

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.

or

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Shutting Down Using the Suspend Function

Fn + F7
or
Windows 98 Select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu

Windows 98 Select [Stand by] from [Shut down]

([Start] - [Shut down]) menu

NOTE

Windows 95

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].

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Suspend Mode

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.

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 ( Windows 95 ), 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.

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

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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

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 do not want your Supervisor Setup changed without permission
Y ou want to prevent theft of your computer

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 .

User Password below
Coffee break Password page 8
Prevent operation by using a floppy disk page 9
Supervisor Password page 9

Use a security lock

If the correct password is input,

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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)

Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)

1

Using and , select [System Setup], then press Enter

2

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

3

4

To enable or change your password

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

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 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.)

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

6

Enter

Security Measures

At the confirmation screen, press Enter

7

Press Esc to end the password setting procedure

8

Close the Setup Utility ( page 26)

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CAUTION

T o 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

Y ou 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)

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Input the correct password used at startup
and press Enter .

The computer
is locked

In the case of the coffee break password, the password key indicator
will not change even if the password is inputted.

CA UTION

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.

When an incorrect password is inputted,

Operation resumes

Operation does

not resume

Key Indicator

Setting the Coffee break Password (enabling or disabling)

Set the User Password ( page 7 to 8, step

1
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.

1

to 7 )

Using and keys, select [Key Combination for Coffee

3

break], then set your combination of keys with

Press Esc to end the password setting procedure

4

Close the Setup Utility ( page 26)

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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 [Supervisor Setup], then press Enter

2

Using and , select [Boot Up Drive], then set either

3

[HDD FDD] or [CDD FDD HDD] with

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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.

Using the and , select [Floppy Operation], set [Disable]

4

with , then press Esc
Close the Setup Utility ( page 26)

5

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 [Enter supervisor password] is displayed,

Input the correct supervisor password and press Enter ,

Supervisor Setup

May be

Opened

Supervisor Setup

When the supervisor password is incorrect or when the user
password is entered, (Or, even when the correct supervisor

password is entered). page 38

NOTE

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

(There are cases in which the Supervisor Setup does
not appear on the main screen). page 26

Can not be

Opened

Security Measures

Setting the Supervisor Password

(enabling, changing, disabling)

1

Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)
Using and , select [Supervisor Setup], then press Enter

2

Using and , select [Supervisor Pas s wo rd], then press

3

Enter

10

4

5

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.

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

.

Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then

6

press Enter

7

At the confirmation screen, press Enter

8

Press Esc to end the password setting procedure

Close the Setup Utility ( page 26)

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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*1 helps you conserve power by cutting of f power to the LCD. To resume,
you may move the trackball.

1

Windows 95 In the power management mode, the setting of

[Advanced] is recommended

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.

( page 12)

Windows 95 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 de-

vices 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
ECO mode*1 timeout precedes the suspend/hibernation timeout.

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

NOTE

Windows 95

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.

Windows 98 In [Control Panel] - [Power Management], make set-

tings in detail

By making settings in detail for the alarm, timeout, etc., it is possible to control the con­sumption of power.

*1In the Setup Utility, “Standby” is displayed, but in this manual “ECO Mode” is used to distinguish them

from “Standby Function” for Windows 98.

Computing On the Road

Setting Power Management

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

Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)

1

Using and , select [Power Management], then press

2

Enter

Using and , select [Power Sa ving], then set [Advanced]

3

with

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

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

4

[Hibernation] with

Using and , select [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout], set

5

either [4 min] or [16 min] with , then press Esc

Close the Setup Utility ( page 26)

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Power Management settings ( page 28)

Functions automatically

Power
Management

CPU Speed Change Mode
HDD Motor Timeout
CDD Motor Timeout
ECO Mode Timeout*

CPU Speed Change Mode:
HDD Motor Timeout:
CDD Motor Timeout:

ECO Mode Timeout*3:

(Standb y Timeout)

3

*

In the Setup Utility, “Standby” is displayed, but in this manual “ECO Mode” is used to distinguish them from
“Standby Function” for Windows 98.

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Advanced Standard Standard OFF

set

Enable Enable Enable Disable
1 min 1 min 1 min Never
1 min 1 min 1 min Never
1 min 2 min 2 min Never

In this mode, the CPU is automatically stopped when there are no
operations.
When the hard disk drive is not accessed for more than a minute,
power to the motor is shut off.
When the CD-ROM drive is not accessed for more than a minute,
power to the motor is shut off.
When the computer is idle or a device is not accessed for one or two
minutes, the computer enters the ECO mode.

(Battery/AC adapter)*1(Battery)*

1

*

Setting at the time of purchase

2

*

Enabled only when the battery itself is being used.

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2

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 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.

Battery Power

Battery Status

Use the Battery Indicator to Check on the Battery Status

Battery Indicator Batt ery Status

Orange*
Green*
Red
Blinking red*

Blinking orange for 5
seconds after the AC
adapter is connected*
Not lit

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Charging
Fully-charged
Battery charge 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

1

Battery pack is not connected or charging not being performed.

*1 When the AC adapter is connected.

Getting a detailed reading

Fn + F9

NOTE

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

• 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.

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

Charge the battery until
the indicator is green, then
completely discharge the
battery. (reaches 0%).

When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low

save your data and power off your computer

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

Red indicator lights
Beep sounds*2*
(at approx. 9% capacity*3)

3

Suspend Mode or Hibernation Mode

(at approx. 4% capacity*3)

If the suspend or hibernation function is not set

Red indicator lights

(at approx. 9% capacity*3)

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

is also disabled.

*3 Windows 98 When the settings in [Control Panel] - [Power Management](Windows settings)

begin to result in a better power saving efficiency, those settings (Windows settings) should take prece­dence.

Beep sounds*2*
(at approx. 4% capacity*3)

3

Computer

goes off

(at approx. 0% capacity*3)