Panasonic CF47M4CKAEM Reference Manual Windows 9X

®

Personal Computer

Reference Manual

CF-47 Series

Contents

95 98

The descriptions for “Floppy disk drive” in the manual apply to the internal SuperDisk™ Drive. Similarly, the descriptions for “CD-ROM drive” in the manual apply to the internal DVD drive.

Illustrations in this Reference Manual

Read Me First	.....................................................	2
Key Combinations .............................................		4
LED Indicators ...................................................		5
Touch Pad (Advanced) .................................................		6
Panasonic Hand ..................Writing (Touch Pad)		10
Suspend/Hibernation ...................Functions		12
Security Measures..........................................		17
Computing On ................................the Road		23
Battery Power .................................................		27
CD-ROM Drive.................................................		32
SuperDisk™ Drive ..........................................		34
PC Cards .........................................................		35
RAM Module....................................................		36
Port Replicator................................................		37
Printer..............................................................		38
External Display .............................................		39
USB Devices ..................................	Windows 95	43
USB Devices ..................................	Windows 98	45
Infrared Data Communications .....................		46
Modem.............................................................		48
LAN ..................................................................		50
Hard Disk Drive...............................................		52
Setup Utility ....................................................		54
Technical Information ....................................		60
DMI Viewer ......................................................		61
List of Error Codes .........................................		62
Dealing With Problems ......................(Advanced)		64

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 and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.
. Windows 95				:	Information for Microsoft Windows® 95 users.
Windows 98				:	Information for Microsoft Windows® 98 users.
		page:			When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to			page (green display), the
					shape of the cursor will change to	. Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a
					click is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.
			:		This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Read Me First

2

Saving Data on the Hard Disk

Do not expose your computer to shock.

Please use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software applications and data unusable.

Do not power down your computer while software applications are running or HDD indicator () is on.

Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems ([Start]-[Shut Down] ).

Save all valuable data to floppy disks.

Backing up data to floppy disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or should you inadvertently change or erase data.

Use the security function for all important data. ( page 17)

Hard Disk Lock

When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the hard disk when the hard disk is installed in a different computer, since a password is also set for the hard disk.

When the hard disk is returned to the original computer, you can read/write data as before. In this case, however, make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed. (Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee the complete protection of data.)( page 20)

*Windows 95 : This computer uses Microsoft® Windows® 95 Operating System. Windows 98 : This computer uses Microsoft® Windows® 98 Operating System.

Saving Data on Floppy Disks

Do not power down your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the FDD indicator ( ) is on.

Doing so may damage the data on the floppy disk and render the disk useless.

Use care when handling floppy disks.

To protect the data on your floppy disks or to prevent a floppy disk from becoming stuck in your computer, avoid the following:

•Sliding the shutter on the floppy disk manually.

•Exposing the disk to a magnetic field.

•Storing the disk in locations prone to high temperatures, low pitched noise, dampness, or dust.

•Applying more than one label on the disk.

Confirm the contents of a floppy disk before formatting it.

Confirm that no important data is on the disk, because all data on the disk will be erased.

Use the write-protect tab.
This is a must for preserving im-	Write-protect Tab
portant data. This prevents your
data from being erased or over-	Write Enable	Write Disable
written.

Computer Viruses

Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software and use them regularly.

We recommend you run the software:

•When booting your computer.

•After receiving data.

We recommend that you check data received on floppy disks or from external sources, such as data downloaded from the Internet, e-mail, etc. (For compressed files, uncompress them before running a check).

LCD Panel

High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 99.998% or more of the picture elements are functioning properly, no defect is considered to exist.

Read Me First	3

Usage Environment

Environment

Place the computer on a flat stable surface.

In use:	Temperature:		5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}
	Humidity:	30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
Not in use: Temperature:			-20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}
	Humidity:	30% to 90% RH (No condensation)

Places not to use your computer

Such areas may result in damage to the computer.

Areas with electronic equipment

These areas may interfere with your display or cause your computer to produce strange

sounds.

Areas with extremely high/low temperatures

Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat. During operation, the computer may become warm.

Handling

This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, the leakage of liquid (e.g., water) from the keyboard, etc., but no warranty is provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, be extremely careful in the handling.

Do not drop or hit your computer against solid objects.

Do not stand the computer on its side or allow it to tip over. When the computer receives extremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable.

Do not carry your computer when it is ON.

Remove all cables before transporting your computer.

We recommend preparing a fully charged battery (and optional charger, if possible). When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that the batteries be stored in a plastic bag.

Do not place the computer upright. When the computer receives extremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable.

Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the display.

Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.

Always carry your computer with you. Never check it in with luggage. For use of the computer inside an aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy on this issue.

<When using the SuperDisk drive>

It is a good idea to make backup copies on disks and carry them with you. Do not leave a disk in the drive while transporting your computer.

Maintenance

Touch Pad

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CAUTION

Display

Avoid using water when cleaning the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave residue and reduce readability of the screen.

<When cleaning dust/dirt>

Avoid rubbing off dust/dirt with cloth since it may leave scratch on the screen.

Sweep dust/dirt with fine brush, then wipe it with “dry” soft cloth used for cleaning glasses.

<When cleaning oily surface>

Apply camera lens cleaner on a soft gauze and clean it with gentle force. Then, wipe with dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses.

Areas excluding the display

Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after applying water or detergent diluted with water to the soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water.

Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. In addition, do not use commercially-available cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface.

Do not directly add or spray water or detergent. If liquid enters the inside of the computer, it may cause it to work improperly or be damaged.

Key Combinations

4

CAUTION

Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.

Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse) or other keys.

Key

Functions

Popup Window

Fn + F2

LCD brightness control

Hold down the Fn key and press

F2 to change

Is displayed

the brightness.

when the bright-

ness is at its

maximum value.

Fn + F3

Display change

By pressing this key combination, you can select ei-

ther an external display, LCD or simultaneous, even

if an external display is not connected. Rebooting

the computer, or powering off then on, restores the

display setting of the Setup Utility.

Windows 98

The combination does not work when the computer

is in the Dual-Display Mode.

Fn + F4

Speakers on/off switch

Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from

OFF

the internal speakers and headphone jack. Rebooting

the computer, or powering off then on, restores the

speaker setting of the Setup Utility.

CAUTION

ON

Disabling the speakers will also disable the warn-

ing beep.

Fn + F5

Volume control

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of

( down)

the internal speakers and headphone jack.

Down

Fn + F6

Volume control ( up)

NOTE

Up

Holding down on the keys

This key combination cannot be used to adjust

changes the sound level.

the volume of the warning beep.

*

Power off using the

Pressing this key combination causes the current

Fn + F7

suspend function

screen on the display to be saved to memory, and pow-

ers off the computer. When the computer is powered

on, by sliding the power switch or pressing the sleep

switch, the saved screen will be displayed. (The com-

puter must be plugged into the AC adapter or have a

battery pack with sufficient remaining power installed.)

Windows 95

Power management

Pressing this key combination temporarily disables

*

enable/disable switch

the power management feature of the Setup Utility.

Fn + F8

Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on,

Enable

restores the power management setting of the Setup

Utility.

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Disable

NOTE

This key combination sometimes does not work

by pressing it quickly.

Fn + F9

Remaining capacity of

Pressing this key combination displays the remain-

Remaining

the battery pack

ing battery capacity on the screen.

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capacity (%)

display

Battery pack is

not installed.

Windows 95

ECO mode for con-

Pressing this key combination turns off the LCD and

*

serving power

hard disk drive until operation is resumed by press-

Fn + F10

ing any key.

* Windows 98

The combination does not work.

LED Indicators

5

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 Key Pad 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.

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions

differently depending on the application.

KeyPad (Arrow key)

This indicator lights green when Key Pad is pressed while holding down

the Fn key. When the indicator is not lit, a portion of the keyboard func-

tions 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 sta-

Not lit :

AC adapter not connected or charging not being per-

tus

formed.

Orange

:

Charging in progress.

Green

:

Charging finished.

Red

:

Battery is low

(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less).

Blinking red

:

Battery pack or charging malfunction.

Blinking orange

:Battery capacity being refreshed.

Blinking orange five times after the AC adapter is connected

:

Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is out-

side the allowable range. Once the allowable range re-

quirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.)

Power status

Not lit :

Power off / Hibernation mode

Green

:

Power on

Blinking green : Suspend* mode ( page 12)

* With Windows 98, the "Suspend" is called "Standby".

Touch Pad (Advanced)

6

Using the Touch Pad

Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations.

The touch pad has the following two modes of operation.

Work Surface

Right Button

Left Button

	Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel Mode						Original Mode
	(Setting at the time of purchase)
	Wheel mode operations (almost identical				Only scroll operation is possible for ap-
	to the case of using the Microsoft®				plications not compatible with the
	IntelliMouseTM for scroll, zoom, etc., op-				Microsoft® wheel function.
	erations) are possible for Microsoft® wheel				Even for applications compatible with the
	function-compatible applications.				Microsoft® wheel function, there are
	Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM is a mouse-type				cases where only vertical scrolling or
	device that, in addition to the two conven-				only horizontal scrolling is possible in this
	tional buttons, incorporates a wheel able				mode.
	to rotate forwards/backwards.
	Scrolling Area				Scrolling Area
								Scrolling up/down
				Scrolling up/down				Possible when a check
								mark	is added for
	For the Pan and Auto Scroll functions, the en-							[Vertical].
					Scrolling side-to-side
	tire work surface of the touch pad can be used				Possible when a check mark					is
	for scrolling.				added for [Horizontal].

: Typical mouse operations use this area.

When no check mark is added for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode], [Horizontal] and

[Vertical] of [Scroll Configuration], the entire surface can be used for typical mouse operations.

NOTE

When you are not sure whether an application is compatible with the Microsoft® wheel function or not, try using both modes. Furthermore, depending on the application, there are cases where scrolling may not be possible with either mode.

Changing the mode of the touch pad

1Select from the taskbar or select [Motion] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]

- [Mouse].

2 To set the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode

Add the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration]. To set the original mode

Delete the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration] and add the check mark for [Horizontal] and/or [Vertical].

3 Press [OK].

Handling the Touch Pad

Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharppointed objects (i.e. nails), hard objects that can leave marks (i.e. pencils and ball point pen).

Do not allow contact with substances that could dirty the touch pad, such as oil. The cursor may not work properly in such cases.

When the touch pad becomes dirty:

Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as a gauze or soft cloth first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.

Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

is added for [use

While holding down the button, moving your finger on the work surface.

Touch Pad (Advanced)

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Basic Operation

Wheel Indicates an operation applicable to the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode.

Original Indicates an operation applicable to the original mode.

Function		Touch Pad Operation
Moving the Cursor	Wheel
	Original	Move the tip of your finger
		lightly over the surface.
Tapping/Clicking	Wheel	or
	Original
		tapping	clicking
Double-Tapping/	Wheel	or
Double-Clicking	Original
		double-tapping	double-clicking
Dragging	Wheel	or
	Original

Twoquicktaps,butonthe second tap leaving your finger down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface.

When a check mark Drag Lock] *

After the drag operation (above : left side), it is necessary to determine the destination (i.e., location of drop) by one tap. Under the condition no destination is selected, do not use the suspend or hibernation function. Nothing is shown on the display, even after resuming from the suspend or hibernation mode.

In this case, the display will return after a tap or click is made.

* In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons]

Scroll*	Wheel	Wheel	Original
	Original
Scroll a document
(rotate the wheel)
Auto Scroll*	Wheel	1	2
Automatically scroll a document
(move the mouse after clicking
the wheel)		Operate after pressing the two buttons simultaneously.
		When releasing the auto scroll function:
		One tap on the work surface.

The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances.

Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.

Touch Pad (Advanced)

8

	Function		Touch Pad Operation
	Pan*	Wheel
	Scroll in various directions of a
	document
	(move the mouse slightly while		Operate while holding down the two buttons.
	holding down the wheel)
	Zoom*	Wheel			Magnify
	Magnify/reduce the display of		Ctrl	+	Reduce
	a document.
	(rotate the wheel while holding
	down Ctrl	)
	Data Zoom*	Wheel

Shift +

Display or hide a document, or perform operations to return to or proceed with Internet Explorer.

(rotate the wheel while holding down Shift )

Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM.

*

CAUTION

When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel function) is connected, a part or all of the additional functions may fail to operate. To use these additional functions, install the driver or application software of the external device by following the procedure below. However, once the driver or application software is installed, touch pad functions (e.g., auto scroll) may not operate even if the touch pad is enabled. (see the procedure for “When you want to re-enable the touch pad.”).

1In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [touch pad] in [Mouse], press [Remove] to delete it, then press [OK] to confirm the deletion.

2Power off your computer and connect the external mouse or trackball device to the computer.

3Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54 ). In [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.

4Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install the necessary driver.

After the installation, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in the Setup Utility.

Do not enter the suspend or hibernation mode when an external mouse is connected to the serial port.

When you want to re-enable the touch pad;

1In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], when an external mouse or trackball device is displayed in [Mouse], press [Remove] to delete it, and then press [OK] to confirm the deletion.

2Power off your computer and remove the external mouse or trackball device.

3Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.

4Confirm whether [touch pad] exists in [Mouse] (in [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager]).

Touch Pad (Advanced)

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CAUTION

Windows 95

When [Microsoft PS/2 Port Mouse] is displayed in [Mouse]:

1Select [Microsoft PS/2 Port Mouse] and then press [Properties].

2Select [Driver] - [Update Driver] and then press [Next].

3At the [Update Device Driver Wizard], press [Other Locations].

4Input [C:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [OK].

5Press [Finish].

6At the [Insert Disk], press [OK].

7Input [C:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [OK].

8The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [Yes].

Windows 98

When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] is displayed in [Mouse]:

1Select [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] and then press [Properties].

2Select [Driver] - [Update Driver] and then press [Next].

3Select [Display a list of all the drivers....] and then press [Next].

4Press [Next].

5At the [Update Driver Warning], press [Yes] and then press [Next].

6At the [Insert Disk], press [OK].

7Input [C:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [OK].

8Press [Finish].

9The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [Yes].

NOTE

The double-tapping speed of the touch pad cannot be changed.

Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad) 10

Drawing Characters or Figures

Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the work surface of the touch pad, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format. Positions on the work surface of the touch pad have corresponding positions in the Panasonic Hand Writing window. For example, a character or figure made in the top-left part of the work surface of the touch pad will be displayed in the top-left part of the Panasonic Hand Writing window.

CAUTION

To draw, an object with a rounded tip (e.g., a pen for tablets) can be used.

Do not use any of the following objects, as they may damage the work surface.

•Objects with an extremely sharp tip, like screwdrivers and nails.

•Objects that leave marks, like ball-point pens.

In the Hand Writing mode, an external mouse or trackball connected to the external keyboard/mouse port will not operate. Therefore, before switching over to the Hand Writing mode, remove the external device that is connected. If a switch is made to the Hand Writing mode without disconnecting the external device and the external device stops working, reconnect the device after quitting the Hand Writing mode. If the device still does not work, try restarting the computer.

If a commercially-available pointing device (e.g., mouse) driver is installed and overwrites the driver of the touch pad, Panasonic Hand Writing will no longer work.

1 Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]

2 Change to the Hand Writing mode

The following two methods are available.

•Select from the tool bar.

•Select [Hand writing mode] in [Option].

3 Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the touch pad

NOTE

Determine the position to begin drawing:

Determine the position to begin drawing while pressing down on the right button of the touch pad. After determining this position, release your finger from the button and draw. Drawing is not possible while the right button of the touch pad is being pressed.

Data can be copied to the clipboard with [Edit] - [Copy]. Copied data can be added to other applications that support the bitmap format by using the paste function. Pasting is not possible to applications that do not support the bitmap format.

Windows 98

The above function will not work even when the right-side button of a USB mouse is pressed.

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Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad)

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4 Close the Hand Writing mode

Confirm that the [Panasonic Hand Writing] window is active, and then press the left button of the touch pad.

NOTE

In the following cases, the Hand Writing mode is automatically cancelled.

•When a switch is made to another application

•When the computer resumes operation from the suspend* or hibernation mode

•When the settings window for [Panasonic Hand Writing] is shown.

*With Windows 98, the "Suspend" is called "Standby".

5 Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File].

NOTE

•The file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application can be changed with [Option] - [Window size].

•Changing the number of colors of the display may affect the Panasonic Hand

Writing screen. If the screen is affected, click on the taskbar with the right mouse button, close the application by selecting [Exit], and then run Panasonic Hand Writing again.

•Windows 98

The Hand Writing mode does not work properly when the computer is in the

Dual-Display Mode.

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

12

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

With Windows 98, the "Suspend" is called "Standby".

Differences between the suspend and hibernation functions

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 are lost)	Power is not required to maintain data

Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function				Windows 95
[Hibernation] is factory set.
1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 54)
2 Using		and	, select [Power]
3	Using	and	, select [Sleep Switch] and press Enter
4	Using	and	, select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and
	press	Enter
5 Press		F10 , then select [Yes]
Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function				Windows 98

1 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Management], in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [Enable hibernate Support] and press [Apply].

2 In [Advanced], select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the sleep button on my computer] and press [OK].

NOTE

The operation of the power switch and the operation of the computer when the

LCD is closed can also be set in [Advanced].

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

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Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

The computer should be set for suspend or hibernation ( see the above proce-

dure).	Press the sleep switch; at the "beep*" sound, release your finger.

(After releasing your finger from the sleep switch, do not touch the sleep switch or the power switch while the computer is in the suspend or hibernation modes.)

Suspend Mode

or

Hibernation Mode

* When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with the Setup Utility ( page 55) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep sound.

CAUTION

At the "beep*" sound, release your finger from the sleep switch. If you continue to press down on the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the unit will emit a 2nd "beep*" then power off. Data not previously saved will be lost.

Slide the power switch to power on. The power will not go on by pressing the sleep switch.

Windows 98

Even when [When I press the sleep button on my computer] is set to [Shutdown] with [Control Panel] - [Power Management], if the sleep switch is pressed, a beep will sound and the power will go off if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, although the computer will not completely shut down.

If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recommended that hibernation mode be used instead of the suspend mode.

NOTE

With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the suspend function.

Fn + F7 (

page 4)

Windows 95

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].

Windows 98

In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by].

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Resuming Operation

Press the sleep switch or

Slide the power switch

If the security indicator () is displayed, your password has been set.

Windows 98

When the computer enters the suspend or hibernation mode by the closing of the LCD panel, it will resume when the LCD panel is opened. If the computer does not resume when the LCD panel is opened, press the sleep switch or the power switch.

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

Windows 98

When a password has been set in the Setup Utility, appears when the

computer resumes from the hibernation mode, but does not appear when the computer resumes from the suspend mode.

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

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Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

Save all data before powering off your computer.

When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not touch the touch pad (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected). These devices may fail to operate, you will then need 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 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 pushing the sleep switch, upon resuming, if you do not press the Shift key again, only capital letters will result from typing.

Only when the computer locks up should the sleep switch be held more than four seconds to power off the computer. Slide the power switch to power on and data not previously saved will be lost.

In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inserted, more of that power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data at suspend 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 (port), SCSI cards and modem cards (port) 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.

Windows 95

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.

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Windows 98

When a USB device is connected, there are cases the suspend or hibernation function will not operate in a normal manner due to the USB device. In addition, a USB device may have to be removed temporarily and the computer restarted in cases where the computer is unable to start up properly.

When both [Turn off monitor] (in [Control Panel] - [Power Management] - [Power Schemes]) and [Screen Saver] (in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Screen Saver]) are set, there are cases operations cannot resume in a normal manner from the suspend or hibernation mode.

When the screensaver setting is active, do not enter the suspend or hibernation mode while the [MS-DOS Prompt] is being displayed. There are cases operations cannot resume in a normal manner.

When the computer resumes from the suspend/hibernation mode when MS-DOS is running, the screen may become completely black. In such cases, press Alt + Tab .

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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	Supervisor Password					below
	User Password
You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to	Hard Disk Lock					page 20
be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft.
Same as above, but while you’re away temporarily	Coffee Break Password					page 21
You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a floppy disk	Prevent operation by					page 22
	using a floppy disk
You want to prevent theft of your computer	Use security locks
		"Names and Functions of Parts"

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.

When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the hard disk when the hard disk is installed in a different computer, since a password is also set for the hard disk. When the hard disk is returned to the original computer, you can read and write data as before. In this case, however, make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed.

(The Hard Disk Lock can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set.)

It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lock without setting the User Password, but we recommend that you set the User Password for security reasons. (Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)

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*
*	If after three attempts the correct password is not					(Power off)

input, or if no password is entered for about a minute, the computer returns to the condition just before the attempt was made to start up the computer.

If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 54).

Windows 98

does not appear when the computer resumes from the suspend mode.

Use the hibernation mode.

(If you want to use the security function when using the suspend mode, add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off standby] in [Control Panel] - [Power Management] - [Advanced].)

If entering the Setup Utility with User Password

You can not register [Advanced] menu and some items in [Security] menu.

When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not register the User Password.

F9 does not work.

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Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

NOTE

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

1

2

Run the Setup Utility ( page 54)

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.

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 your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.

NOTE

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

1 Using	and	, select [User Password Protection] and press Enter
2 Using	and	, select [Protected] and press Enter .

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Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 54)

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. ( page 18)

2 Using and , select [Security]

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

4 <Only when the User 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 User Password

Press only Enter

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

To disable the User Password

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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.

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. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time.

To prevent the changing of your password without permission

• Set the User Password Protection option ( page 18).

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Setting the Hard Disk Lock (enabling, disabling)

CAUTION

Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] of the Setup

Utility to [Disable].

1

2

Run the Setup Utility ( page 54)

Using and , select [Security]

NOTE

You cannot set the [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 18)

3 Using and , select [Hard Disk Lock], then press Enter

NOTE

If [Hard Disk Lock] is not displayed, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

4	To enable the Hard Disk Lock
	Select [Enable], then press	Enter
	At the [Caution], press Enter .
	To disable the Hard Disk Lock
	Select [Disable], then press	Enter

5 Press F10 , then select [Yes]

NOTE

In the default setting, [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Disable].

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

Windows 95

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 touch pad and use of an external mouse are no longer possible).

NOTE

We do not recommend using the Coffee Break Password, due to the various restrictions involved.

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
is locked		When an incorrect password is inputted, not resume
Setting the Coffee Break Password (enabling or disabling)
1 Set the User Password (				page 19)
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, touch pad, or a keyboard or mouse connected to the PS/2 port can be locked by the Coffee Break Password.