Panasonic CF48R4GHAEM Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Reference Manual

Model No. CF-48 Series

Contents

Read Me First ..................................................... 2

2000NT98

Key Combinations ............................................. 3

LED Indicators ................................................... 4

Touch Pad (Advanced) ................................................. 5

Standby/Hibernation Functions ....................... 7

Security Measures.......................................... 12

Computing On the Road ................................ 17

Battery Power ................................................. 21

CD-ROM Drive................................................. 25

SuperDisk™ Drive .......................................... 28

PC Cards ......................................................... 29

RAM Module.................................................... 31

Port Replicator ................................................ 32

Printer .............................................................. 33

External Display ............................................. 34

USB Devices ........... 37

Modem ............................................................. 38

LAN .................................................................. 41

Hard Disk Drive............................................... 44

Setup Utility .................................................... 45

Windows 98 Windows 2000

Technical Information .................................... 51

DMI Viewer ...................................................... 53

List of Error Codes ......................................... 54

Dealing with Problems (Advanced) ...................... 56

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.

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Read Me First

Terminology used in this Reference Manual

The following terminology is used in this Reference Manual particularly when notes are not used.

The following items are described as “disks”.

SuperDisk (120 MB), Floppy disk (720 KB, 1.44 MB) Circular media such as CD-ROM and DVD-ROM are described as “discs”. (With the Setup Utility, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM are described as “CD”). In the case of a model with a DVD-ROM drive or a model with a CD-R/RW drive, change “CD-ROM drive” to read “DVD-ROM drive” or “CD-R/RW drive”, respectively.

Illustrations used in this Reference Manual

NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moder-

ate injury.

WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or seri-

ous 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 98 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 98 users.

Windows NT : Information for Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0

users.

Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional 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.

Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation easier to understand.

Key Combinations

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

Fn + F1

Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Functions Popup Window

LCD brightness control ( down)

LCD brightness control ( up)

Display change

Speakers on/off switch

Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness of LCD. The brightness setting is stored in memory separately under the condition the AC adaptor is connected and under the condition the AC adaptor is not connected.

By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous, even if an external display is not connected. ( page 34)

The combination does not work in the following cases:

• When either the internal LCD or external display is set to [Secondary] in [Displays] of Display Properties.

• Windows 98 When the computer is in the Dual-

Display mode.

Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the internal speakers and headphone jack. Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on, restores the speaker setting of the Setup Utility.

CAUTION

OFF

Disabling the speakers will also disable the warning beep.

Fn + F5

Fn + F6

Fn + F7

Fn + F9

Fn + F

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

Volume control ( down)

Volume control ( up)

Power off using the standby function

Remaining capacity of the battery pack

Power off using the hi-

bernation function

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the internal speakers and headphone jack.

NOTE

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

Pressing this key combination causes the current screen on the display to be saved to memory, and powers off the computer. ( page 7)

Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen. ( page 21)

Pressing this key combination causes the current screen on the display to be saved to hard disk, and powers off the computer. ( page 7)

Down

Remaining capacity (%) display

Battery pack is not installed.

LED Indicators

Caps Lock

NumLk (Numeric key)

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

CD-ROM drive status

Floppy disk/SuperDisk drive status

Hard disk status

This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is capitalized.

This indicator lights green when NumLK is pressed. This causes a portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key functions differently depending on the application. (If an external keyboard or ten-keyboard is connected to the external keyboard/mouse port, the numeric keypad of the internal keyboard will not operate.)

This indicator lights green when ScrLK is pressed. Scroll lock functions differently depending on the application.

This indicator lights when the CD-ROM drive is accessed.

This indicator lights when the floppy disk drive/SuperDisk drive is accessed.

This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

Battery pack status

Power status

Not lit: AC adaptor not connected or charging not being

performed.

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 : Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is

outside the allowable range. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.)

Not lit: Power off / Hibernation mode Green : Power on Blinking green : Standby mode

Touch Pad (Advanced)

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

NOTE

The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do not use any implement on the touch pad. The double-tapping speed of the touch pad cannot be changed.

Basic Operation

Work Surface

Right Button

Left Button

Function Touch Pad Operation

Moving the Cursor

Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface.

Tapping/Clicking

tapping clicking

Double-Tapping/ Double-Clicking

double-tapping

Dragging

Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface.

When a check mark is added for [Locking Drags] *

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 standby or hibernation function. Nothing is shown on the display, even after resuming from the standby or hibernation mode. In this case, the display will return after a tap or click is made. * In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Touch]

double-clicking

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

Scroll

Scroll a document

(The movements will differ depending on the application.)

Besides the above operations, operations such as Zoom and Pan are possible by allocating these functions to the buttons and/or pad. For more details, refer to [Help] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].

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Touch Pad (Advanced)

CAUTION

The operations of Scroll, Pan or Zoom will differ depending on the application. There are cases the Touch Pad will not support these operations even with an application that supports the functions.

When you want to use an external mouse through the External Keyboard/Mouse Port

If you are using a USB mouse, the following operation is unnecessary.

1 Select [Synaptics TouchPad] in [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] and re-

move it.

NOTE

Windows NT Windows 2000

The Touch Pad can only be uninstalled by the Administrator. Ask the Administrator when you want to uninstall the Touch Pad.

2 Restart the computer and run the Setup Utility ( page 45) 3 In the [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable].

4 Connect an external mouse and restart the computer.

5 After Windows starts up, follows the instructions for the mouse.

NOTE

If an external mouse is connected to the External Keyboard/Mouse Port while the Touch Pad is being used, the Touch Pad and external mouse will both come to operate as a two-button mouse. All other functions will no longer operate.

When you want to re-enable the Touch Pad

1 Uninstall the driver of the external mouse by following the manual for the mouse.

2 Restart the computer and run the Setup Utility ( page 45)

3 In the [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] to [Enable]. 4 After Windows starts up, run [c:\util\drivers\mouse\setup.exe] in [Start] - [Run] and

follow the on-screen instructions.

Handling the Touch Pad

Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharppointed objects (e.g. nails), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g. pencils and ball point pen). Do not allow things 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 gauze or a soft cloth first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung. Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

Standby/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 standby or hibernation function.

Differences between the standby and hibernation functions

Function

Where data is saved to

Speed

Requires power supply

NOTE

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

Standby function

Memory

Fast

Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost)

Hibernation function

Hard disk

Somewhat slow

Power is not required to maintain data

Setting the Standby or Hibernation Function

Windows 98 Windows 2000

1 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Manage-

ment]*, in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [Enable hiber-

nate support] and select [Apply].

* Windows 2000: [Power Options]

2 In [Advanced], select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I press

the power button on my computer], then select [OK].

NOTE

The operation of the computer when the LCD is closed can also be set in [Advanced].

Windows NT

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 45) 2 Using and , select [Power]

3 Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter 4 Using and , select [Standby] or [Hibernation] and press

Enter

5 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter

CAUTION

When [Power Switch] is set to [Off], if you press the power switch, the computer will turn off and all unsaved data will be lost.

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Shutting Down Using the Standby or Hibernation Function

The computer should be set for standby or hibernation ( page 7).

Press the power switch; at the “beep*1” sound, release your finger.

(After releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power switch until the power indicator goes off or blinks.)

CAUTION

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

Windows 98 Windows 2000 Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shutdown]*2 with [Control Panel] - [Power Management]*3, if the power switch is pressed, a beep will sound and the power will go off if the switch is pressed for more than four seconds, although the computer will not completely shut down.

Standby Mode

Hibernation Mode

*1When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with the Setup

Utility ( page 46) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep sound.

Windows 2000: [Power Off]

Windows 2000: [Power Options]

NOTE

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

• Fn + F7 ( page 3)

• •Windows 98 Windows 2000

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

• •Windows NT

In [Control Panel] - [APM 2.0 for NT] - [Power Control], select [Click Here to

Suspend].( page 19)

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

• Fn + F10 ( page 3)

• •Windows 2000

In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Hibernate].

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Resuming Operation

Press the power switch

Windows NT If the security indicator ( ) is displayed, your password has been set. This password has been set in the Setup Utility and is not a Windows NT password.

Windows 98 Windows 2000 When the computer enters the standby 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 power switch.

CAUTION

After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize. This takes about 30 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use the standby 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 standby 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. Avoid the following until the power is completely turned off when turning off the computer by using the standby or hibernation functions, or resuming operation from the standby or hibernation.

• Touch the keyboard (excluding password input), touch pad, or power switch.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Close the display.

Windows 98 Windows 2000

Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, does not appear

when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode.

(If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation

mode, use the Windows password as the following.

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Management]* - [Advanced],

then add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off

standby].)

* Windows 2000: [Power Options]

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Precautions for Using the Standby or Hibernation Function

Do not use the standby or hibernation function when using the network function. Save all data before powering off your computer. When restarting from or shutting down to the standby 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.

Windows 98

In addition, when restarting from the hibernation mode, do not use the touch pad or keyboard, or press the power switch, until Windows completely resumes. (After the resume processing screen is displayed, nothing will appear on the dis-

play for 5 - 35 seconds, but the Windows display will appear soon after that.) Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode during the following periods (you may corrupt your data or file):

• While the FDD indicator ( ), HDD indicator ( ) or CD-ROM drive indicator ( )

is on.

• While playing/recording audio files.

• While communications software is being used. Do not use the standby or hibernation function during the following periods. The standby or hibernation function may not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may fail to work properly.

• When a file in an external device such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or

ATA card is opened, the standby 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 standby or hibernation mode. If this occurs, restart the computer.

Windows 98 Windows 2000

• When a USB device is in use or is connected to the computer (note: only for some

USB devices). Do not use the standby 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 standby 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 power switch, upon resuming, if you do not press the Shift key again, only capital letters will result from typing. Press the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds to power off the computer only when the computer locks up. Data not previously saved will be lost. In the standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inserted, more of that power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data saved at standby is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC adaptor when using the standby function. If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not work properly. To stabilize computer operations, we recommend shutting down Windows ([Start]-[Shut Down]) on a regular basis (about once a week) without using the standby or hibernation function. The screen that is displayed when resuming from the hibernation mode may be different from the screen that is displayed before entering the hibernation mode.

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Standby/Hibernation Functions

Windows 98 Windows 2000

A USB device may have to be removed temporarily and the computer restarted in cases where the computer is unable to start up properly.

Windows 98

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 standby or hibernation mode. When the screensaver setting is active, do not enter the standby 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 standby/hibernation mode when MS-DOS is running, the screen may become completely black. In such cases, press Alt + Tab . When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted, after entering the standby or hibernation mode, the computer may not function properly. If you are using a PC card, note that some cards may cease to function if the standby or hibernation function is used several times. When this occurs, immediately shut down Windows without using the standby or hibernation function. When [Hibernation] is not displayed in [Power Switch] of the [Power] menu in the Setup Utility, the hibernation specific partition is not available. Reinstall the OS to create a partition by using the Product Recovery CD-ROM.

Windows NT

Confirm that Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT® is installed, in order for the date and time to be normally displayed with the standby or hibernation function. (If [APM 2.0 for NT] is displayed in [Control Panel], this means that the program is installed.) Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode before logging on. The computer will no longer generate a sound and will not function properly. Manually set the computer in the standby or hibernation mode when not using the computer, since there are cases the standby/hibernation timeout may not work properly. When [Hibernation] is not displayed in [Power Switch] of the [Power] menu in the Setup Utility, the hibernation specific domain is not secured. Reinstall the OS to create a partition by using the Product Recovery CD-ROM.

Security Measures

To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.

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“Names and Functions of Parts”

You do not want your computer to be used without permission

You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft.

You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a disk

You want to prevent theft of your computer

Function to use

Supervisor Password User Password

Hard Disk Lock

Prevent operation by using a disk

Use 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

(When [Password on boot] of the [Security] menu is set to [Enable].) Upon entering your 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 input, or if no pass-

word is entered for about a minute, the computer returns to the condition just before the attempt was made to start up the computer.

(Power off)

If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 45).

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.

NOTE

When [Password on boot] in Setup Utility is set to [Disable], the password is not necessary when the computer is started up, but the password becomes necessary when the Setup Utility is started up. This alternative makes it possible to prevent the contents of the Setup Utility from being changed.

Security Measures

Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 45) 2 Using and , select [Security]

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

Enter

4 <Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>

Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password] and press Enter

5 Enter your password at the [Enter New Password] and press

Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only Enter

NOTE

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. Only the alphabet keys or number keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function keys cannot be used.

6 Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] and

press Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only Enter

7 At the [Setup Notice], press Enter 8 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter

CAUTION

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.

Security Measures

Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 45)

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 13)

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

4 <Only when the User Password has been set>

Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password] and press

Enter

5 Enter your password at the [Enter New Password] and press

Enter

To disable the User Password

Press only Enter

NOTE

6 Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] and

press Enter

To disable the User Password

Press only Enter

7 At the [Setup Notice], press Enter 8 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter

CAUTION

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.

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 .

Security Measures

When you do not want the data on the hard disk to be read/written

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. It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lock even if [Password on boot] is set to [Disable], but we recommend that [Password on boot] be set to [Enable] for security reasons. (Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)

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

NOTE

You cannot set the [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 13)

Procedure

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 45) 2 Using and , select [Security] 3 Using and , select [Hard Disk Lock] and press

Enter

NOTE

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

4 To enable the Hard Disk Lock

Select [Enable] and press Enter

At the [Caution], press Enter .

To disable the Hard Disk Lock Select [Disable] and press Enter

5 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter

CAUTION

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

Security Measures

Preventing theft or damage to data using a disk

You may choose to protect the data on your computer from being accessed illegally or overwritten accidentally by using a disk. You can also set your computer to be unbootable from a disk.

Procedure

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 45) 2 Using and , select [Security]

3 Using and , select [Floppy Operation] and press

Enter

4 Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter

To enable the floppy operation

Select [Enable].

5 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter

CAUTION

Model with a SuperDisk Drive:

Do not set [Floppy Operation] to [Disable] with the Setup Utility while a disk is in the SuperDisk drive. The disk will not be able to be removed by pressing the eject button.

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.

Four Important Points

POINT 1

Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.

POINT 2

POINT 3

POINT 4

To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power management mode.

Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you before leaving your home or office. Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU18) is highly recommended.

Always watch your battery level!

Things to Remember

Leave your computer off when it is not in use

( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”)

Adjust the brightness (darker) with Fn + F1

By holding down on the keys ( will be displayed), the degree of brightness will be lowered, thereby lowering the power consumption.

Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn + F7 or Fn + F10 to put your computer in the standby or hiberna-

tion mode

( page 3)

Setting the Intel® SpeedStep™ technology ( page 20)

You can control power consumption by setting CPU performance separately for “AC adaptor connected” and “AC adaptor disconnected (i.e., running on batteries).”

Windows 98 Windows 2000

In [Control Panel] - [Power Management]*, make settings in detail

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

the consumption of power. When Windows 98 or Windows 2000 is running, the individual timeout functions of the Setup Utility will not work.

* Windows 2000 : [Power Options]

Windows NT

Setting the power management mode ( page 18)

The ECO mode timeout function will always work if [Enable (Always)] is selected for [Power Management Mode]. If [Enable (Battery)] is selected for [Power Management Mode], it will work only during operation by the battery.

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Computing On the Road

CAUTION

When installed in a network environment.

Do not use the standby or hibernation mode. After resuming operation from the standby 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.

Key operation and music playback.

When the power management function is running, you may feel that key or touch pad (or mouse) operations are sluggish. Furthermore, music may not be played back correctly when the power of the display is cut (for energy conservation purposes) during playback.

Setting Power Management

Windows NT

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 45) 2 Using and , select [Power]

3 Using and , select [Power Management Mode] and press

Enter

4 Using and , select either [Enable (Battery)] or

[Enable(Always)] and press Enter

5 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter

Power Management settings

Functions automatically set

HDD Motor Timeout

ECO Mode Timeout

Power Conservation (AC adaptor Connected)

Power Management

Mode

Enable (Always)

(Setting at the time of purchase)

2 min

Enable

Enable(Battery)*

2 min

Disable

Never

Disable

* Enabled only when the battery itself is being used.

HDD Motor Timeout/ECO Mode Timeout If there is no input from a key, the touch pad, or a mouse for more than two minutes, the power to the LCD is cut and hard disk motor is turned off. Even when an application software is being installed or a disc is being accessed, the computer may enter the ECO mode (except when the [Power Management Mode] is set to [Disable]).

Computing On the Road

Enabling Power Conservation

Confirm that Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT® is installed. (If [APM 2.0 for NT] is displayed in [Control Panel], this means that the program is installed.) If the program is not installed, be sure to install it. (To install the Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT®, execute the following procedure. In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\drivers\apm\setup.exe] and select [OK]. Follow the onscreen instructions.)

NOTE

Windows NT

The LCD will be powered off. To resume, press any key. (On this screen, the condition the power of the display is off is called “standby”.)

The computer will enter the standby mode. To resume, press the power switch. (On this screen, “standby” is called “suspend”.)

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