Panasonic CF50Y4KNAKM Reference Manual
2000
®
Personal Computer
Reference Manual
Model No. CF-50 Series
Contents
Read Me First..................................................... 2
XP
Key Combinations............................................. 3
LED Indicators ...................................................5
Touch Pad ..........................................................6
Standby/Hibernation Functions ....................... 8
Security Measures.......................................... 12
Computing on the Road................................. 17
Battery Power ................................................. 19
CD Drive .......................................................... 23
PC Cards ......................................................... 27
RAM Module.................................................... 29
Port Replicator................................................ 30
Printer.............................................................. 31
External Display ............................................. 32
USB Devices ................................................... 34
IEEE 1394 Devices.......................................... 35
Modem............................................................. 36
LAN.................................................................. 38
Hard Disk Drive............................................... 40
Setup Utility .................................................... 41
Technical Information .................................... 46
DMI Viewer ...................................................... 47
List of Error Codes......................................... 48
Dealing with Problems (Advanced).................. 50
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.
Circular media such as CD-ROM and DVD-ROM are described as “discs”.
The following drives are described as “CD drive”.
CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-R/RW drive, DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive
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.
Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional users.
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Windows XP : Information for Microsoft Windows® XP Professional users.
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.
[Start]* - [Run]: This illustration means to click [Start]*, then to click [Run].
For some applications, you may need to double-click.
* Windows XP : [start]
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.
Windows 2000 screens are used in this manual when no specific OS notes are required.
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.
NOTE
If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may
not be executable, and some screens may be not displayed as shown in this manual.
If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions.
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.
NOTE
The key combinations below may not work while some applications are running in high priority.
After you log on to Windows, it will take some time until the key combinations will be operable.
The popup window may not be displayed depending on the state of the application you are using (e.g., when the
[Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”).
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Key
Fn + F1
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Functions Popup Window
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*
LCD brightness control ( down)
1
*
LCD brightness control ( up)
2
*
Display change
Speakers on/off switch
Volume control
( down)
V olume control ( up)
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.
( page 32)
Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio
from the internal speakers and headphone jack.
CAUTION
Disabling the speakers will also disable the
warning beep.
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.
OFF
ON
Fn + F7
Fn + F9
Fn + F
*1Operable even before you log on to Windows, but popup windows will not be displayed.
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*
Operable even before you log on to Windows.
Power off using the
standby function
Remaining capacity of
the battery pack
Power off using the hi-
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bernation function
Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to memory, and
powers off the computer. ( page 8)
Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen. ( page 19)
Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to the hard disk,
and powers off the computer. ( page 8)
Remaining
capacity (%)
display
Battery pack is
not inserted.
Key Combinations
Hotkey Settings
Select whether or not to use Fn key lock function and popup windows.
When using the Fn key lock function, after Fn is pressed once, it stays in the “pressed”
position until another key is pressed. This is convenient when it is difficult to press two
buttons simultaneously.
1 Run the Hotkey Settings
Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
Windows XP Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
2 Set the parameters
Set whether or not to use the Fn key lock function.
When the Fn key lock function is enabled
Number of times
Fn is pressed
1 time
2 times
Operation
Same operation as when another key is pressed while
Fn is pressed.
Fn key remains “pressed” until
Fn is pressed once more.
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Release
Released automatically when
another key is pressed.
Press Fn once more.
This setting is only available when [Use Fn key lock] is checked.
Make sounds when Fn key is pressed:
Notifies the user with a sound when Fn is pressed, locked, or released.
Show status on screen:
Displays the Fn key status in the task bar.
: Fn is locked
: Fn is not locked
Switch the popup window display ON/OFF.
The full-screen display of the [Command Prompt] screen or MPEG files may change
to a window display if Fn + Fx * are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup
window display function OFF.
3 Select [OK]
NOTE
The Fn key lock function also works with Fn and other keys aside from Fx *.
Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Fn key lock
function and popup displays.
* “ Fx ” indicates any function key from F1 to F10 .
LED Indicators
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Caps Lock
NumLk (Numeric
key)
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
CD drive status
Floppy disk drive
status
Hard disk drive 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 drive is accessed.
This indicator lights when the floppy disk 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 :Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature
limits. (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
Blinking green rapidly : Due to extremely low temperatures, power
cannot be turned on, or computer cannot
resume from standby mode.
Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer
operations.
Basic Operation
Work Surface
NOTE
By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Therefore, do not use
any other type implement on the touch pad, i.e. stylus, pen, or pencil eraser.
The double-tapping speed of the touch pad cannot be changed.
Function Touch Pad Operation
Moving the Cursor
Move the tip of your finger
lightly over the surface.
Tapping/Clicking
or
tapping
clicking
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Right Button
Left Button
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
or
double-tapping
Dragging
or
Two quick taps, but on the
second tap leaving your
finger down (applying
pressure) and moving it
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]*.
* Windows 2000 : In [Control Panel] - [Mouse]
Windows XP : In [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse]
While holding down the
button, moving your finger
on the work surface.
double-clicking
NOTE
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.
Touch Pad
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Handling the Touch Pad
Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharppointed objects (e.g. nails) or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g. pencils and
ball point pen).
Try to avoid having any harmful substances, such as oil, come in contact with the
touch pad. 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 either the standby or hibernation function.
Differences between the standby and hibernation functions
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Function
Where data is
saved to
Speed
Requires power
supply
Standby function
Memory
Fast
Yes (if power is cut, all data
is lost)
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.
If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may
not work properly. To stabilize computer operations, we recommend shutting
down Windows on a regular basis (about once a week) without using the
standby or hibernation function.
Entering the Standby or Hibernation mode
Use any of the following methods to enter the standby or hibernation mode.
To use the hibernation mode, make the setting below in advance. (Enabled in factory
preset.)
Fn key combinations ( page 3)
Using the power switch ( page 10)
From the shut down screen:
• Standby
Windows 2000 : In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by].
Windows XP : In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By].
• Hibernation
Windows 2000 : In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Hibernate].
Windows XP : In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold Shift , then
select [Hibernate].
Hibernation function
Hard disk
Somewhat slow
Power is not required to main-
tain data
Setting for using the hibernation mode
Windows 2000
1 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options].
2 In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernate support] and select [OK].
Windows XP
1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Op-
tions].
2 In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and select [OK].
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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Precautions
Before entering the standby or hibernation mode
Save all data.
When a file in an external device such as a CD drive, external hard disk, or ATA
card is opened, close the file.
Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] 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 follows:
Windows 2000
Set the password in [Control Panel] - [Users and Passwords], then add the check
mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off standby] in [Control Panel]
- [Power Options] - [Advanced].
Windows XP
Select the account to change in [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and set the
password, then add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer
resumes from standby] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power
Options] - [Advanced].
Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode under the following conditions. You may corrupt your data or file, the standby or hibernation function may
not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may fail to work properly.
• When the floppy disk drive indicator ( ), hard disk drive indicator ( ) or CD
drive indicator ( ) is on.
• When playing/recording audio files and displaying images (such as MPEG files).
• When communications software is being used.
• When using LAN cards (port), SCSI cards and modem cards (port) etc. (If these
cards fail to work properly, restart the computer.)
• When using the network function.
When entering the standby or hibernation mode*
* Standby mode: until the power indicator blinks green
Hibernation mode: until the power indicator goes off
Avoid the following:
•Touching the keyboard, pointing device (touch pad, external mouse, etc.), or
power switch.
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Closing or opening the display.
In standby or hibernation mode
In 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.
Do not insert or remove peripherals while your computer is in standby or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.
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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Using the Power Switch
Setting
Windows 2000
1 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options].
2 In [Advanced], select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button
on my computer] and then select [OK].
Windows XP
1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Op-
tions].
2 In [Advanced], select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button
on my computer], then select [OK].
Shutting down
Press the power switch; at the “beep*” sound, release your finger
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(After releasing your finger from the
power switch, do not touch the power
switch until the power indicator goes off
or blinks.)
Standby Mode
or
Hibernation Mode
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 2000
Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Power Off]
with [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], if you press the power switch
for more than four seconds and do not release it, a second “beep*” will sound
and the computer will power off, although the computer will not completely shut
down.
Windows XP
Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shut
down] with [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] [Advanced], if you press the power switch for more than four seconds and do not
release it, a second “beep” will sound and the computer will power off, although
the computer will not completely shut down.
* When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will
be no beep sound.
Standby/Hibernation Functions
Resuming Operation
Press the power switch
When [Standby]* or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my
portable computer], the computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode
when the LCD panel is closed. Operation will resume when the LCD panel is opened.
Even if the display is closed after the computer has entered either the standby or hibernation mode, operation will resume when the display is opened. If the computer does
not resume when the LCD panel is opened, press the power switch.
* Windows XP : [Stand by]
CAUTION
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When resuming operation, avoid the following:
•Touching the keyboard (except for password input), pointing device (touch pad,
external mouse, etc.), or power switch.
•Connecting or disconnect the AC adaptor.
•Closing or opening the display.
After the display returns, the computer needs about 15 seconds to reinitialize.
Do not shut down or restart Windows, or enter either the standby or hibernation
mode again during this time, as this may subsequently cause Windows to operate abnormally.
Security Measures
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.
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ReferenceSituation
below
page 15
page 16
“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 floppy
disk
You want to prevent theft of your computer
Function to use
Supervisor Password
User Password
Hard Disk Lock
Prevent operation by
using a floppy disk
Security lock
NOTE
Windows has a security function that differs from the above security measures. For detailed information, refer to
the Windows help.
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].)
Enter your password* and press Enter .
Enter Password [ ]
The correct password
Three incorrect attempts
or
No password for about a minute
* Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the
Windows password).
Will Start
Will Not Start
(Power off)
If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password
You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 41).
If entering the Setup Utility with User Password
You can not register [Advanced] menu and [Boot] 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 the 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 41)
2 Using either or , select [Security]
3 Using either or , 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
T o disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
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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
T o 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 41)
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 either or , select [Security]
3 Using either or , 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
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5 Enter your password at the [Enter New Password] and press
Enter
<When the Setup Utility is started up with Supervisor Password>
T o disable the User 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
<When the Setup Utility is started up with Supervisor Password>
T o 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 or changed without
permission:
1 Run the Setup Utility and enter the Supervisor Password
2 Using and , select [User Password Protection] and press Enter
3 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 inserted 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.)
NOTE
In the default setting, [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Disable].
You cannot set the [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Password.
Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 13)
The hard disk protection function only works with the internal hard disk. This
function does not work with the external hard disk.
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Procedure
1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 41)
2 Using either or , select [Security]
3 Using either or , select [Hard Disk Lock] and press
Enter
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
To change your hard disk drive
To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].
Security Measures
Preventing theft or damage to data using a floppy disk
Disabling the floppy disk operation makes it impossible to read and write a floppy disk
and to start the computer from a floppy disk. This can prevent data from being accessed
illegally or overwritten accidentally using a floppy disk.
Procedure
1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 41)
2 Using either or , select [Security]
3 Using either or , select [Floppy Operation] and press
Enter
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4 Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter
To enable the floppy operation
Select [Enable].
5 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter
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.
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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-VZSU18A) 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
Windows 2000
In [Control Panel] - [Power Options], make settings in detail
By making settings in detail for the timeout, alarm, etc., it is possible to control
the consumption of power.
Windows XP
In [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options], make settings in detail
By making settings in detail for the timeout, alarm, etc., it is possible to control
the consumption of power.
Windows 2000
Setting the Intel® SpeedStep™ technology ( page 18)
You can control power consumption by setting CPU performance separately for
“Running on batteries” and “Plugged in”.
( page 3)
CAUTION
When installed in a network environment (except when the Wake up from LAN
function is in use).
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 may not work properly.
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