Panasonic CF-52 User Manual

Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-52 Series

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Regarding Windows 7

z This manual explains using the Windows 7 default setting. z Windows Update

You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Windows Update].

Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact your technical support office.

Sound and Video

z Sound (e.g. MP3, WMA) and video (e.g. MPG, WMV) recorded in PC Cards and SD Memory Cards may be interrupted

during playback. If this happens, copy them to the hard disk drive and play back.

z Depending on the processing status on Windows, sound may be interrupted at Windows startup. You can mute the sound

at startup.

A Right-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds]. B Remove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound], and click [OK].

When high-frequency sound occurs

If high-frequency sound occurs around keyboard while using the computer, check the settings for the USB power saving function. A standard user needs to enter an administrator password and click [OK]. z Set [USB selective suspend setting] to [Enabled].

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [Power Options]. B Click [Change plan settings] of the current power plan. C In [Change settings for the plan], click [Change advanced power settings]. D In [Advanced settings], double-click [USB settings]. E Double-click the displayed [USB selective suspend setting]. F Change settings of [On battery] and [Plugged in] to [Enabled]. G Click [OK] and exit the [Advanced settings] screen.

Key Combinations

NOTE

z Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession. z Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for model with touch-

screen) or other key operations.

z Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off. On

the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of binations of play.

z The key combinations may not work with some applications. z The pop-up icon appears after logging on to Windows. It may not appear in some application conditions.

Only for model with Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipsets

Key Function Pop-up icon

+ F3, the display is switched between the internal LCD, simultaneous display*1 and the external dis-

LCD brightness

(

+ F1= down / Fn + F2= up)

Display mode switching (Î page 43) When an external display (a projector etc.) is connected you can change the dis-

play mode. (The change you made may not be effective until You can also change the display mode by pressing + Computer only Duplicate Extend Projector only

+ F1, Fn + F2 and Fn + F3. By using the key com-

Enter

is pressed.)

NOTE

z When an external display is connected to an optional port replicator (CF-

VEB522), the display switching may work differently from the above. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the port replicator.

CAUTION

z Do not press any keys until the display has finished switching. z Do not use this function:

• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.

Key Combinations

Key Function Pop-up icon

Speaker on/off

NOTE

z Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound.

Volume

(

+ F5= down / Fn + F6= up)

NOTE

z When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold

intermittently.

z This does not work on beeps or speakers connected to the USB port.

Activate sleep (Î page 10)

Remaining battery charge

(When the battery pack is inserted in the computer)

, and press F5 or

OFF

(MUTE)

Î page 17

F10

+ Ð

+ Ï

Activate hibernation (Î page 10)

<Only for model with touchscreen> Keyboard LED

(

+ Ð = down / Fn + Ï = up)

Key Combinations

Hotkey Settings

You can make 2 settings:

• Fn key lock

When you press combinations.

• Pop-up icon on/off

1 Start up the Hotkey Settings.

Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].

2 Make the settings.

[Use Fn key lock]

z When using an

A Press B Press another key. (Lock released)

z When using successive

A Press B Press another key.

, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key

key combination

once. (Locked)

twice. (Locked)

Fn key remains locked until you press

key combinations

again.

[Notification]

[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed] [Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status when on the notification area is clicked.

•:

is locked.

•:

[Disable popup]

The pop-up icon will not be displayed.

is not locked.

3 Click [OK].

NOTE

z You can have different settings for each user.

If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

Touchscreen

You can use the touchscreen function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse. Touch the screen surface with the stylus (included).

For further information, click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Touch] - [Flicks] - [Practice using flicks].

z To right-click

A Touch and hold with the stylus, or touch and select the right button of “touch pointer”.

NOTE

z The touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility.

Operation of the touchscreen

 Operate the touchscreen with your finger or with an approved stylus

When using the touchscreen function, use only your finger or an approved stylus on the surface. Operating the touchscreen with an object other than your fingertip or the stylus (a fingernail or metal object, or other hard or sharp objects that may leave a mark) may scar or stain the surface, causing the touchscreen to malfunction.

 Do not apply too much pressure when operating the touchscreen

Only a light touch is required to operate the touchscreen. Applying too much pressure may damage the surface.

Maintaining the performance of the touchscreen

 When the touchscreen becomes dirty, wipe it with an approved soft cloth

The touchscreen is specially treated to prevent dirt from adhering to the surface, so dirt can be removed easily using a dry cloth (use only the approved soft cloth). If the dirt does not come off easily, breathe on the surface and try again. Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.

 Clean the touchscreen while the computer is powered off

Cleaning the screen while the power is on may cause the computer to malfunction. Also, dirt on the touchscreen is easier to see when the computer is powered off, and so is easier to clean.

Touchscreen

 Wash the soft cloth when it becomes dirty

When the soft cloth becomes dirty, wash it with mild detergent. Do not use bleach or fabric conditioner (softener), or try to sterilize the cloth by boiling. If the soft cloth is dirty, it may be ineffective in cleaning the touchscreen, and in fact may cause dirt to adhere to the touchscreen.

 Check if the following conditions are satisfied to prevent the surface of the touch-

screen from being scratched

z You are using your finger or a stylus to operate the touchscreen. z The surface is clean. z The soft cloth is clean. z You are using the stylus with the tip extended. z The tip of the stylus is clean. z Your finger is clean.

Things to keep in mind when using the touchscreen

 Do not touch the screen outside of the LCD display area

The touchscreen input area is defined by the LCD display screen. Touching the screen outside of the display area may result malfunctions or damage to the touchscreen.

 Do not apply excessive force to the touchscreen

Do not lift the computer while holding the LCD screen, or allow the screen to be twisted. Do not place any objects on the LCD screen. Any of the above may cause the touchscreen glass to break, or may damage the LCD screen.

 Operation response may be slower in low temperature environments

The touchscreen may respond to operations more slowly when using the computer in temperatures less than 5°C, but this is not a malfunction. Response time will return to normal when the computer is returned to room temperature.

 If the cursor jumps to a location other than where the screen was touched, or if

the LCD resolution changes, recalibrate the touchscreen

Perform the procedure of “Touchscreen Calibration” (Î page 8)

Touchscreen

Touchscreen Calibration

A standard user needs to perform the calibration as an administrator before performing the calibration for each user.

 Calibration by an administrator

NOTE

z At first, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration.

1 Run [Tablet PC Settings].

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].

2 Click [Calibrate]. 3 Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one.

 Calibration by a standard user

NOTE

z Perform the following calibration for each user.

1 Run [Tablet PC Settings].

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].

2 Click [Calibrate].

3 Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then click [OK].

z Perform the calibration for the orientation to be used.

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

The sleep or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before sleep or hibernation.

Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply

Sleep Memory Short Required. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.)

Hibernation Hard disk Rather long Not required. (However power is slightly consumed to

keep the hibernation.)

Precautions

z Connect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in sleep for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adaptor, use

hibernation instead.

z Using sleep or hibernation repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize computer operation, restart

Windows regularly (about once a week) without using sleep or hibernation.

z Save the necessary data. z Close files you have opened from removable disks and network drives. z The password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. You can use the Windows password for security in

sleep or hibernation. In the default setting, you are requested to enter the Windows password when the computer resumes.

z Do not enter sleep or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, sleep or hibernation

may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices.

• When any of the multimedia pocket device indicator , the hard disk drive indicator or the SD Memory Card indicator is on.

• When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files.

• When playing a DVD-Video.

• When writing to a disc.

• When using communication software or network functions.

• When using peripheral devices. (If peripheral devices fail to work normally, restart the computer.)

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation

 To enter sleep or hibernation

1 Close the display, or press the power switch (A) until a beep

sounds.

Sleep: The power indicator (B) blinks green. Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off. z You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter sleep or hibernation.

Click (Start) - - [Sleep] / [Hibernate].

CAUTION

While the computer is entering sleep or hibernation

z Do not:

• Touch the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) or power switch.

• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Operate the wireless switch.

• Close or open the display.

• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card. Wait until the power indicator blinks green (sleep) or goes off (hibernation).

z It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter sleep or hibernation. Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark. z At the beep

cator blinks or goes off. If you press and hold the power switch for longer than 4 seconds, the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [When I press the power button] to any item in [Change what the power button does].

If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

, immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the power indi-

In sleep or hibernation

z Do not attach or remove a multimedia pocket device and peripheral devices. Doing so may cause malfunction. z Power is consumed in sleep. Power consumption may increase when a PC Card is inserted. When power is

exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC adaptor when using the sleep function.

z Do not turn on/off the wireless switch.

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

 To resume from sleep or hibernation

1 Open the display, or press the power switch (A).

z In the default setting, the Windows password will be requested to resume.

CAUTION

z Do not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display is resumed, wait approximately

30 seconds (normally) or 60 seconds (when the computer is on a network).

• Touch the keyboard (except for password input), touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) or power

switch.

• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Close or open the display.

• Shut down or restart Windows.

• Enter sleep or hibernation (Wait approximately 1 minute).

• Operate the wireless switch.

• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.

z If the computer enters sleep while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, touching the USB keyboard keys or mouse

will resume the computer.

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

Changing When the Computer Sleeps or Hibernates

 Sleep

1 Click or on the notification area, and click [More power options].

2 Click [Change plan settings] of the power plan you want to change. 3 Select the setting for [Put the computer to sleep], and then click [Save changes].

z The setting for hibernation may change unexpectedly when you change the setting for sleep. Confirm that the

time to enter hibernation is 1,080 minutes (default setting) or longer (below).

 Hibernation

1 After the step 2 of “Sleep” setting (above), click [Change advanced power settings]. 2 Double-click [Sleep], and double-click [Hibernate after].

3 Click the item and select the setting. 4 Click [OK].

Security Measures

Use these features to protect your data. z Other security measure

• Embedded Security (TPM) (Î page 78): For further information, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”.

Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password

Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password.

1 Start up the Setup Utility (Î page 72). 2 Select [Security].

3 Select [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password], and press 4 Enter your password in [Create New Password] and press

z When the password has been set, you need to enter your password in [Enter Current Password] and press

Enter

z To disable the password, leave the input field empty and press

Enter

5 Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password] and press

6 Press

CAUTION

z Do not forget your password. If you forget your Supervisor Password, you will not be able to use your computer. Con-

tact Panasonic Technical Support.

z When running the Setup Utility, do not leave and go away from your computer even for a short time, since other people

may set or change the password.

NOTE

z The password will not be displayed on the screen. z You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces).

• The case (upper/lower) is ignored.

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

• You cannot use

z Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.

F10

, and then select [Yes] and press

Shift

and

Ctrl

to input a password.

Enter

Security Measures

Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use

You can set a start-up password to protect your computer from unauthorized use.

1 Set the password (Î page 13), and select [Enabled] in [Password On Boot] in the [Secu-

rity] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 77).

NOTE

z If the Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, the password input screen will be displayed on starting-up

of the Setup Utility even though [Password On Boot] is set to [Disabled].

Preventing Your Hard Disk Data from Being Read or Written

The hard disk lock function protects the hard disk data from being read or written when the hard disk is attached to another computer. The data can be read/written when the hard disk is returned to the original computer. (Note that the hard disk lock does not guarantee complete protection of the data.)

1 Select [Enabled] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility

(Î page 77).

CAUTION

z For the data being read/written on the original computer, the Setup Utility settings must be the same as when the hard

disk was removed.

z You cannot use the hard disk lock function without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the Supervisor Password

beforehand (Î page 13).

z When you have your hard disk drive repaired

• Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

• Before sending back the hard disk drive, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disabled].

NOTE

z The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk. z We recommend you to set [Password On Boot] to [Enabled] to ensure security though it is not required to enable the

hard disk lock.

Security Measures

Disabling CD/DVD Drive

Disable CD/DVD drive operation to prevent the drive from being read/written and from being used to start the computer. You can protect your data from unauthorized access or accidental overwriting.

1 Select [Disabled] in [Optical Drive] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility

(Î page 75).

NOTE

z This does not work for USB CD/DVD drive.

Battery Power

Battery Indicator

Battery indicator Battery status

Not lit The battery pack is not inserted or not being charged.

Orange Charging is in progress.

Green The battery is fully-charged.

Blinking green

Red The remaining battery is approximately 9% or less.

Blinking red The battery pack or the charging circuit is not operating properly.

Blinking orange The battery cannot be charged temporarily due to the following reasons:

In high temperature mode, the 100% battery level is equivalent to 80% level of the normal temperature mode.

NOTE

z Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the battery level becomes less than

approximately 95%, so overcharging is avoided.

In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80% perature mode (Î page 18). Do not remove the battery pack in this status.

• Its internal temperature is out of the acceptable range.

• The power supply is not enough because software applications or peripheral devices are consuming a large amount of power.

of normal tem-

Battery Power

Checking the Remaining Battery Charge

You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen.

(After logging on to Windows)

1 Press

z When the battery pack is inserted (example)

z When the battery pack is not inserted

NOTE

z The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery charge in the cases as below. To correct the

display, perform the Battery Recalibration (Î page 20).

• The battery indicator remains red.

• The indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time.

• Low battery warning appears soon after a short time of use. This can occur when the computer is in sleep for a long time without power supply from the AC adaptor.

z The battery display may not be the same as that of notification area. This is not a malfunction.

+ F9.

: Normal temperature mode (Î page 18)

: High temperature mode (Î page 18)

Battery Power

High temperature mode

The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature environment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged. Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 75).

NOTE

z Note that a level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80%

charge level for normal temperature mode.

z After switching from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature] or vice versa, the remaining battery capacity will not

be displayed correctly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged.

z In the [Auto] mode:

Once the computer has automatically switched from the normal temperature mode to the high temperature mode, the computer will not switch back to the normal temperature mode until the battery has been used and recharged to a total charge level of about 5 times as much as that of the fully-charged state. This is to avoid battery deterioration.

Battery Power

Computer behavior with low battery

The default settings are as follows.

When the battery level becomes 10% [Low battery alarm]

z Displays a message that the battery level is low. z The computer enters hibernation.

↓↓

Charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up

z Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not

have the AC adaptor, exit the running programs and Windows, then confirm that the power indicator is off.

z If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the

computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on again.

When the battery level becomes 5% [Critical battery alarm]

the computer.

z Connect the AC adaptor and charge the battery. z If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the

computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on again. When the computer enters hibernation with the battery down and you resume the operation without charging the battery, the Windows Resume Loader starts up. Follow the on-screen instructions. After that, however, Windows may not start up normally, or the [Low battery level]/[Critical battery level] function may not work normally.

Battery Power

Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration)

The “Battery Recalibration” function measures and memorizes the battery capacity. To correct the battery display, use this function to fill the battery and then discharge it completely. Perform the procedure at least once immediately after purchasing the computer. Normally the interval of battery recalibration is 3 months. The battery display may not be correct when the battery pack deteriorates after a long time use. In this case, perform the procedure again.

1 Connect the AC adaptor. 2 Close all the applications.

3 Perform “Battery Recalibration”.

A Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Battery Recalibration]. B When the confirmation message appears, click [Start].

z Frequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery. A caution message appears when the battery

recalibration is performed at the shorter interval than approximately a month. In this case, cancel the battery recalibration.

C When the message requests shut down of Windows, click [Yes].

The battery recalibration starts. After the battery pack is fully charged, discharging starts. When the discharging is completed, the power goes off automatically.

After the battery recalibration is finished, normal charging starts.

NOTE

z The temperature range should be 10 z The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.

• Full charge: Approximately 4 hours

• Complete discharge: Approximately <CF-52E/F series> 3.5 hours, <CF-52G/H/J series> 4.5 hours

z If the computer is turned off during the battery recalibration (e.g., due to power failure, or accidental removal of the AC

adaptor and battery pack), the battery recalibration will not be completed.

z You can also perform the battery recalibration with the following procedure.

A Restart the computer. B

Press and hold F9 while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure.

C When the remaining battery capacity is displayed, press D Follow the on-screen instructions.

°C to 30°C {50°F to 86°F}.

Enter

Battery Power

Replacing the Battery Pack

The battery pack (CF-VZSU29AU) is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary. If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short and not recovered even after recalibrating the battery, replace with a new battery.

CAUTION

z The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it. Be sure to charge it before using for the first time. Charging

starts automatically when the AC adaptor is connected to the computer.

z Use only the specified battery pack with your computer. z In sleep, do not remove/replace the battery pack. Otherwise your data will be lost and the computer may be damaged.

1 Turn off the computer.

z Do not use the sleep function.

2 Reverse the computer and remove the cover.

A Press and hold the mark part (A) and slide the cover to remove.

3 Remove/Insert the battery pack.

z To r em ov e

Slide and hold the latch (B), and pull the tab (C) of the battery pack.

Battery Power

z To i ns er t

Insert the battery pack until it securely fits the connector.

4 Slide the cover back.

Push the cover until it clicks.

CAUTION

z Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer. z Do not remove the battery pack forcibly when the latch is locked. Doing so may damage the battery pack.

Multimedia Pocket

You can attach the following device. (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available) z DVD MULTI drive

CAUTION

z Do not insert/remove the multimedia pocket device in sleep or hibernation, or when the multimedia pocket device indi-

cator or the hard disk drive indicator is on.

NOTE

z Read the instruction manuals of the devices carefully.

Replacing the Multimedia Pocket Device

1 Disable the multimedia pocket device function.

A Click on the notification area and click . B Select the multimedia pocket device. C Confirm that the multimedia pocket device indicator and the hard disk drive indicator indicators are not lit.

z These steps are not necessary when:

• Removing the device after turning off the computer.

• is not displayed.

• The device does not appear in the list in step B.

2 Press and hold the release button (A), and slide the device out

of the multimedia pocket.

Multimedia Pocket

3 Carefully insert the device into the multimedia pocket by push-

ing both corners until it surely fits in the slot.

z The computer must be on when inserting the device. z Insert the device with the label side up.

CAUTION

z Hold the device by its both sides. Otherwise the device may be damaged. z When raising the slot side upward and inserting the device, be careful not to apply any

impact to the device.

z When you carry the computer, confirm that the release button is surely locked so that

the device does not fall.

z Be sure to insert the device into the multimedia pocket for use.

NOTE

z You can see that the device is recognized or not by clicking and then double-clicking . If the device is not recog-

nized (or if the media cannot be accessed), turn off the computer and reinsert the device.

CD/DVD Drive

NOTE

z Connect the AC adaptor if writing operation takes a long time. If the remaining battery power becomes low and the power

is not supplied, writing operation may not be completed.

z Use Windows features to write to discs.

Ensure the disc is compatible with the selected writing speed.

z The quality of written data depends on the disc.

Handling Precautions

CD/DVD drive handling care

z Do not expose the CD/DVD drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g., oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing

so can shorten the life of the drive lens.

z We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses.

(Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.)

When opening/closing the tray

z When the computer is on, use the eject button (Î page 30) or eject through Windows. z When inserting or removing a disc, be careful not to touch the lens of the drive. z Do not leave the tray open and do not touch the lens.

The lens and disc can become dusty in some conditions. It may cause malfunction in reading or writing.

z Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position. z Never insert a foreign object such as a paper clip into the CD/DVD drive.

Doing so may cause malfunction.

z Do not place items other than discs on the tray. z Do not access the drive until after the tray is closed and the multimedia pocket device indicator is off.

While the CD/DVD drive is being accessed

z Do not open the CD/DVD drive or move the computer while the CD/DVD drive is being accessed.

Doing so could cause the disc to shift position and this may damage the disc, or cause the CD/DVD drive to malfunction. In addition, after running an application involving access to a disc, close the application before opening the CD/DVD drive.

CD/DVD Drive

Disc handling care

z Do not use deformed, warped, or irregularly shaped discs.

Reading of disc may not be possible depending on the disc conditions (cracks, dirt, modification, data recording quality, copy protection, recording equipment/software that was used to create the disc, etc.)

z Before using a disc, carefully read the operating/handling instructions and package of the disc. z If the discs are not handled appropriately, they may become dirty or scratched. Furthermore the writing speed may get

slower and the data may not be correctly written on or read from the disc. Other damage may cause a drive failure.

z Note the following precautions.

• Do not touch the disc surface (the side with no printing).

• Keep the disc surface clean and free from dirt, dust, fingerprints and scratches.

• Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument.

• Do not attach stickers to discs.

• Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.

• Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or dust.

• If a disc is brought from a cold to a warm location, condensation may form on the disc. For read-only discs, wipe off the condensation using a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc. For recordable/rewritable discs, wait until the condensation dries.

• When not using discs, keep them in their protective cases or cartridges.

To clean discs

<For read-only discs> Wipe discs with a dry, soft cloth from the center toward the edge. If discs get very dirty, wipe with a moist, soft cloth from the center toward the edge, then wipe again with a dry cloth to take up remaining moisture. <For recordable/rewritable discs> Use the Panasonic disc cleaner to clean these discs. Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other such cleaners under any circumstances.

How to hold a disc

CD/DVD Drive

Disc Information

z You can read from/write to the following discs.

CD-R CD-RW

Recordable

DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM: Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used.

Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0.

z You can read from the following discs.

CD-ROM CD DIGITAL

DVD-ROM DVD-Video

DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW

CD TEXT CD-EXTRA Video CD Photo CD

AUDIO

+R +R DL +RW

VIDEO CD

CD/DVD Drive

 Recommended discs for writing

• CD-R

HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd.

• CD-RW/High-Speed CD-RW

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. RICOH Co., Ltd.

• Ultra-Speed CD-RW

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.

 DVD discs you can use for writing

• DVD-R for General

1X-SPEED (4.7 GB) 1–2X-SPEED (4.7 GB) 1–4X-SPEED (4.7 GB) 1–8X-SPEED (4.7 GB) 1–16X-SPEED (4.7 GB)

•DVD-R DL

2–4X-SPEED (8.5 GB) 2–8X-SPEED (8.5 GB)

•DVD-RW

1X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB) 1–2X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB) 2–4X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB) 2–6X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)

•DVD-R Panasonic Corporation MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd.

•DVD-R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.

•DVD-RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. Victor Company of Japan, Limited

• DVD-RAM Panasonic Corporation HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.

•+R / +RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. RICOH Co., Ltd.

• High-Speed +RW RICOH Co., Ltd.

• +R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.

• DVD-RAM 2X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB) 2–3X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB) 2–5X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)

•+R 1–2.4X-SPEED (4.7 GB) 1–4X-SPEED (4.7 GB) 1–8X-SPEED (4.7 GB) 1–16X-SPEED (4.7 GB)

• +R DL

2.4X-SPEED (8.5 GB)

2.4–8X-SPEED (8.5 GB)

•+RW 1–2.4X-SPEED (4.7 GB) 1–4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)

• High-Speed +RW

3.3–8X-SPEED (4.7 GB)

CD/DVD Drive

Using DVD Media

To play DVD-Video or MPEG files, you need to use DVD playback software such as WinDVD (Î page 31).

 Region code setting

DVD-Video is allocated to region codes according to where they are sold. To play the DVD-Video, the player’s software and the drive must have the corresponding region code.

e.g., For U.S.A. and Canada: “1” For Europe: “2”

z The region code of the drive is not set at purchase. The operation depends on the DVD-Video that is first played.

• DVD-Video with a specific region code:

The drive will automatically be set at the same region code as the DVD-Video.

• DVD-Video with multiple region codes:

[Confirm Region] appears. Select the region code and click [OK]. Play now begins.

CAUTION

z You can change the region code setting up to 5 times including the initial setting. Be extremely careful because you

cannot change the region code anymore after the fifth change, even if you reinstalled the operating system.

z Any problem resulting from illegal changing or altering of the region code is the user’s responsibility.

NOTE

z [Confirm Region] appears when the DVD-Video has only 1 region code and the drive is set for another region code.

([Confirm Region] may not appear with some DVD-Video discs. To check the current region code and the number of remaining times of changing the code, right-click on the WinDVD screen and click [Setup] - [Region].)

CD/DVD Drive

Inserting/Removing a Disc

1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the eject button (A) and slowly pull out the tray. 3 Insert/Remove a disc.

z To i ns er t

Set the disc with the label side up and press the center of the disc until it clicks in place.

z To r em ov e

Press on the center spindle (B) and carefully lift up the edge of the disc.

4 Close the tray.

Do not press the eject button.

NOTE

z To remove a disc when the computer is powered off, insert a pin of 1.3 mm {0.05″} in

diameter into the emergency hole (C). (When the diameter of the pin is smaller than this, insert the pin slightly downward.) Pushing it to the end allows the tray to come out. (The position of the emergency hole depends on the drive.)

z For AutoPlay CD/DVD:

• If an AutoPlay CD/DVD does not start after the computer resumes from sleep or hibernation, remove the disc from the drive and then reinsert it after waiting 15 seconds.

• An AutoPlay CD/DVD may start during file access depending on the status of the disc.

z When playing back motion video from a disc, playback may not be smooth in some con-

ditions.

Power-saving mode

If the CD/DVD drive is not accessed for 30 seconds, the drive motor will automatically be shut down to reduce the power consumption. When the CD/DVD drive is accessed again, the drive motor is turned on. In this case, reading of the disc data will take approximately 30 seconds.

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