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Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-52 Series

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Descriptions

• For common procedures and screens for Windows 7 and Windows XP, this Reference Manual uses the procedures and screens of Windows 7.

• Some menus may differ for Windows XP.

• Windows XP does not require clicking operation to of the notification area.

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Introduction

This manual explains using the Windows 7 or Windows XP default setting. In these instructions, the names are referred as follows.

z “Windows

z “Microsoft

7 Professional” as “Windows” or “Windows 7”

Windows® XP Professional” as “Windows” or “Windows XP”

Windows Update

You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus. Click (Start) 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.

Windows XP: [start]

- [All Programs] - [Windows Update].

Regarding Windows 7

 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.

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Introduction

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.

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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) or other key operations. z

Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the drive indicator turns off. On the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of

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

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.

CF-52P/Q/R series only

Key Function Pop-up icon

LCD brightness

(

+ F1= down / Fn + F2= up)

Display mode switching (Î page 45) When an external display (a projector etc.) is connected, you can change the dis-

play mode.

+ F1, Fn + F2 and Fn + F3. By using the key combinations of

A Press B Click the display mode. (Computer only/Duplicate/Extend/Projector only)

The change you made may not be effective until

You can also change the display mode by pressing +

Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display

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

CAUTION

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

+ F3.

Enter

NOTE

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

• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.

• When an external display is not connected.

• When showing a game screen such as pinball.

• When using the Extended Desktop.

is pressed.

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Key Combinations

Key Function Pop-up icon

Speaker on/off

NOTE

F10

Windows XP: standby

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

(MUTE)

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*2 (Î page 9)

Remaining battery charge

(When the battery pack is inserted in the computer)

Activate hibernation (Î page 9)

, and press F5 or

Î page 15

OFF

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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)*3 - [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.

•:

[Disable popup]

The pop-up icon will not be displayed.

is locked.

is not locked.

3 Click [OK].

NOTE

z You can have different settings for each user.

Windows XP: [start]

If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

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Sleep and Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

The sleep*1 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

Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply

Sleep

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

Windows XP: standby

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

keep the hibernation.)

or hibernation.

Setting Sleep or Hibernation

 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].

1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] -

[Advanced].

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Sleep and Hibernation Functions

2 Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] / [When

I press the power button on my computer], and then click [OK].

NOTE

z You do not need to make the setting if you use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation.

Precautions

z Connect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in sleep*2 for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adaptor, use

hibernation instead.

z Using sleep

Windows regularly (about once a week) without using sleep

z Save the necessary data. z Close files you have opened from removable disks and network drives. z Do not enter sleep

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

• When any of the 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.)

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

or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, sleep*2 or hiberna-

or hibernation.

• When an external mouse is connected to the serial port.

z The password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. To enable it, select [Enabled] in [Password On

Resume] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 85).

CAUTION

The following problems will occur when you fail the password input (failing three times or leaving the computer unattended for one minute or more) while resuming from sleep z Failing the password input while resuming from hibernation:

• At the next resume, Panasonic boot screen will appear. At this time, do not start the Setup Utility and do not change

settings. Otherwise, resume may not operate correctly.

• Cannot resume from hibernation by the Wake Up from wired LAN function, the Task Scheduler or the operation to

open the display.

z Failing the password input while resuming from sleep

• Cannot resume from sleep

Windows XP: standby

using the USB devices.

or hibernation.

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Sleep and Hibernation Functions

Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation

 To enter sleep*3 or hibernation

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

sounds.

Sleep*3: The power indicator (B) blinks green. Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off. z You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter sleep

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

To enter standby, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By]. To enter hibernation, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer], then press and hold [Hibernate].

CAUTION

While the computer is entering sleep

z Do not:

• Touch the keyboard, touch pad 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

z It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter sleep z At the beep

cator blinks or goes off.

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

or hibernation

) or goes off (hibernation).

or hibernation. Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark.

or hibernation.

Shift

and click

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 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 any item in [When I press the power button on my computer] (Î page 7 “Setting Sleep or Hibernation”).

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Sleep and Hibernation Functions

In sleep*3 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

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

z Do not turn on/off the wireless switch.

. Power consumption may increase when a PC Card is inserted. When power is

function.

 To resume from sleep*3 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.

When [Stand by] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] (

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 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

• Operate the wireless switch.

• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.

or hibernation (Wait approximately 1 minute).

page 7), you can resume operation opening the display.

z If the computer enters sleep

mouse will resume the computer.

NOTE

z <Only for model with Bluetooth>

After resuming from sleep or hibernation, the message “TosBtMng has stopped working” may appear. Click [Close program]. If Bluetooth connections are cut off, click (Start) to the Bluetooth devices again.

Windows XP: standby

If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

Windows XP: [start]

while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, touching the USB keyboard keys or

- [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [Bluetooth Settings], and connect

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Security Measures

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

• Embedded Security (TPM) (Î page 85): 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 79). 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

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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 11), and select [Enabled] in [Password On Boot] in the [Secu-

rity] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 85).

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 85).

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 11).

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.

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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 82).

NOTE

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

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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 16). 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-

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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 18).

• 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

z The battery display may not be the same as that of notification area

+ F9.

: Normal temperature mode (Î page 16)

: High temperature mode (Î page 16)

for a long time without power supply from the AC adaptor.

. This is not a malfunction.

Windows XP: standby

Windows XP: Or of [Power Meter] in [Power Options Properties]

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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 81).

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.

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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.

↓↓

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]

z The computer enters hibernation.

z Displays a message that the battery level is low, and

then the computer enters hibernation.

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.

When the computer enters hibernation with the battery down and you resume the operation without charging the battery, Windows may not start up normally or the alarm function may not operate normally from then on.

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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)*4 - [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.

Windows XP: [start]

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 (with CF-VZSU29ASU)/3 hours (with CF-VZSU65U)

• Complete discharge: Approximately <CF-52M/N series> 3 hours, <CF-52P/Q/R series> 4 hours (with CFVZSU29ASU)/2.5 hours (with CF-VZSU65U)

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.

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

B 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

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Battery Power

Replacing the Battery Pack

The battery pack (CF-VZSU29AU/CF-VZSU65U) 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

damaged.

1 Turn off the computer.

2 Reverse the computer and remove the cover.

, do not remove/replace the battery pack. Otherwise your data will be lost and the computer may be

z Do not use the sleep*5 function.

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.

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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.

Windows XP: standby

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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

Windows XP: standby

NOTE

z Read the instruction manuals of the devices carefully.

or hibernation, or when the drive indicator is on.

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 drive indicator is not lit.

A Click on the notification area. B Click [Safety remove TEAC DV-W28XXX]. C Follow the on-screen instructions. D Confirm that the drive indicator is not lit.

z These steps are not necessary when:

• Removing the device after turning off the computer.

• or 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.

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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

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

Windows XP: by double-clicking on the notification area

. If the device is not rec-

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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 You need to use writing software to write to discs (e.g. “Using Roxio Creator LJB” Î page 31).

Ensure the disc is compatible with the selected writing speed.

You can also use Windows features to write to discs (Î page 31).

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 27) or eject through Windows. z When inserting or removing a disc, be careful not to touch the lens and other parts of the laser pickup. 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.

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.

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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 disc for recordable/rewritable discs 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

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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

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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)

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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 29).

 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].)

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.

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CD/DVD Drive

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*3 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

conditions.

Windows XP: standby

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.

Changing the CD/DVD Drive Letter

You can change the drive letters for the CD/DVD drive.

NOTE

z Change the drive letters before installing applications.

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [Administrative Tools], and double-click [Computer Management].

• A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Administrative Tools], and double-click [Computer Management].

B Click [Disk Management] from [Storage]. C Right-click the hard disk partition or the CD/DVD drive name, and click [Change Drive Letter and Paths...]. D Click [Change...]. E Click [Assign the following drive letter] and select the new drive letter, and then click [OK].

At the confirmation message, click [Yes].

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WinDVD

WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual. z DVD-Audio cannot be played back using WinDVD.

Running WinDVD

1 Double-click on the desktop.

z Alternatively click (Start)*1 - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD for Panasonic].

Windows XP: [start]

 To access the online manual

After starting WinDVD, perform either of the following procedures.

z Click “?” on the WinDVD control panel. z Right-click on the WinDVD screen and click [Help].

SUPPORT INFORMATION If WinDVD does not operate properly, we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, enter the required information in the inquiry form on the homepage (http://apps.corel.com/lp/ivi/), and submit the form.

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CAUTION

z Do not start WinDVD while the drive indicator is blinking immediately after the computer is turned on. z While WinDVD is running, do not:

• Enter sleep

• Switch the display mode by pressing +

z During motion video playback, do not:

• Eject the disc.

• Use other applications or the Command Prompt.

• Change the settings of the screen properties.

z Do not install another player software together with WinDVD.

Doing so may interfere with smooth playback. Some DVD-Video discs contain the player software and start installing. In this case, cancel the installation as soon as possible. If you accidentally installed another player software and find a problem in playback, try either of the following procedures.

• Uninstall the player software with the following procedures. (Refer to the instruction manual for the name of player software.)

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].

• Set WinDVD as the playback software if you can select the option in the player software settings.

or hibernation.

P*3 or Fn + F3.

Windows XP: standby

Windows 7 only

DVD Discs Created Using a DVD Recorder

z Playback may not be possible depending on the DVD recorder or the discs. z You must finalize

the instruction manual of the DVD recorder.

z You cannot play discs protected with copyright management technologies such as CPPM (Content Protection for Prere-

corded Media) and CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media).

A process that enables the playback of the discs on other DVD players, etc.

DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and +RW before playback. For further information, refer to

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 Applicable Media

z Refer to the Disc Information (Î page 25). z Refer to the software’s online manual (below).

About Copies

When writing to discs, make sure that you are not infringing upon any copyrights. It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non-personal use. When backing up software, make sure that you are not infringing upon any software copyrights for that product.

Using Windows Feature

1 Insert a disc you can use for writing. 2 In the [AutoPlay] screen, click [Burn files to disc using Windows].

z Alternatively you can click (Start) - [Computer], and double-click [DVD RW Drive]. z Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using Roxio Creator LJB

“Roxio Creator LJB” is a CD/DVD recording software application developed by SONIC Solutions. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual (below).

1 Click (Start)

Windows XP: [start]

CAUTION

z If you format a disc using Windows functions, you cannot write with Roxio Creator LJB.

Do not format a disc using Windows functions when you write to the disc using Roxio Creator LJB. For rewritable discs (i.e. CD-RW, etc.), writing is possible using Roxio Creator LJB if all the disc contents are deleted.

z If you set an unused disc in the CD/DVD drive, [Automatic playback] screen may appear and then Windows for-

mat screen may be displayed. Do not format the disc when you use Roxio Creator LJB.

When you write to the disc using Roxio Creator LJB, start Roxio Creator LJB before setting the disc. Windows format screen will not be displayed, which prevents the disc from being mistakenly formatted.

- [All Programs] - [Roxio] - [Roxio Creator LJB].

 To access the online manual

A After starting Roxio Creator LJB, click [Help] - [Tutorial].

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Writing to CD/DVD

Usage Precautions

 When an external CD/DVD drive has been connected

z Do not turn the CD/DVD drive power off on this computer when writing to a disc in an external CD/DVD drive. Turning the

power off may result in a malfunction, such as an interruption in the external CD/DVD drive operation.

Using DVD-RAM for Windows 7

z Formatting must be executed to write a file to a DVD-RAM. It is possible to write a file to a formatted DVD-RAM in the

same way as writing a file to a floppy disk or hard disk.

 Format type

There are six types of DVD-RAM formats, as shown below. We recommend that you choose the format type depending on the application.

Format Feature

FAT32 This format is supported by Windows 95 (OSR2) / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7. DVD-RAM

discs in FAT32 format cannot be used on Windows 95 (other than OSR2) / Windows NT.

UDF1.02 This format is supported by Windows 98 / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7, and compatible with the

Video mode of DVD-ROM / DVD-R / DVD-RW / +R / +RW.

UDF1.50 Standard format for DVD-RAM. Data with large file sizes (video or audio data) can be written at

high speed. We recommend this format when using DVD-RAM for storing data.

UDF2.00/2.01 This format is used for DVD video recorders conforming to “Video Recording Standards” as

established by the DVD Forum, or for PC recording software conforming to the same standards.

UDF2.5 This format is supported by Windows Vista / 7, and is used for Blu-ray recorders or PC

recording software conforming to “Video Recording Standards” as established by the Blu-ray Disc Association. This format cannot be used for DVD recorders conforming to “Video Recording Standards” as established by the DVD Forum, or for PC recording software conforming to the same standards.

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Writing to CD/DVD

 Formatting method

When formatting is executed, data recorded on the disc is erased. Back up data as required.

A Set a DVD-RAM in the CD/DVD drive. B Close all applications that use DVD-RAM. C Click (Start) - [Computer], right-click the CD/DVD drive and click [Format]. D Select the settings and click [Start].

z When the disc was recorded with Roxio Creator LJB and you want to record using Explorer, remove the

check mark from [Quick Format].

z It may take long time if you removed the check mark from [Quick Format]. z Do not cancel formatting partway. Otherwise the disc may no longer accept writing.

CAUTION

z If you have written using Roxio Creator LJB, you cannot write using other software since the format becomes different.

To make this possible, remove the check mark for [Quick format] on the format display and format the disc.

Using DVD-RAM for Windows XP

 Writing to DVD-RAM

z Logical formatting must be executed to write a file to a DVD-RAM. It is possible to write a file to a logically formatted DVD-

RAM in the same way as writing a file to a floppy disk or hard disk. If you write using Roxio Creator LJB, because the format is different, it will no longer be possible to write using applications other than Roxio Creator LJB. To enable writing, it will be necessary to select [Quick format] when formatting the disc.

Refer to [Using DVD-RAM disc]. To d is pl ay : Click [start] - [All Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM Driver] - [Using DVD-RAM disc]. When [DVD-RAM] is not displayed even if you click [start] - [All Programs], install DVD-RAM Driver.

A Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\drivers\ramdrvr\english\setup.exe] and then click [OK].

As for english folder, change to the language you install. Follow the on-screen instructions.

 Logical format type

There are six types of DVD-RAM formats (Î page 32). We recommend that you choose the format type depending on the application.

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Writing to CD/DVD

 Logical format method

z Formatting software and drivers required to conduct each type of formatting have been installed on this computer.

When formatting is executed, data recorded on the disc is erased. Back up data as required.

A Log on to Windows with the administrator authority. B Set a disc in the CD/DVD drive. C Close all applications that use DVD-RAM. D Click [start] - [All Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM Driver] - [DVDForm].

z When [DVD-RAM] is not displayed even if you click [start] - [All Programs], install DVD-RAM Driver.

Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\drivers\ramdrvr\english\setup.exe] and then click [OK]. As for english folder, change to the language you install. Follow the on-screen instructions.

E Click in [Format Type], and select the format type, then click [Start].

• [Volume label]

UDF format has been selected, input the volume label. When the volume label is not input, it will be set automatically (UDF year / month / day).

• [Quick format]

Inspect all sectors on the disc, and execute replacement processing of bad sectors. Normally, it is not necessary to select this.

CAUTION

z If you have written using Roxio Creator LJB, you cannot write using other software since the format becomes different.

To make this possible, you need to perform the logical format. For further information, see “Using DVD-RAM disc”. “Using DVD-RAM disc” is displayed by clicking [Start] - [All Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM driver] - [Using DVDRAM disc].

Notes During Use

 If you have uninstalled Roxio Creator LJB accidentally

Reinstall it by following the steps below.

A Click (Start) and input [c:\util\sonic\emc] in [Search programs and files], and press B Right-click [setup] in [emc] folder and click [Run as administrator].

If there are two or more “setup” files, double-click the file whose [Type] is [Application]. Follow the on-screen instructions. z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Enter

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Writing to CD/DVD

A Log on to Windows as an administrator. B Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\sonic\emc\setup.exe], then click [OK].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

z The serial number has been entered beforehand. Do not change the serial number entered. If you have accidentally

changed, click [Cancel] to reinstall.

SUPPORT INFORMATION z About User Registration

Follow the steps below for user registration.

A While connected to the Internet, start up Roxio Creator LJB. B Click [Help] - [Register Now] and follow the on-screen instructions.

z If Roxio Creator LJB does not operate properly, we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems

with the operating environment or operations. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Sonic Solutions. URL:

English (U.S.): http://www.roxio.jp/enu/support/default.html English (U.K.): http://www.roxio.jp/eng/support/Default.html French: http://www.roxio.jp/fra/support/contact/ German: http://www.roxio.jp/deu/support/ Dutch: http://www.roxio.jp/nld/support/Default.html

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PC Card / ExpressCard

You can insert the following cards. z ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 to the ExpressCard slot (A)

(Only for model with ExpressCard slot)

z PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot (B)

NOTE

z The following types of card are not supported:

PC Card Type III (10.5 mm), ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards that require 12 V of operating voltage.

z Do not start up Windows with a storage type of CardBus PC card attached. An error may occur.

Inserting/Removing the Card

Preparation

z Attach the device for the media containing the card driver (e.g., CD-ROM). Equipment connected to the multimedia

pocket cannot be recognized if connected after the card driver installation screen appears.

 To insert the card

1 Open the cover (C), and insert the ExpressCard (D) or the PC

Card (E) with the label side up until it securely fits in to the slot.

z For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the card.

 To remove the card

1 Disable the card function.

A Click on the notification area and click . B Select the card.

A Double-click on the notification area and select the card, then click [Stop]. B Follow the on-screen instructions.

z These steps are not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.

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PC Card / ExpressCard

2 Open the cover and remove the card.

A Press the eject button (F). The eject button pops out. B Press the eject button (F) again so the card comes out of the slot. C Draw the card straight out.

NOTE

z Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit. Otherwise mal-

function may occur. Allowable Current: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA

z Some types of cards cannot be used simultaneously. z After repeating insertion and removal, some types of card will not be recognized. In this case, restart the computer. z If the computer freezes after resuming from sleep

sists, restart the computer.

z When a card is inserted, power consumption increases. Remove the card when it is not in use, especially when oper-

ating by battery power.

z To connect peripheral devices (SCSI, IEEE1394, etc.) using a PC Card or an ExpressCard, follow the steps below

(one example).

A Connect the peripheral device to the card. B Turn on the power of device. C Insert the card until it surely fits in the slot.

or hibernation, remove and reinsert the card. If the problem per-

Windows XP: standby

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SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card Information

z This computer supports SDHC Memory Cards (SD Memory Cards with a capacity more than 2 GB). z When you use a miniSD Card or a microSD Card, set the card to a miniSD Card adaptor or a microSD Card adaptor, and

insert/remove the card with the adaptor. Be sure not to leave the adaptor in the card slot.

z The SD Memory Card has a copyright protection function which is compatible with content on-demand services on the

Internet, etc.

z To format the SD Memory Card on this computer, do not use [Format] of Windows, but use the SD Memory Card format

software. You can download the software from the web site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html

z To use the SD Memory Card on other devices, format the card on the devices. For further information, refer to the instruc-

tion manual of the devices.

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card

CAUTION

z Do not remove or insert the SD Memory Card until Windows has completed loading. z Do not remove the card or turn off the computer in the following cases, otherwise the data may be corrupted.

• While the computer is in sleep

• While the SD Memory Card indicator is on.

• While data is being read from or written to the card.

• Immediately after the writing operation. The computer may still continue the access to the card just after writing

operation. If you remove the card before the operation is completed, the data may be damaged or the card access may no longer be performed normally.

z Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages,

direct or indirect.

z Do not forcibly draw out the card, otherwise the slot may be damaged. z Insert the card in the correct direction, otherwise the card and the slot may be damaged. z After resuming from sleep

or hibernation.

or hibernation, do not access the SD Memory Card for approximately 30 seconds.

Windows XP: standby

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SD Memory Card

 To insert the card

1 Insert the SD Memory Card with the label side facing up and with

the cut corner in front.

 To remove the card

Preparation

z Save the data and close all applications. z Confirm the SD Memory Card indicator (B) is off.

1 Disable the card function.

A Click on the notification area and click . B Select the card.

A Double-click on the notification area and select the card, then click [Stop]. B Follow the on-screen instructions.

z These steps are not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.

2 Remove the card.

A Press the card so it comes out of the slot. B Draw it straight out.

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Smart Card

You need software to use a Smart Card.

CAUTION

z Do not:

• Hit, bend, or drop the card.

• Touch the contact part with fingers or metal object.

• Place the card in very hot location for a long time.

• Remove the card immediately after inserting it.

Inserting/Removing the Smart Card

 To insert the card

1 Insert the Smart Card with the contact part (A) in front.

z Insert the card until it surely fits in the slot.

 To remove the card

1 Press the eject button (B).

The Smart Card pops out.

CAUTION

z Use the eject button to remove the card, otherwise the reading contact may be damaged.

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RAM Module

Use RAM modules that comply with the specifications below. Using any other module may cause malfunction or result in computer failure.

RAM module specifications: 204 pins, SO-DIMM, 1.5 V, DDR3 SDRAM, PC3-8500 (For information of RAM module compatibility, contact Panasonic Technical Support.)

CAUTION

 RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity and can be affected even by static electricity from the human

body. When inserting and removing RAM modules, do not touch the terminals or internal components, and do not allow foreign particles to enter the slots. Doing so may cause damage, fire, or electric shock.

Inserting/Removing the RAM Module

This computer has 2 RAM module slots.

 At purchase, the RAM module is in SLOT: 1.  When using an extra RAM module, insert it in SLOT: 2.

1 Turn off the computer.

 Do not use sleep*1 or hibernation.

Windows XP: standby

2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery pack

( page 19).

3 Remove the screw (A) and the cover on the bottom of the com-

puter.

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RAM Module

4 Insert/Remove the RAM module.

z To i ns er t

A Tilt the module slightly and insert it in the slot. B Press down the module so that the right and left hooks (B) are locked.

z To r em ov e

A Carefully open the right and left hooks (B).

The module will rise.

B Carefully remove the module from the slot.

5 Set the cover and battery pack.

CAUTION

z Set the cover correctly and tighten the screw firmly.

NOTE

z If it is hard to insert or to press down the RAM module, do not try forcibly but check the module’s direction. z Use the appropriate screw driver so as not to strip the thread of screw. z If the RAM module is recognized correctly, the total size of the main unit memory and RAM module memory is dis-

played on the [Information] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 80). If the RAM module is not recognized, power off the computer and insert it again.

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Port Replicator

You can use an optional port replicator (CF-VEB522). This device frees you from being bothered by a lot of cable connections when you carry the computer. It also allows you to connect various peripherals. Connect the port replicator to the expansion bus connector (A) on the bottom of the computer. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the port replicator.

NOTE

z Use only the specified port replicator (CF-VEB522). z Hot or warm docking/undocking is not possible with the port replicator. z To boot the computer from a USB floppy disk drive or a USB CD/DVD drive, be sure to connect the USB drive to the

USB port on the computer, not to the USB port on the port replicator.

z If you use an external display compatible with “DISPLAY PORT”, connect it to a “DISPLAY PORT” on an optional port

replicator (CF-VEB522) using a cable compatible with “DISPLAY PORT”.

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External Display

You can switch the output destination to an external display (a projector etc.). Connect the external display to the external display port (A).

NOTE

z After resuming from sleep

selected in the previous status.

z When you change the display after Windows starts up, do not press any key until switching is complete. z You cannot use the simultaneous display until Windows starts up. z Display switching by pressing +

switch the user. In this case, log off all users and restart the computer.

z Do not connect or remove the external display during sleep z It may take some time to switch between displays depending on the displays used. z When you use high resolution displays, the display color, resolution or refresh rate may be changed, switching to

[Built-in Display] in [Intel We recommend you to switch the output destination by pressing +

z When you use the external display only, set the suitable number of colors, resolution, or refresh rate separately from

when you use the internal LCD only or when you use the simultaneous display. Depending on the settings, some external displays may be distorted or may not display the mouse cursor correctly. In this case, set the settings to lower value.

When you use the simultaneous display, DVD-Video, MPEG files and other motion image files may not be played back smoothly.

z Carefully read the instruction manual of the external display. z When connecting an external display that does not conform to the Plug & Play standards, select the display driver

accordingly in the following menu, or use the driver disc supplied with the monitor.

or hibernation, or restarting the computer, the output destination may not be the same as

P*2 or Fn + F3 may not work when you use the Fast User Switching function to

or hibernation.

Graphics and Media Control Panel].

P*2 or Fn + F3. (CF-52M/N series only)

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Adjust screen resolution] - [Advanced Settings] - [Monitor] - [Properties].

• A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

B Click [Driver] - [Update Driver].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced] - [Monitor] - [Properties] [Driver] - [Update Driver].

z If you connect an external display via the port replicator (CF-VEB522), the output switches to the port replicator from

the external display port.

z If you use an external display compatible with “DISPLAY PORT”, connect it to a “DISPLAY PORT” on an optional port

replicator (CF-VEB522) using a cable compatible with “DISPLAY PORT”.

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External Display

z Simultaneous display and display switching do not work when [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”. z If a picture is not displayed normally, lower the level of [Hardware acceleration] in the following menu.

[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced] - [Troubleshoot]

CAUTION

z Before disconnecting the external display, switch to the internal LCD by pressing +

displayed image quality may become different after disconnection (e.g., wrong resolution). In this case, press

P*2 or Fn + F3 to reset the image quality.

z The screen may become distorted due to the following operations. In this case, restart the computer.

• Disconnecting an external display for which you have set high resolution or high refresh rate.

• Connecting/disconnecting an external display during computer operations.

Windows XP: standby

Windows 7 only

P*2 or Fn + F3. Otherwise the

Switching the display mode

1 Press + 2 Click the display mode.

1 Press

Each time you press the key combination: Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display

or Fn + F3.

+ F3.

NOTE

z Until Windows startup is completed (during Setup Utility, etc.), the simultaneous display cannot be used and pressing

+ F3 switches the display between the internal LCD and the external display (the projector etc.). (CF-52M/N series

only)

z When an external display is connected to an optional port replicator (CF-VEB522), the display switching may work dif-

ferently from the above. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the port replicator.

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External Display

 Extended Desktop

The extended desktop function allows you to use the working area across both the internal LCD and the external display. You can drag an object from the internal LCD to the external display and vice versa.

1 Press +

or Fn + F3.

2 Select [Extend]. 3 Press

<CF-52M/N series>

Enter

1 Right-click the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties].

[Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel] screen appears.

2 Click [Multiple Displays]. 3 Select [Extended Desktop] in [Operating Mode]. 4 Make the settings for [Primary Display] and [Second Display].

5 Click [Apply]. 6 Click [OK].

<CF-52P/Q/R series>

1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings]. 2 Click display [2] and add a check mark for [Extend my Windows desktop onto this moni-

tor], then click [Apply].

If a check mark is already added, remove and add the check mark.

3 Make the settings for each display. 4 Select [OK].

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NOTE

z It may not be possible to use the extended desktop with some software applications. z When you click the maximize button, the window is displayed on one of the displays. You cannot move the maximized

window to the other display.

z To switch left (Primary Display) and right (Second Display), once return the display to “Built-in Display” only. Follow the

steps below.

A Right-click the desktop and click [Graphics Options]. B Click [Output To] - [Built-in Display]. C Right-click the desktop and click [Graphics Options]. D Click [Output To] - [Extended Desktop], and click [Monitor + Built-in Display] (the external display will be set to

primary device) or [Built-in Display + Monitor] (the internal LCD will be set to primary device).

z To switch to the Extended Desktop, be sure to use the [Intel

other methods (e.g. display setting, etc.), the screen may not be displayed correctly.

z The pop-up icon displayed by

z You cannot switch the display by pressing

key combination appears only on the primary device.

+ F3.

Graphics and Media Control Panel] screen. If you use

 To change the display settings

<CF-52M/N series>

1 Right-click the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties].

2 Click [General Settings]. 3 Select the display destination. 4 Set the display color and resolution etc.

5 Click [Apply]. 6 Click [OK].

<CF-52P/Q/R series>

1 Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Adjust screen resolution]. 2 Set the display color and resolution etc. 3 Click [OK].

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External Display

1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings].

2 Change to preferred settings. 3 Select [OK].

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USB Devices

Connecting/Removing USB Devices

Preparation

Attach the device for the media containing the card driver (e.g., CD-ROM). Equipment connected to the multimedia pocket cannot be recognized if connected after the USB device driver installation screen appears.

 To connect the USB device

1 Open the cover and connect the USB device to one of the USB ports

(A) on the computer.

For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the USB device.

 To remove the USB device

1 Disable the USB device.

A Click on the notification area and click . B Select the USB device.

A Double-click on the notification area. B Select the USB device, then click [Stop]. C Follow the on-screen instructions.

z These steps are not necessary when;

• Removing the device after turning off the computer.

• or is not displayed.

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

2 Remove the USB device.

CAUTION

z If you double-click or , [USB Smart Card Reader] is displayed in the list, but do not select this item. Removing

this item is not possible. Restart the computer in case you select this.

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USB Devices

NOTE

z You may need to install the driver for the USB device. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the instruction man-

ual of the USB device.

z You may need to install the driver again when connecting the device to another port. z When a USB device is connected, sleep

normally, remove the USB device and restart the computer.

z When the USB device is removed and then inserted while the computer is on, or may appear in the Device Man-

ager and the device may not be correctly recognized. In this case, remove and connect the device again, or restart the computer.

z When a USB device is connected, power consumption increases. Remove the USB device when it is not in use, espe-

cially when operating by battery power.

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.

Windows XP: standby

and hibernation may not function normally. If the computer does not start up

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IEEE 1394 Devices

You can connect a digital video camcorder or other IEEE 1394 standard device to the computer.

 To connect IEEE 1394 device

Preparation

Attach the device for the media containing the driver (e.g., CD-ROM). Equipment connected to the multimedia pocket cannot be recognized if connected after the IEEE 1394 device driver installation screen appears.

1 Turn on the computer and the IEEE 1394 device.

Open the cover and connect the IEEE 1394 device to the IEEE 1394 interface connector (A).

For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the IEEE 1394 device.

NOTE

 You may need to install the driver for the IEEE 1394 device. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the instruction

manual of the IEEE 1394 device.

 To remove IEEE 1394 device

CAUTION

 Turn off the IEEE 1394 device only after turning off the computer.

1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the cable from the IEEE 1394 interface connector. 2 Turn off the IEEE 1394 device and remove the cable.

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Fingerprint Reader

Fingerprint Reader

NOTE

z Enrollment and authentication is unavailable to an extremely minority of people including those whose fingerprints give

little data for personal identification.

How to Use the Fingerprint Reader

This section explains how your fingerprints are enrolled and authenticated.

1 Slide your finger toward yourself.

z To prevent a reading error.

A Set the first joint of your index finger on the sensor as illustrated to the right. B Slide your finger toward yourself while keeping it in contact with the fingerprint sensor. C Slide your finger down until the sensor is visible.

z When the fingerprint sensor does not enroll or authenticate your fingerprint properly:

• You slid your finger too fast or too slow.

• Your finger was soiled or it has a scar on the surface.

• Your finger was wet or extremely dry.

• Your fingerprint does not have sufficient data for personal identification. For further information, refer to “Fingerprint Reader ” (Î page 110).

Fingerprint sensor

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CAUTION

We shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting from your Fingerprint device or neglect of Fingerprint device use, or any data loss resulting from such developments as Fingerprint authentication device malfunctioning.

Overview

Fingerprint’s Outline

The conventional security systems use ID/passwords and token devices such as IC cards to authenticate users. Therefore the passwords and token devices are exposed to the risk of being lost, stolen and hacking. The Fingerprint authentication method uses user’s fingerprints instead of passwords for security authentication. You can use your fingerprints to start up your computer and log on Windows. We recommend you use the Fingerprint Reader in combination with the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to increase the security level of your computer.

Recommended Installation Procedure

Performed by the Computer Administrator Performed by each user

Step 1

TPM Installation (⇒Installation Manual of TPM)

(If the TPM is not being used, skip this step.)

Step 2

Fingerprint Utility Installation

User Fingerprint Enrollment

User’s Data

• Windows Logon Password

• Fingerprint

• Fingerprint Backup Password

• Power-on Security

Step 4

Step 3

TPM Fingerprint Utility Initialization

(If the TPM is not being used, skip this step.)

 To access the online manual

This manual describes Step 2, 3 and the initial part of Step 4. For further steps, refer to the Protector Suite Help menu.

z Click (Start)

Windows XP: [start]

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Help] - [Help].

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Precautions

 Security Functions

z Fingerprint Authentication Technology does not guarantee complete authentication and individual identification. Please

acknowledge we shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting from the use of, or inability to use your Fingerprint device.

z The Fingerprint authentication method uses multiple fingerprints, encryption keys, credentials data and passwords. You

might not be able to use your data if you lose fingerprints, keys, credentials and passwords. Back up the Fingerprint authentication data in a safe place. For further information, refer to “Backup” (Î page 58).

z General interaction with third-party applications: There is no guarantee that there will not be any negative interaction with

any third-party software, and will not accept any responsibility for such an interaction.

Installation

1 TPM Installation

Refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”.

Click (Start), input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\readme.pdf” in [Search programs and files], and press

Enter

Click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\readme.pdf”, and click [OK].

2 Fingerprint Utility Installation

Performed by the Computer Administrator.

A Log on to Windows as an Administrator. B Close all other programs.

Click (Start), input “c:\util\drivers\fngprint\install\64-bit\Setup.exe” in [Search programs and files], and press

Enter

Click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\drivers\fngprint\install\32-bit\Setup.exe”, and click [OK].

C Click [Next].

Installation starts. Follow the on-screen instructions.

D When the “Protector Suite *.* has been successfully installed.” message appears, click [Finish].

At the confirmation message, click [Yes]. The computer restarts.

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E Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

The “Fingerprint software Icon” appears in the notification area.

• If the icon does not appear, click .

3 TPM Fingerprint Utility Initialization

Performed by the Computer Administrator. The “Invalid TPM status” message is displayed by the “Fingerprint software Icon” in the notification area.

• If the icon does not appear, click

z If the TPM is not being used, skip this step.

A Click on the “Invalid TPM status” message and then click [Initialize].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

z If the “Invalid TPM status” message is not displayed

Click (Start)

form Module (TPM)] - [Initialize]. And then click (Start) [Identity] - [Multifactor], and choose a method of authentication.

4 User Fingerprint Enrollment

Performed by each user.

A Double-click the “Fingerprint software Icon” . B Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click [Accept]. C Select an enrollment mode, and click [Apply].

z Enrollment mode

z Follow the on-screen instructions.

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Settings] - [Advanced Settings] - [Trusted Plat-

You can make the configuration for the enrollment only once during this initialization phase.

• Enrollment to the biometric device All enrolled fingerprints are stored directly in the fingerprint sensor. The user data will be secured by the hardware protection keys obtained by the fingerprint sensor. This mode allows up to about 21 fingerprints to be enrolled.

• Enrollment to the hard disk All enrolled fingerprints are stored on the hard disk. Hardware protection of the user data is not possible, but multiple users can enroll their fingerprints.

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] -

NOTE

z Enroll at least two fingers. Even if one of them is injured, you can use another one to access your account and secret

data. For further information about the enrollment, refer to “How to Use the Fingerprint Reader” (Î page 52) and [Tutorial].

• Click (Start)

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Help] - [Tutorial].

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z We recommend you use the Power-on Security feature. This feature prevents unauthorized access to the

user’s computer at the BIOS level.

Windows XP: [start]

A Click (Start) B Click [Identity] - [Status]. C Click [Power-on security status] - [Change]. D Click [Edit], and Add the check mark to [Enable power-on security], and then click [Apply]. E Click [Identity] - [Power-on Password]. F When the “Power-on Security” screen appears, click [Manage Passwords...]. G Select [Power-On] in [Password Types], and click [Set password...]. H Enter the Power-On password, and click [OK]. I Click [Close]. J Add a check mark for [Power-On] in [Password Types]. K Enter the Power-On password, and click [OK]. L Click [Apply].

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center].

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More Advanced Security

You can increase your computer’s security level by setting the BIOS level described in this section. Performed by the Computer Administrator.

1 Register the Supervisor Password.

You have to register the Supervisor Password to proceed to the next step. If you have already registered the Supervisor Password, you can skip this step, and move on to step If you have not done this, have enrolled your fingerprint using Protector Suite, and have already made Power-on

Security effective, after step B, your fingerprint authentication will be necessary.

A Turn on or restart the computer. B Press

C Select the [Security] menu. D Select [Set Supervisor Password], and press E Enter your password in the [Create New Password], and press

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

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer starts the startup

procedure.

Enter

• The password will not be displayed on the screen.

• 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

Shift

and

Ctrl

to input a password.

Enter

2 Set the High Security Level.

A Select [Fingerprint Security], and press B Select [Security mode], and select [High].

• Default setting: Simple

C Press D Press

NOTE

z In the [High] security mode, you have to enter the Supervisor or User Password even after fingerprint authentication.

In the [Simple] security mode, you do not have to enter the Supervisor or User password after fingerprint authentication.

z To use the Power-on Security feature, enable it in [Control Center] (Î page 56)

Do not use the fingerprint lists in the Setup Utility to change the setting for [Power-on Security] except for the specific case such as the fingerprint reader cannot be used.

Esc

to close the sub-menu.

F10

, select [Yes], and press

Enter

to exit the Setup Utility.

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Useful Information

Backup

The file described below is necessary for recovering the Fingerprint authentication data. Back up this file periodically in a safe location such as removable disk to avoid data loss resulting from some accidents. We recommend you to store the file in a removable disk or network drive because the benefit of Fingerprint authentication security can be reduced if you keep the file in the internal hard disk drive. The backup password described below is necessary for bypassing the Fingerprint authentication. We recommend you set the backup password using the [User Enrollment] wizard. If you do not define the backup password, you may lose your data in case of authentication hardware failure.

z File used by each user

• Backup user passport data (Default name: <UserAccount>.vtp) You need this file when you replace the embedded fingerprint chip, or the hard disk drive, or when reinstalling Windows. This file contains the fingerprints, encryption keys, and logon authentication data.

NOTE

z How to Backup:

Select [Identity] in [Account Operation] to save the user data.

• Click (Start) For further information, refer to the Protector Suite Help menu.

• Click (Start)

z Password used by each user

• Backup Password for Enrollment This backup password can be used in case of hardware failure to bypass the fingerprint authentication.

CAUTION

z The passwords other than those explained above are also used for security, so do not lose them.

For further information, refer to the Protector Suite Help menu.

• Click (Start)

Windows XP: [start]

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Identity] - [Account Operation].

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Help] - [Help].

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Limitations in Use

z Password Bank*4 limitations: The following web pages cannot be supported.

Web pages which are created by the following technologies:

• Web forms created on the fly using javascript.

• Web forms which looks as one form (e.g. login field, password field), but internally created with two independent forms.

• There can be auto submit problems with web forms which do not have Submit button. All forms that you cannot submit

with

Enter

z Password Bank

• Applications which do not use standard Windows controls and draw controls by their own.

• This includes any Java based application.

z “Sensor Scrolling Feature” is not supported.

For further information, refer to the Protector Suite Help menu.

• Click (Start)

Windows XP: [start]

will be entered by Password Bank, but not submitted.

limitations: The following Windows applications cannot be supported.

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Help] - [Help].

Handling & Maintenance

z The enrolling and authentication sensitivity may decline under the conditions below. Wipe off stains or moisture on the

sensor surface with a soft cloth.

• The surface of the fingerprint sensor is soiled with dust, skin oil, or sweat.

• The surface of the fingerprint sensor is wet as a result of moisture or condensation.

z Static electricity may also cause the sensor to malfunction. To make your finger static-free, touch a metal surface before

placing it on the fingerprint sensor. Exercise caution against static electricity in winter and other dry conditions.

z Malfunction or damage may occur when:

• The fingerprint sensor surface was damaged by the strong rubbing of a solid material, scratches, or being pecked with a pointed item.

• The sensor was touched with a finger soiled with mud, damaging the sensor surface with a tiny substance, and staining the surface.

• The sensor surface was covered with a seal, or soiled with ink.

Deleting (Initializing) Owner’s Data

When you dispose of the computer or transfer the ownership, delete (initialize) the owner’s data to avoid unauthorized access.

NOTE

z The data enrolled in the fingerprint sensor is not image data. You cannot restore fingerprint image data from the data

enrolled in the fingerprint sensor.

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1 Disable Power-on Security

A Log on to Windows as an Administrator. B Click (Start) C Click [Identity] - [Status] - [Power-on security status]. D Click [Edit], and remove the check mark from [Enable power-on security], and click [Apply]. E Click [Identity] - [Power-on Password]. F Click [Manage Passwords...]. G Select [Power-On] in [Password Types], and click [Unset password...]. H Enter the Power-On password, and click [OK]. I Click [Close].

• Confirm that fingerprint data is not registered.

2 Delete Fingerprint Data.

Performed by each user.

A Click (Start) B Click [Identity] - [Account Operation]. C Click [Delete user data].

• At the confirmation message, click [Yes].

D Enter Windows log on password then, click [Submit].

• Confirm that there is no item in [Password Types].

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center].

3 Uninstall Protector Suite

Performed by the Computer Administrator.

A Log on to Windows as an Administrator. B Close all programs. C Click (Start) D Double-click [Protector Suite *.*], and select [Remove]. E Select [Remove all Protector Suite *.* data], and click [Next].

F When the “Protector Suite *.* has been successfully uninstalled.” Message appears, click [Finish].

Windows XP: [start]

• Uninstallation starts. Follow the on-screen instructions.

• If the confirmation message appears, click [Yes].

• The computer restarts.

- [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program].

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Starting Over

If the specific solutions for your problem in Fingerprint Reader (Î page 110) do not work, you can use these instructions as the last measure and start over. However, please note that you can lose your data - passwords, secret keys and fingerprints.

A Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

• You can always access the computer by using your Windows log on password.

B Try to export your passport to a file if you are planning to use your passwords, secret keys or enrolled fingers in the

future.

• If you exported your passport recently, this step is not required.

• If biometrics authorization works and your finger is recognized, use [Account Operation] wizard, swipe your finger and continue according to wizard’s instructions.

• If biometrics authorization works, but your finger is not recognized, you can start the [Account Operation] wizard and export the passport even without using your fingerprint. You need to cancel fingerprint dialog, and you will be prompted for a password. If you do not use backup password, enter your Windows log on password. Otherwise, enter your backup password.

CAUTION

z We recommend you set the backup password.

• If biometrics authorization does not work, there is no way to backup your data.

C Deleting the passport.

• Use the [Delete your data] wizard. Please note that all your stored secret data (passwords, [File Safe] encryption keys [Personal Safe] data) will be lost. If you backed up the data, you can restore it in the next step; otherwise it will be lost permanently. To perform the delete operation it is necessary to cancel the fingerprint verification operation to get to the password dialog, then enter your Windows log on password or backup password.

D Make sure your fingerprint sensor is working.

• Use the Tutorial wizard to verify that the fingerprint sensor works. If not, reboot and try again. If it still does not work, please contact Panasonic Technical Support.

E Restore or create passport.

• If you have a backup of your data, you can now use [Account Operation] wizard to restore your data. Otherwise you can create a new passport by using the [Manage Fingerprints] wizard.

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Modem

Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack

CAUTION

 Use a surge protector since the modem may be damaged by a sudden high voltage surge that may occur in the event

of a lightning strike.

1 Open the cover (A), and connect the computer and the

telephone jack (B) using the telephone cable (C).

 Hold the cable so that the shape of the connector (D) matches the

port, and insert fully until it clicks.

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Connect to the Internet] - [Dial-up].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Phone and Modem Options].

3 Change the settings as necessary.

NOTE

 Do not enter sleep  To remove the cable, press and hold the lever and pull out.

Windows XP: standby

or hibernation during communications.

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Modem

Ring Resume Function

The computer automatically resumes from sleep*2 when the telephone connected to the modem rings. You will need software to keep the computer in idle state waiting for a phone call, and if you prefer, to turn the computer to

sleep

 To enable this function

again afterward. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the software application.

1 Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Windows Fax and Scan]. 2 Click [Tools] - [Fax Settings].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password. z Check whether the modem you are using is displayed in Device name. If not, click [Select fax device] and select

the correct modem.

3 Add a check mark for [Allow the device to receive fax calls] and click [OK]. 4 Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

5 Double-click [Modems], and then double-click the internal modem.

6 Click [Power Management] and add a check mark for [Allow this device to wake the com-

puter], and then click [OK].

1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] -

[Device Manager].

2 Double-click [Modems], and then double-click the internal modem. 3 Click [Power Management], add the check mark for [Allow this device to bring the com-

puter out of standby], and click [OK].

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Modem

 To set the time to return the computer to sleep

The computer will enter sleep*2 after the set time even when the communication is not completed. You can avoid such uncompleted communication if you select [Never], but the computer does not return to sleep

Click or on the notification area and click [More power options] - [Change when the computer sleeps].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes].

B Set the expected communication time for the sleep

NOTE

z This function does not work when the computer is off or in hibernation. z Connect the AC adaptor. z The screen remains dark after the computer resumes from sleep

you touch the keyboard or touch pad.

z The computer cannot resume if the telephone is not connected to the internal modem. (e.g., you cannot use a PC

Card modem.)

z The computer needs some time to respond, so set the calling time longer than normal. If this is not possible on the

transmission side, reduce the number of rings before answering on the software that you are using to keep the computer in idle waiting for the call.

Windows XP: standby

setting.

after resuming by a phone call.

. The previous screen display will be restored when

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LAN

Connecting LAN

CAUTION

z Do not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port.

1 Turn off the computer.

z Do not use sleep*1 or hibernation.

2 Open the cover (A) and connect the cable.

Connect the LAN port (B) and the network system (server, HUB, etc.) using a LAN cable.

3 Turn on the computer.

 To check the Local Area Connection status

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [View network status and tasks].

A Click [start] - [Connect To] - [Show all connections].

Power On by LAN/Wake Up from wired LAN

NOTE

z When these functions are enabled, power is consumed even if the computer is in sleep

Be sure to use the AC adaptor.

z Even when a password is set in the Setup Utility and [Password On Boot] is set to [Enabled], entering the password is

unnecessary for turning on or resuming the computer.

z The Power On by LAN function is off under the following conditions:

• When you turn the computer off by pressing the power switch for 4 seconds or longer (e.g., after a hung-up).

• When you reattach the AC adaptor and battery pack to the computer after removing them.

z The screen remains dark when the computer resumes from sleep

you touch the keyboard or touch pad.

Windows XP: standby

. The previous screen display will be restored when

, hibernation, or powered off.

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LAN

Enabling the Power On by LAN function

The computer automatically turns from off to on when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port.

1 Select [Allow] in [Power On by LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility

(Î page 82).

2 In [Caution], press

3 Press

F10

, and then select [Yes] and press

Enter

4 Log on to Windows as an administrator. 5

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] [Device Manager].

6 Double-click [Network adapters] - [Intel(R) 82577LM Gigabit Network Connection], and

then click [Advanced].

7 Click [Enable PME] in [Property] and select [Enabled] in [Value], and then click [OK].

NOTE

z The computer may accidentally turn on if the linkage status is changed. To prevent the accidental startup, make the

setting by the following steps.

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager]. z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] [Network adapters].

B Double-click [Network adapters] - [Intel(R) 82577LM Gigabit Network Connection], and click [Advanced]. C

Click [Wake on Magic Packet] in [Property] and select [Enabled] in [Value], and then click [OK].

Click [Wake on Settings] in [Property] and select [Wake on Magic Packet] in [Value], and click [OK].

z If you forcibly shut down Windows, the Power On by LAN function will not work.

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LAN

Enabling/Disabling the Wake Up from wired LAN function

When the Wake Up from wired LAN function is enabled, the computer automatically resumes from sleep*2 or hibernation when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port. (Default setting) The Wake Up from wired LAN function can be switched to enable/disable by performing the following procedure.

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] [Device Manager].

2 Double-click [Network adapters] - [Intel(R) 82577LM Gigabit Network Connection], and

click [Power Management].

3 Select the setting for [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power] and

[Allow this device to wake the computer]

z We recommend you to make the above 2 settings ON/OFF simultaneously.

NOTE

z The computer may start up if accessed by another computer on the network.

The following procedure can be used to prevent startup due to unintentional access by a computer.

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager]. z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].

B Double-click [Network adapters], and double-click the internal network adaptor. C Click [Power Management], add a check mark for [Only allow a magic packet to wake the computer]

click [OK].

Windows XP: standby

Windows XP: [Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby]

Windows XP: [Only allow management stations to bring the computer out of standby]

, and click [OK].

, and then

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Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

There are several ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication.

 The wireless switch on the front of the computer (below)  Wireless switch utility ( page 69)  Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 82)  Setting in the Wireless Connection Disable Utility ( page 70)

 Settings in the Network and Sharing Center ( page 72)

NOTE

 For further information about Wireless LAN:  page 72  For further information about Bluetooth:  page 77  For further information about Wireless WAN: Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless device.  The wireless communication can be enabled or disabled by connecting or disconnecting the LAN cable.  page 70

The Wireless Switch

 To disable all wireless communication

1 Switch to OFF.

 To enable wireless communication

1 Switch to ON.

 In the default setting, the wireless switch enables all wireless devices when it is set to ON.

NOTE

 If you uninstall the Wireless Switch Utility, set the wireless switch to ON beforehand.  Do not turn on/off the switch repeatedly at too short intervals.  Do not restart, log off, or enter sleep  Do not turn on/off the switch while Windows is starting up.  To use wireless communication, set the wireless devices ([Wireless LAN] / [Bluetooth] / [Wireless WAN]) to [Enabled]

(default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 82).

 When you set [Wireless Switch] to [Disabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 82), the Wireless

Switch Utility icon will not appear if you click on the notification area. All wireless equipment (wireless LAN, Bluetooth, wireless WAN) will remain ready irrespective of the wireless switch setting.

 It may take some time to turn off wireless communication after switching the wireless switch off.

 <Only for model with Intel

If the IEEE802.11a setting is changed in [Device Manager] ( page 75), the display will be changed accordingly.

Windows XP: standby

Centrino® Advanced N-6200>

or hibernation immediately after turning on/off the switch.

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Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

Wireless Switch Utility

This utility allows you to control the function of the wireless switch. This utility also allows you to enable or disable wireless devices from a pop-up menu. In the default setting, all wireless devices are enabled.

 The Wireless Switch Utility icon

The icon appears when click on the notification area. It shows the status of wireless devices.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices are enabled.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices are off.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices have been disabled in the Setup Utility.

 To enable or disable particular wireless devices

1 Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon to show the pop-up menu. 2 Select ON or OFF for the device you want to enable or disable.

 To change the function of the wireless switch

In the default setting, the wireless switch enables devices that you select turning the wireless switch off last time. You can change this function.

[Selects the device for which to turn the device status on each time with the dialog box.]

Display a dialog each time you set the wireless switch to ON so you can choose which wireless device to enable.

[Turns on the following device.]

Only selected devices are enabled when you set the wireless switch to ON.

[Turns on the device that was on immediately before the wireless switch was turned off the last time.] (default)

When you turn on the wireless switch, the on/off settings that were selected when you last turned off the wireless switch will be restored.

1 Click on the notification area and click the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ). 2 Click [Settings].

3 Select the setting you want to assign to the wireless switch. 4 Click [OK].

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Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

Wireless Connection Disable Utility

You can automatically disable the wireless LAN/wireless WAN connection when a LAN cable is connected to your computer. You need to install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to use this function.

Installing the utility

1 Log on to Windows as an administrator. 2

Click (Start), input “c:\util\wdisable\setup.exe” in [Search programs and files], and press

Click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\wdisable\setup.exe”, and click [OK].

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility.

Checking the status of the wireless connection

Enter

NOTE

z The Wireless Switch Utility should also be installed so that the Wireless Connection Disable Utility works. The Wire-

less Switch Utility has already been installed at the factory.

z To use the utility, set [Wireless Switch] to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 82). z The utility does not automatically disable the Bluetooth connection.

 Status indication

After installation, the Wireless Connection Disable Utility is automatically started after a user is logged in. An icon appears

when click on the notification area.

: Indicates that

• the utility is enabled, and

• the wireless connection is disabled since a LAN cable is connected.

: Indicates that

• the utility is enabled, and

• the wireless connection is enabled since no LAN cable is connected.

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Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

: Indicates one of the following statuses;

• the utility does not monitor the LAN port status,

• the Wireless Switch Utility has not been started, or

• LAN is disabled in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility or in the device manager.

 Menu

Right-clicking the utility icon opens a menu as follows.

Clicking the menu item causes the following utility action.

Monitoring LAN Cable: ON

Enables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to monitor the LAN port and disable wireless connection when a LAN cable is connected.

Monitoring LAN Cable: OFF

Disables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility, and enables wireless connection regardless of whether a LAN cable is connected or not.

Exit

Exits the Wireless Connection Disable Utility and enables wireless connection.

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Wireless LAN

CAUTION

z Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may

affect devices.

Follow the instructions of airline companies and hospitals. If you use the computer in these locations, turn off the wireless LAN.

z To avoid unauthorized access to the computer through wireless LAN

We recommend you to make security settings such as encryption before using wireless LAN. Otherwise the hard disk data such as the shared files can be exposed to the risk of unauthorized access.

NOTE

z Communication is established through the wireless LAN antenna (A). Do not block the

antenna area with your hand or body.

z You cannot use the wireless LAN function together with the Fast User Switching function. z The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by. z To use wireless LAN, set [Wireless LAN] to [Enabled] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of

the Setup Utility (Î page 82).

z It may take some time to turn off wireless LAN after switching the wireless switch to off.

Using the Wireless LAN Function

Before using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN communication on.

Turning on/off the wireless LAN communication

1 Slide the wireless switch to turn ON / OFF wireless LAN (Î page 68).

z When turning on wireless LAN

If you cannot turn on wireless LAN using the wireless switch, confirm the Wireless Switch Utility setting (Î page

69), If you cannot turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility, try the following procedure.

A Click or on the notification area and click [Open Network and Sharing Center]. B Click [Change adapter settings]. C Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] and click [Enable].

• A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

• When [Disable] is displayed, [Wireless Network Connection] is already enabled.

D Turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility (Î page 69).

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Wireless LAN

NOTE

z You can use the following procedure instead of turning on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility.

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Adjust commonly used mobility settings]. B Click [Turn wireless on] in [Wireless Network].

• When [Turn wireless off] is displayed, the wireless network is already on.

• If you cannot select [Turn wireless on], the wireless switch is turned off.

Setting the wireless LAN access point

Preparation

Follow the instruction manual of the wireless LAN access point to make settings for the access point to recognize the computer.

1 Turn the wireless LAN on.

2 Click or on the notification area. 3 Select an access point, and click [Connect]. 4 Input the key you set for the access point to recognize the computer, and click [OK].

Wait for the computer to connect to the wireless LAN access point.

When the icon on the notification area is changed to , the wireless LAN setting is complete.

5 Click [Close].

NOTE

z The settings depend on the network environment. For further information, ask the system administrator or the person

in charge of the network.

z If you use the stealth type wireless LAN access point which restricts automatic detection of the wireless LAN access

point, take the following procedure. If you do not perform the procedure below, you may not be able to access the wireless LAN access point automatically

or the wireless LAN access point may not be displayed on the [Connect to a network] screen.

A Click , or on the notification area, click [Open Network and Sharing Center] - [Set up a connection or net-

work] - [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next].

B Input necessary information and add check marks for [Start this connection automatically] and [Connect even if the

network is not broadcasting] and click [Next].

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Wireless LAN

Setting the profiles

1 Double-click / / on the notification area.

The [Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility] screen appears.

z When or is displayed, skip step

2 When you double-clicked in step 1, slide the wireless switch to turn on.

3 Click [Profiles] and click [Add].

4 Enter the profile name and WiFi Network Name (SSID), and make other necessary

changes, then click [Next].

5 Make necessary settings and click [OK].

6 Select the profile you set and click [Connect]. 7 Click [Close].

NOTE

z You need to set the profile for each user. z The settings depend on the network environment. For further information, ask the system administrator or the person

in charge of the network.

z For further information of Intel

PROSet/Wireless software, refer to [Help] in the menu bar.

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Wireless LAN

Enabling/Disabling the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a)

1 Click on the notification area and click or .

2 Click [802.11a Enabled] or [802.11a Disabled].

NOTE

 In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law.  The Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) indicates the on/off status of wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth and/or wire-

less WAN, not the setting of IEEE802.11a.

 If IEEE802.11a is enabled or disabled while the computer is connected to an IEEE802.11b/g access point, the connec-

tion will be temporarily interrupted.

 You can also change the IEEE802.11a setting in [Device Manager].

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].  A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].

B Double-click [Network adapters] and double-click [Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6200 AGN]. C Click [Advanced], and then select [Wireless Mode] in [Property]. D Select the settings in [Value]. E Click [OK].

If you enable or disable 802.11a using the pop-up menu of Wireless Switch Utility, the setting in [Device Manager] will be accordingly changed as below.

Settings in Device Manager Settings in Wireless Switch Utility

When 802.11a is enabled When 802.11a is disabled

[6. 802.11a/b/g] [4. 802.11b/g]

[3. 802.11g] [5. 802.11a/g]

[1. 802.11a] [2. 802.11b]

[802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g] [802.11b and 802.11g]

[802.11g only] [802.11a and 802.11g]

[802.11a only] [802.11b only]

a+b+g is enabled b+g is enabled

a+g is enabled g is enabled

a is enabled b is enabled

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Wireless LAN

To check the Wireless LAN network status

1 Click on the notification area and place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility

icon ( or ).

A tooltip appears.

NOTE

z The Wireless Switch Utility icons ( and ) indicate the on/off status of wireless communication, not the

IEEE802.11a setting.

z If the setting is changed in [Device Manager], the display will be changed accordingly.

z You can check the wireless LAN communication status in Intel

procedure.

• Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Intel PROSet Wireless] - [WiFi Advanced Statistics].

PROSet/Wireless Software. Perform the following

z Perform either of the following procedures to check the status in Intel

• Double-click ,

• Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Intel PROSet Wireless] - [WiFi Connection Utility].

or on the notification area.

PROSet/Wireless Software.

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Bluetooth

You can access internet and other Bluetooth devices without connecting cables.

NOTE

z Communication is established through the Bluetooth antenna (A). Do not block the antenna

area with your hand or body.

z To use Bluetooth, set [Bluetooth] to [Enabled] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the

Setup Utility (Î page 83).

z The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by. z It may take some time to turn off Bluetooth after switching the wireless switch to off. z When you uninstall the Bluetooth Driver, turn Bluetooth off.

Using the Bluetooth Function

Before using a Bluetooth, turn the Bluetooth communication on.

Turning on/off the Bluetooth communication

1 Slide the wireless switch to turn ON / OFF Bluetooth (Î page 68).

To check the Bluetooth communication status

1 Click on the notification area and place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility

icon ( or ).

A tooltip appears.

 To access the online manual

1 Click (Start)

Windows XP: [start]

- [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [User’s Guide].

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Hard Disk Drive

Inserting/Removing the Hard Disk Drive

To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

CAUTION

z Back up all the important data before removing the hard disk drive. z If you need to read the hard disk data on another computer for repair or any other purpose, set [Hard Disk Lock] to

[Disabled] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility

z Carefully remove/insert the hard disk drive since the hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock. Note that static

electricity may affect some internal components.

1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor.

z Do not use sleep*1 or hibernation.

2 Remove the battery pack (Î page 19). 3 Insert/Remove the hard disk drive.

z To r em ov e

Slide and hold the latch (A), and slide the cover (B) carefully. The hard disk drive is attached behind the cover.

(Î page 85) before removing the hard disk drive.

z To i ns er t

Insert the hard disk drive until it clicks.

4 Insert the battery pack (Î page 20).

Windows XP: standby

CAUTION

z Confirm that the latch is surely locked so that the hard disk drive does not fall when you carry the computer. z Be sure to attach the hard disk drive for use.

NOTE

z You can erase the data before changing the hard disk drive (Î page 97). z You can check that the hard disk is recognized or not in the [Information] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 80). If the

hard disk is not recognized, turn off the computer and insert it again.

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Setup Utility

You can make the settings of the computer’s operating environment (password settings, startup drive selection, etc.)

Starting the Setup Utility

1 Turn on or restart the computer. 2 Press

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer starts

the startup procedure.

When [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password.

When you start the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

z You can make the settings of all items of the Setup Utility.

When you start the Setup Utility with User Password

z Note the following:

• In the [Advanced] and [Boot] menus, you cannot make the settings of all items.

• In the [Security] menu, you can change only the User Password when [User Password Protection] is set to [No Protection]. You cannot delete the User Password.

• In the [Exit] menu, you cannot make the setting of [Load Default Values] and [Boot Override].

•

(Setup Defaults) does not function.

NOTE

z The [Panasonic] boot screen may not appear when only the external display is being used. In this case, as soon as the

computer starts up, press

Del

several times and start the Setup Utility.

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Setup Utility

Information Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

Language English

Japanese

Product Information

Model No. Computer information

Serial No.

System Information

Processor Type Computer information

Processor Speed

Memory Size

Available Memory

Hard Disk

BIOS Information

BIOS Computer information

Embedded Controller

Intel(R) ME Firmware

Accumulative Operating Time

Access Level

(cannot be changed.)

When the mounted memory capacity is 4GB or less, Available Memory is 2GB. When the mounted memory capacity is more than 4GB, Available Memory is 8GB (3.25GB for 32bit OS)

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Setup Utility

Main Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

System Date

• Day of the Week/Month/Day/Year.

• You can use

System Time

• 24-hr. style.

• You can use

Main Configuration

Touch Pad Disabled

10-Key Mode

• Select the behavior of the 10-key area of the keyboard.

• When [NumLock] is selected, the 10-key area works as a number pad when NumLock LED is on.

• When [Fn Key] is selected, the 10-key area works as a number pad when the Fn key is held.

Display

• The display during the Windows start-up process. When an external display is not connected, the information appears on the internal LCD even though the [External Monitor] is selected.

Environment Normal Temperature

Current Status

• Only when [Environment] is set to [Auto].

Tab

to move the cursor.

Tab

to move the cursor.

[xxx xx/xx/xxxx]

[xx:xx:xx]

Enabled

NumLock Fn Key

<CF-52M/N series only> External Monitor Internal LCD Simultaneous

<CF-52P/Q/R series only> External Monitor Internal LCD

High Temperature Auto

Depending on the battery status, either “Normal Temperature” or “High Temperature” is displayed.

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Setup Utility

Advanced Menu

CPU Configuration Underlined items are the factory presets.

Execute-Disable Bit Capability

• [Enabled] indicates that this computer supports hardware-based Data Execution Prevention (DEP).

Hyper Threading Technology Disabled

Core Multi-Processing Disabled

Intel(R) Virtualization Technology Disabled

Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology

• Only for model that supports Intel(R) AMT

Peripheral Configuration

HDD Controller Setting

• Do not change this setting.

Optical Drive Disabled

Serial Port Disabled

LAN Disabled

Power On by LAN

• Can be changed only when [LAN] is set to [Enabled].

• To use [Power On by LAN], make additional settings in [Device Manager] (Î page 66)

Wireless Switch Disabled

Wireless LAN

• Only for model with wireless LAN

Wireless LAN/WiMAX

• Only for model with wireless LAN/WiMAX

Wireless WAN

• Only for model with wireless WAN

Disabled Enabled

Enabled

Disabled Enabled

Compatible AHCI

Enabled

Deny Allow

Enabled

Disabled Enabled

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Setup Utility

Bluetooth

• Only for model with Bluetooth

Modem

• Only for model with Modem

ExpressCard Slot

• Only for model with ExpressCard Slot

PC Card Slot Disabled

SD Slot Disabled

IEEE1394 Port Disabled

Smart Card

• Only for model with Smart Card

USB Port Disabled

Legacy USB Support Disabled

Disabled Enabled

Enabled

Disabled Enabled

Enabled

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Setup Utility

Boot Menu

Fast Boot Mode Disabled

Enabled

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1

Boot Option #2 Hard Disk

Boot Option #3 CD/DVD Drive

Boot Option #4 LAN

Boot Option #5 USB Hard Disk

Boot Option #6 USB CD/DVD Drive

USB Floppy Disk

 To change the boot order

The default order is [USB Floppy Disk*2] -> [Hard Disk] -> [CD/DVD Drive] -> [LAN] -> [USB Hard Disk] -> [USB CD/DVD Drive]. z Press

Enter

• When a selected boot device in the following menu already exists in either of the [Boot Option (#1 to #6)], the boot device appears at the newly selected position by switching the positions with the original boot device that existed before at the position.

• When you select [Disabled] in the following menu, the disabled [Boot Option] is ignored and the boot device in the next [Boot Option] operates.

on the boot device you want to change and select the boot device from the following menu.

Hard Disk CD/DVD Drive LAN USB Floppy Disk USB Hard Disk USB CD/DVD Drive Disabled

The operation is confirmed by Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U).

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Setup Utility

Security Menu

Boot Prompt Configuration Underlined items are the factory presets.

Setup Utility Prompt

• When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disabled], the message “Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN” is not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. However, F2 and F12 will work even if the message is not displayed.

Boot Popup Menu Disabled

Password On Boot Disabled

Password On Resume Disabled

Boot Device On Hibernation Resume Try prior devices

Set Supervisor Password Enter the sub-menu.

Hard Disk Lock

• Can be changed only when [Set Supervisor Password] is set.

User Password Protection No Protection

Set User Password Enter the sub-menu.

XEmbedded Security(TPM)

• Only for model that supports TPM

• For information on TPM, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”.

Disabled Enabled

Enabled

Hard Disk only

Disabled Enabled

Protected

Enter the sub-menu.

Click (Start), input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\readme.pdf” in [Search programs and files], and press

Enter

Click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\readme.pdf”, and click [OK].

XFingerprint Security

• Only for model with Fingerprint Reader

XAMT Configuration

• Only for model that supports Intel(R) AMT

Enter the sub-menu.

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Setup Utility

Exit Menu

Save Values and Reboot

Reboot Without Saving Changes

Save Options

Save Current Values To save the changes for all Setup options.

Load Previous Values To load previous values for all Setup options.

Load Default Values To return the settings to the default values.

Boot Override

(Device Information)

XDiagnostic Utility Execute Diagnostic Utility.

To reboot the system after saving the changes.

To reboot the system without saving the changes.

To select a boot device which operates only in the next booting.

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Icon Enlarger

Enlarging the screen items

You can enlarge the screen items such as characters, icons, title bars and mouse cursor.

CAUTION

z “Icon Enlarger” will not start up if the display resolution is set lower than 1024 x 768 dots.

NOTE

z A part of the enlarged menu or some screen items may be hidden. In this case, overlay the cursor to display pop-ups,

scroll the screen, or use other functions to display the hidden items.

z The Icon Enlarger setting affects the website characters displayed by Internet Explorer and the e-mail characters in

Outlook Express. Some characters of website and e-mail may not be enlarged.

Preparation

Close all of the applications before using “Icon Enlarger”.

1 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. 2 Select the size. 3 Click [OK].

The screen will be displayed in the selected size.

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Loupe Utility

You can magnify the specific part of the screen.

Activating the Loupe Utility

1 Click (Start)

- [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Loupe Utility].

2 Click [OK].

z appears on the notification area. If does not appear on the area, click

Windows XP: [start]

Using the Loupe Utility

1 Point the cursor at the part of the screen you want to magnify.

2 Press and hold

z The part pointed by the cursor is magnified.

z Alternatively you can double-click , or right-click and click [Show Loupe].

3 Drag the loupe window (A) to move the magnified part.

z To hide the loupe window, click the Hide button (B).

Alternatively you can click any part out of the loupe window, or press and hold

Alt

and right-click.

z To change the loupe window size, drag the bottom-right corner (C).

The size range you can enlarge/shrink depends on the screen’s resolution.

Alt

, and right-click.

NOTE

z The magnified text or image in the loupe window is fixed at the moment that the part is magnified (e.g., at the moment

you press and hold click the loupe window.

z The Loupe Utility does not work with some applications.

Alt

and right-click). To reflect the change you made on the original screen to the loupe window,

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Loupe Utility

Setting the Loupe Utility

1 Click on the notification area and right-click . 2 Click [Settings].

[Show/hide shortcuts assignment]

z When using the external mouse/touch pad

A Click [Mouse / Touch pad] B Click a combination of

tiple keys can be combined; for example,

C Click either [Right click] or [Left click] to use in combination with the key(s)

selected in step B above.

z When using the keyboard

A Click [Keyboard]. B Click the text box and then press the key used for the shortcut.

(e.g.,

Alt

+ Z,

Ctrl

[Window shape]

Select the shape of the loupe window.

Alt, Ctrl

Alt

, and

+ Z, etc.)

Shift

, and add the check mark. (Mul-

Ctrl

Alt

)

[Autorun]

You can turn on/off autorun of the Loupe Utility and the explanation window.

3 Click [OK].

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Hardware Diagnostics

If it appears that the hardware installed in this computer is not operating properly, you can use the PC-Diagnostic Utility to determine whether or not there is a problem. If the utility discovers a problem in the hardware, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Software cannot be checked using this utility.

Hardware that can be checked using the PC-Diagnostic Utility

z CPU/Systems (check CPU) z RAM XXX MB (check Memory) z HDD XXX GB (check Hard Disk) z DVD-ROM (check CD/DVD Drive) z Video (check Video Controller) z Sound z Modem z LAN z Wireless LAN z Wireless WAN z Bluetooth z USB z IEEE 1394 z PC Card (check PC Card Controller) z SD (check SD Card Controller) z Express Card z Smart Card z Serial Port z Keyboard z Touch Pad

z When the video diagnostic check is running, the display may be distorted. This is not malfunction.

When the PC-Diagnostics Utility is running a loud beep will sound, so do not use headphones as this time. (The beep will not sound if mute is using Windows.)

Only for model with wireless LAN

Only for model with wireless WAN

Only for model with Bluetooth. When the wireless switch is not set to ON, it does not work.

Only for model with Smart Card slot

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Hardware Diagnostics

Regarding the PC-Diagnostic Utility

NOTE

z For the hard disk and memory only, you can select standard diagnostic check or extended diagnostic check. When the

PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will run the standard diagnostic check.

z We recommend that you use the touch pad for operations. When not using the touch pad, you can operate using the inter-

nal keyboard instead.

Operations Touch pad operations Internal keyboard operations

Select icon Place the cursor above the icon Press

Click the icon Tap or click (right click cannot be used) Press

Complete the PC-Diagnostics Utility and then restart the computer

Click (close)

Space

( (close) cannot be selected)

Space

Press

Ctrl

, and then press Î Í Ï

above the icon

Alt

Del

z If the touch pad does not operate properly, press

turn the power off, and then restart the PC-Diagnostic Utility.

Ctrl

Alt

Del

to restart the computer, or press the power switch to

Running the Diagnostic Check

Run this utility using the default settings in the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility or other settings will not allow hardware to be executed, the hardware icon will be displayed in gray.

1 Connect the AC adaptor, and turn on the wireless switch (Î page 68).

During the diagnostic check, do not remove the AC adaptor, or attach any peripheral devices.

2 Turn on or restart the computer, and press

played.

The Setup Utility starts up.

z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. z If you are using the computer after changing the settings from the status at the time of purchase, we recommend

that you make a note of the settings that are changed.

3 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

4 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press The computer will restart.

F10

Enter

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-

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Hardware Diagnostics

5 While [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed, press and hold

Ctrl

+ F7 until “Please Wait”

appears at the bottom of the display.

When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will automatically begin the diagnostic check for all hardware components.

z If the password is requested, enter the password. z

The touch pad and the internal keyboard may not be used when each hardware checking is running. While checking, blue and yellow colors are displayed on the left side of the hardware icon (A).

z By clicking the icon, you can execute the following operations:

• : Start the diagnostic check from the beginning

• : Stop the diagnostic check (You cannot restart the check partway through by clicking )

• : Display help (click the screen or press

z You can check the status of the diagnostic check by the display color on the left side of the hardware icon (A).

• Aqua: Not running diagnostic check

• Alternating blue and yellow: Currently running diagnostic check. The interval of the alternating colors differs depending on the type of diagnostic check currently running. During memory diagnostic check, the display may freeze for a long period of time. Wait until the process is complete.

• Green: No problems discovered

• Red: Problems discovered

NOTE

z Using the following procedure, you can run a diagnostic check on a specified hardware component, or

run an extended diagnostic check on the memory or the hard disk (The extended diagnostic check is only for the memory and the hard disk). The extended diagnostic check is more detailed, and so requires a longer period of time to run.

A Click to stop the diagnostic check. B Click the icon for the hardware that is not to be checked

When running a check on the memory or the hard disk, clicking the icon once will turn on the extended diagnostic check (“FULL” (C) will be displayed below the icon); click again, and the icon will be displayed in gray (D).

C Click to start the diagnostic check.

Space

to return to the original diagnostic check screen)

, so that the icon is displayed in gray (B).

e.g. hard disk

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Hardware Diagnostics

6 When all the hardware has been checked, confirm the diagnostic check results.

If the display is red and the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the computer’s hardware. Confirm which hardware component is displayed as red, and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If the display is green and the message “Check Result TEST PASSED” is displayed, the computer’s hardware is operating normally. Continue using the computer as it is. If the computer still does not operate properly, reinstall the

software (

NOTE

z If you run a memory diagnostic check after installing a new RAM module (sold separately) and the message “Check

Result TEST FAILED” is displayed: Remove the additional RAM module and run the diagnostic check again. If the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is still displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the internal RAM module.

⇒ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS “Reinstalling Software”).

7 After the diagnostic check is complete, click (close), or press

Ctrl

Alt

Del

to restart

the computer.

NOTE

z You can also start the Diagnostic Check from [Diagnostic Utility] on the [Exit] menu of Setup Utility besides the method

above. (Î page 86)

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Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function

[Create a system image] and [System Image Recovery] in [System Recovery Options] allow you create a backup of the entire hard disk data, which can be used to recover from hardware failure.

Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for any damage suffered (including loss of data) as a result of the use of this function.

Creating a Backup of the Hard Disk Data

To create a backup of the entire hard disk to another storage media (e.g., external hard disk). Follow the steps below.

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Back up your computer]. B Click [Create a system image]. C Select a location for backup and click [next].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until backup is complete.

Restoring the Hard Disk Data

To restore the image data backed up using [Create a system image], use [System Image Recovery] in [System Recovery Options].

NOTE

z This function does not work when you turn on the computer for the first time or just after you reinstall Windows.

Start and shut down Windows 7, and then you can use the function.

z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until restoration is complete. z If Windows does not start up, run [System Recovery Options] and then click [System Image Recovery] (Î page 95).

1 Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Back up your computer].

2 Click [Recover system settings or your computer]. 3 Click [Advanced recovery methods]. 4 Click [Use a system image you created earlier to recover your computer].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

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5 If you backup your files, click [Back up now].

z If you do not backup your files, click [Skip].

6 Click [Restart].

z The computer will restart.

If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedure, input the Supervisor Password or the User Password.

7 Click [Next].

Do not specify keyboard layouts other than the one already selected.

8 If [Windows cannot find a system image on this computer] appears, connect to this unit

the storage media (e.g. external hard disk) on which the system image has been backed up, and then click [Retry].

9 Click [Next].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

 Start up System Recovery Options

z To perform from [Advanced Boot Options]

A Turn on the computer, and when [Panasonic] boot screen disappears, press and hold

If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedure, input the Supervisor Password or the User Password.

B Release your finger when [Advanced Boot Options] is displayed. C Press Ï

[System Recovery Options] appears.

D Click [Next].

• Do not specify keyboard layouts other than the one already selected.

E Select the user name registered on Windows. F Input the password, then click [OK].

Ð to select [Repair Your Computer] and press

Enter

z To perform from the Product Recovery DVD-ROM Windows 7.

A Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket (Î page 21). B Turn on the computer, and press

• The Setup Utility starts up.

• If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

C Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press

• At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

Enter

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D Press

E Press

F Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM Windows 7 into the CD/DVD drive. G Select the [Exit] menu, then select [TEAC DV-W28XXX] in [Boot Override]. H Press

I Click [Run “System Recovery Options”] and click [Next]. J Click [Next].

K Follow the on-screen instructions.

F10

• At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

• The computer will restart.

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

• The Setup Utility starts up.

• If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

Enter

• The computer will restart.

• Do not specify keyboard layouts other than the one already selected.

Enter

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Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

When disposing the computer or transferring the ownership, erase all hard disk data in order to avoid data leakage. Even if you erase the data or initialize the hard disk using normal Windows commands, the data can be read with some special software. Use the hard disk data erase utility to erase the data completely. Note that transferring of the ownership without uninstalling the commercial software will be a violation of the software’s license agreement.

The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunctions or other operational errors, data may not be completely erased. There are also specialized devices that may be able to read data that has been erased using this method. If you need to erase highly confidential data, we recommend that you contact a company that specializes in this process. Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility.

NOTE

z Even if hard disk data erase is performed, the number of times of DVD’s region code setting will not be reset. z

This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions. However, the entire hard disk data including the data of the partition with recovery tools will be erased.

This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions.

Preparation

z Prepare the following items:

• The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)

• Panasonic CD/DVD drive (included)

z Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive). z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until hard disk data erase is complete.

Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket

2 Turn on the computer, and press

The Setup Utility starts up. z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

3 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

4 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press The computer will restart.

5 Press

The Setup Utility starts up. z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

F10

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

Enter

(Î page 21).

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6 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 7 Select the [Exit] menu, then select [TEAC DV-W28XXX] in [Boot Override].

8 Press

The computer restarts. z If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedures, input the Supervisor Password or the User

Enter

Password.

9 Click [Erase the whole data on the Hard Disk for security] and click [Next]. 10 At the confirmation message, click [YES]. 11 Click [Continue].

12 Click [Continue] again. 13 Click [YES].

Erasing the hard disk data starts.

14 After erasing is completed, remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM and click [OK].

9 Press

z To cancel this operation, press 0.

10 At the confirmation message, press

to execute [2. [Erase HDD]].

11 When [<<< Start menu >>>] is displayed, press

The approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed.

12 Press

At the confirmation message, press The hard disk erase process starts. When the operation is completed, the [Hard disk data has been deleted] message will appear. If a problem has occurred during the operation, an error message will appear. z To cancel partway, press

Space

Enter

Ctrl

+ C. The data erasure will be up to that point.

Enter

13 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn off the com-

puter.

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Technical Information

Network Connections and Communications Software

Close the communications software before using the power saving function. z If the power saving function (sleep

nection may be interrupted, or the performance may be adversely affected. In this case, restart the computer.

In a network environment, set [Never] for [Put the computer to sleep] and [Hibernate after] (Î page 7).

In a network environment, set the [System standby] and [System hibernates] settings to [Never]. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes].

Windows XP: standby

or hibernation) is activated while communications software is used, the network con-

Computrace® software

Computrace® software tracks your stolen computer.

z Computrace z Refer to the following URL for Computrace

only available in certain regions. http://www.absolute.com

NOTE

z Consult Absolute Software Corp. before disposal.

software is not included in this computer.

software for installation and available service regions. Note that this service is

About Windows-related files

The Windows files included in the Windows DVD-ROM are contained in the following folders:

c:\windows\support\migwiz, c:\windows\support\tools, c:\windows\support\logging

c:\windows\docs, c:\windows\dotnetfx, c:\windows\i386, c:\windows\support, c:\windows\valueadd

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Error Message

Follow the instructions below when an error message appears. If the problem persists or if the error message is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Error Message Solution

Bad System CMOS An error has occurred in the memory of system settings. This occurs when the

System CMOS Checksum Error

Invalid Year. System date restored to 01/01/2010

Press <F2> to enter setup z Write down the error details and press

memory content is changed by an unexpected program operation, etc. z Start the Setup Utility and return the settings to the default values, and then

change the settings as necessary.

z If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Con-

tact Panasonic Technical Support.

The date and time settings are not correct.

z Start the Setup Utility and set the correct date and time. z If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Con-

tact Panasonic Technical Support.

Del

to start the Setup Utility.

Change the settings if necessary.

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