Panasonic CF-71 User Manual

Reference Manual

Contents

®

Personal Computer

CF-71 Series

95

Illustrations in this Reference Manual

Key Combinations.............................................

LED Indicators................................................... 3

Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad) ..................... 4

Suspend/Hibernation Functions ...................... 6

Security Measures ............................................ 9

Computing On the Road ................................ 14

Battery Power ................................................. 17

Using a Multimedia Pocket Device................ 21

Using PC Cards .............................................. 23

Adding Memory .............................................. 25

Port Replicator................................................ 26

Using a Printer................................................ 27

Using an External Display ............................. 28

Using USB Devices ........................................ 29

Infrared Data Communications ..................... 31

Hard Disk Drive............................................... 32

Setup Utility .................................................... 34

Technical Information .................................... 39

List of Error Codes......................................... 42

DMI Viewe r ...................................................... 43

Dealing With Problems................................... 44

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NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.

[Start]-[Shut Down]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].

(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)

Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
Fn + F5 : This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.

page: When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to page (green display), the

shape of the cursor will change to . Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a
click is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.

: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Key Combinations

CAUTION

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

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Key

Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F5
Fn + F6

Functions

LCD brightness control

Display change

Speakers on/off s witch

Volume contr ol
( down)

Volume control ( up)

Holding down on the ke ys
changes the sound level.

Hold down the Fn key and press F2 to change the
brightness.

By pressing this key combination when the external
display is connected, you can select either an exter­nal display, LCD or simultaneous. Pow ering the com­puter off and then back on enables the display set­ting of the Setup Utility.

Pressing this key combination tur ns off audio from
the internal speakers and headphone jack. Pressing
it again or restarting the computer turns audio back
on. Pressing it again, or powering the computer off
and then back on enables the speaker setting of the
Setup Utility.

CAUTION

When disabling the speakers with this key com­bination, the warning beep is also disabled.

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

NOTE

This key combination cannot be used to adjust
the volume of the warning beep.
A dull elongated sound may be heard while
adjusting the volume.

Popup Window

When the bright­ness is at its maxi­mum value.

OFF

ON

Do wn

Up

Fn + F7

Fn + F8

Fn + F9

Fn + F

*

Power off using the
suspend function

P ower management
enable/disable switch

Remaining capacity of
the battery pack

*

ECO mode for conserv-

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ing power

Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to memory, and
powers off the computer . When the computer is po w­ered on again by sliding the power switch or press­ing the sleep switch, this sav e screen will be display ed.
(The computer must be plugged into the AC adapter
or have a battery pack with sufficient remaining po w er
installed.)

Pressing this key combination temporarily disables
the power management feature of the Setup Utility.
Pressing it again, or powering the computer off and
then back on enables the power management set-

ting of the Setup Utility. page 16

Pressing this key combination displays the remain­ing battery capacity on the screen. page 17

Pressing this key combination cuts off power to the
LCD and turns off the hard disk motor until operation
is resumed by pressing any ke y.

Enable
(Advanced)

Enable
(Standard)

Disable
(OFF)

Remaining
capacity (%)
display

Battery pack is
not installed.

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

LED Indicators

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Caps Lock

NumLk

(Numeric key)

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

KeyPad (Arrow key)

Multimedia pocket
device status

Hard disk status

This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non­shifted input is capitalized.

These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed and then Key Pad is
pressed while holding down the Fn key. This causes a portion of the key­board to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key functions differ­ently depending on the application.

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

This indicator lights green when Key Pad is pressed while holding down
the Fn key. When the indicator is not lit, a portion of the keyboard func­tions as arrow ke ys. The [Enter] key functions diff erently depending on the
application.

This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (floppy disk drive,
CD-ROM drive or SuperdiskTM drive) is accessed.
(When using the floppy disk drive as an e xternal flopp y disk drive , only the
access lamp on the side of the floppy disk driv e is lit.)

This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

Battery pack sta­tus

Power status

Not lit : AC adapter not connected or charging not being per-

f ormed.

Orange : Charging in progress.
Green : Charging finished.
Red : Battery is low

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

Flashing red : Battery pack or charging malfunction.
Flashing orange five times after the AC adapter is connected :

Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is
outside the allowab le range. Once the allo wab le range
requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically .)

Not lit : Power off
Green : Po wer on
Flashing green : Suspend mode

Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad)

Drawing Characters or Figures

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

CAUTION

To draw, an object with a rounded tip (e.g., a pen for tablets) can be used.
Do not use any of the following objects, as they may damage the work surface.

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

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

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1

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

Change to the Hand Writing mode

2

The following two methods are available.

• Select from the tool bar.

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

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

3

pad

NOTE

Determine the position to begin drawing:

Determine the position to begin drawing while pressing down on the right but­ton of the touch pad. After determining this position, release your finger from
the button and dr aw. Dra wing is not possible while the right button of the touch
pad is being pressed.
Data can be copied to the clipboard with [Edit] - [Copy]. Copied data can be
added to other applications that support the bitmap format by using the paste
function. P asting is not possib le to applications that do not support the bitmap
format.

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Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad)

Close the Hand Writing mode

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

NOTE

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

• When a switch is made to another application

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

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

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

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NOTE

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

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Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down y our
computer, you can do so by using the suspend or hibernation function.

Differences between the suspend function and hibernation function

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Function
Where data is saved to
Speed

Requires power supply

Suspend function Hibernation function
Memory Hard disk
Fast Somewhat slow

Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost) Power not required to maintain data

Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function

[Hibernation] is factory set.

Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)

1

Using and , select [Power Management], then press

2

Enter
Using and , select [Sleep Switch], set [Suspend] or

3

[Hibernation] with , then press Esc
Close the Setup Utility

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( page 34)

Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

The computer should be set for suspend or hibernation ( see the above procedure).

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

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

CAUTION

At the "beep*" sound, release your finger from the sleep s witch. If y ou continue
to press down on the s witch and hold it for more than four seconds, the "beep*"
sound will come out again and the power will go off. Data not previously saved
will be lost.
Slide the power switch to power on. The power will not go on by pressing the
sleep switch.
Even when [Sleep Switch] is set to [No Action] with the Setup Utility, if the sleep
switch is pressed, a beep will sound and the power will go off if the button is
pressed for more than four seconds.
If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recom­mended that hibernation mode is used instead of suspend mode.

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

Setup Utility ( page 34) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep
sound.

Suspend Mode

or

Hibernation Mode

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

NOTE

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

Fn + F7 ( page 2)
Select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu.

[Suspend] is deleted from the [Start] menu by unchecking [Allow Windows to
manage power use on this computer.] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] ­[Po wer] or by unchec king [Show suspend command on Start menu] in [Advanced].

Resuming Operation

Push the sleep switch

or

Slide the power switch

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

CAUTION

After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.
This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use
suspend or hibernation function again during this time, as this may subsequently
cause Windows to operate abnormally.
Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or
hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.
When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse or modem, or your
PC Cards may not work. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer
or reinitialize the individual devices.

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

Save all data before powering off your computer.
When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not
touch the touch pad (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected).
These devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your computer using
the keyboard.
Do not pow er off during the following periods (you may corrupt your data or file):

• While the MP indicator ( ) or HDD indicator ( ) is on.

• While playing/recording audio files.

• While communications software is being used.
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using an operating system other
than the one that comes with your computer, the Setup Utility, or when experiencing
static electricity or noise.
If you hold down on the Alt , Ctrl or Shift key to enter the suspend or
hibernation mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For ex­ample, if you hold down on the key while pushing the sleep switch, upon
resuming, if you do not press the key again, only capital letters will result from
typing.
Only when the computer stops operating or locks up should the sleep switch be held
more than four seconds to power off the computer. Slide the power switch to po wer on
and data not previously saved will be lost.
In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards (e.g., a modem card) are
inserted, more of that power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all
data at shut down is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend
plugging in the AC adapter when using the suspend function.
Repeatedly using the suspend or hibernation function will use up a lot of the system
resources and the computer may not wor k proper l y. Shut down Windows ([Start]­[Shut Down]) on a regular basis, e.g., about one time a week, without using the sus­pend or hibernation function. Doing so will restore the system resources.
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function during the following periods. The
suspend or hibernation function, or peripherals may not work.

• When a file in external devices such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or ATA
card is opened, the suspend or hibernation function may not work. In such cases,
close the file.

• SCSI cards may not recover after entering the suspend or hibernation mode. If this
occurs, restart the computer.

After a Windows 95 USB device driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or
hibernation function. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer
ma y not function properly. Power off, then on, using the po wer s witch to resume proper
operation.
If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function after the USB driver is installed,
disable the USB device function of the computer by following the procedure below.

1

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [Intel
82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller] in [Univ ersal serial b us control­ler].

2

Add the check mark for [Disable in this hardware profile] in [Properties] - [Gen­eral], press [OK], and then press [Close].

3

In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].
If you want to enable the USB device function again, delete the check mark for [Dis­able in this hardware profile] in step 2. When the message appears asking whether to

reboot the computer, select [Yes]. If the message is not displayed, go to step 3.

Shift

Shift

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Security Measures

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

Situation Function to use Reference

You do not want your computer to be used without permission
Same as above, but while you’ re away temporarily

User Password below
Coffee break Passw ord page 10

9

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

You do not want your Supervisor Setup changed without permission

You want to prevent theft of your computer

Pre vent operation by
using a floppy disk

Supervisor Passw ord page 12

Use security locks

page 12

"Names and Functions of Pa rts"

When you do not want y our computer to be used without permission

Set the User Password.
Without the passw ord, access to your computer is impossible.

When the User Password is set

Upon entering your User Pass­word and pressing Enter .

* If you are starting from the suspend mode, if after

three attempts the correct password is not input,
or if no password is entered for about a minute,
the computer returns to the suspend mode.

If the correct password is input,

Over three incorrect attempts,

Will Start

Will Not Start*

(Power off)

Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disabling)

1

Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)
Using and , select [System Setup], then press Enter

2

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

3

To enable or change your password

4

Enter your password at the [Enter User P assword], then press .

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no
distinction between upper and low er case letters.
White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function
keys cannot be used.
Do not input your passw ord while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user
password.
Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be
unable to use your computer. Please contact P anasonic Technical Sup­port.

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Security Measures

To disable your password

Using the and , keys, select [Delete User Password], then press

Enter . Go to step 7.

5

Re-enter your password at the [Enter User Password Again]

(This is for confirmation purposes.)

6

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

At the confirmation screen, press Enter

7

Press Esc to end the password setting procedure

8
9

Close the Setup Utility ( page 34)

CAUTION

10

To prevent the changing of your password without permission

• When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer e v en for a short time.

• Set the User Pass word Protection option ( page 13).

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

You should set the “Coffee break Password” (Note that you must first set the User Pass­word). When you input your selected key combination, the computer locks (key input,
use of the touch pad and use of an external mouse are no longer possible).

When the coffee break password is set

When leaving your desk
Alt + Ctrl + F9

The computer
is locked

In the case of the coffee break password, the password key indicator
will not change even if the password is inputted.

(Example of a selected key combination)

Input the correct password used at
startup and press Enter .

When an incorrect password is inputted,

Operation resumes

Operation does

not resume

Key Indicator

CAUTION

Do not leave your computer just after sensitive data had been shown on the
screen.
It is impossible to loc k your computer from an external de vice , such as a mouse
connected through the serial port or the USB keyboard.

Security Measures

Setting the Coffee break Passwo rd (enabling or disabling)

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Set the User P assw ord ( page 9 to 10 step

1

2

3

4

5

To enable the Coffee break Password

Using and , select [Coffee break Password], then set [Enable] with

.

To disable the Coffee break Password

Using and , select [Coff ee break Pass word], then set [Disable] with

. Go to step 4.

Using and , select [Key Combination for Coffee break],
then set your combination of keys with

Press Esc to end the password setting procedure

Close the Setup Utility ( page 34)

1

to 7 )

Security Measures

Preventing theft of damage to data using a flopp y disk

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

Preventing the use of a floppy disk

This error message is displayed when access to the
floppy disk drive is attempted.

Procedure

1

Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)
Using and , select [Supervisor Setup], then press Enter

2

12

Using and , select [Boot Up Drive], then set either [HDD

3

FDD] or [CDD FDD HDD] with

Using the and , select [Floppy Operation], set [Disable]

4

with , then press Esc

5

Close the Setup Utility ( page 34)

When you do not want y our Supervisor Setup changed without permission

Set the Supervisor Password. After it has been set, no changes can be made to the
Supervisor settings unless the password is entered.

When the supervisor password is set

When changing the Supervisor Setup,
if is displayed after the power has been
turned on, or if [Enter supervisor password] is
displayed in the Setup Utility ( page 34),

Input the correct supervisor password and
press .

Enter

Supervisor Setup

May be

Opened

When the supervisor password is incorrect
or when the user password is entered, (Or,
ev en when the correct supervisor pass word

is entered). page 46

(There are cases in which the Supervisor Setup does
not appear on the main screen).

Supervisor Setup

Can not be

Opened

page 34

Security Measures

Setting the Supervisor Password

(enabling, changing, disabling)

1

Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)

2

Using and , select [Supervisor Setup], then press Enter

3

Using and , sel e c t [ Super visor Password ] , then press
Enter

13

4

5

To enable or change your supervisor password

Enter your passw ord at the [Enter Supervisor Password], then press .

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no
distinction between upper and low er case letters.
White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function
keys cannot be used.
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper hori zontal row of numeric keys to input your user
password.
Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten you will be
unable to use your computer . Please contact P anasonic T echnical Sup­port.

To disable your supervisor password

Using and , select [Delete Supervisor Password], then press Enter .
Go to step 7.

Re-enter your password at the [Enter Supervisor Password
Again]

(This is for confirmation purposes.)

NOTE

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

use and , to select [User Password Protection], then set [Enable]
with .

6

Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then press
Enter

7

At the confirmation screen, press Enter

8

Press Esc to end the password setting procedure

Close the Setup Utility ( page 34)

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Computing On the Road

Conserving Power

One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of
computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on
how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.

Four Important Poin t s

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POINT

POINT

POINT

POINT

1

Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.

2

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

3

Check to see that you have your AC adapter with you before
leaving your home or office.

Purchasing an extra battery (CF-VZS351A) and the optional bat­tery charger* is highly recommended.

* for U.S.A. and Canada: CF-VCB252 (with AC adapter)

for Europe: CF-VCB251A

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Always watch your battery level!

Things to Remember

Leave your computer off when it is not in use

( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Adjust the brightness (dark) with

By repeatedly pressing the keys to maximize the brightness ( will be dis­played), following this, if the keys are pressed again, the brightness will be mini-

mized, thereby lowering the power consumption.

Fn + F2

Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn + F10

to put your computer in the ECO mode

The ECO mode helps you conserve power by cutting off power to the LCD and
turning off the hard disk motor. To resume, you may press any ke y.

In the power management mode, the setting of [Advanced] is

recommended

With the Setup Utility , y ou can set the [Adv anced] mode. This mode allows you to
maximize power save regardless of whether you are using only the battery pack
or the AC adapter.

( page 15)

Setting the suspend/hibernation timeout ( page 15)

The suspend or hibernation function ( page 6) allows you to save power by
automatically cutting off power when the computer is idle or there is no access to

individual devices for 4 or 16 minutes. If [Advanced] or [Standard (Battery/AC
Adapter)] is selected for [Power Saving], the suspend/hibernation timeout func­tion will go into effect for both the battery pack and the AC adapter. If, however,
[Standard (Battery)] is selected for [Power Saving], it will go into effect only dur­ing operation by the battery. The ECO mode timeout function is automatically set
when [Advanced] or [Standard] is set. Note that the ECO mode timeout pre­cedes the suspend/hibernation timeout.
It should be noted that for some applications, the suspend/hibernation timeout
will not work properly.

Computing On the Road

NOTE

If you plan to use only the battery pack or set the power management, it is neces­sary to check [Allow Windows to manage po w er use on this computer] in [Start]

- [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power].
If the check is removed, the time may not be displa yed properly when operation is
resumed from the suspend or hibernation mode or the operating time with the
battery pack may become short (the power management function of Windows
does not work).

Setting Power Management

(How to set [Advanced] and the suspend/hibernation timeout)

Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)

1

Using and , select [Power Management], then press

2

Enter

15

Using and , select [Po wer Saving], then set [Advanced]

3

with

(To avoid setting the suspend/hibernation timeout, press Esc and proceed on
to step 6.)

Using and , select [ Sleep Switch], then set [Suspend] or

4

[Hibernation] with

Using and , select [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout], set

5

either [4 min] or [16 min] with , then press Esc

Close the Setup Utility ( page 34)

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Computing On the Road

Power Management settings

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Functions

Po w er Management

automatically set

HDD Motor Timeout
ECO Mode Timeout

Po wer Conservation
(AC Adapter Connected)

Popup windo w display b y
pressing Fn + F8

* Enabled only when the battery itself is being used.
** is displayed by pressing Fn + F8 to disable the po wer management function.

HDD Motor Timeout: When the hard disk drive is not accessed for more than a
ECO Mode Timeout: If there is no input from a key, the touch pad, or the mouse

Advanced

1 min 1 min 1 min Never
1 min 2 min 2 min Never

Enable Enable Disable Disable

**

minute, the hard disk motor is turned off.
for more than two minutes, the power to the LCD is cut and

the hard disk motor is turned off. Even when an application
software is being installed, the computer may enter the ECO
mode.

Standard
(Battery/AC Adapter)

(Setting at the time of purchase)

Standard
(Battery)*

OFF

CAUTION

When installed in a network environment.

Be sure to disable the suspend/hibernation timeout settings with the Setup Utility.
After resuming operation from the suspend or hibernation mode, the network con­nection may be severed or the computer will not work properly.

When a device like a high-speed modem or ISDN terminal adapter is connected
to the serial port, etc.

There are times when high-speed communication is adv ersely affected if the po wer
management function is enabled. Please confirm that is displayed by press-

ing F8 to disable the power management function. After you have

Fn +
finished using a communications device, you can enable the power management
function by pressing

Key operation and m usic playback.

When the power management function is running, you may feel that key or touch
pad (or mouse) operations are sluggish. Furthermore, music may not be played
back correctly when entering the ECO mode during playback.

Fn + F8 .

Battery Power

Battery Status

Use the Battery Indicator to Check on the Battery Status

Battery Indicator Battery Status
Orange*

Green*
Red

Blinking red*

Blinking orange
five times after
the AC adapter is

connected*
Not lit

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Charging
Fully-charged

Battery charge is low (the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity)
Battery pack or charger may not be working properly.

Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC
adapter, then connect them again. If the problem persists,
contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits.
(The ambient temperature is outside the allowable range.
Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charg­ing begins automatically.)

Battery pack is not connected or charging not being per­formed.

* When the AC adapter is connected.

NOTE

This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the
remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity after the battery is fully charged.

Getting a detailed reading

Fn + F9

NOTE

The actual remaining battery capacity and the displayed indication may differ.

• The battery indicator light remains red.

• The battery remaining displays 99% and the
indicator light is orange for a long period of
time.

Low battery warning appears after a short pe­riod of time.

This may be caused by the use of suspend mode
for long periods of time. The battery is discharging
while the computer is in suspend mode when the
AC adapter is not connected.

Charge the battery un­til the indicator is green,
then completely dis­charge the battery.

Completely discharge
the battery (reaches
0%).

When the battery pack is not in the computer, is displayed.

Battery Power

When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low

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save your data and power off your computer

Following that:

Plug in the AC adapter, and fully charge your battery.
Use a spare battery if you have one.
If you hav e neither the AC adapter nor an extra battery, power the computer off.

If the suspend or hibernation function is set

Red indicator lights
Beep sounds**

(at approx. 9% capacity)

Suspend Mode or Hibernation Mode

(at approx. 4% capacity)

If the suspend or hibernation function is not set

Red indicator lights

(at approx. 9% capacity)

** When disabling the speakers with the Setup Utility (or pressing Fn + F4 ), the

warning beep is also disabled.

Beep sounds**
(at approx. 4% capacity)

(at approx. 0% capacity)

Computer

goes off

Battery Power

Replacing the Battery Pack

When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of
time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace
your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require
replacement (CF-VZS351A).

CAUTION

Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer
function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased. Be sure to
charge it before using it f or the first time. When the A C adapter is connected to the
computer, charging begins automatically.
Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZS351A) with your computer .

1

Po wer off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Do wn")

Do not shut down using the suspend mode.

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2

Latch

Cover

2

CAUTION

In the suspend mode, do not remove/change the battery pack. Re­moving the pack in the suspend mode will erase your data and may
damage the computer.

2

Open the display

Slide the latch located at the front and lift open the display.

3

Open the cover

Insert a thin, flat object, like a ruler into the open slot on the left side
of the computer to release a latch.

2

Open the cover.

Open Slot

4

Remove the battery pack

Lift the battery pack slightly by pulling the tab.

2

Hold the battery pack and remove it from the connector of the com­puter.

2

Tab

Battery Power

5

Connect the battery pack

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Tab

Connector

Label-side up

Flat Cable

Pull the tab outside the frame of the computer, and insert the non­connector-side of the battery pack into the computer with the label­side up.

2

6

Insert the connector-side of the battery pack into the computer to

2

secure the connector.

CAUTION

Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connec­tor.
If the tab is set under the battery pack, the battery pack will be
difficult to remove later.
Do not touch the battery connector on the computer and flat
cable. The computer may not operate properly.

Close the cover

Close the cover until it clicks into place; be sure the tab does not get
caught when closing the cover.

CAUTION

When closing the cover;

Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cover.
There are instances the right side of the cover will float. In such
cases, attempt to close the cov er again by putting the projection on
the right side of the cover below the keyboard.

Tab

Press down on these areas firmly.

Using a Multimedia Pocket Device

You may use an optional CD-ROM pack (CF-VCD711) or Superdisk drive pack (CF­VFS711) by removing your floppy disk drive from the multimedia pocket. For more
information, please read the manual that accompanies the CD-ROM pac k or Superdisk
drive pack.

Installing/Removing a Multimedia Pocket Device

1

Po wer off y our computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

CAUTION

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the
suspend or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

MP Release Button

2

Removing the device

Press the MP release button firmly. The device will eject slightly.

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Remove the device by holding both sides of the device.

2

CAUTION

Please handle the device as shown
(holding both sides). Otherwise , the de­vice may be damaged. Also, do not ap­ply excessive downward force on the
device. The projections at the bottom of
a device become def ormed.
Be sure the shape of the lock at the bot-

2

tom of a device does not become de­formed. Do not insert a device that has
become deformed into the multimedia
pocket. The device may become impos­sible to remove later.

Projections

Lock

Installing the device

Gently insert the device into the multimedia pocket by pushing on
both corners until it clicks into place.

Turn your computer on

3

NOTE

When the CD-ROM pack is installed:

[Removable Disk (A:)] is displayed in [My Computer], but access is
not possible . Select [Cancel].
If the vibration of the CD-ROM drive is excessiv e, set the [CD-ROM
Drive Speed (Max)] to [12x speed] in the Setup Utility.

Using a Multimedia P oc ket De vice

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Parallel Port

FDD Cable

Using the Floppy Disk Drive as an External Drive

You may use the floppy disk drive as an external drive that is connected through the
parallel port, by using an optional FDD cable (CF-VCF351).
In the operating instructions for the FDD cable (CF-VCF351), directions are given to
turn the power off before connecting the floppy disk dri ve by using the cable, b ut with
this computer , the floppy disk drive can be attached or removed while the po wer is on.

CAUTION

Do not move the drive while accessing data on the floppy disk.
Firmly hold both sides of the drive when removing a disk. Excessive force on
top should be avoided.

NOTE

When the computer is on or in the suspend or hibernation mode, if the floppy
disk drive is accessed after it had earlier been disconnected, there are instances
where the contents of the floppy disk set prior to the drive removal are dis­played.
Do not try to access any of the files. If an attempt is made , an error message
may be displayed or the display prompting you to format the disk may appear.
(When such a display appears , press the [Cancel] or [No] to close the display.)
The above contents will no longer be displa yed when the drive is re-connected
or when the computer is restarted.
When the Superdisk drive pack is installed in the multimedia poc ket, the floppy
disk drive cannot be used as an external floppy disk drive.
The CD-ROM pack and Superdisk drive pack cannot be used as an external
device.

Using PC Cards

PC Card

Your computer has two PC Card slots. These slots conform to the PC Card Standard;
therefore , communications or SCSI devices, etc., may be utilized. The slots allow you to
use two Type I or Type II cards (or one Type I and one Type II), or one Type III card.

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T ype I or II

Two cards can be used simultaneously.

Slot (Socket) 2

Slot (Socket) 1

CAUTION

Please check the PC Cards’ specifications. Be sure the total operating current
does not exceed the specified limit. Damage may result otherwise.
Allow a ble Current (total for two slots) : 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA, 12 V: 120 mA
There are times when both a Type I card and a Type II card will not work at the
same time.
SRAM and FLASH ROM (except f or an ATA interface) cards are not supported.
Do not use a CardBus type card and a non-CardBus type card at the same
time.
For the following cases, be sure the power has been turned off before proceed­ing.

• When removing a network card

• When replacing a CardBus type card with another card (including another
CardBus type card)

• When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted

T ype III

One card can be used only in the slot 1.

Installing/Removing the PC Card

Label-side up

Button

Installing a PC Card

Simply slide the PC Card in until it snaps into place. Please refer to the
manual f or each card on how to install the card (insertion is typically label­side up).

CAUTION

When inserting a card, do not force the card in if difficulty is encoun­tered. You may damage the slot, making it impossible to remove the
card.

Removing a PC Card

CAUTION

Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the suspend or
hibernation mode.

Go to [Socket Status] (in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [PC
Card (PCMCIA)]), select the PC Card slot and press [Stop].
(When removing a PC Card after turning off the computer, this step

is not need.)

Pull the button out and press it.
Slide the PC Card out.

Using PC Card

PC Card Utility Program

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About PhoenixCard Manager

CAUTION

If a ZV card does not operate properly, install PhoenixCard ManagerTM for Win­dows® 95 by following the procedure below , after uninstalling the driver or the appli­cation software for the card.
Otherwise, do not perform the installation; abnormal operation may result.

TM

for Windows® 95

Installing (only if the ZV card does not operate properly)

1

Set [Sound Controller] to [Automatic (PnP)] in the Setup Utility.

2

Select [Start] - [Run].

3

Type [c:\util\drivers\pccard\setup.exe], press [OK], then follow the on-screen in­structions.

CAUTION

After PhoenixCard ManagerTM for Windows® 95 has been installed, make sure to
power off the computer before installing or removing the card. Also, do not use
the suspend or hibernation functions if the card is installed.

NOTE

When running the power conservation function with the sound chip set,
there may be no sound output. In this case, the following setting needs to
be made.

In [Control Panel] - [Power] - [OPL3-SAx power management], set [Non Power
Sav e mode] then press [Apply]. Then press [OK]. ( page 41)

Uninstalling

When you decide not to use the ZV card, be sure to perform the uninstall proce­dure.

1

Uninstall PhoenixCard ManagerTM for Windo ws® 95 in [Start] - [Settings] - [Con-

trol Panel] - [Add/Remove Progr ams].

2

Restart the computer.

3

Select [PC Card (PCMCIA)] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel].

4

Press [Next] at the display for the [Display Driver Wizard f or PC Cards (PCMCIA)],
press [Next] again and then press [Finish].

5

Shut down the computer by following the on-screen instructions.

Adding Memory

RAM Module

CA UTION

Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module is
used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may
become unusable or the computer may not operate properl y.
RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity . There are cases where
static electricity generated by the human body has adversely affected such mod­ules. In addition, it is easy to damage the RAM modules or internal components of
the computer. Therefore, when installing or removing a RAM module, handle the
module with extreme care.

Installing/Removing the RAM Module

Po wer off y our computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down" )

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

CA UTION

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Cover

2

RAM Module Slot

RAM Module

Hooks

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the
suspend or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

Remove the memory cover after removing the screw

2

holding it in place

Turn the computer over and use a scre wdriver to remove the screw.

CA UTION

Do not touch the terminals or internal components, insert objects other
than the module, or allow foreign particles to enter. Doing so has
been known to cause damage, fire or electric shock.

3

2

Installing the RAM module

Slide in the module at an angle and snap the module into place by
pushing down on it.

RAM module specifications

144 pins, SO-DIMM, 3.3 V, SDRAM

Removing the RAM module

Open the left and right hooks.

2

Gently remove the RAM module from the slot.

2

Put the cover back into place, then fasten the screw

4

2

Port Replicator

A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB711). This de vice eliminates
the hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carrying
your computer around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected in­cluding a headphone or microphone, etc.

The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the bottom of
your computer .
For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual of the port
replicator.

CAUTION

When the computer and the port replicator are connected, both PC Card
slots (total of four slots) cannot be used simultaneously. Before connecting
the port replicator, set [Disable] for [Internal CardBus Controller] with the
Setup Utility to disable the PC Card slots on the computer side.

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Using a Printer

Po wer off y our computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

27

CAUTION

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the
suspend or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

Parallel Port

Connect the printer to your computer

2

3

Turn on the printer, then turn on your computer with
the LCD panel opened

Setting your printer

4

Go to [My Computer] - [Printers]. Find your printer’s icon, double-click on
it, and click [File] - [Set As Default]. If no icon is available, select [Add
Printer] and then follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

You may need to install a driver for your printer. Simply follow the on­screen instructions and refer to the operation manual of the printer on
how to install the driver.

Using an External Display

Po wer off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

CAUTION

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the
suspend or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

2

Connect the external display to your computer

External Display Port

3

NOTE

For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual of
the external display.

Turn on the e xternal display, then turn on y our computer
with the display opened

You can select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous with Fn
+ F3 .
In addition, you can set the display to use during start-up with the follow­ing procedure.

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1

Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)
Using and , select [System Setup], then press

2

Enter
Using and , select [Display], select the displa y to

3

use with , then press Esc
Close the Setup Utility

4

4

Select your external display

Set your external display for [Monitor] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control
Panel] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced Properties].
When a monitor that does not conform to the Plug & Play standards is
connected, select [Change] and make the monitor settings.

( page 34)

Using USB Devices

1

Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)

Using and , select [Power Management], then press

2

Enter

Using and , select [Power Saving], set [OFF] with

3

Using and , select [Sleep Switch], set [No Action] with

4

Using and , select [Fn+F7/Fn+F10], set [Disable] with

5

, then press Esc
Close the Setup Utility ( page 34)

6

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Install the Windows 95 USB device drivers

7

1

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usbsupp.ex e]*, then press [OK].
At the confirmation message, press [Yes].
*After reinstalling the hard disk, set the Windows 95 CD-ROM included in the Win-

dows 95 System Pack and input [L:\other\updates\usb\usbsupp.exe].

2

Read the [END-USER LICENSING AGREEMENT] and press [Yes] or [No].

• Installation will start if [Y es] is pressed. A message will appear asking whether
to restart the computer; press [OK].

• Installation will be aborted if [No] is pressed.

3

At the display indicating the completion of installation, press [OK]. The com­puter will automatically restart.

4

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usbupd2.exe]**, then press [OK].
**After reinstalling the hard disk, set the Windows 95 CD-ROM included in the Win-

dows 95 System Pack and input [L:\other\updates\usb\usbupd2.exe].

5

In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].

6

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usbcopy.bat], then press [Yes].

7

Click at the upper right corner to close the display.

8

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select
[PCI Universal Serial Bus] in [Other devices], press [Remove], then press [OK].

9

Press [Refresh] and press [Close] at the [System Properties],

CAUTION

After a driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or hibernation func­tion. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer may not
function properly . Po wer off , then on, using the power s witch to resume proper
operation.
If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function when the USB driver is

installed, disable the USB device function of the computer. ( page 8)

(To next page)

Using USB Devices

Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

8

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

CAUTION

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or

USB Port

hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

9

Connect the USB device to your computer

NOTE

For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual that ac­companies the USB device.

Turn on the USB device, then turn on your computer

10

NOTE

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You may need to install drivers for your USB devices, simply follow the on­screen instructions and refer to the operation manual that accompanies the
USB device.

Infrared Data Communications

Your computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to transfer
data without a cable .

Preparations for Infrared Data Communications

Set the address of your infrared communications port to enable. ( below)
Position your computer so that the port is face-to-face with the port of another com-

puter.
Be sure the computers are not in direct contact with one another.
A port-to-port distance of 20 to 50 cm (8 to 20 inches) is recommended.

Problems with infrared data communications

An object is located between both ports.
There are other electronic devices nearby causing interf erence, such as a televi­sion, VCR, wireless headphone, etc.
Direct sunlight or white glowing light, such as fluorescent lighting; can cause
interference with communications between the ports.
When moving your computer while it is transmitting/receiving data.

Setting for Infrared Data Communications

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1

Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)

Using and , select [Supervisor Setup], then press Enter

2

Using and , select [IrDA], set [Automatic (PnP)] with

3

, then press Esc
Close the Setup Utility

4

( page 34)

Data Communications

NOTE

Before data communications, please do the following.

Add the check mark for [Dial-Up Networking] in [Communications] with [Win­dows Setup] in [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs].
Select [Microsoft] for [Manufacturers:] and [File and printer sharing for Microsoft
Networks] for [Network Ser vices:] in [Control Panel] - [Network] - [Add] - [Ser­vice].
Use Windows Explorer to set the folders for sharing on the host side.

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Direct Cable

1

Connection]
Select [Host] or [Guest], then press [Next ]

2

Select [Serial cable on COM4], then press [Next]

3

If [Serial cable on COM4] is not displayed, select [Install New Ports].

Press [Finish]

4

Infrared data communications will begin.

NOTE

To process at a transfer speed of 4 Mbps, separate application software is
necessary.
When you select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel], and then select [Infr ared],
this will give you the conditions for infrared data communications.
Please refer to Windows help on how to use Direct Cable Connection.

Hard Disk Drive

To change your hard disk drive, contact P anasonic Technical Support

For information on FAT32, refer to "Technical Information" ( page 40).

CAUTION

To customers:

To change your hard disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Be sure to back up all important data before the change.

To technicians (at Panasonic T e chnical Support):

Be careful when replacing the hard disk. The hard disk is extremely sensitive to
shock. In addition, static electricity could later aff ect some internal components.

Installing/Removing the hard disk

(For technicians at Panasonic Technical Support)

Po wer off y our computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

1

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

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2

Latch

Cover

2

Open Slot

CAUTION

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the
suspend or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

Open the display

2

Slide the latch located at the front and lift open the display.

3

Open the cover

Insert a thin, flat object, like a ruler into the open slot on the left side
of the computer to release a lock.

2

Open the cover.

Removing/Installing the hard disk

4

Pull the tab of hard disk according to the arrow, and slightly lift the
hard disk drive.

Tab

Hard Disk

Hard disk Drive

2

Connector

33

Lift the hard disk drive to remov e it from the connector and gently set
a new hard disk dri ve on to the connector.

Insert the r ibs of the hard disk as shown in the figure, and while
slightly pushing the hard disk to the left put the hard disk in place.

Tab

Press down on these areas firmly.

Ribs

5

Close the cover

Close the cover until it clicks into place; be sure the tab does not get
caught when closing the cover.

CAUTION

When closing the cover;

Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cover.
There are instances the right side of the cover will float. In such
cases, attempt to close the cov er again by putting the projection
on the right side of the cover below the keyboard.

Setup Utility

Running the Setup Utility

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To r un the Setup Utility, you
need to restart your computer.

NOTE

The Setup Utility will not be run if F1 is not pressed soon after the computer
restarts. In this case, you need to restart your computer again.

If is displayed, enter your password.
If both the [User Password] and [Supervisor Password] ha ve been set, after enter-

ing the User Password, [Supervisor Setup] and [Load Default Setting...] will not be
displayed on the main screen.

To display the [Supervisor Setup]:

1

Restart the computer and press F1 when [Press F1 for Setup] is displayed.

2

When is displayed, enter the Supervisor Password.

For more details, on-line help is available; press F1 .

Upon seeing
this message

Press F1 for Setup

press F1

<Main Screen>

Setup Utility

•System Setup

•Power Management

•Supervisor Setup

Return to the state existing at the time of

Save Settings
Restore Settings
Load Default Settings (PnP)
Load Default Settings (Non-PnP)

Exit Setup

NOTE

Setup Utility startup, or to the settings saved
with [Save Settings].

Set default settings.

• (PnP) is for operating system that is com-

patible with the Plug & Play.

• (Non-PnP) is for operating system that is

not compatible with the Plug & Play.

• When the Supervisor Password has been

set, input of the password is necessary.

Ke y Operations

Closing the Program

Select one of the items and press Enter .

Settings were changed.
Do you want to save them?

Yes, save and exit the Setup Utility.
No, exit the Setup Utility without saving.
No, return to the Setup Utility.

(The display may be different if no changes to the settings are made.)

F1 : To display the correspond-

ing “help” file.

Enter : To make a selection.
Esc : To display previous screen

(To exit the program at the
main screen).

Exit Setup

, :To move among the items.

:To move among the values

of each item.

F9 : To return to the setting be-

fore a change.

F10 : To set the default values.

NOTE

If the User Password has
been set, the password must
be entered before Windows
can start.

Setup Utility

System Setup

System Setup

NumLk [ON]
Touch Pad [Enable]
Speaker [Enable]
Display [External Monitor]

•User Password
Coffee break Password Disable
Key Combination for Coffee break Disable

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Parameters

( : Default)

NumLk

Touch Pad

Speaker

Display

User Password
Coffee break Password*

Key Combination for Coffee
break**

ON
OFF

Enable
Disable

Enable
Disable

Internal LCD
External Monitor
Simultaneous

Enter displays the user password menu.
Enable

Disable
Alt + Ctrl + F9

Alt + Ctrl + F10
Alt + Ctrl + F11
Alt + Ctrl + F12

* Setting impossible when [User Password Protection] is set to [Enable].
** Setting impossible when the [Coffee break Password] is set to [Disable].

Setup Utility

Power Management

Power Management

Power Saving [Standard (Battery/AC Adapter)]

HDD Motor Timeout 1 min
ECO Mode Timeout 2 min

CD-ROM Drive Speed (Max) [24x speed]
Sleep Switch [Hibernation]

Suspend/Hibernation
Timeout [4 min]
Fn+F7/Fn+F10 [Enable]

Parameters

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( : Default)

Power Saving

HDD Motor Timeout
ECO Mode Timeout

CD-ROM Drive Speed (Max)

Sleep Switch

Suspend/Hibernation Timeout

Fn+F7/Fn+F10

Advanced
Standard (Battery/AC Adapter)
Standard (Battery)
OFF

Automatically set through setting of Power Saving (1 min / Never)
Automatically set through setting of Power Saving (1 min / 2 min / Never)

12x speed
24x speed
Hibernation
Suspend
No Action
Never*
4 min
16 min
Enable
Disable

* Set automatically when [Sleep Switch] is set to [No Action].

Power Management Settings

Functions

Power Management

automatically set

HDD Motor Timeout
ECO Mode Timeout

Po w er Conservation
(AC Adapter Connected)

Advanced

1 min 1 min 1 min Never
1 min 2 min 2 min Never

Enable Enable Disable Disable

Standard (Battery/AC Adapter)

(Setting at the time of purchase)

Standard (Battery)

OFF

Setup Utility

Supervisor Setup

Supervisor Setup

Parallel Port (Address) [Automatic (PnP)]
Pa rallel Port Mode [Bidirectional]
Serial Port [Automatic (PnP)]
Sound Controller [Enable]

Sound Blaster Compatible I/O [Automatic (PnP)]
WSS CODEC I/O [Automatic (PnP)]
Sound IRQ-A [Automatic (PnP)]
Sound IRQ-B [Automatic (PnP)]
Sound DMA-A [Automatic (PnP)]

Sound DMA-B [Automatic (PnP)]
IrDA [Automatic (PnP)]
Floppy Operation [Enable]
Boot Up Drive [FDD HDD]

•Supervisor Password
User Password Protection [Disable]
Internal CardBus Controller [Enable]

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Parameters

( : Default)
Depending on the item, the default value changes when (PnP) is selected and when (Non-PnP) is selected.

Parallel Port (Address)

Parallel Port Mode**

Serial Port

Sound Controller

Sound Blaster Compatible I/O

Automatic (PnP) PnP Selected
378 Non-PnP Selected
3BC
OFF

Bidirectional
Unidirectional
ECP

Automatic (PnP) PnP Selected
3F8 Non-PnP Selected
OFF

Enable
Disable

Automatic (PnP) PnP Selected
220 Non-PnP Selected
240
OFF*

WSS CODEC I/O

Automatic (PnP) PnP Selected
530 Non-PnP Selected
F40
OFF*

* Set automatically when [Sound Controller] is set to [Disable].
** Setting impossible when [Parallel Por t (Address)] is set to [OFF].

Setup Utility

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Sound IRQ-A

Sound IRQ-B

Sound DMA-A

Sound DMA-B

IrDA

Automatic (PnP) PnP Selected
IRQ 5 Non-PnP Selected
IRQ 9
IRQ 10
OFF*

Automatic (PnP) PnP Selected
Not Use Non-PnP Selected
IRQ 9
IRQ 10
OFF*

Automatic (PnP) PnP Selected
DMA 0 Non-PnP Selected
DMA 1
OFF*

Automatic (PnP) PnP Selected
Not Use Non-PnP Selected
DMA 7
OFF*

Automatic (PnP) PnP Selected
2F8 Non-PnP Selected
OFF

Floppy Operation**

Boot Up Drive

Supervisor Password
User Password Protection

Internal CardBus Controller

Enable
Disable

FDD -> HDD
HDD -> FDD
CDD -> FDD -> HDD

Enter displays the supervisor password menu.

***

Enable
Disable

Enable
Disable

* Set automatically when [Sound Controller] is set to [Disable]
** Setting impossible when [Boot Up Drive] is set to [FDD -> HDD].
***Setting impossible when both [User Password] and [Supervisor Password] are the same.

Technical Information

Network

The network connection may be sev ered when entering the ECO mode and suspend
(hibernation) mode. Be sure to disable the [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout] settings
with the Setup Utility if you require a network environment.

When the power saving function is running, communications software may malfunc­tion. F or e xample , communications ma y be halted if the suspend (hibernation) mode
is activated. The computer must be restarted if one of these modes is entered during
data communications.
Be sure that the computer enters the ECO mode or suspend (hibernation) mode
after the communications software is closed.

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Technical Information

Hard Disk

FAT32

This computer uses a new, highly efficient file system called FAT32. Please note the
follo wing regarding FAT32.

Some software will not run normally:

Do not run disk utilities and other software not compatible with FAT32. Doing so
could cause incorrect information such as hard disk capacity to be shown or could
destroy hard disk data.
Contact Panasonic Technical Support or other outlet for the software and obtain the
latest version.

Non-recognition from other operating systems:

You will not be able to vie w the contents of your hard disk from other operating sys­tems. (For example , you will not be able to view the contents of your hard disk even
when starting up using a floppy disk created with another computer.)
Other operating systems cannot therefore be installed. To install the operating sys­tem, please refer to the method listed belo w . If y ou are unsure about this explanation,
do not proceed with installation of operating system.

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1

Back up the contents of your hard disk.

2

Insert the FIRSTAID FD, and restart the computer.

3

When the [Windows 95 Startup Menu] appears, select [1. Boot].

4

Input [FDISK], then press Enter .
When [Do you wish to enable large disk support (Y/N)...?] appears on the screen,

press N , then Enter .

5

Select [3. Delete partition or Logical DOS Drive].

6

Select [1. Delete Primary DOS Partition].

7

Start up again follo wing the on-screen instructions.

These steps will allow you to install most operating systems.
The contents of the hard disk will be deleted. Alw ays make sure to back up the hard
disk beforehand.
The following steps will normally be unnecessary, however, if installation is not pos­sible, try performing them.

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Start up again using the FIRSTAID FD to open FDISK in the same way.

9

When [Do you wish to enable large disk support (Y/N)...?] appears on the first
screen, press N , then Enter .

10

Select [1. Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive].

11

Set the partition following the on-screen instructions and activate it.

12

Start up again following the on-screen instructions.

Technical Information

Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer 4.01 places a tremendous load on the system in order to execute the
wide var iety of functions that it provides. As a result, some unexpected faults may
occur.
If any of these faults occurs, try using the software with some Internet Explorer 4.01
functions turned off. (See Internet Explorer Help for more details.)

It takes a long time to reboot or the computer locks up.

Delete the check mark for [Internet Explorer Channel Bar] in [Control Panel] ­[Display] - [Web], then press [OK].

A system module error occurs.

Set [ (None)] for [Wallpaper] in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Background].

Performing the above steps does not solve the problem.

Uninstall Internet Explorer 4.0 with the following step.
Select [Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/
Remove Programs] - [Install/Uninstall] and press [Add/Remove]. Follow the on-screen
instructions.

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If a window with the message [Version Conflict] appears during the installa­tion process (network card and application installation), select [Yes].

Proper operation may not be possible if [NO] is selected.

Reinstallation

When Windows is started up while pressing F8 , the [Microsoft Windows 95 Startup
Menu] is displayed. After reinstalling Windows, [Previous version of MS-DOS] also
appears in this menu, howe ver, do not select this item as MS-DOS is not installed.

Power Saving Function in the Sound Chip

The sound chip has its own pow er saving function. You can enable this function in the
[OPL3-SAx power management] tab (select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control P anel] - [Power]

- [OPL3-SAx pow er management]).
In [Non Power Sav e mode], the power saving function is disab led.
(When a ZV card is used, set [Non Power Sa ve mode] to enable sound to be normally
produced. This is the default setting.)
In [Minimum level of power save], the power saving function is enabled. You may en­counter problems, such as no sound from music CDs.
Do not select [Intermediate level of pow er save] or [Maximum level of power save] be­cause noise is likel y.

List of Error Codes

If a problem occurs with your hardware, and [POST Startup Error(s)] is displayed along
with the error code(s), follow the on-screen instructions.

Setup: Setup Utility ( page 34) is started. Run [Load Default Settings (PnP)].

Rerun the Setup Utility to input the appropriate operating environment set­tings.

Exit: Ignore the error message(s), and restart the computer.

Code Description

062 Boot failure--default configuration used Default configuration in use
101 System Board Failure Interrupt controller failure
102 System Board Failure Timer 2 test failure
106 System Board Failure Diskette controller failure
114 Adapter ROM Error Adapter ROM checksum error
151 System Board Failure Real-time clock failure
161 Bad CMOS Battery Dead battery
162 Configuration Change Has Occurred Configuration error
162 Configuration Error CMOS checksum error
163 Date and Time Incorrect Real-time clock is not updating
173 Configuration Change Has Occurred ROM configuration has changed
201 Memory Size Error Memory size/data error
301 Keyboard Error K eyboard failure
303 Ke yboard Error Ke yboard controller failure
604 Diskette Drive Error Diskette drive 0 failure
605 Diskette Drive Error Diskette unlocked problem
1780 Hard Disk Error Fixed disk 0 failure
1800 PCI Error No more IRQs available
1801 PCI Error No more room for optional ROM
1802 PCI Error No more I/O space available
1803 PCI Error No more memory (above 1 MB) available
1804 PCI Error No more memory (below 1 MB) available
1805 PCI Error Checksum error or 0 size optional ROM
1962 An operating system could not be found
8603 Pointing Device Error Pointing device failure
I9990301 Hard disk failure
I9990305 An operating system could not be found

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DMI Viewer

This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface
(DMI). The DMI Viewer can be used when y ou want to know inf ormation on the internal
systems this computer supports, starting with the CPU and memory.

Running DMI Viewer

Select [DMI Viewer] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic].

The screen shown below is displayed.
When you click on an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.

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Click to close the DMI Viewe r

Saving information to a file

Display ed information can be sav ed to a te xt file (.txt). Run the DMI Viewer and display
the information you wish to save.

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2

To save the item that is displayed

Select [Save Selected Data] from [File] menu.

To save all items

Select [Save All Data] from [File] menu.

Input the file name (and select the folder), then press [Save]

Dealing With Problems

When a problem occurs, please refer to this page. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, please contact Panasonic
Technical Support.

Starting Up

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The power indicator or
battery indicator is not lit

is displayed

[POST Startup Error(s)] is
displaye d

The pre-memory count,
Windows startup, or an
operation is extremely
slow

The date and time are
incorrect

When the previous item
is not the cause

Check the cable connection for the AC adapter.
Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed.
Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter , then connect them again.

Please input your password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical
Support.

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Run [Load Default Settings (PnP)] in the Setup Utility ( page 34). This will restore
the Setup Utility 's settings to their default v alues (except the password settings). Then,

the Setup Utility must be r un once again for y ou to input the appropriate operating en vi­ronment settings. (The processing speed depends on the application software used, so
this operation may not cause the processing speed to increase.)

You can set the date and time through [Date/Time] in [Star t] - [Settings] - [Control
Panel].
If you continue to experience problems, the internal batter y maintaining the clock
may need to be replaced. Please contact P anasonic Technical Support.

Run [Load Default Settings (PnP)] in the Setup Utility ( page 34). This will
restore the Setup Utility's settings to their default values (except the password

settings).
Try removing all peripheral devices.
In the MS-DOS mode, run SCANDISK to check the hard disk.
At start-up, press F8 to operate the computer in the Safe mode.

Battery Indicator

The red indicator lights.
Repeated beeping sound
while the computer is in
use.

The red indicator blinks

After the AC adapter is
connected, the orange in­dicator blinks five times

The battery level is low. Save your data and power off your computer.
After connecting the AC adapter or replacing the battery pack with a fully charged
one, turn your computer on.

The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the
battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.
If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range. ( "Precau­tions")

Dealing With Problems

Display

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No display after powering
on

The power has not been
cut, but after a cer tain pe­riod of time, there is no
display

The resolution of the dis­play cannot be change d

An afterimage appears

The motion of the
mouse cursor is not
smooth

At the time of purchase, the displa y setting is preset for an external display. If you
connect an external display, the screen is displayed on the external display.
When there is no display to an external display,

• Check your cable connection to the external display.

• Confirm your display is powered on.

• Check the settings for your external display.
Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 .
When displaying only through an external displa y, if the computer is shut down by
using the suspend or hibernation function, there will be no display on the LCD
unless the external display is connected when operations are resumed. In this
case, connect the external display.

Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode?
To resume operation of your computer from ECO mode, press any key.
To save power, your computer may have automatically entered the suspend or

hibernation mode. ( page 15)

Set [None] for [Wallpaper] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Back­ground], and then press [OK]. Then, once again try changing the resolution. After
the change, be sure to restart the computer.

If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an afterimage may appear.
This is not a malfunction. The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is
displayed.

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Motion] and add the check
mark for [Show trails].

The cursor does not
move in scrolling area of
the touch pad

Disk Operations

Cannot read/write to a
floppy disk

Unable to write to a
floppy disk

How to format a floppy
disk is unclear

Unable to read/write to
the hard disk

When the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM wheel mode or the original mode is set for the
touch pad, only scroll operations are possible for the right part or bottom part of the
touch pad. In this case, cursor operations are possible by using the work surface
excluding the right part or bottom part. When no mode is set, the entire surface of
the touch pad can be used for cursor operations.

Has the floppy disk been correctly inserted?
Has the floppy disk been correctly formatted?
Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Floppy Operation] to [Enable]?

( page 34)
Your floppy disk content may be corrupted.

Is the floppy disk write-protected?

Select [Format] in [My Computer] - [3 1/2 Floppy (A:)] - [File]. After confirming the
disk volume and format type, start formatting.

Your drive or file may not have been properly set.
Check to see if the hard disk is full. If it is full, delete unnecessary files.
Your hard disk content may be corrupted. Contact Panasonic T echnical Support.

When the previous item
is not the cause

Try testing another drive or media.

Dealing With Problems

Character Input

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Unable to input anything
bu t numerals

Only capital letters ar e
being input

How to input European
characters (ß, à, ç) or
symbols is unclear

Setup Utility

is displaye d

[Supervisor Setup] is not
displayed in the menu

[User Password] cannot
be selected

[Coffee break Passwor d]
or [Key Combination for
Coffee break] cannot be
selected

[Supervisor Password]
cannot be set

If NumLk and Key Pad are on, the Numeric Key Pad is ON. To switch it OFF,
press Fn + Key Pad .

If CapsLock is on, the Caps Lock function is ON. To switch it OFF, press
Caps Lock .

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Character Map]. The Character Map will
be displayed. P oint to the desired font name and select it.

Enter the User Password or Supervisor Password. If you have forgotten it, contact
Panasonic T echnical Support.

At the start of the computer when is displayed, you have to enter the Supervisor
Passw ord. When both the User Password and Supervisor Passw ord have been set,
if you enter the User Password, [Supervisor Setup] will not be displayed.
If [Supervisor Setup] is not displayed even after entering the Supervisor Password,
you have to delete the User Password. Run the Setup Utility again, and input the
Supervisor Password.

[User Passw ord Protection] in [Supervisor Setup] may be enabled.

You need to set the User Password.

If the User Password has been set first, the Supervisor Password can not be the
same as the User Password. Another password needs to be entered.

Application Software

Computer hangs

Network

Unable to connect to a
network

Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to reboot the computer.
After cutting the power by pressing the sleep switch for more than four seconds,
slide the power switch to power on and open the application again.
If the program no longer w orks normally, go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]

- [Add/Remove Programs] to delete the program. Then, try installing the program
once again.

When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may
have to be made depending on the usage conditions. We recommend asking your
system administrator or the person in charge of the network.

Dealing With Problems

Connecting Peripherals

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Your peripheral does not
work (An error occurs
while installing the driver)

Unable to print

The cursor does not
move from mouse opera­tions

The device connected to
the serial port does not
work

External mouse or
trackball connected to
the external keyboard/
mouse port does not
work

You need to use dr ivers conforming to Windows 95 Version 4.00.950C (OSR-2.5).
Some earlier drivers will no longer work.
For more information, please ask the manuf acturer of the driver in question.

Check the computer-printer connection.
Make sure the printer is on.
Make sure the printer is in the online state.
Make sure paper is in the printer tray and there is no paper jam.
Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Parallel Port (Address)] to [A utomatic (PnP)],
[378] or [3BC]?

The Coffee break Password may be set; check if is displayed. If this is the
case, input the Coffee break Password.
Check your mouse connection, then reboot the computer from the keyboard.
From the keyboard, you may choose to press down on , then select [Shut

Down].
Check the connection.

Confirm that the device driver for the serial port works. Please refer to the refer­ence manual of the device.
Confirm that two mouse devices are not connected, one through the e xternal key­board/mouse port and the other through the serial port.
Try setting [Touch Pad] to disable in the Setup Utility.
Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Serial Port] to [Automatic (PnP)] or [3F8]?

Try setting [Touch Pad] to disable in the Setup Utility.
In some circumstances, if a PS/2 external mouse with a serial interface conver­sion function is connected to the port, it may not operate normally. Try connecting
it to the serial port.
If a switch is made to the Hand Written mode in Panasonic Hand Writing, any
external mouse or trackball connecting to the external keyboard/mouse port will
not operate. Reconnect the device after quitting the Hand Written mode. If the
device still does not work, try restarting the computer.

A PC Card does not work

You do not know the
available RAM module

The RAM module has not
been recognized

The address map for
IRQ, I/O port address,
etc. is unclear

A USB device does not
work

Make sure the card is properly inserted.
Confirm that the card conforms to the PC Card Standard.
Note that after a driver is installed, the computer must be rebooted.
Check that the proper port settings have been made.
Read the PC Card’s man ual. Or, you may need to call the manufacturer of the PC
Card.
If the ZV card does not operate properly, install PhoenixCard ManagerTM for Win-

dows® 95. ( page 24)

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Make sure the RAM module has been properly inserted.
Use the RAM module that support the recommended specifications.

Check the address map by going to [Vie w Resources] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control
Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Computer] - [Properties].

Make sure a driver is installed.
Contact the manufacturer of the product.

Copyright

This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserv ed. No part of this manual ma y
be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

© Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 1998. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice . Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. assumes
no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and
the manuals.

Trademarks

PS/2™ is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States
and/or other countries.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
PhoenixCard Manager is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Imation, the Imation Logo, the circle-pyramid logo, SuperDisk and SuperDisk logo are tr ademarks of Imation Corp.
Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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