Panasonic CF71KYCGCAM Reference Manual Windows NT

The descriptions for “Floppy disk drive” in the manual apply to the optional SuperDisk™ Drive. Similarly, the descriptions f o r “CD-ROM drive” in the manual apply to the optional DVD drive.

Personal Computer

Reference Manual

CF-71 Series

Contents

Key Combinations .............................................2

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

Suspend/Hibernation Functions ...................... 4

Security Measures.............................................7

Computing On the Road ................................ 12

Battery Power ................................................. 15

Using a Multimedia Pocket Device................ 19

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

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

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

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

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

Hard Disk Drive............................................... 29

Setup Utility .................................................... 31

Technical Inf ormation .................................... 37

List of Error Codes......................................... 39

DMI Viewer ...................................................... 41

Dealing With Pro blems................................... 42

Illustrations in this Reference Manual

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.

Key

Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F5 Fn + F6

Functions

LCD brightness control

Display change

Speakers on/off s witch

Volume control ( down)

Volume control ( up)

Holding down on the ke ys changes the sound level.

Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness of LCD .

By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous, even if an external display is not connected. Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on, restores the display setting of the Setup Utility.

Pressing this ke y combination turns on/off audio from the internal speakers and headphone jack. Rebooting the computer, or powe ring off then on, restores 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.

Popup Window

When the brightness is at its maximum value .

OFF

Down

Fn + F7

Fn + F8

Fn + F9

Fn + F

Power off using the suspend function

Power management enable/disable switch

Remaining capacity of the battery pack

ECO mode for con-

serving 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, by sliding the power switch or pressing the sleep switch, the saved screen will be displa yed. (The computer must be plugged into the AC adapter or have a battery pack with sufficient remaining power installed.)

Pressing this key combination temporarily disables the power management feature of the Setup Utility. Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on, restores the power management setting of the Setup

Utility. page 14

NOTE

This key combination sometimes does not work by pressing it quickly.

Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen. page 15

Pressing this key combination turns off the LCD, external display and hard disk drive until operation is resumed by pressing any key or mouse.

Enable

Disable

Remaining capacity (%) displa y

Battery pack is not installed.

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

LED Indicators

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 keys. The [Enter] key functions differently 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 external floppy disk dri ve, only the access lamp on the side of the floppy disk drive 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).

Blinking red : Battery pack or charging malfunction. Blinking 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 starts automatically.)

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

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

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

Differences between the suspend and hibernation functions

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) P ower is not required to maintain data

Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function

[Hibernation] is factory set.

Run the Setup Utility ( page 31)

Using and , select [Power]

Using and , select [Sleep Switch] and press Enter

Using and , select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and

press Enter Press F10 , then select [Yes]

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, do not touch the sleep switch or the power switch while the computer is in the suspend or hibernation modes.)

CAUTION

At the "beep*" sound, release your finger from the sleep switch. If you continue to press down on the switch 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 be used instead of the suspend mode.

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

Setup Utility ( page 31) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep sound.

Suspend Mode

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)

Resuming Operation

Push the sleep switch

Slide the power switch

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

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 Window s, or use the suspend or hibernation functions again during this time, as this may subsequently cause Windows to operate abnormally. Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result. When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards may not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer or reinitialize the individual devices. Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using the network function. Avoid the following until the power is completely turned off when turning off the computer by using the suspend or hibernation functions, or resuming operation by pressing the sleep switch from the suspend or hibernation.

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

• Connect the AC adapter.

• Close the display.

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 power 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 power 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 an external device such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or ATA card is opened, the suspend or hiber nation function may not work. In such cases, close the file.

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

Confirm that Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT® is installed, in order for the date and time to be normally displayed with the suspend or hibernation function. (If [APM 2.0 for NT] is displayed in [Control Panel], this means that the program is installed.) Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using in a network en vironment or when connecting the port replicator. If [Suspend Timeout] or [Hibernation Timeout] has been set to [16 min] in the Setup Utility, the timeout function may not work.

Shift

Security Measures

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

Situation Function to use Ref erence

You do not want your computer to be used without permission

Same as above, but while you’re away temporarily

Supervisor Password below User Password

Coffee Break Password page 10

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

You want to prevent theft of your computer

Prevent operation by using a floppy disk

Use security locks

page 11

"Names and Functions of Parts"

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

You should set your "Supervisor Password" and "User Passw ord" (The User Password can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set). Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.

Starting up when the password is set

Upon entering your Supervisor Password or User Password and pressing Enter .

If the correct password is input,

Over three incorrect attempts,

* If after three attempts the correct password is not

input, or if no password is entered for about a min ute , the computer returns to the condition just before the attempt was made to start up the computer.

Will Start

Will Not Start*

(Power off)

If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 31).

If entering the Setup Utility with User Password

You can not register [Advanced] menu. F9 does not work. When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not register the User Password. When [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection], you can reg-

ister the User Password ( page 34).

NOTE

When only the supervisor password has been set, the password is not necessary when the computer is started up, but the password becomes necessary when the Setup Utility is started up. This alternative makes it possible to prevent the contents of the Setup Utility from being changed.

Security Measures

Setting the Supervisor Password

(enabling, changing, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility ( page 31) Using and , select [Security]

Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then

press Enter <Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>

Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then press Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then

press Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only Enter

Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then

press Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only Enter

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen. Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between upper and lower case letters. 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 horizontal row of numeric keys to input y our password. Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten you will be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.

NOTE

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

using and , select [User Password Protection] and press Enter using and , select [Protected] and press Enter .

Security Measures

Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility ( page 31)

NOTE

When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can not be set.

Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 8)

Using and , select [Security]

Using and , select [Set User Password], then

press Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then

press Enter Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then

press Enter

To disable the User Password

Press only Enter

Re-enter your passwor d at the [Confirm Ne w P assw or d] , then

press Enter

To disable the User Password

Press only Enter

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen. Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between upper and lower case letters. 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 horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password. Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, y ou will be unab l e to use your computer . Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time.

To prevent the changing of your password without permission

• Set the User Password Protection option ( page 7).

Security Measures

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

You should set the “Coffee Break Pass w ord” (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 keyboard or mouse connected to the external keyboard/mouse port are no longer possible).

NOTE

We do not recommend using the Coffee Break Password, due to the various restrictions involved.

When the Coffee Break Password is set

When leaving your desk

Alt + Ctrl + F9

(Example of a selected key combination)

Input the correct password used at startup and press Enter .

Operation resumes

The computer is locked

When an incorrect passw ord is inputted,

Operation does

not resume

Setting the Coffee Break P asswo rd (enabling or disabling)

Set the User Password ( page 9)

Using and , select [Coffee Break Password] and

press Enter

Using and , select your combination of keys and

press Enter

To disable the Coffee Break Password

Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

CAUTION

Do not leave your computer just after sensitive data had been shown on the screen. Only the computer's keyboard, touch pad, or a keyboard or mouse connected to the external keyboard/mouse port can be lock ed by the Coffee Break Password. When the Coffee Break Password is active, if the display disappears while a screen saver is active, the Coffee Break Password icon will also disappear. In this case, the display will not return even if a key on the k eyboard is pressed or the touch pad is touched. Be sure to input the correct pass word and press the keyboard again.

Security Measures

Preventing theft or dama ge to data using a floppy 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.

Procedure

Run the Setup Utility ( page 31) Using and , select [Security]

Using and , select [Boot Up Drive] and press Enter

Using and , select either [C:] or [CDD / A: / C:] and

press Enter

Using and , select [Floppy Operation] and press

Enter

Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

NOTE

If entering the Setup Utility with User Password, [Boot Up Drive] and [Floppy Operation] will not be displayed.

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

POINT

Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.

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

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

Purchasi ng a spare battery (CF-VZSU09) and the optional battery charger (CF-VCB251A) is highly recommended.

Always watch your battery level!

Things to Remember

Leave your computer off when it is not in use

( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Adjust the brightness (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 key.

Setting the suspend/hibernation timeout ( page 13)

The suspend or hibernation function ( page 4) 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 [Enable (Always)] is selected for [Power Management], the suspend/hibernation timeout function will go into eff ect for both the battery pack and the AC adapter. If, however, [Enable (Battery)] is selected for [Power Management], it will go into effect only during operation by the battery. The ECO mode timeout function is automatically set when [Enable] 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

Setting Power Management

Run the Setup Utility ( page 31)

Using and , select [Power]

Using and , select [Power Management] and press

Enter

Using and , select [Enable(Al ways)] and press Enter

Using and , select [Sleep Switch] and press Enter

Using and , select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and

press Enter

Using and , select [Suspend Timeout] or [Hibernation

Timeout] and press Enter

Using and , select [4 min] and press Enter

CAUTION

If [Suspend Timeout] or [Hibernation Timeout] has been set to [16 min] in the Setup Utility, the timeout function may not wo rk.

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

Computing On the Road

Power Management settings

Functions

Po wer Management

automatically set

HDD Motor Timeout ECO Mode Timeout

Power Conservation (AC Adapter Connected)

Popup window displa y by pressing Fn + F8

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

The key combination Fn + F8 sometimes does not work (such as during HDD access). Operability can be checked by confirming that

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

Enable (Always)

(Setting at the time of purchase)

1 min 1 min Never 2 min 2 min Never

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. (except when the power management is set to [Disable])

Enable(Battery)*

or is being displayed ).

Disable

NOTE

When the power management setting is disabled in the Setup Utility, Fn + F8 does not work.

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 adversely affected if the power management function is enabled. Please confirm that is displayed by

pressing to disable the power management function. After you have finished using a communications device, you can enable the power management function by pressing

Key operation and music playback.

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

Fn + F8

Fn + F8 .

Enabling Power Conservation

Confirm that Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT® is installed. (If [APM 2.0 for NT] is displayed in [Control Panel], this means that the program is installed.) If the program is not installed, be sure to install it.

Battery Power

Battery Status

Use the Battery Indicator to Chec k 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

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.

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