Panasonic CF-72N3XXXXX User Manual
Personal Computer
Reference Manual
Model No. CF-72 Series
Contents
Read Me First ...................................................... 2
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98 NT 2000
Key Combinations .............................................. 3
LED Indicators .................................................... 4
Touch Pad (Advanced) .................................................. 5
Panasonic Hand Writing
Standby/Hibernation Functions ..................... 12
Security Measures ........................................... 17
Computing On the Road ................................. 22
Battery Power .................................................. 26
Multimedia Pocket ........................................... 31
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive ................................ 33
SuperDisk™ Drive ........................................... 36
PC Cards .......................................................... 38
RAM Module ..................................................... 41
Port Replicator ................................................. 42
Printer ............................................................... 43
(Touch Pad) Windows 98
..... 10
External Display .............................................. 44
USB Devices
Infrared Data Communications
Modem .............................................................. 50
Hard Disk Drive ................................................ 53
Setup Utility ..................................................... 54
Technical Information ..................................... 60
DMI Viewer ....................................................... 62
List of Error Codes .......................................... 63
Dealing With Problems (Advanced)....................... 65
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Windows 98 Windows 2000
Windows 98 Windows 2000
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Read Me First
Terminologies used in this Reference Manual
The following terminologies are used in this Reference Manual particularly when notes
are not used.
The following items are described as “disks”.
SuperDisk (120 MB), Floppy disk (720 KB, 1.44 MB)
Circular media such as CD-ROM and DVD-ROM are described as “discs”.
(With the Setup Utility, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM are described as “CD”).
Illustrations used in this Reference Manual
NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or seri-
ous injury.
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[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.
Windows 98 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 98 users.
Windows NT : Information for Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0
users.
Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional users.
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.
Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual
items in order to make the explanation easier to understand.
Key Combinations
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A
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B
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 Functions Popup Window
Fn + F1
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
LCD brightness control ( down)
LCD brightness control ( up)
Display change
Speakers on/off
switch
Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness
of LCD. The brightness setting is stored in memory
separately under the condition the AC adaptor is
connected and under the condition the AC adaptor
is not connected.
By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous, even if
an external display is not connected. ( page 44)
The combination does not work in the following
cases:
• When either the internal LCD or external display is
set to [Secondary] in [Displays] of Display Properties.
• Windows 98 When the computer is in the Dual-
Display mode.
Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from
the internal speakers and headphone jack.
Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on,
restores the speaker setting of the Setup Utility.
CAUTION
Disabling the speakers will also disable the warning beep.
OFF
ON
3
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Fn + F7
Fn + F9
Fn + F
* When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10 Key] with the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable.
Volume control
( down)
Volume control ( up)
Power off using the
*
standby function
Remaining capacity of
the battery pack
Power off using the
*
10
hibernation function
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.
Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to memory, and
powers off the computer. ( page 12)
Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen. ( page 26)
Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to the hard disk,
and powers off the computer. ( page 12)
Down
Up
Remaining
capacity (%)
display
A
Battery pack is
%
not installed.
B
%
LED Indicators
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Caps Lock
NumLk (Numeric key)
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
Hard disk status
Multimedia pocket
device status
*
This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent
non-shifted input is capitalized.
This indicator lights green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key
functions differently depending on the application.
(If an external keyboard or ten-keyboard is connected to the external
keyboard/mouse port, the numeric keypad of the internal keyboard will
not operate.)
This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions
differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
• This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (SuperDisk drive,
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive etc.) is accessed.
• This indicator shows the status of a second battery pack when a sec-
ond battery pack is installed in the multimedia pocket. The details of the
status display are the same as for the main battery pack status (see
below ).
Power status of the
multimedia pocket
*
MP
Main battery pack
status
Power status
* MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.
This indicator lights when power is supplied to a device in the multimedia
pocket.
It is not lit when a second battery pack is installed in the multimedia
pocket. You can confirm the status of the second battery pack with
(multimedia pocket device status).
Not lit : AC adaptor not connected or charging not being per-
formed.
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 : Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is out-
side the allowable range. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.)
Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode
Green : Power on
Blinking green : Standby mode
Touch Pad (Advanced)
Using the Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer
Work Surface
operations.
The touch pad has the following two modes of operation.
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Right Button
Left Button
Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel Mode
(Setting at the time of purchase)
Wheel mode operations (almost identical
to the case of using the Microsoft
IntelliMouseTM for scroll, zoom, etc., operations) are possible for Microsoft® wheel
function-compatible applications.
Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM is a mouse-type
device that, in addition to the two conventional buttons, incorporates a wheel able
to rotate forwards/backwards.
Scrolling Area
Scrolling up/down
For the Pan and Auto Scroll functions, the entire work surface of the touch pad can be used
for scrolling.
: Typical mouse operations use this area.
When no check mark is added for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode], [Horizontal] and
[Vertical] of [Scroll Configuration], the entire surface can be used for typical
mouse operations.
Only scroll operation is possible for appli-
®
cations not compatible with the Microsoft
wheel function.
Even for applications compatible with the
Microsoft® wheel function, there are cases
where only vertical scrolling or only horizontal scrolling is possible in this mode.
Scrolling Area
Scrolling side-to-side
Possible when a check mark is
added for [Horizontal].
Original Mode
Scrolling up/down
Possible when a check
mark is added for
[Vertical].
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NOTE
When you are not sure whether an application is compatible with the Microsoft
wheel function or not, try using both modes. Furthermore, depending on the application, there are cases where scrolling may not be possible with either mode.
Changing the mode of the touch pad
1 Select from the task tray or select [Mouse] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel],
and then select [TouchPad].
2 To set the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode
Add the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration].
To set the original mode
Delete the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration]
and add the check mark for [Horizontal] and/or [Vertical].
3 Press [OK].
Handling the Touch Pad
Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharppointed objects (e.g., nails), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and
ball point pen).
Do not allow things that could dirty the touch pad, such as oil. The cursor may not
work properly in such cases.
When the touch pad becomes dirty:
Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth
first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.
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Touch Pad (Advanced)
Basic Operation
Wheel
Indicates an operation applicable to the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode.
Indicates an operation applicable to the original mode.
Original
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Function
Moving the Cursor
Tapping/Clicking
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
Dragging
Wheel
Original
Wheel
Original
Wheel
Original
Wheel
Original
Touch Pad Operation
Move the tip of your finger
lightly over the surface.
or
tapping
or
double-tapping
or
Two quick taps, but on
the second tap leaving
your finger down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface.
clicking
double-clicking
While holding down
the button, moving
your finger on the
work surface.
Scroll*
Wheel
Original
Wheel
Original
Scroll a document
(rotate the wheel)
Auto Scroll*
Wheel
1
2
Automatically scroll a document
(move the mouse after clicking
the wheel)
Operate after pressing the two buttons simultaneously.
When releasing the auto scroll function:
One tap on the work surface.
Pan*
Wheel
Scroll in various directions of a
document
(move the mouse slightly while
holding down the wheel)
Operate while holding down the two buttons.
Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft
IntelliMouse™.
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* Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.
Touch Pad (Advanced)
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Function
Zoom*
Magnify/reduce the display of
a document.
(rotate the wheel while holding
down Ctrl )
Data Zoom*
Display or hide a document, or
perform operations to return to
or proceed with Internet Explorer.
(rotate the wheel while holding
down Shift )
Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft
IntelliMouse™.
* Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.
Wheel
Wheel
Touch Pad Operation
Ctrl +
Shift +
Magnify
Reduce
CAUTION
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Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode when an external mouse is connected
to the serial port.
NOTE
The double-tapping speed of the touch pad cannot be changed, even if the setting
for [Double - click Speed] in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons]
is changed.
Windows 98
When a mouse is connected to the serial port, touch pad settings can no longer
be changed in the [Mouse Properties] screen. This is because the [Mouse Properties] screen is overwritten by the driver of the connected mouse. To return to the
original screen, reinstall the driver with the following procedure.
1 In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [touchpad] in [Mouse] and
press [Remove] to delete it, then press [OK] to confirm the deletion.
2 Restart the computer.
3 At the [Insert Disk], press [OK].
4 Input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [OK].
5 The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [Yes].
Touch Pad (Advanced)
When you want to use an external mouse
When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel function)
is connected, a part or all of the additional functions may fail to operate. To use
these additional functions, install the driver or application software of the external
device by following the procedure below. However, once the driver or application
software is installed, touch pad functions (e.g., auto scroll) may not operate even if
the touch pad is enabled (see the procedure for “When you want to re-enable the
touch pad.”).
Windows 98
1 In [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs], select [touchpad] from the list, press
[Add/Remove] to delete it, then press [Yes] to confirm the deletion.
2 The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [No].
3 Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting down”) and connect the
external mouse or trackball device to the computer.
4 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.
5 Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install the
necessary driver.
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Windows NT
1 In [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs], select [touchpad] from the list, press
[Add/Remove...] to delete it, then press [Yes].
2 Press [OK].
If the message appears to reboot your computer, press [No].
3 Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting down”) and connect the
external mouse or trackball device to the computer.
4 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.
5 Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install the
necessary driver.
Windows 2000
1 In [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs], select [touchpad] from the list, press
[Change/Remove] to delete it, then press [Yes] to confirm the deletion.
2 The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [No].
3 Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting down”) and connect the
external mouse or trackball device to the computer.
4 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.
Log on to Windows by using the keyboard. (Up to step 5, use the keyboard for all
operations. The mouse will not function until the computer restarts. Applications
can be changed with Alt + Ta b .)
5 Restart your computer by using the keyboard ( “Starting Up/Shutting
down”).
6 Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install the
necessary driver.
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Touch Pad (Advanced)
When you want to re-enable the touch pad
Windows 98
1 In [Control Panel] - [Power Management] - [Advanced], select [Shutdown] for [When
I press the power button on my computer].
2 In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], when an external mouse or trackball
device is displayed in [Mouse], press [Remove] to delete it, and then press [OK] to
confirm the deletion.
3 Power off your computer by the power switch and remove the external mouse or
trackball device.
4 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.
5 At the [Add New Hardware Wizard], press [Next].
When the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen is not displayed:
1 In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [touchpad] in [Mouse]
and press [Remove] to delete it, then press [OK] to confirm the deletion.
2 Restart the computer.
3 At the [Add New Hardware Wizard], press [Next].
6 Select [Search for the best...], then press [Next].
7 Input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [Next].
8 Press [Next] and then press [Next].
9 Press [Finish].
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The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [Yes].
Windows NT
1 Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball de-
vice. (Refer to the operating instructions for the external device.)
2 Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting down”) and remove the
external mouse or trackball device.
3 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.
4 Select [Mouse] in [Control Panel].
5 Select [General] and then press [Change].
6 Press [Have Disk].
7 Input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [OK].
8 Press [OK], then press [Yes] to confirm the installation.
9 Press [Close].
10 The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [Yes].
Windows 2000
1 Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball de-
vice. (Refer to the operating instructions for the external device.)
If the explanation of uninstalling the driver or application software can not be
found in the operating instructions for the external device, execute the following
steps.
In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager], when an external
mouse or trackball device is displayed in [Mice and other pointing devices], press
Del to delete it, and then press [OK] to confirm the deletion.
2 The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [No].
3 Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting down”) and remove the
external mouse or trackball device.
4 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.
Log on to Windows by using the keyboard. (Up to step 7, use the keyboard for all
operations. The touch pad will not function until the computer restarts. Applications can be changed with Alt + Tab .)
5 At [Digital Signature Not Found] screen*, press Enter .
6 Press Enter to close the wizard screen*.
7 The display will ask you to restart Windows*, press Enter .
* When the [Getting Started with Windows 2000] screen is displayed, these screens will be
displayed behind it. Press Enter one after another.
The [Digital Signature Not Found] screen in step 5 might not be displayed.
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Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad)
NOTE
Windows NT Windows 2000
Panasonic Hand Writing function is not supported.
Drawing Characters or Figures
Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the
work surface of the touch pad, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format.
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 Touch Pad mode, an external mouse or trackball connected to the external
keyboard/mouse port will not operate.
If a commercially-available pointing device (e.g., mouse) driver is installed and overwrites the driver of the touch pad, Panasonic Hand Writing will no longer work.
Windows 98
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1 Select from the task tray or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]
from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]
2 Select or select [Touch Pad mode] in [Option]
3 Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the touch
pad
Positions on the work surface of the touch pad have corresponding positions in the
Panasonic Hand Writing window. For example, 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.
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 draw. Drawing is not possible while the right button of
the touch pad is being pressed.
The above function will not work even when the right-side button of a USB
mouse is 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. Pasting is not possible to applications that do not support the bitmap
format.
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Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad)
4 Cancel the Touch Pad mode
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 Touch Pad mode is automatically cancelled.
• When a switch is made to another application
• When the computer resumes operation from the standby or hibernation mode
• When the settings window for [Panasonic Hand Writing] is shown.
• When selecting a menu after pressing Alt .
5 Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File]
NOTE
• The file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application
can be changed with [Option] - [Window size].
• The Touch Pad mode does not work properly when the computer is in the
Dual-Display Mode.
• Changing the number of colors of the display may affect the Panasonic Hand
Writing screen. If the screen is affected, click on the task tray with the right
mouse button, close the application by selecting [Exit Panasonic Hand Writing], and then run Panasonic Hand Writing again.
• Drawing accuracy may be degraded if another application, such as disk accessing, is being executed simultaneously. Begin drawing only after other
applications have been closed.
Windows 98
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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down your
computer, you can do so by using the standby or hibernation function.
Differences between the standby and hibernation functions
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Function
Where data is saved to
Speed
Requires power supply
NOTE
If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recommended that hibernation mode be used instead of the standby mode.
Setting the Standby or Hibernation Function
Windows 98 Windows 2000
Standby function Hibernation function
Memory Hard disk
Fast Somewhat slow
Ye s (if power is cut, all data is lost) Power is not required to maintain data
1 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Manage-
ment]*, in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [Enable hibernate support] and press [Apply]
* Windows 2000 : [Power Options]
2 In [Advanced], select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I
press the power button on my computer] and press [OK]
NOTE
The operation of the computer when the LCD is closed can also be set in [Advanced].
Windows NT
[Off] is factory set.
1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 54)
2 Using and , select [Power]
3 Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter
4 Using and , select [Standby] or [Hibernation] and press
Enter
5 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter
Standby/Hibernation Functions
Shutting Down Using the Standby or Hibernation Function
The computer should be set for standby or hibernation ( page 12).
Slide the power switch; at the "beep*1" sound, release your finger.
(After releasing your finger from the
power switch, do not touch the power
switch until the power indicator goes off
or blinks.)
CAUTION
At the "beep*1" sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to slide the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the "beep*1"
sound will come out again and the power will go off. Data not previously saved
will be lost.
Windows 98 Windows 2000
Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shutdown]*2 with [Control Panel] - [Power Management]*3, if you slide the power
switch for more than four seconds and do not release it, a beep will sound and
the power will go off, although the computer will not completely shut down.
*2Windows 2000 : [Power Off]
3
*
Windows 2000 : [Power Options]
Windows NT
When [Power Switch] is set to [Off] in the Setup Utility, if you slide the power
switch, the computer will turn off and all unsaved data will be lost.
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Standby Mode
or
Hibernation Mode
*1When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with the
Setup Utility (
sound.
page 55) or by the key combination , there will be no beep
Fn + F4
NOTE
With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the standby
function.
• Fn + F7 ( page 3)
• Windows 98 Windows 2000
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by].
• Windows NT
In [Control Panel] - [APM 2.0 for NT] - [Power Control], select [Click Here to
Suspend]. ( page 24)
With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the hibernation function.
• Fn + F10 ( page 3)
• Windows 2000
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Hibernate].
Standby/Hibernation Functions
Resuming Operation
Slide the power switch
• Windows NT
If the security indicator ( ) is displayed, your password has been set.
This password has been set in the Setup Utility and is not a Windows NT password.
• Windows 98 Windows 2000
When the computer enters the standby or hibernation mode by the closing of the
LCD panel, it will resume when the LCD panel is opened. If the computer does
not resume when the LCD panel is opened, slide the power switch.
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CAUTION
After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.
This takes about 30 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use
the standby 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 standby 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.
Avoid the following until the power is completely turned off when turning off
the computer by using the standby or hibernation functions, or resuming operation from the standby or hibernation.
• Touch the keyboard (excluding password input), touch pad or power switch.
• Connect the AC adaptor.
• Close the display.
Windows 98 Windows 2000
Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, does not appear
when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode.
(If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode, add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer
goes off standby.] in [Control Panel] - [Power Management]* - [Advanced].)
* Windows 2000 : [Power Options]
Standby/Hibernation Functions
Precautions for Using the Standby or Hibernation Function
Save all data before powering off your computer.
When restarting from or shutting down to the standby or hibernation mode, do not
touch the touch pad (or move the mouse if one is connected). These devices may fail
to operate, you will then need to restart your computer using the keyboard.
Windows 98
In addition, when restarting from the hibernation mode, do not use the touch pad
or keyboard, or slide the power switch, until Windows completely resumes.
(After the resume processing screen is displayed, nothing will appear on the dis-
play for 5 - 35 seconds, but the Windows display will appear soon after that.)
Do not use the standby or hibernation function during the following periods (you may
corrupt your data or file):
• While the MP indicator ( *) or HDD indicator ( ) is on.
* Except when using a second battery pack
• While playing/recording audio files.
• While communications software is being used.
Do not use the standby or hibernation function during the following periods. The
standby or hibernation function may not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may
fail to work properly.
• When a file in an external device such as a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, external
hard disk, or ATA card is opened, the standby or hibernation function may not work.
In such cases, close the file.
• LAN cards, SCSI cards and modem cards (port) etc. may not recover after entering
the standby or hibernation mode. If this occurs, restart the computer.
Do not use the standby 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 standby or hibernation
mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For example, if you hold
down on the Shift key while sliding the power switch, upon resuming, if you do not
press the Shift key again, only capital letters will result from typing.
Slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds to power off the computer only when the computer locks up. Data not previously saved will be lost.
In the standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inserted, more of that
power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data at standby is lost
since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC adaptor
when using the standby function.
Do not use the standby or hibernation function when using the network function.
If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not work
properly. To stabilize computer operations, we recommend shutting down Windows
([Start] - [Shut Down]) on a regular basis (about once a week) without using the
standby or hibernation function.
The screen that is displayed when resuming from the hibernation mode may be different from the screen that is displayed before entering the hibernation mode.
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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Windows 98 Windows 2000
When a USB device is connected, there are cases the standby or hibernation function
will not operate in a normal manner due to the USB device. In addition, a USB device
may have to be removed temporarily and the computer restarted in cases where the
computer is unable to start up properly.
Windows 98
When both [Turn off monitor] (in [Control Panel] - [Power Management] - [Power
Schemes]) and [Screen Saver] (in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Screen Saver]) are set,
there are cases operations cannot resume in a normal manner from the standby or
hibernation mode.
When the screensaver setting is active, do not enter the standby or hibernation mode
while the [MS-DOS Prompt] is being displayed. There are cases operations cannot
resume in a normal manner.
When the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode when MS-DOS is
running, the screen may become completely black. In such cases, press
Alt + Tab .
When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted, after entering
the standby or hibernation mode, the computer may not function properly.
If you are using a PC Card, note that some cards may cease to function if the standby
or hibernation function is used several times. When this occurs, immediately shut
down Windows without using the standby or hibernation function.
When [Hibernation] is not displayed in [Power Switch] of the [Power] menu in the
Setup Utility, the hibernation specific partition is not secured. Reinstall the OS to
secure a partition by using the Product Recovery CD-ROM.
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Windows NT
Confirm that Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT® is installed, in order for the date and
time to be normally displayed with the standby or hibernation function. (If [APM 2.0 for
NT] is displayed in [Control Panel], this means that the program is installed.)
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode before logging on. The computer will no
longer generate a sound and will not function properly.
Manually set the computer in the standby or hibernation mode when not using the
computer, since there are cases the standby/hibernation timeout may not work properly.
When [Hibernation] is not displayed in [Power Switch] of the [Power] menu in the
Setup Utility, the hibernation specific partition is not secured. Reinstall the OS to
secure a partition by using the Product Recovery CD-ROM.
Security Measures
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.
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ReferenceSituation
below
page 20
page 21
"Names and Functions of Parts"
You do not want your computer to be used without permission
You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to
be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft.
You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a disk
You want to prevent theft of your computer
Function to use
Supervisor Password
User Password
Hard Disk Lock
Prevent operation by
using a disk
Use security locks
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission
You should set your "Supervisor Password" and "User Password" (The User Password
can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set).
Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.
Starting up when the password is set
(When [Password on boot] of the [Security] menu is set to [Enable].)
Upon entering your password and pressing .
If the correct password is input,
Enter
Will Start
Over three incorrect attempts,
* 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 condition just before
the attempt was made to start up the computer.
Will Not Start*
(Power off)
If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password
You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 54).
If entering the Setup Utility with User Password
You can not register [Advanced] menu and some items in [Security] menu.
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not register the User Password.
F9 does not work.
NOTE
When [Password on boot] in the Setup Utility is set to [Disable], the password is not
necessary when the computer is started up, but the password becomes necessary
when the Setup Utility is started up. This alternative makes it possible to prevent
the contents of the Setup Utility from being changed.
Security Measures
Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
NOTE
When the User Password is set, the Supervisor Password will be needed.
1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 54)
2 Using and , select [Security]
3 Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then
press Enter
4 <Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter
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5 Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then
press Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
NOTE
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction
between upper and lower case letters.
White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function
keys cannot be used.
6 Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then
press Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
7 At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
8 Press F10 and then select [Yes], then press Enter
CAUTION
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will
be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short
time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another
person.
Security Measures
Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 54)
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 18)
2 Using and , select [Security]
3 Using and , select [Set User Password], then press
Enter
4 <Only when the User Password has been set>
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter
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5 Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then
press Enter
To disable the User Password
Press only Enter
NOTE
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction
between upper and lower case letters.
White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function
keys cannot be used.
6 Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then
press Enter
To disable the User Password
Press only Enter
7 At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
8 Press F10 and then select [Yes], then press Enter
CAUTION
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be unable
to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a
short time.
NOTE
When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or disabled
without permission:
1 Using and , select [User Password Protection] and press Enter .
2 Using and , select [Protected] and press Enter .
Security Measures
When you do not want the data on the hard disk to be read/written
When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to
the hard disk when the hard disk is installed in a different computer, since a password is
also set for the hard disk. When the hard disk is returned to the original computer, you
can read and write data as before. In this case, however, make the settings in the Setup
Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed.
It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lock even if [Password on boot] is set to [Disable], but
we recommend that [Password on boot] is set to [Enable] for security reasons.
(Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)
In the default setting, [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Disable].
NOTE
You cannot set the [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the
Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 18)
Procedure
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1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 54)
2 Using and , select [Security]
3 Using and , select [Hard Disk Lock], then press Enter
NOTE
If [Hard Disk Lock] is not displayed, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
4 To enable the Hard Disk Lock
Select [Enable], then press Enter
At the [Caution], press Enter .
To disable the Hard Disk Lock
Select [Disable], then press Enter
5 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter
CAUTION
Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].
Security Measures
Preventing theft or damage to data using a disk
You may choose to protect the data on your computer from being accessed illegally or
overwritten accidentally by using a disk. You can also set your computer to be unbootable
from a disk.
Procedure
1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 54)
2 Using and , select [Security]
3 Using and , select [SuperDisk Operation] and press
Enter
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4 Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter
To enable the SuperDisk operation
Select [Enable].
5 Press F10 and then select [Yes], then press Enter
NOTE
Do not set [SuperDisk Operation] to [Disable] with the Setup Utility while a disk is
in the SuperDisk drive. The disk will not be able to be removed by pressing the
eject button. ( page 70)
Computing On the Road
Conserving Power
One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of
computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on
how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.
Four Important Points
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POINT
POINT 3
POINT 4
Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.
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To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power management mode.
Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you before
leaving your home or office.
Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU14) and the optional second
battery pack adaptor (CF-VAB721) is highly recommended.
Always watch your battery level!
Things to Remember
Leave your computer off when it is not in use
( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")
Adjust the brightness (darker) with Fn + F1
By holding down on the keys ( will be displayed), the degree of brightness will
be lowered, thereby lowering the power consumption.
Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn + F7 or
Fn + F10 to put your computer in the standby or hiberna-
tion mode
( page 3)
Setting the Intel® SpeedStep™ technology ( page 25)
You can control power consumption by setting CPU performance separately for
“AC adaptor connected” and “AC adaptor disconnected (i.e., running on batteries)”.
Windows 98 Windows 2000
In [Control Panel] - [Power Management]*, make settings in detail
By making settings in detail for the timeout, alarm, etc., it is possible to control
the consumption of power.
When Windows 98 or Windows 2000 is running, the individual timeout functions
of the Setup Utility will not work.
* Windows 2000 : [Power Options]
Windows NT
Setting the power management mode ( page 23)
The ECO mode timeout function will always work if [Enable (Always)] is selected
for [Power Management Mode]. If [Enable (Battery)] is selected for [Power Management Mode], it will work only during operation by the battery.
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