Panasonic CF73ECKTXDM Reference Manual

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Personal Computer

Reference Manual

Model No.

CF-73

Series

Contents

Read Me First................................................................2

Key Combinations........................................................3

LED Indicators..............................................................6

Touch Pad.....................................................................7

Touchscreen* ...............................................................9

Standby/Hibernation Functions................................12

Security Measures .....................................................16

Computing on the Road ............................................20

Battery Power.............................................................22

Multimedia Pocket......................................................27

CD Drive......................................................................29

PC Cards.....................................................................34

RAM Module ...............................................................36

Port Replicator ...........................................................37

Printer .........................................................................38

External Display ........................................................39

USB Devices ..............................................................42

Modem ........................................................................44

LAN..............................................................................46

Wireless LAN..............................................................48

Hard Disk Drive ..........................................................51

Setup Utility ................................................................52

Technical Information................................................59

DMI Viewer..................................................................60

List of Error Codes.....................................................61

Dealing with Problems (Advanced) .........................63

* Only for models with touchscreen

When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to ⇒ page number (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.

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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Read Me First

If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be

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executable, and some screens may not be displayed as shown in this manual. If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions. This manual covers two types of models, as distinguished by the type of display (models

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with touchscreen and models without touchscreen). Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.

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Illustrations and Terminology 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.

Windows 2000

Windows XP

Enter

[Start] - [Run] : This illustration means to select [Start], then to select [Run].

⇒

Windows 2000 screens are used in this manual when no specific OS notes are required.

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Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items

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in order to make the explanation easier to understand. The following terminology is used in this Reference Manual particularly when notes are

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not used.

• Circular media such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM are described as “discs”. (With the Setup Utility, these media are described as “CD”).

• The following drives are described as “CD drive”. DVD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive

: Information for Microsoft Windows 2000® Professional users.

: Information for Microsoft Windows XP® Professional users.

: This illustration means to press [Enter] key.

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

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

: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.

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Key Combinations

CAUTION

Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for mod-

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els with touchscreen) or other keys.

NOTE

Do not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard disk drive indicator turns off.

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Note, however, that the key combinations The key combinations below may not work while some applications are running. Besides, the popup window may

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not be displayed depending on the state of the application you are using (e.g., when [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”).

Key Functions Function Descriptions

LCD brightness control (down) LCD brightness control (up)

Display change By pressing this key combination, you can

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.

select either an external display, internal LCD or simultaneous. ( This combination does not work when [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”.

+ F1, Fn + F2 and Fn + F3 are operable in the Setup Utility.

Popup Window

(Displayed after logging on to

Windows)

page 39)

⇒

CAUTION

Do not press another key until the dis-

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play destination has been completely switched.

NOTE

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Windows XP

When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, this key combination may not work. In this case, log on with the administrator authority again, not using the Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more.

Speaker on/off switch Pressing this key combination turns on/off

audio from the internal speakers and headphone jack.

NOTE

Disabling the speaker will also disable

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the warning beep. Speakers connected to the USB port

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cannot be muted.

OFF (MUTE)

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Key Combinations

Key Functions Function Descriptions

Fn Fn

+ +

F5 F6

Volume control (down) Volume control (up)

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

NOTE

This key combination cannot be used to

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adjust the volume of the warning beep or speakers connected to the USB port.

Popup Window

(Displayed after logging on to

Windows)

Power off using the standby function

Remaining capacity of the battery pack

Power off using the hiber-

nation function

Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to memory, and powers off the computer.

(

page 12)

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

(

page 23)

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Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk, and powers off the computer.

(

page 12)

⇒

Remaining capacity (%) display.

Battery pack is not

inserted.

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Key Combinations

Hotkey Settings

There are two Fn key functions as follows:

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Fn key lock function After This is convenient when it is difficult to press two buttons simultaneously. Popup windows display ON/OFF

is pressed once, it stays in the “pressed” position until another key is pressed.

Settings

Run the Hotkey Settings.

Windows 2000

Windows XP

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].

Set the parameters.

A.Use Fn key lock

Add the check mark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function. The following Fn key lock function will then be enabled.

To use

B.Notification

This setting is only available when [Use Fn key lock] is checked.

[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]*1:

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Notifies the user with a sound when [Show status on screen]:

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Displays the Fn key status on the taskbar.

C.Disable popup

Add the check mark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF. The full-screen display of [Command Prompt] screen or MPEG files may change

to a window display if dow display function OFF.

only once:

successively:

is locked

is not locked

Press Fn once. (Locked)

Press another key for combination.

(Lock released)

Press Fn twice. (Locked)

Press another key for combination.

Fn key remains locked until more.

is pressed, locked, or released.

+ Fx*2 are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup win-

is pressed once

Select [OK].

NOTE

The Fn key lock function also works with Fn and other keys (e.g., keys for which

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characters are printed in blue) aside from Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey set-

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tings.

*1If MUTE is set, you will not hear a sound.

“Fx” indicates any function key from F1 to

F10

*2.

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LED Indicators

Battery pack status Not lit : Battery pack is not connected or charging not being

Orange* Green*

Red : The battery level is very low (the charge is less than

Blinking red*

Blinking orange*

performed.

: Charging in progress. : Fully-charged.

approx. 9% capacity). Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the indicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your computer. After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on.

: Battery pack or charging may not be working

properly. Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

: Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because

the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your computer can be used normally.

Power status Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode

Green : Power on Blinking green : Standby mode

Caps Lock This indicator lights green when

non-shifted input is capitalized.

NumLk (Numeric key) This indicator lights green when

is on, if the keyboard, then those keys will operate as numeric keys. tions differently depending on the application.

ScrLk (Scroll lock) This indicator lights green when

differently depending on the application.

device status

Multimedia pocket

This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (DVD-ROM drive,

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DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive etc.) is accessed. This indicator shows the status of a second battery pack when a second

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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 above).

is pressed along with keys on certain other segments of the

Caps Lock

NumLk

ScrLk

is pressed. When the green light

is pressed. Scroll lock functions

is pressed. Subsequent

Enter

key func-

Hard disk drive status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

*1 When the AC adaptor is connected. *2 MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.

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Touch Pad

Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations.

A.Work Surface (Touch Pad) B.Left Button C.Right Button

Function Operation

Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the

work surface.

Tapping/Clicking

tapping or clicking

Double-Tapping/ Double-Clicking

double-tapping or double-clicking

Dragging

While holding down the button, moving your finger on the work surface.

Scroll

Scroll a document (The movements will differ depending on the application.)

Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface.

NOTE

Besides the above operations, operations such as Zoom and Pan are possible by

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allocating these functions to the buttons and/or pad. For more details, refer to [Mouse Properties]*.

Windows 2000:Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].

Windows XP

The operations of Scroll, Pan or Zoom will differ depending on the application.

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There are cases the touch pad will not support these operations even with an application that supports the functions.

:Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] -[Mouse].

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Touch Pad

Handling the Touch Pad

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The touch pad is designed to be used with a fingertip only. Therefore, avoid the following actions, which may cause damage to the work surface.

• Placing any object on the work surface

• Pressing down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails) or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens)

Try to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil, come in contact with the touch pad. The cursor may not work properly in such cases.

When the touch pad becomes dirty:

Wipe to remove dirt 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 rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. In addition, do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface.

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Touchscreen

Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen display allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus (included). The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings). The operation settings can be changed. (

page 10)

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Moving the cursor

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Cursor

Double-clicking

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Two quick taps

Clicking

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One tap

Dragging

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Touch and hold the object (e.g. file or icon), move the stylus on the surface (dragging the object to the desired location), then release the stylus.

CAUTION

When the internal LCD is used alone or with an external display simultaneously, the

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touchscreen function cannot be used when the area of either display is set larger than default setting of the screen resolution. If a change is made to the screen resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed cor-

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rectly, be sure to perform [Calibration]. ( Even when only an external display is in use, the cursor will move on the external

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display if the surface of the internal LCD is touched when the touchscreen driver is active. Therefore, do not touch the internal LCD when only an external display is in use. The touchscreen function can not be used when using the full screen in [Command

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Prompt].

page 10)

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Touchscreen

Configuring the Touchscreen

When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Touch Panel].

Windows XP

Select [Start] -

BCD

Touch Panel

[

Make necessary changes.

A.Button

Set button functions on the touchscreen.

B.Double Touch

Set double-click area and speed.

C.Sound

Set the sound generated when the touchscreen is touched.

D.Calibration

Use this procedure when the cursor can not be pointed correctly. (Necessary for changes in the alignment of the touchscreen with visual images or an adjustment of the display resolution.)

[Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] -

Select [OK].

NOTE

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Changing the settings (except for Double Touch) applies to all users.

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For more information about each item

Select at the upper right corner in [Touch Panel Property], then, using , select the item about which you want more information.

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Touchscreen

Handling the Touchscreen

Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use an implement other than the sty-

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lus that comes with the computer. Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed

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objects (e.g., nails), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pen). Do not apply pressure within 5 mm of the perimeter of the display. The cursor may

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move to the edge of the display. Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not allow

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contact with substances that could dirty the touchscreen, such as oil. The cursor may not work properly in such cases.

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When the touchscreen becomes dirty:

Wipe lightly to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth included with the computer. Do not use benzene or thinner, or rubbing alcohol. For more information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface” that comes with the soft cloth.

Handling the Stylus

Clean the stylus tip and screen prior to operation. Foreign particles can scratch the

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screen and impede the operation of the stylus. Use the accessory stylus only for the computer screen. Using it for any other purpose

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may damage the stylus and scratch the screen. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen operations.

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The screen may be damaged as a result. Since the stylus is retractable tip, be sure to use the stylus only after the stylus tip is

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ready for use (i.e., clicked open). Otherwise, scratches may result on the screen.

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Standby/Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

If you use the standby or hibernation function, you can shut down the computer without closing programs and documents. Upon restarting your computer from either the standby or hibernation mode, you can immediately continue working in all programs, or documents that were open at the time the computer was placed into standby or hibernation mode.

Differences between the Standby and Hibernation Functions

Function Where data is

saved to

Standby function

Hibernation function

Memory Fast Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost)

Hard disk So m e w h a t

Speed Requires power supply

slow

NOTE

We recommend plugging in the AC adaptor if the standby function is to be used for

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a long period of time. If the AC adaptor cannot be connected, we recommend that hibernation mode be used instead of the standby mode. If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not work

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properly. To stabilize computer operations, we recommend shutting down Windows on a regular basis (about once a week) without using the standby or hibernation function.

Entering the Standby or Hibernation Mode

Use any of the following methods to enter the standby or hibernation mode. To use the hibernation mode, make the setting in advance ( tory preset.)

Fn key combinations (⇒ page 3)

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Using the power switch (⇒ page 14)

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From the shutdown screen:

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Standby

Windows 2000

In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by] and select [OK].

Windows XP

In [Start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By].

Hibernation

Windows 2000

In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Hibernate] and select [OK].

Windows XP

In [Start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold

Power is not required to maintain data

page 13). (Enabled in fac-

⇒

, then select [Hibernate].

Shift

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Standby/Hibernation Functions

Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options].

In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernate support] and select [OK].

Windows XP

Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] [Power Options].

In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and select [OK].

Precautions

Before entering the standby or hibernation mode

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Save all data.

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When a file in an external device such as a CD drive, external hard disk, or ATA

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card is opened, close the file. Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] does

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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, use the Windows password as follows:

Windows 2000

Set the password in [Control Panel] - [Users and Passwords].

Add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off standby]

in [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced].

Windows XP

Select the account to change in [Control Panel] - [User Accounts].

Set the password.

Add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from

standby] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] [Advanced].

Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode under the following condi-

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tions. You may corrupt your data or file, the standby or hibernation function may not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may fail to work properly.

• When the MP indicator ( )*

• When playing/recording audio files and displaying images (such as MPEG files).

• When using communications software or the network function.

• When using LAN cards (port), SCSI cards and modem cards (port) etc. (If these cards fail to work properly, restart the computer.)

Except when using a second battery pack

or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on.

When entering the standby or hibernation mode

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Avoid the following:

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• Touching the keyboard, pointing device (touch pad, touchscreen* mouse, etc.), or power switch.

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Closing or opening the display.

Standby mode: until the power indicator blinks green

Hibernation mode: until the power indicator goes off

Only for models with touchscreen.

, external

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Standby/Hibernation Functions

In standby or hibernation mode

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Do not insert or remove peripherals; abnormal operation may result.

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Do not insert or remove the multimedia pocket device (except when using a second

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battery pack). In standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inserted, more of that power

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is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data saved at standby is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC adaptor when using the standby function.

Using the Power Switch

Setting

■

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options] [Advanced].

Select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button on my computer] and then select [OK].

Windows XP

Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] [Power Options] - [Advanced].

Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button on my computer], then select [OK].

Shutting down

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Press the power switch (A) ; at the “Beep*” sound, release your finger.

The computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode, depending on the setting.

CAUTION

After releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power switch

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until the power indicator goes off or blinks. At the “beep*” sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to

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press the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the computer will emit a second “beep*” then power off. Data not previously saved will be lost.

Windows 2000

Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Power Off] with [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], if you press the power switch for more than four seconds and do not release it, a second “beep*” will sound and the power will be turned off forcibly. Data not previously saved will be lost.

Windows XP

Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shut down] with [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] [Advanced], if you press the power switch for more than four seconds and do not release it, a second “beep*” will sound and the power will be turned off forcibly. Data not previously saved will be lost.

When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep sound.

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Standby/Hibernation Functions

Resuming Operation

Press the power switch (A).

When [Standby]*1 or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] in [Control Panel]*

puter will enter either the standby or hibernation mode when the display is closed. Operation will resume when the display is opened. Even if the display is closed after the computer has entered either the standby or hibernation mode, operation will resume when the display is opened. If the computer does not resume when the display is opened, press the power switch.

*1Windows XP:[Stand by]

Windows XP:[Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance]

CAUTION

When resuming operation, avoid the following:

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• Touching the keyboard (except for password input), pointing device (touch pad, touchscreen*, external mouse, etc.), or power switch.

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Closing or opening the display.

* Only for models with touchscreen.

After the display returns, the computer needs about 15 seconds (60 seconds if con-

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nected to a network) to reinitialize. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or enter either the standby or hibernation mode again during this time, as this may subsequently cause Windows to operate abnormally.

- [Power Options] - [Advanced], the com-

NOTE

● Windows 2000

When the computer enters standby/hibernation mode and then resumes while a USB 1.1 device (e.g., USB floppy disk drive (optional)) is connected, a device disconnection warning message may appear on the screen, but this will not impede the computer’s operation.

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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.

You do not want the data saved on your hard disk to be read or written over, or you want to prevent data from being lost due to theft of the hard disk.

NOTE

Windows has a security function that differs from the security function of the Setup

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Utility. For detailed information, refer to the Windows help.

Supervisor Password User Password

Hard Disk Lock

below

⇒

page 19

⇒

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 [Security] menu is set to [Enable], enter your password*

Enter Password [ ]

*1Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the Windows password).

Even if no password is entered for about a minute when starting up the Setup Utility, the power will not be turned off.

■

When the Setup Utility is started with Supervisor Password

You can register all items of the Setup Utility. (⇒ page 52)

and press

Enter

The correct password

Three incorrect attempts

No password for about a minute*

Will Start

Will Not Start

(Power off)

■

When the Setup Utility is started with User Password

You can not register [Advanced] menu and [Boot] menu.

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[Set Supervisor Password] and [Hard Disk Lock] will not be displayed on [Security]

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menu. The User Password can be changed only when [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection]. The User Password cannot be deleted.

does not work.

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NOTE

When [Password on boot] in the Setup Utility is set to [Disable], the password is not

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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.

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Security Measures

Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility. (⇒ page 52)

Using either  or  , select [Security].

Using either  or  , select [Set Supervisor Password] and press

<Only when the Supervisor Password has been set> Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press

Enter

Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press

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Re-enter your password at [Confirm New Password] and press

Enter

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Press only

Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only

Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Enter

At [Setup Notice], press

Press

F10

and select [Yes], then press

Enter

NOTE

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

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Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between

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upper and lower case letters. Do not input your password while holding down on

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

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Only the alphabet keys or number keys can be used. Note that the space bar and

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function keys cannot be used. Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.

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Shift

Ctrl

CAUTION

Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will be

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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

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the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.

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Security Measures

Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

NOTE

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

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set. Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. (⇒ page 17)

Run the Setup Utility. (⇒ page 52)

Using either  or  , select [Security].

Using either  or  , select [Set User Password] and press

Enter

<Only when the User Password has been set> Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press

Enter

Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press

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To disable the User Password

Press only

Enter

Re-enter your password at [Confirm New Password] and press

Enter

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At [Setup Notice], press

Press

To disable the User Password

Press only

Enter

F10

and select [Yes], then press

Enter

NOTE

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

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Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between

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upper and lower case letters. Do not input your password while holding down on

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

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Only the alphabet keys or number keys can be used. Note that the space bar and

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function keys cannot be used.

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

Run the Setup Utility and enter the Supervisor Password.

Using  and  , select [User Password Protection] in [Security] menu and

Enter

press

Using  and  , select [Protected] and press

Shift

Enter

Ctrl

CAUTION

Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be unable to use

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your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time, as

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the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.

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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 inserted 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] be set to [Enable] for security reasons. (Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)

NOTE

In the default setting, [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Disable].

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You cannot set [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the

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Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( The hard disk protection function only works with the internal hard disk. This func-

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tion does not work with the external hard disk.

page 17)

⇒

Setting the Hard Disk Lock (enabling, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility. (⇒ page 52)

Using either  or  , select [Security].

Using either  or  , select [Hard Disk Lock] and press

4 ●

To enable the Hard Disk Lock Select [Enable] and press

At [Caution], press

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To disable the Hard Disk Lock

Enter

Select [Disable] and press

Press

F10

and select [Yes], then press

CAUTION

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To change your hard disk drive

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

• Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].

Enter

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Computing on the Road

Saving 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.

Select to view important tips for using the battery pack. You can also view important tips using the following procedures.

Windows 2000

Select [Important Battery Tips] or [Important Tips] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] [On-Line Manuals].

Windows XP

Select [Important Battery Tips] or [Important Tips] in [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] [On-Line Manuals].

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Four Important Points

POINT 1:

Be sure to charge your battery before use.

POINT 2: POINT 3 :

POINT 4 :

Power Saving Methods

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Windows 2000

In [Control Panel] - [Power Options], make settings in detail for the timeout, alarm, etc. to save power.

Windows XP

In [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options], make settings in detail for the timeout, alarm, etc. to save power. By selecting [Max Battery] in [Power Schemes], the battery’s operating time can be extended even further.

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Windows 2000

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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-VZSU26) is highly recommended.

Always watch your battery level!

Leave your computer off when it is not in use (⇒ “ Starting Up/Shutting Down”)

Adjust the brightness (darker) with Fn + F1 Set [Audio Power Management] to [Enable] in the Setup Utility (⇒ page 54)

Note: this setting may also disable short sounds (e.g., warning sounds).

Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn + F7 or Fn +

F10

to put your computer in the standby or hibernation mode

(⇒ page 12)

Use the power saving function

Remove peripheral devices (USB devices, PC Cards, external mouse, etc.) when not in use

Setting the Intel® SpeedStep™ technology (⇒ page 21)

CAUTION

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When installed in a network environment (except when the Wake up from LAN function is in use).

Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode. After resuming operation from the standby or hibernation mode, the network connection may be severed or the computer will not work properly.

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Computing on the Road

Setting the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) technology

By using the Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology applet, you can set the computer's performance to optimize power consumption.

Starting up the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) technology

Select on the taskbar.

NOTE

The icon differs depending on the current setting.

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Maximum Performance (The CPU performance is maximized at all times.)

Automatic (The CPU performance is automatically maximized only when necessary.)

Battery Optimized Performance

Maximum Battery (Maximum battery life)

You can also start using [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options] -

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[Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology].

Windows 2000

Displays settings currently in effect.

Do not add the check mark.

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Battery Power

Use the Battery Indicator to Check the Battery Status

:Status of main battery pack

:Status of second battery pack

Battery Indicator Battery Status

Orange* Charging in progress.

Green* Fully-charged.

Red The battery level is very low (the charge is less

than approx. 9% capacity). Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the indicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your computer. After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on.

Blinking red

Battery pack or charging may not be working properly. Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Blinking orange* Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because

Not lit Battery pack is not connected or charging not

being performed.

* When the AC adaptor 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.

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Battery Power

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

Press Fn + F9 to Check the Remaining Battery Power on the Screen

When the battery pack is inserted in the computer (example)

When the battery pack is not inserted in the computer

NOTE

In the following cases, there may be a difference between the remaining battery

●

capacity displayed on the indicator and the actual remaining battery capacity. To

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correct this, execute the “Refresh Battery” utility. (

• 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 standby mode for long periods of time. The battery is discharging while the computer is in standby mode when the AC adaptor is not connected.

There may be a discrepancy with the % value that is displayed on the taskbar of

●

Windows, but this is not a malfunction.

⇒

(After logging on to Windows)

About High Temperature Mode

This computer has a high temperature mode function that prevents the degradation of the battery in high temperature environments. We recommend setting the high temperature mode function when installing the computer in a car, etc. To do this, set [Environment] in the [Power] menu of the Setup Utility to [High Temperature]. Note that a 100% remaining battery reading in the [High Temperature] mode is about an 80% reading in the [Normal Temperature] mode. After switching from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature], or vice versa, the remaining battery will not be displayed properly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged.

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Battery Power

When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low

The following is factory default setting.

When remaining battery capacity falls to 10%

[Low battery alarm]

Displays a message indicating the low

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battery level.



Charge your battery. Connect the AC adaptor before

Connect the AC adaptor immediately.

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If you do not have the AC adaptor with you, exit any programs currently running, then exit Windows, and confirm that the power indicator is off. Use a spare battery if you have one.

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(

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⇒

If you have neither the AC adaptor nor

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an extra battery, power the computer off.

When remaining battery capacity falls to 5%

[Critical battery alarm]

Displays a message indicating the low

●

battery level.

Windows 2000

The computer will enter standby mode.

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Windows XP

The computer will enter hibernation

●

mode.

starting up the computer next time.

If the computer starts up or resumes

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while the AC adaptor is not connected, Windows may not operate properly or alarm operations may not work properly.

Above settings can be changed.

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Alarms].

Windows XP

Select [Start] Options] - [Alarms].

Set alarm operations and remaining battery level for operating alarm functions.

When disabling the speaker by pressing abled.

A: When making a setting for [When the alarm goes off, the computer will] in [Alarms] -

[Alarm Action], add a check mark for [Force stand by or shutdown even if a program

stops responding]

B: Set the value for [Critical battery alarm] to 5% or more. This is necessary for the

standby or hibernation function to be completed (assuring data is saved) when the battery level is low.

[Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power

, the sound alarm is also dis-

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Battery Power

Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity

The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing and learning about battery capacity. Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity requires that the battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged, and then fully charged again. This procedure should be performed once after you purchase the computer. As you use the battery pack over a long period of time, the remaining capacity display may become inaccurate due to aging of the battery pack and other factors. The procedure described below should be performed again.

NOTE

If the computer is turned off while refreshing the battery (electrical power outage,

●

accidental removal of the AC adaptor or battery pack, etc.), the battery will not be refreshed correctly.

Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adaptor.

Remove all peripherals (except for the battery pack and AC adaptor).

Use the “Refresh Battery” utility to fully discharge the battery pack.

Run the Setup Utility. (⇒ page 52)

Select [Refresh Battery] from [Exit] menu and press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

indicator turns green, the battery pack will be completely discharged. It takes approximately 3 hours* until the power automatically goes off through the complete discharge of the battery from the fully charged state.

Allow the battery pack to charge until the battery indicator turns

Enter

. Once the battery

green.

Charging Time: Approximately 3 hours*.

* When the second battery has been inserted in addition to the main battery: approximately 6

hours

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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-VZSU26).

CAUTION

Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer. 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 for the first time. When the AC adaptor is connected to the computer, charging begins automatically. Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU26) with your computer.

●

In the standby mode, do not remove/change the battery pack. Removing the pack in

●

the standby mode will erase your data and may damage the computer (except when using a second battery pack).

Power off your computer.

Do not shut down using the standby function.

Turn your computer over and remove the battery pack.

Slide the right latch to the unlock position ( ).

Slide and hold the left latch to the unlock position ( ), then remove the battery

pack.

Insert the battery pack.

Slide the right latch to the unlock position ( ).

Make sure the battery pack is facing the correct direction, slide it in the direction

of the arrow.

Slide the right latch to the lock position ( ), and then check to ensure that the

battery pack is held firmly. (Left latch is locked automatically.)

(⇒ “Starting Up/Shutting Down”)

CAUTION

Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector.

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Multimedia Pocket

You may use any of the following devices.

DVD-ROM drive

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DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive

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Second battery pack

●

Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.

NOTE

Be sure to read the Operating Instructions of the devices.

●

Before connecting a peripheral such as a USB device or a PC Card, change the

●

multimedia pocket device in accordance with the media in which the driver of the peripheral exists. Once a screen to install a driver is displayed, the multimedia pocket device cannot be recognized even if it is properly installed.

Preparation for Removing

Follow the procedure below only in the case of removal (except for the second battery pack).

When the multimedia pocket device has been removed after the computer is turned off,

●

these steps are not necessary. Insertion is carried out with the power on.

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Windows 2000

Double-click on the taskbar.

Windows XP

Double-click on the taskbar.

Select the multimedia pocket device and then select [Stop].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Multimedia Pocket

Inserting/Removing

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CAUTION

Do not insert/remove the multimedia pocket device in the standby or hibernation

●

mode, or when the hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on.

Do not select [Standby] or [Hibernate] as the setting for [When I close the lid of my

●

portable computer] in [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced].

Removing the device

Turn the computer over.

Press and hold the MP release button (A), then slide the device.

CAUTION

Handle the device as shown (holding both sides). Otherwise,

●

the device may be damaged. Also, do not apply excessive downward force on the device.

Inserting the device

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Gently insert the device into the multimedia pocket until it clicks into place.

CAUTION

●

Do not insert the device upside-down.

The bottom of the drive may become disfigured. Insert the device with the label side facing up.

NOTE

You can confirm whether the device is properly recognized or not by selecting the

●

icon* on the taskbar or [Information] in the Setup Utility. If the device is not recognized (or if a CD/DVD cannot be read or a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be read or written to), power off the computer and reinsert the device.

* Windows 2000:

Windows XP:

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CD Drive

Usage Precautions CD Drive

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Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens area. Should the lens become soiled by dust or dirt, the unit may not read discs properly. Under some conditions, dust may build up on the optical lens or disc, possibly resulting in malfunction. Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage

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the tray. Do not place items other than discs on the tray.

●

Do not expose the CD drive to oily or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the ser-

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vice life of the lens. Do not use discs that have become deformed (warped, not completely round, etc.).

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Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the slot in the CD drive.

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

●

Doing so could cause it to malfunction. In addition, after running an application involving

●

access to a disc, do not open the CD drive or remove the disc until after the application has been closed.

After closing the tray, do not attempt to access a disc until the MP indicator ( ) goes

●

off. If the CD drive malfunctions, we recommend cleaning the lens with a blower used for

●

camera lenses. (Do not use strong, cleaning sprays.)

To avoid damaging discs:

Do not touch the surface as it can cause the disc to become dirty or scratched.

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Do not allow discs to become dirty or scratched.

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

●

dust. If the disc is brought from a cold into a warm environment, moisture may form on the

●

disc. Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc. Do not touch the data surface (the side opposite the side with the title printed on it) as it

●

can cause the disc to become dirty or scratched. Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

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

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Cleaning the disc using a disc cleaner is recommended once every 2 or 3 months.

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If the disc gets dirty

After wiping the disc with a moist, soft cloth, wipe it with a dry cloth. Always wipe from the center toward the edge.

Inserting/Removing a CD Drive

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CD Drive

Setting a Disc

Power on your computer

Open the disc tray

Press the eject button (A) and slowly pull out the tray.

Place a disc

Place the disc with the label facing upward in the drive and push down until the center holder (B) clicks.

Place a finger on the center holder and lift up on the edge of the disc.

Close the disc tray

Close the tray without touching the eject button.

CAUTION

Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could dam-

●

age the tray.

NOTE

If the vibration of the CD drive is excessive, set the [CD Drive Speed] to [Low] in the

●

Setup Utility. For AutoPlay CDs:

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• If an AutoPlay CD does not start after the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode, we recommend reinserting the CD again after a 15-second wait.

• An AutoPlay CD may start during the access of a file.

The playback of CDs containing moving pictures (Video CDs, CDs including MPEG

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data, etc.) may not be smooth.

Power-saving Mode

If the CD drive has not been accessed within 90 seconds, the drive motor will automatically shut down to reduce the power consumption. When the CD drive is accessed once again, the power of the drive motor is turned on. However, approximately 30 seconds are required until data is actually read from the disc.

Software Preparation (first time only)

Windows 2000

Confirm that [Transfer Mode] is set to [DMA if available] in [Control Panel] - [System] [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers] - [Secondary IDE Channel] [Advanced Settings] - [Device 0]. Perform this setting if it has not yet been made.

Windows XP

Confirm that [Transfer Mode] is set to [DMA if available] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers] - [Secondary IDE Channel] - [Advanced Settings] - [Device 0]. Perform this setting if it has not yet been made.

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CD Drive

Information for the DVD-ROM Drive

To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, install the DVD playback software (included).

●

For information on how to install the software, refer to the instructions of the software (

⇒

●

If the PC Card does not work, there may be no interrupt request (IRQ) line available. Deactivate unnecessary equipment using in the Setup Utility.

About Regions Setting

■

The DVD-Video has a region code that is fixed according to the region where it is sold. In order to play a DVD-Video, the region code of the player software and of the drive must match that of the DVD-Video. <Example> For U.S.A. and Canada: “1” For Europe: “2”

The region code is not set prior to the shipment of this drive. Therefore, operations will differ depending on the first DVD-Video played.

●

“WinDVDTM”).

In the case of a DVD-Video with a specific region code: The drive will automatically be set with the same region code as the DVD-Video. In the case of any other DVD-Video: [Confirm Region] appears. Select region code and select [OK]. Play now begins. ([Confirm Region] may not be displayed for some DVD-Videos. To confirm the current region code and the number of settings remaining, right-click on the WinDVD screen and select [Setup]-[Region].)

(Model with a DVD-ROM Drive)

NOTE

[Confirm Region] will also be displayed if a DVD-Video with one region code is

●

inserted into a drive for which another region code has already been set.

CAUTION

The region code can be set a total of five times, including the initial setting. Proceed

●

very carefully, because after the fourth change has been made, the region code set last is fixed and no further changes can be made. The user must take responsibility for any trouble that results from illegally changing

●

or altering the region code.

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CD Drive

Information for the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive

Before using the drive for the first time, remove the protective sheet from the lens area.

●

The protective sheet inside the drive delays the opening of the drive by about ten seconds. This delay is not a problem. To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, install the DVD playback software (included).

●

For information on how to install the software, refer to the instructions of the software (

⇒

●

If the PC Card does not work, there may be no interrupt request (IRQ) line available. Deactivate unnecessary equipment using in the Setup Utility. When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, read the description on the disc package.

●

CD-RW discs cannot be read with other drives* unable to accommodate CD-RW discs.

●

* Consult with the manufacturer of each drive.

About Regions Setting

■

“WinDVDTM”).

(Model with a DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive)

The region code is not set prior to the shipment of this drive. Therefore, operations will differ depending on the first DVD-Video played.

In the case of a DVD-Video with a specific region code:

●

The drive will automatically be set with the same region code as the DVD-Video. In the case of any other DVD-Video:

●

[Confirm Region] appears. Select region code and select [OK]. Play now begins. ([Confirm Region] may not be displayed for some DVD-Videos. To confirm the current region code and the number of settings remaining, right-click on the WinDVD screen and select [Setup]-[Region].)

NOTE

[Confirm Region] will also be displayed if a DVD-Video with one region code is

●

inserted into a drive for which another region code has already been set.

CAUTION

The region code can be set a total of five times, including the initial setting. Proceed

●

or altering the region code.

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CD Drive

When writing to CD-R/RW discs

■

Using the CD-ROM of the CD-R/RW writer software (included), install the applica-

●

tion software on your computer. For information on how to install the software, refer to the instructions of the CD-R/RW writer software. Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds.

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CD-R write speed* 600 KB/s (4X speed)

1200 KB/s (8X speed) 2400 KB/s (16X speed Max.) 3600 KB/s (24X speed Max.)

CD-RW write speed 600 KB/s (4X speed)

High Speed CD-RW write speed

* Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower.

If the write operation is to involve a long period of time, be sure to connect the AC

●

adaptor. If the battery power runs low and the power of the computer is cut, the write operation may end in failure. Depending on the disc, the quality of the write operation may not be so good. We

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recommend using any of the following discs. Recommended Discs: <CD-R>

• HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.

• MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Co., Ltd.

• MITSUI CHEMICALS, Inc.

• RICOH Co., Ltd.

• TAIYOYUDEN Co., Ltd. <CD-RW/High Speed CD-RW>

• MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Co., Ltd.

• RICOH Co., Ltd.

600 KB/s (4X speed) 1200 KB/s (8X speed) 1500 KB/s (10X speed)

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PC Cards

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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Type I or II

Two cards can be used simultaneously. A: Slot (Socket) 1 B: Slot (Socket) 2

■

Type III

One card can be used only in the slot 1.

CAUTION

Check the PC Cards’ specifications. Be sure the total operating current does not

●

exceed the specified limit. Damage may result otherwise. Allowable Current (total for two slots) : 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA There are times when both a Type I card and a Type II card will not work at the same

●

time. ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (except for an ATA interface) and card

●

requiring 12 V are not supported. With the repeated insertion/removal of a PC Card, the computer may no longer rec-

●

ognize the PC Card (depending on the type of card). In such cases, restart the computer. When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted, after enter-

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ing either the standby or hibernation mode, the computer may not function properly. If the computer freezes after resuming from the standby or hibernation mode, try

●

removing and then reinserting the PC Card. If this does not correct the problem, reboot the computer.

NOTE

Before connecting a PC Card, change the multimedia pocket device in accordance

●

with the media in which the driver of PC Card exists. Once a screen to install a driver is displayed, the multimedia pocket device cannot be recognized even if it is properly inserted.

Inserting/Removing the PC Card

Inserting a PC Card

Simply slide the PC Card in with label-side up until it snaps into place.

Refer to the operating instructions of each card on how to insert the card.

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PC Cards

Removing a PC Card

CAUTION

When using a PC Card to connect a peripheral device (SCSI, etc.):

●

Connect the peripheral device to the card.

Turn the device ON.

Slide the card in until it snaps into place.

When inserting a card, do not force the card in if difficulty is encountered. Depend-

●

ing on the shape of the card, a segment may remain protruding from the slot after insertion. Do not try to force the card all the way in. You may damage the slot, making it impossible to remove the card.

CAUTION

Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the standby or hibernation

●

mode. When two PC Cards are inserted, perform the following procedure (from Step 1 to

●

Step 3) for each of the two cards. Note that the operation of removing the PC Card may not be complete, depending

●

on the status of the PC Card or device connected to the PC Card, such as when a SCSI card is used to connect an external hard disk to the computer. In such cases, turn off the power from [Start] menu, then remove the card.

Windows 2000

Select on the taskbar, select the PC Card, then select [Stop].

Follow the on-screen instructions. (When the PC Card has been removed after the computer is turned off, this step is not necessary.)

Windows XP

Select on the taskbar, select the PC Card, then select [Stop].

Follow the on-screen instructions. (When the PC Card has been removed after the computer is turned off, this step is not necessary.)

Press the button, and then press the button again.

Slide the PC Card out.

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RAM Module

Inserting additional RAM modules and increasing memory will enable you to run Windows and application software more easily, and to increase overall operating efficiency. 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 properly..

RAM module specifications

200 pins, SO-DIMM, DDR-SDRAM, PC2100 Compliant

Only a RAM module designed for PC2100 can be added.

CAUTION

RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity. There are cases where

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static electricity generated by the human body has adversely affected such modules. When inserting or removing a RAM module, 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.

Inserting/Removing RAM Module

CAUTION

If the RAM module is difficult to insert or difficult to press down, do not force it.

●

Check once more to ensure that the module is positioned correctly.

Power off your computer.

Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation function. Disconnect the AC adaptor.

Turn the computer over and remove the battery pack.

Remove the cover (A) after removing the screw (B) holding it in place.

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Inserting the RAM module

Slide in the module at an angle.

Snap the module into place by pushing down on it.

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Removing the RAM module

Gently open the left and right hooks.

Gently remove the RAM module from the slot.

(⇒ “Starting Up/Shutting Down”)

(⇒ page 26)

Put the cover back in place.

Insert the cover diagonally, then fit it in place.

Fasten the screw.

NOTE

Whether the RAM module is properly recognized or not can be confirmed in [Infor-

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mation] menu of the Setup Utility ( power off the computer and insert it again.

page 53). If the RAM module is not recognized,

⇒

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Port Replicator

A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB731). This device 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 (A) on the bottom of your computer. For more detailed information, refer to the operation manual of the port replicator.

NOTE

When connecting the external display to the display port on the port replicator, the

●

characters on the external display may be blurred if 1280 x 1024 (or a higher resolution) is set. In this case, select a resolution that is lower than 1280 x 1024.

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Printer

The following methods can be used to connect a printer.

USB printer: Can be connected to a USB port on this computer.

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Parallel printer:

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• Optional I/O Box (CF-VEBU03) or Port Replicator (CF-VEB731) is required. For more information about these connections, refer to the I/O Box or Port Replicator Operating Instructions.

• Confirm whether or not the [Parallel Port] setting in the Setup Utility is optimal. (

page 55)

⇒

NOTE

Before connecting a printer, change the multimedia pocket device in accordance

●

with the media in which the driver of the printer exists. Once a screen to install a driver is displayed, the multimedia pocket device cannot be recognized even if it is properly installed. You may need to install a driver for your printer. Follow the on-screen instructions

●

and refer to the operating instructions of the printer on how to install the driver.

Power off your computer.

Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation function.

Connect the printer to your computer.

Turn on the printer, then turn on your computer.

Setting your printer.

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Printers]. Find your printer’s icon, click on it, then select [File] - [Set as Default Printer]. If no icon is available, select the [Add Printer] icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

Windows XP

Select [Start] - [Printers and Faxes]. Find your printer’s icon, double-click on it, then select [Printer] - [Set as Default Printer]. If no icon is available, select [Add a printer] and follow the on-screen instructions.

(⇒ “Starting Up/Shutting Down”)

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External Display

Power off your computer.

Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation function.

Connect the external display to the external display port (A) on

(⇒ “Starting Up/Shutting Down”)

your computer.

Turn on the external display, then turn on your computer.

After Windows starts up, the screen is displayed on both the internal LCD and the external display. It is possible to change the setting to display only on the external display or on both

the internal LCD and the external display with

+ F3 .

NOTE

The display destination after resuming from hibernation mode or after restarting

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may differ from the display destination before entering hibernation mode or before restarting. When changing the display destination after Windows has started, do not press any

●

keys or the power switch until the display destination has changed completely. When the display destination of the screen is switched using Fn + F3 after the

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[Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”, the display destination returns to the destination before switching if an “Exit” is input and the [Command Prompt] screen is closed. This can also happen if the “Full Screen” is canceled via an

Enter

command. Press Fn + F3 again.

Alt

Set your external display.

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced] [Monitor] and make the monitor settings.

Windows XP

Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced] - [Monitor] and make the monitor settings.

When a monitor that does not conform to the Plug & Play standards is connected, select [Monitor] - [Properties] - [Driver] - [Update Driver] to update the driver.

NOTE

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

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Set number of colors, screen resolution, or refresh rate correctly to suit the external

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display.

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External Display

Extended Desktop

With Extended Desktop, you can use both the internal LCD and the external display as an extended display domain. You can also drag a window from the internal LCD to the external display.

NOTE

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Windows XP

Select [Settings] in [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] [Display].

Select display [2] and add a check mark for [Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor], then select [Apply].

If a checkmark is already displayed, remove the checkmark once, and then turn the checkmark back on.

Make the settings for each display (screen area, colors, etc.).

The screen area will not be properly displayed when setting the resolution of the external display to more than 1600 x 1200. If you change the resolution and/or color setting, be sure to restart the computer. There are some applications that cannot be used in the Extended Desktop. When the button to maximize a window is pressed, one of the displays will show the maximized display. A window that has been maximized cannot be moved to the other display. When the Extended Desktop is being utilized, the pop-up icon window is displayed only on the display [1].

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External Display

Precautions

When the application running is not shown on the display, refer to the following items.

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Under the condition the application is in the external display, or after the application is closed in the external display, there are cases the application will not be shown in the display when performed the next time if the position of the extended display is changed or the Extended Desktop is closed.

When there is no display after the position of the Extended Display is changed:

The application running is being displayed at the position of the extended display before the change. Return the position of the extended display to the condition before the change. Move the application to the internal LCD, and then correct the position of the extended display.

When there is no display when the Extended Desktop is disabled:

The application running is being displayed in the external display. Set the Extended Desktop again, move the application from the external display to the internal LCD and then disable the Extended Desktop.

When the Extended Desktop is used, set [Never] for [Plugged in] and [Running on bat-

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teries] for [Turn off monitor] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes]. If this setting is not made, there are cases the display will not be shown properly.

To prevent images from being burned onto the external display, manually shut off the

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power to the external display when the display does not have to be used.

When the display domain for the Extended Desktop is changed, there are cases the

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wallpaper and icons become displaced. Wallpaper:Change the setting for the wallpaper. Icons: Run the command to automatically realign the icons. (Auto Arrange)

When an animated pointer is used for the mouse pointer (e.g., when changing the theme

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in [Appearance and Themes] of [Control Panel]), an error may occur when resuming from the standby or hibernation mode. In such cases, change the mouse pointer to the standard pointer with the following procedure.

In [Control Panel], select [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse], then select

[Pointers].

Select [Windows Default (system scheme)] in [Scheme], then select [OK].

When an external display not compatible with VESA DPMS is used, there are cases the

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display of the external display will be adversely affected when the internal LCD is closed. In such cases, turn the power of the external display OFF.

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USB Devices

Connecting/Removing USB devices

Connecting USB Devices

Connect the USB device to the USB port (A) of your computer.

For information on how to connect to the USB device or install the driver, refer to the operation manual of the USB device.

NOTE

USB devices may be inserted or removed without turning off the computer’s power.

●

When a USB device is connected, there are cases the standby or hibernation func-

●

tion 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. Some devices will not operate when connected to a USB HUB; these devices must

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be connected directly to the USB port on your computer. When a USB device is removed and then inserted, may appear in the Device

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Manager and the device may not be correctly recognized. If this happens, try removing and connect the device once more. When USB devices are connected, power consumption increases. Remove USB

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devices when not in use, especially when operating on battery power.

● Windows 2000

When the computer enters standby or hibernation mode and then resumes while a USB 1.1 device (e.g., USB floppy disk drive (optional)) is connected, a device disconnection warning message may appear on the screen, but this will not impede the computer’s operation.

Removing USB Devices

CAUTION

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Do not remove a USB device while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. Save important data and close each application.

Windows 2000

Select on the taskbar and select the USB device, then select [Stop].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

(When is not displayed or when the USB device has been removed after the computer is turned off, this step is not necessary.)

Windows XP

Select on the taskbar and select the USB device, then select [Stop].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

(When is not displayed or when the USB device has been removed after the computer is turned off, this step is not necessary.)

Remove the USB device.

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USB Devices

USB Floppy Disk Drive

Note the following when using an optional USB floppy disk drive (CF-VFDU03).

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Do not power off your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the floppy disk drive being accessed.

Doing so may damage the data on the floppy disk and render the floppy disk useless.

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Use care when handling floppy disks.

To protect the data on your floppy disks or to prevent a floppy disk from becoming stuck in your computer, avoid the following:

• Sliding the shutter on the floppy disk manually.

• Exposing the disk to a magnetic field.

• Storing the disk in locations prone to high temperatures, low pitched noise, dampness, or dust.

• Applying more than one label on the disk.

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Confirm the contents of a floppy disk before formatting it.

Confirm that no important data is on the floppy disk, because all data on the floppy disk will be erased.

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Write Enable

Use the write-protect tab (A).

This is a must for preserving important data. This prevents your data from being erased or overwritten.

●

The USB floppy disk drive cannot be used at the same time as other floppy disk drives.

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Do not directly open application files (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel) which are stored on the floppy disk.

First copy the files to the hard disk, then open the copied files from the hard disk.

Write Disable

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Modem

Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack

CAUTION

Do not use the PBX internal phone lines inserted in company offices. Doing so may

●

lead to a fire or electric shock. It is not possible to connect the modem to any of the following lines.

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• Internal home phones

• Intercoms Be sure to connect the modem telephone cable into the modem port, not into the

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LAN port. The modem may be damaged by sudden high voltage surges, as may occur in the

●

event of a lightning strike. We recommend use of a surge protector.

Connect the computer and the telephone jack using a modem

telephone cable.

Open the modem cover, position the cable so that the tab matches the port (A) ( ), and insert the cable until you hear a “click”.

Set the modem.

Windows 2000

Select [Edit] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Phone and Modem

Options] - [Dialing Rules], then select the location from which you will be dialing in [Country/region].

Input the necessary information (items such as the country, area code, etc.),

select [OK], then select [OK].

Windows XP

Select [Edit] in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] -

[Phone and Modem Options] - [Dialing Rules], then select the location from which you will be dialing in [Country/region].

Input the necessary information (items such as the country, area code, etc.),

select [OK], then select [OK].

NOTE

Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode during communications.

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Modem

Ring Resume Function

With this function, if the telephone that is connected to the modem rings in the standby mode, the power of the computer automatically switches ON. This function is convenient when using automatic information receiving applications such as a FAX application. When using this function, it is necessary to run a software application able to maintain the condition to receive telephone calls and to return the computer to the original condition after a call. For further details, refer to the operation manuals provided with software applications.

Enabling the Ring Resume Function

Windows 2000

Select [Device Manager] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware].

Windows XP

Select [Device Manager] in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware].

Select the modem you are using from [Modems].

Select [Power Management], add the check mark for [Allow this device to bring the

computer out of standby], then select [OK].

NOTE

This function does not work when the computer is off or is in hibernation mode.

●

After operations are resumed from standby status, the screen remains dark. The

●

former screen display will be restored when the keyboard, touch pad or touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) is touched. The computer cannot resume if a telephone is connected to the line of a modem

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(e.g., a PC Card modem) other than the internal modem.

CAUTION

When using this function, it is recommended that the AC adaptor be connected to

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the computer. Concerning the setting for [System standby]*

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• Roughly consider the communication time and then set [System standby]. There may be cases where the computer enters the standby mode after the time set for [System standby] elapses even during communications, and cuts off the communications.

• If [Never] is set, the computer will not enter the standby mode during communications, but once the computer resumes, the power of the computer will remain on while the user is absent.

* Windows 2000 : Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Power

Schemes].

Windows XP

When the Ring Resume function is being used, some time elapses before a con-

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nection is established (equal to the time for the computer to resume). To allow the computer to resume, set the “Call” to a larger value than a typical telephone call. If it is not possible for the sending side to set a long “Call”, set the “Number of rings until answer” (with the software application that is able to maintain the condition to receive telephone calls) to a small value.

: Select [Start] -

Options] - [Power Schemes].

[Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power

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LAN

Connecting LAN

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.

Power off your computer.

Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation function.

Connect the cable.

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

CAUTION

Do not connect the modem telephone cable into the LAN port.

●

Do not use the standby or hibernation functions during communications (except

●

when the Wake up from LAN function is in use), as this may cause an error in data transmission or reception. The timeout function may engage even during data transmissions, causing the computer to automatically go into standby or hibernation mode. When not using the Wake up from LAN function, we recommend disabling the timeout function using the following procedure:

Windows 2000

[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes]

Windows XP

[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] [Power Schemes]

(⇒ “Starting Up/Shutting Down”)

NOTE

If you are unable to connect to the network (when the indicator of your HUB unit

●

does not light):

Windows 2000

Select [Device Manager] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] [Hardware].

Windows XP

Select [Device Manager] in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware].

Select the network adaptor you are using from [Network adapters].

Select [Advanced].

Confirm the settings of each item.

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LAN

Wake up from LAN

This is a function of the internal LAN to automatically power the computer on from a network server when the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. To use this function, it is necessary to have a network environment that accommodates Wake up from LAN.

Enabling the Wake up from LAN Function

Windows 2000

Select [Device Manager] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hard-

ware]. Select the network adaptor name you are using from [Network adapters].

Select [Power Management], add the check mark for [Allow this device to bring the

computer out of standby] and [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power], then select [OK].

Remove the check mark from [Prompt for password when computer goes off

standby] in [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], then select [OK].

Windows XP

Select [Device Manager] in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Mainte

nance] - [System] - [Hardware]. Select the network adaptor name you are using from [Network adapters].

Select [Power Management], add the check mark for [Allow this device to bring the

computer out of standby] and [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power], then select [OK].

Remove the check mark from [Prompt for password when computer resumes from

standby] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] [Advanced], then select [OK].

NOTE

Be sure to connect the AC adaptor, and enable the supply of power.

●

Even when a password is set in the Setup Utility and [Password on boot] is set to

●

[Enable], it is not necessary to input the password set in the Setup Utility when the computer resumes from standby or hibernation mode. The Wake up from LAN function will not operate under the following conditions:

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• When the computer has been shut down

• When the power switch is pressed over for four seconds or longer to turn off the

power (e.g., when the computer hangs)

• When the AC adaptor and battery pack are removed from the computer or reat-

tached to the computer

After operations are resumed from standby status, the screen remains dark. The

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former screen display will be restored when the keyboard, touch pad or touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) is touched. The computer may start up if accessed by another computer on the network.

●

Windows XP

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

Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] -

[Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Network adapters], then select the network adaptor name you are using, and then select [Power Management].

Add the check mark for [Only allow management stations to bring the computer

out of standby], then select [OK].

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Wireless LAN

If you use a wireless LAN, you can use a network without cable connections.

CAUTION

Communication is performed through the wireless LAN antenna. Do not block the

●

antenna area (A) with your hand or otherwise interfere with the passage of the radio signals.

NOTE

The communication speeds and distances differ depending on the devices that sup-

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port the wireless LAN, the installation environment and other ambient conditions. One characteristic of radio waves is that their transmission rate tends to drop as the

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communication distance increases. It is recommended that the devices supporting the wireless LAN be used in close vicinity to each other. The rate may drop while a microwave oven is being used.

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Precautions

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Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect the operation of devices in the vicinity.

If you intend to use the computer in the environments described above, turn the wireless LAN off using the following method:

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel Network Adapters] - [Intel(R) PROSet].

Windows XP

Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Intel Network Adapters] - [Intel(R) PROSet].

Select your wireless LAN adaptor and select [General].

Select [Off] for [Switch radio].

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Do not add the check mark for [Show the tray icon]*.

* Windows2000 : In [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel Network Adapters] - [Intel(R) PROSet]

Windows XP : In [Start] - [All Programs] - [Intel Network Adapters] - [Intel(R) PROSet]

If you add the checkmark here, the following problems will occur when a user other than the administrator logs onto the computer.

The icon will not be displayed on the taskbar.

●

“This program is not responding” will be displayed when shutting down or logging off

●

the computer. If this message is displayed, select [End Now].

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To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN

If you plan to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after making the appropriate security settings, such as for data encryption.

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Wireless LAN

Setting

At the time of purchase, the profile for the wireless LAN has not been set. Set the profile using the following procedure. The settings will vary for different network environments depending on the network system being used. For more details, ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network.

CAUTION

Set profiles for each user by following the procedure shown below.

●

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel Network Adapters] - [Intel(R) PROSet].

Windows XP

Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Intel Network Adapters] - [Intel(R) PROSet].

Select your wireless LAN adapter and select [General].

Select [On] for [Switch radio].

Select [Networks] and select [Add].

Enter the profile name and network name, and then make other necessary changes, then select [Next].

Make necessary changes and select [Finish].

NOTE

● Windows XP

If [Windows XP is currently configured to manage the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN adaptor.] is displayed, select [Yes].

●

About WLAN Security Client Manager

WLAN Security Client Manager is an implementation of the client side of the IEEE

802.1X-Port Based Network Access Control protocol. 802.1X access control pro-

vides improved security for both wired and wireless networks.

• To start the WLAN Security Client Manager;

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel] - [WLAN Security Client Manager].

Windows XP

Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Intel] - [WLAN Security Client Manager].

• For more information about how to use the WLAN Security Client Manager, refer to the [Help] in the menu bar or;

Windows 2000

Select [Getting Started Guide] or [User's Guide] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel].

Windows XP

Select [Getting Started Guide] or [User's Guide] in [Start] - [All Programs] - [Intel].

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Wireless LAN

Check the Communication Status

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel Network Adapters] - [Intel(R) PROSet] to open the Intel PROSet.

Windows XP

Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Intel Network Adapters] - [Intel(R) PROSet] to open the Intel PROSet.

For more information about how to use the Intel PROSet, refer to the [Help] in the menu bar.

If the function fails to operate correctly

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The access point fails to be displayed in [Available Networks]

Select the profile you are using, and select [Advanced] in [Networks]. [Connect to ad hoc networks only] may have been selected in [Connection preference]. In this case, select [Connect to infrastructure and ad hoc networks].

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The access point cannot be accessed

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The network key setting may not conform to the access point. Check the network key setting of the access point and, if necessary, set it again correctly.

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Depending on the access point and settings, access may not be accepted unless the computer’s MAC address is registered beforehand. In this case, check the computer’s MAC address and register it according to the operating instructions of the access point using the following procedure.

Select [Start] - [Run].

Input [cmd], and select [OK].

Input [ipconfig/all], and press

Make a note of the 12-digit string of alphanumerics displayed on the “Physical Address” line on the Wireless LAN side. Then input [exit], and press

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The IP address of the access point is wrong

Following the operation manual of the access point, set the IP address of the access point again correctly.

Enter

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Hard Disk Drive

To Change your Hard Disk Drive, Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Inserting/Removing the Hard Disk Drive

CAUTION

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

●

Be sure to back up all important data before the change.

●

You can erase the data before changing the hard disk drive.“(“Hard Disk Data Erase

●

Utility”) If [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Enable] in the Setup Utility, change this to [Disable]

●

before the change. Be careful when replacing the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is extremely sen-

●

sitive to shock. In addition, static electricity could later affect some internal components.

Power off your computer. ( ⇒

Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation function. Disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the second battery pack if one is inserted.

Remove the main battery pack. (⇒

Removing the hard disk drive

●

Slide the latch to the unlock position ( ).

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

Remove the hard disk drive.

Installing the hard disk drive

●

Insert the hard disk drive as shown in the figure until it clicks into place.

“Starting Up/Shutting Down”)

page 26)

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

Slide the latch to the lock position ( ).

Insert the battery pack. (⇒

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Setup Utility

Running the Setup Utility

Press the power switch to turn on the computer, and immediately hold down F2.

Release the key when the Setup Utility starts up.

If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password. When a User Password is entered, some contents cannot be changed (

NOTE

If you fail to press F2 at the right moment, the Setup Utility will not start up. In this

●

case, power off the computer and try again. To close the Setup Utility, press

●

press

Enter

page 16).

⇒

, select the exiting method in [Exit] menu, then

Esc

Key Operations

Esc

   

F5 F6

Enter

F10

: To display the corresponding “help” file.

: To display [Exit] menu.

: To move among the items.

: To move among the menus.

: To move among the values.

: To display sub-menu of each item selected by

: To set default settings (except the password).

(When starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password, this key is not available.)

: To save the settings and exit.

NOTE

When setting date and time,

●

 

can be used to move the cursor.

Tab

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Setup Utility

Information Menu

Language:

Model No.: Serial No.: CPU Type: CPU Speed: BIOS : Embedded Controller: System Memory: Video RAM: Primary Master: Secondary Master:

■

Parameters

Language English

Select the language for displaying the Setup Utility.

( : Default)

[English]

CF-xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxx GHz Vx.xxLxx Vx.xxLxx xxx MB xx MB xx GB CD Drive

Japanese

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Setup Utility

Main Menu

System Date: System Time: Touch Pad:

Touchscreen*1: Display: Display Expansion: CD Drive Speed: Environment: Audio Power Management:

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Parameters

Touch Pad Disable

Touchscreen*

Display*

Display Expansion Disable

CD Drive Speed High

Environment Normal Temperature

Audio Power Management*

( : Default)

Enable

Disable Enable

External Monitor Internal LCD Simultaneous

Enable

Low

High Temperature

Disable Enable

[xx/xx/xxxx] [xx:xx:xx] [Enable] [Enable] [Simultaneous] [Enable] [High] [Normal Temperature] [Disable]

*1Only for models with touchscreen.

The display destination in cases where Windows is not running is set here. When an external dis-

play is connected, the computer displays on both the internal LCD and the external display after Windows starts up regardless of the [Display] setting.

When [Enable] is set, some sounds may be broken up.

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Setup Utility

Advanced Menu

Serial Port A: Serial Port B: Parallel Port: Mode: Modem: LAN: Boot up from LAN: Wireless LAN:

[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ECP] [Enable] [Enable] [Enable] [Enable]

Legacy USB Support:

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Parameters

Serial Port A Disable Enable Auto

Serial Port B Disable Enable Auto

Parallel Port Disable Enable Auto

Modem Disable Enable

LAN Disable

Wireless LAN Disable Enable

Legacy USB Support Disable Enable

( : Default)

I/O IRQ*

Mode*

I/O*

IRQ*

Boot up from LAN*

3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ7 2E8/IRQ5 338/IRQ10

Uni-directional Bi-directional ECP EPP

378 278 3BC

None IRQ5 IRQ7

Enable

Disable Enable

*1This item is displayed only when the setting of each port is [Enable].

This item is displayed only when [Parallel Port] is set to [Enable] or [Auto].

This can be set only when [LAN] is set to [Enable]. This does not work for a LAN card.

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Setup Utility

Security Menu

Password on boot:

Set Supervisor Password: Boot First Menu: Hard Disk Lock: User Password Protection:

Set User Password:

[Enable] [Enter] [Enable] [Disable] [No Protection] [Enter]

NOTE

When the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password:

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• [Set Supervisor Password] and [Hard Disk Lock] will not be displayed.

• The User Password can be changed only when [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection]. The User Password cannot be deleted.

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Parameters

Password on boot Disable

Set Supervisor Password To the sub-menu

Boot First Menu Disable

( : Default)

Enable

Hard Disk Lock* Disable

Enable

User Password Protection No Protection

Protected

Set User Password* To the sub-menu

* Setting impossible when the Supervisor Password is not set.

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Setup Utility

Boot Menu

Floppy Drive* Hard Disk Drive CD Drive*

LAN

The default order is as follows: [Floppy Drive]*

To move a device up by one in the order, select the device with

To move a device down by one in the order, select the device with  and  , and then

press

This is displayed even if a floppy disk drive or CD drive is not connected.

The following drive can be used for startup (recommended).

• Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional:CF-VFDU03)

[Hard Disk Drive]  [CD Drive]*  [LAN].



and  , and then press



NOTE

Boot Menu

The device for starting up the operating system can also be selected during com-

●

puter start-up. After the computer is turned on and screen, [Boot Menu] (the device selection display) will appear. When the setting of [Boot] menu is changed, the selection screen display will also change. [Boot Menu] is displayed only when [Boot First Menu] in [Security] menu is set to [Enable].

is pressed at [Panasonic]

ESC

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Setup Utility

Exit Menu

Save Values & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Current Values

Refresh Battery

Parameters

■

Save Values & Exit Exit the Setup Utility and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit Without Saving Changes Exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes to

CMOS.

Get Default Values

Set the default settings.

Load Previous Values Load previous values from CMOS for all Setup items.

Save Current Values Save your changes to CMOS.

Refresh Battery Refreshing the Battery.

(

page 25)

⇒

* This item may not be displayed when starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password.

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Technical Information

etwork Connections and Communications Software

If the power saving function (standby or hibernation mode) activates while communications software is being used, the network connection may be interrupted, or performance may be adversely affected. If this happens, restart the computer. Be sure to close the communications software before using the power saving function. When using the computer in a network environment, we recommend that you set [System standby] and [System hibernates] to [Never], using the following procedure:

Windows 2000

[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes]

Windows XP

[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes]

When using the Files on the Retail Version of the Windows CD-ROM

The Windows files included in the Retail Version of the Windows CD-ROM for each OS are contained in the following folders:

Windows 2000

c:\winnt\cdimage

Windows XP

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

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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 you want to know information on the internal systems this computer supports, starting with the CPU and memory.

Running DMI Viewer

Windows 2000

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

Windows XP

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

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

Saving Information to a File

Displayed information can be saved to a text file (.txt). Run the DMI Viewer and display the information you wish to save.

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To save the item that is displayed

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

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To save all items

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

Select the folder, input the file name, then select [Save].

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List of Error Codes

The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Following the list are explanations of the messages and remedies for reported problems. If your system displays any of the below error messages other that the ones marked with an asterisk (*), write down the message and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

0200 Failure Fixed Disk

Fixed disk in not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.

0210 Stuck key

Stuck key on keyboard.

0211 Keyboard error

Keyboard not working.

0212 Keyboard Controller Failed

Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.

0213 Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

Unlock the system to proceed.

0230 System RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected.

0231 Shadow RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected.

0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

Extended RAM Failed at address line : nnnn

Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset or address line nnnn.

0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system.

*0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact Panasonic Technical Support.

0260 System timer error

The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.

0270 Real time clock error

Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair.

*0280 Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait states, improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup and verify that the wait-state configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next time the system is booted.

0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from EISA CMOS

Memory size found by POST differed from EISA CMOS.

02B0 Diskette drive A error 02B1 Diskette drive B error

Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is attached correctly.

02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.

02B3 Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP

Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.

02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled

Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

02F0: CPU ID:

CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.

02F4: EISA CMOS not writable

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.

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02F5: DMA Test Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.

02F6: Software NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt).

02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.

device address Conflict

Address conflict for specified device.

Allocation Error for: device

Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified device.

Failing Bits : nnnn

The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. See error 230,231 or 232 for offset address of the failure in System, Extended or Shadow memory.

Invalid System Configuration Data

Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.

I/O device IRQ conflict

I/O device IRQ conflict error.

Operating System not found

Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.

Parity Check 1 nnnn

Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Parity is a method for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates that some data has been corrupted.

Parity Check 2 nnnn

Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????.

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup

Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter a Setup and change the settings. Write down and follow the information shown on the screen.

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Dealing with Problems

When a problem occurs, refer to this page. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

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Starting Up

The power indicator or battery indicator is not lit

[Enter Password] is displayed

POST Startup Error(s) is displayed

Windows startup, or an operation is extremely slow

The date and time are incorrect

When resuming from the standby or hibernation mode, [Enter Password] does not appear even if a password has been set in the Setup Utility

When “Invalid system disk. Replace the disk, and then press any key.” (or a similar message) is displayed

When the administrator password is forgotten

Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor.

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Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly inserted.

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Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again.

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

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Press F9 in the Setup Utility (⇒ page 52). This will restore the Setup Utility’s set-

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tings to their default values (except the password settings). Then, the Setup Utility must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment 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 using the following procedure:

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Windows 2000

[Control Panel] - [Date/Time].

Windows XP

[Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Date and Time]. If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock

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may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When the computer is connected to a LAN, confirm the date and time of the server.

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This computer will not correctly recognize the date and time starting from the year

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2100 A.D.

Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] does not

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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, use the Windows password as follows:

Windows 2000

Set the password in [Control Panel] - [Users and Passwords], then add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off standby] in [Control Panel] [Power Options] - [Advanced].

Windows XP

Select the account to change in [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and set the password, then add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options]

- [Advanced].

This means a floppy disk that does not contain system startup information has been

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left in the floppy disk drive. Remove the floppy disk, and press any key. This message may appear when certain USB devices are connected. Remove the

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USB device, or set [Legacy USB Support] in [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility to [Disable]. If the message still appears even after trying the above two measures, this may be

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an indication that some type of hard disk failure has occurred. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

●Windows 2000

After reinstalling, setup Windows and then set the password again.

Windows XP

If you have created a password reset disk ( is displayed when you fail to correctly enter the password. Follow the message’s instructions and set the password again by using the password reset disk. If you have not created a password reset disk, after reinstalling, setup Windows and then set the password again.

(Advanced)

⇒

“First-time Operation”), a message

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Starting Up (continued)

When the previous item is not the cause

Press F9 in the Setup Utility (⇒ page 52). This will restore the Setup Utility’s set-

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tings to their default values (except the password settings). Try removing all peripheral devices.

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Check a disk error using the following procedure.

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Windows 2000

Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [Start] - [My Computer], and

select [Properties]. Select [Tools] - [Check Now].

Select [Start] after selecting required items in [Check disk options].

Windows XP

Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [Start] - [My Computer], and

select [Properties]. Select [Tools] - [Check Now].

Select [Start] after selecting required items in [Check disk options].

At startup, hold down F8 when [Panasonic] screen disappears, and release your

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finger when the Windows Advanced Option Menu is displayed. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm the details of the error.

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Display

No display after powering on

The power has not been turned off, but after a certain period of time, there is no display

When the battery pack is used, the screen is darker than when the AC adaptor is connected

The cursor cannot be controlled properly

An afterimage appears (e.g., green, red, and blue dots remain on the display) or there are dots not displaying the correct colors properly

When there is no display to an external display,

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• Check your cable connection to the external display.

• Confirm your display is powered on.

• Check the settings for your external display. Try switching the display destination by pressing Fn + F3 .

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Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode?

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To resume operation of your computer from the condition the power of the display is off (for energy conservation purposes), press any key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection, like To save power, your computer may have automatically entered the standby mode

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(power indicator blinks green) or hibernation mode (power indicator turns off). In such cases, press the power switch. If you want to switch the display destination repeatedly by pressing Fn + F3 , make

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sure that the display destination has switched completely each time before pressing

+ F3 again.

Press Fn + F2 and adjust the brightness. Note, however, that when the brightness

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is increased, the battery running time will become shorter. Brightness can be set to separate levels for when the AC adaptor is connected and when it is disconnected.

If you are using an external mouse, ensure that the external mouse has been con-

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nected correctly. Restart the computer by using the keyboard (Press , U , and select [Restart] with

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   

If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “Computer hangs”

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(

page 70).

⇒

If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an afterimage may appear.

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This is not a malfunction. The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is displayed. High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color

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liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 0.002% or less of the picture elements either fail to light or remain constantly lit (that is, more than 99.998% of elements are functioning properly), no defect is considered to exist.

, then press

Ctrl

Enter

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Display (continued)

The screen becomes disordered

The external display no longer displays properly

When the screensaver is set, an error will occur during a resume operation

Windows XP

An error occurs or the computer freezes while using Extended Desktop.

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Setup Utility

[Enter Password] is displayed

Changing the number of colors or resolution of the display may affect the screen.

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Restart the computer.

Windows XP

When using Extended Desktop, use the same display colors for the external display

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as those used by the internal LCD.

When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used with

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the computer, the external display may no longer display properly when the computer enters the condition the power of the display is off (for energy conservation purposes). In such cases, turn off the power to the external display.

When the computer automatically enters the standby or hibernation mode while the

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screensaver is running, an error may occur during a resume operation. In such cases, turn off the screensaver or try changing the pattern of the screensaver.

If you use a 3D screen saver while in Extended Desktop mode at a high resolution,

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an error may occur or the computer may freeze. Under these conditions, do not use a 3D screen saver.

Enter the User Password or Supervisor Password. If you have forgotten it, contact

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Panasonic Technical Support.

[Advanced] and [Boot] menu can not be registered

Some items in [Security] menu can not be registered

does not work

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Shutting Down

Windows cannot be shut down or restarted

“This program is not responding” is displayed when shutting down or logging off.

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Standby/Hibernation Function

Unable to enter standby or hibernation mode

The computer does not resume

Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

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Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

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Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

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If a USB device is connected, try removing it.

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This message appears periodically; for example, when using a Wireless LAN. If the

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message appears, select [End Now]. Delete the check mark for [Show the tray icon] in the following menu.

Windows 2000 Windows XP

If a USB device is connected to the computer (note: only for some USB devices),

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remove the USB device temporarily. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

Did you press the power switch and hold it for four seconds or more?

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If you press the power switch and hold it for four seconds or more, the power will be turned off forcibly. In this case, all unsaved data will be lost.

: [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel Network Adapters] - [Intel(R) PROSet].

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Battery Indicator

The red indicator lights

The red indicator blinks

The orange indicator blinks

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Keyboard

Only numbers can be inputted

Only capital letters are being input

How to input European characters (

ß,à,ç

), symbols or Euro

Currency Symbol is unclear

Windows 2000

After resuming, input keys do not work properly

The battery level is very low (the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity).

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Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the indicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your computer. After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on.

Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and

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

Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the

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battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your computer can be used normally.

Check whether the indicator is on. If it is on, the computer is in ten-key keyboard

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mode. To disable the ten-key mode, press

Check whether the indicator is on. If it is on, the computer is in Caps Lock mode.

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To disable the Caps Lock mode, press

●Windows 2000

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

Windows XP

Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [System Tools] - [Character Map]. The Character Map will be displayed. Point to the desired font name and select it.

When the computer enters standby or hibernation mode while

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are held down, these keys may remain in “pressed” mode when the computer resumes operation. Pressing these keys once will return the keys to normal.

NumLk

Caps Lock

Alt

Ctrl

Shift

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Network

Unable to connect to a network

Unable to use wireless LAN

Unable to set “Enable” or “Disable” for wireless LAN

Confirm that [LAN] or [Wireless LAN] is set to [Enable] in the Setup Utility.

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When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may

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have to be made depending on the usage conditions. We recommend asking your system administrator or the person in charge of the network. If the standby or hibernation mode is entered, the computer may have to be

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restarted. If the link lamp on the HUB unit is not on and the network cannot be accessed, set

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the speed to match the HUB unit. (

Confirm that [Wireless LAN] is set to [Enable] in the Setup Utility.

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Confirm the setting of the IP address for the access point, following the operating

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instructions for that access point. Confirm whether the Intel(R) PROSet is installed using [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove

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Programs]. If it has not been installed, input [c:\util\drivers\wlan\pset\proset.exe] in [Start] - [Run] to install.

Did you log on with administrator authority?

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On the network setting screen*, if the wireless LAN “Enable” and “Disable” settings

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are changed repeatedly, these settings may not function properly. If this happens, restart the computer.

* Windows 2000: [Control Panel] - [Network and Dial-up Connection]

Windows XP: [Control Panel] - [Network and Internet Connections] - [Network Connec-

tions]

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Dealing with Problems (Advanced)

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Disk Operations

Cannot read/write to a floppy disk

Unable to write to a disk

How to format a floppy disk is unclear

Unable to read/write to the hard disk

Trouble has occurred with the disc

The computer does not recognize the CD drive

The access lamp ( ) does not light

Cannot play disc or read data from it

Cannot eject disc

A blue background appears on the screen with the MPEG image

The CD drive vibrates a lot

The disc tray does not close

Windows XP

Cannot access file for CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive

When the previous item is not the cause

Are you using the optional USB floppy disk drive (CF-VFDU03)?

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Has the floppy disk been correctly inserted?

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Has the floppy disk been correctly formatted?

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Your floppy disk content may be corrupted.

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Is the floppy disk write-protected?

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●Windows 2000

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

Windows XP

Select [Format] in [Start] - [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.

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Check to see if the hard disk is full. If it is full, delete unnecessary files.

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Your hard disk content may be corrupted. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

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You may need to clean the lens or disc.

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Is the CD drive properly mounted in the multimedia pocket?

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Is the disc loaded on the tray correctly?

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Is the disc bent, scratched, or dirty?

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Is the computer powered on?

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To remove a disc when the computer is powered off,

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insert a pointed object (e.g., the bent-out tip of a paper clip, or the tip of a pencil or ballpoint pen) into the emergency hole (A). Pushing it completely to the end will free the tray so that it can be pulled out. (The position of the emergency hole differs depending on the drive.)

Did you open the CD drive or remove the MPEG disc while it was operating? Re-

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insert the MPEG disc and close the CD drive. Press

Is the disc bent labeled?

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Set the [CD Drive Speed] to [Low] in the Setup Utility. (⇒ page 54)

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Did you touch the eject button when you close the tray?

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When the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive is replaced after the CD-R/RW drive

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has been inserted in the Multimedia Pocket, files inside the drive sometimes cannot be accessed. In this case, execute [Scan for hardware changes] using the following procedure.

Select [Device Manager] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -

[System] - [Hardware]. Select the drive displayed under [DVD/CD-ROM drives] (e.g., MATSHITA****),

then select [Action] - [Uninstall] from the menu and select [OK].

Select [Action] - [Scan for hardware changes] from the menu.

(Microsoft Corp. has reported that the above noted problem occurs.)

Try testing another drive or media.

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Enter

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Connecting Peripherals

An error occurs while installing the driver

Your peripheral does not work

The cursor does not move from mouse operations

Unable to print

The device connected to the serial port does not work

A PC Card does not work

You do not know the available RAM module

Cannot tell whether the RAM module has been correctly installed

The RAM module has not been recognized

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

When you install the driver for a PC Card or peripheral device, be sure to use a

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driver that is compatible with the operating system. If you use an incompatible driver, malfunction may occur. For information on drivers, contact the manufacturer of the peripheral device you purchased.

When operation resumes from the standby or hibernation mode, devices such as a

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mouse, modem or PC Cards may not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer or reinitialize the individual devices.

Check your mouse connection, then restart the computer by using the keyboard.

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A driver which is compatible with the connected mouse must be installed.

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If the device does not operate when the driver is installed:

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In the Setup Utility, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable].

Check the computer-printer connection.

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Make sure the printer is on.

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Make sure the printer is in the online state.

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Make sure paper is in the printer tray and there is no paper jam.

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Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Parallel Port] to [Enable] or [Auto].

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Depending on the printer, EPP or ECP may not work at times.

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Check the connection.

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Confirm that the device driver for the serial port works. Refer to the operation man-

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ual of the device. Confirm that two mouse devices are not connected, one through the external key-

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board/mouse port of the I/O box or port replicator and the other through the serial port. Try setting [Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] (only for models with touchscreen) to

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[Disable] in the Setup Utility. Confirm that [Serial Port] has not been set to [Disable] in the Setup Utility.

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Make sure the card is properly inserted.

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Confirm that the card conforms to the PC Card Standard.

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Note that after a driver (PC Card driver or other) is installed, the computer must be

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restarted. Check that the proper port settings have been made.

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Read the PC Card’s manual. Or, you may need to call the manufacturer of the PC

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Card. Try removing/reinserting the PC Card by following the proper procedure (⇒ page

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34).

Confirm that a driver for your operating system has been installed.

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⇒ page 36

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You can check whether the RAM module is recognized using [Information] menu in

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the Setup Utility. If the RAM module is not recognized, turn the computer off and reinsert the RAM module.

Make sure the RAM module has been properly inserted.

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Use the RAM module that supports the recommended specifications (⇒ page 36).

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Windows 2000

Check the address map by going to [View] - [Resources by type] in [Control Panel] [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].

Windows XP

Check the address map by going to [View] - [Resources by type] in [Control Panel] [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].

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Connecting Peripherals (Continued)

A USB device does not work

It is not easy to hear of the microphone sound

Make sure a driver is installed.

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Contact the manufacturer of the product.

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When is displayed in the Device Manager, try removing and inserting the device

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once more. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

Windows 2000

Select the on the taskbar.

Windows XP

Select the on the taskbar.

Select [Options] - [Properties].

Check [Playback] and then add the check mark for [Microphone], then

select [OK].

Select [Options] - [Advanced Controls].

Select [Advanced] in [Microphone].

Add the check mark for [Microphone Boost] and then select [Close].

Click in the top of right corner of the window.

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Touch Pad

Unable to input using the touch pad

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Touchscreen (Only for models with touchscreen)

Unable to input by touching the display

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Sound

The sound is not heard

Volume does not change when

+ F5 or Fn + F6 is pressed

The audio is distorted

Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Touch Pad] to [Enable]? (⇒ page 54)

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When external mouse drivers are installed, the touch pad may not be used.

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Has the touch pad driver been properly installed?

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Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Touchscreen] to [Enable]? (⇒ page 54)

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When mouse drivers are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touchscreen is unable to

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be used. Has the touchscreen driver been properly installed?

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It is necessary to perform [Calibration] to point correctly with the stylus included with

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the computer.

Try changing the mute by pressing Fn + F4 or Fn + F6 .

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When [Audio Power Management] in the Setup Utility is set to [Enable], the following

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may occur. In these cases, set [Audio Power Management] to [Disable]. (

• Short sounds cannot be heard.

• Sounds are broken up.

• No sound can be heard when playing CDs or other media with sound only on the right side.

If the Windows sound function is not active, the volume will not change even if is

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displayed.

Audio distortion may occur when operations are performed by pressing Fn in com-

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bination with another key. Stop playing and start again.

page 54)

⇒

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Fast User Switching Function Windows XP

Some applications do not work properly

When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the follow-

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ing problems may occur.

• Some applications may not work properly (for example, PDF files may not be printed properly).

• It may not be possible to set the settings of the display.

• A serial mouse may not work.

• Wireless LAN may not work.

If any of the above occur, log on with the administrator authority again, not using the Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more.

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Others

Computer hangs

Press

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tion which is not responding. After shutting down by pressing the power switch for more than four seconds, press

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the power switch to power on and open the application again. If the program no longer works normally, delete the program using the following procedure. Then reinstall the program.

Windows 2000

[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs]

Windows XP

[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs]

Ctrl

Shift

ESC

to open Task Manager and close the software applica-

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