Panasonic CF-74JDM01AM, CF-74JCL02AMCF, CF-74JDMBD2M Reference Manual
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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-74 Series
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Key Combinations
NOTE
Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession.
Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for model with touch-
screen) or other key operations.
Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
On the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of
binations of
The key combinations may not work with some applications.
The pop-up icon appears after logging on to Windows. It may not appear in some application conditions (e.g., when
[Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen”).
Key Function Pop-up icon
Fn+F3
, the display is switched between the internal LCD and the external display.
Fn+F1, Fn+F2
and Fn+F3. By using the key com-
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Fn+F1
Fn+F2
Fn+F3
Fn+F4
LCD brightness
(
Fn+F1
Display switching ( page 45)
(When an external display is connected)
Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display
Speaker on/off
= down / Fn+F2= up)
CAUTION
Do not press any keys until the display has finished switching.
Do not use this function:
• When an external display is not connected.
• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.
• When using the Extended Desktop.
• When showing a game screen such as pinball.
NOTE
Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound.
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Key Combinations
Key Function Pop-up icon
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Fn+F5
Fn+F6
Fn+F7
Fn+F9
Fn+F10
Volume
(
Fn+F5
Activate standby ( page 9)
Remaining battery charge
(When the battery pack is inserted in the computer)
Activate hibernation ( page 9)
= down / Fn+F6= up)
NOTE
When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold
F6
intermittently.
This does not work on beeps or speakers connected to the USB port.
Fn
, and press F5 or
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Key Combinations
Hotkey Settings
You can make 2 settings:
• Fn key lock
When you press
combinations.
• Pop-up icon on/off
1 Start up the Hotkey Settings.
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
2 Make the settings.
[Use Fn key lock]
When using an
A Press
B Press another key. (Lock released)
When using successive
A Press
B Press another key.
Fn key remains locked until you press
Fn
, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key
Fn
key combination
Fn
once. (Locked)
Fn
Fn
twice. (Locked)
key combinations
Fn
again.
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[Notification]
[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]
[Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status on the notification area.
Fn
•:
•:
[Disable popup]
The pop-up icon will not be displayed.
is locked.
Fn
is not locked.
3 Click [OK].
NOTE
You can have different settings for each user.
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If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
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Touchscreen
<Only for model with touchscreen>
You can use the touchscreen function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse. Touch the screen surface
with the stylus (included).
To right-click
A Click on the notification area.
changes to .
B Click the object you want to right-click.
returns to .
NOTE
You need to make the following setting for each user.
A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Panel Configuration].
B Select the settings, and then click [OK].
• Do not add a check mark to [Delete Cursor] since the display may be distorted.
The touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility, in the full screen of [Command Prompt].
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Operation of the touchscreen
Operate the touchscreen with your finger or with an approved stylus
When using the touchscreen function, use only your finger or an approved stylus on the surface.
Operating the touchscreen with an object other than your fingertip or the stylus (a fingernail or metal object, or other hard
or sharp objects that may leave a mark) may scar or stain the surface, causing the touchscreen to malfunction.
Do not apply too much pressure when operating the touchscreen
Only a light touch is required to operate the touchscreen. Applying too much pressure may damage the surface.
Touchscreen
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Maintaining the performance of the touchscreen
When the touchscreen becomes dirty, wipe it with an approved soft cloth
The touchscreen is specially treated to prevent dirt from adhering to the surface, so dirt can be removed easily using a dry
cloth (use only the approved soft cloth). If the dirt does not come off easily, breathe on the surface and try again.
Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.
Clean the touchscreen while the computer is powered off
Cleaning the screen while the power is on may cause the computer to malfunction. Also, dirt on the touchscreen is easier
to see when the computer is powered off, and so is easier to clean.
Wash the soft cloth when it becomes dirty
When the soft cloth becomes dirty, wash it with mild detergent. Do not use bleach or fabric conditioner (softener), or try to
sterilize the cloth by boiling.
If the soft cloth is dirty, it may be ineffective in cleaning the touchscreen, and in fact may cause dirt to adhere to the touchscreen.
Check the following to prevent the surface of the touchscreen from being scratched
Are you using your finger or a stylus to operate the touchscreen?
Is the surface clean?
Is the soft cloth clean?
Are you using the stylus with the tip extended?
Is the tip of the stylus clean?
Is your finger clean?
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Things to keep in mind when using the touchscreen
Do not touch the screen outside of the LCD display area
The touchscreen input area is defined by the LCD display screen. Touching the screen outside of the display area may
result malfunctions or damage to the touchscreen.
Do not apply excessive force to the touchscreen
Do not lift the computer while holding the LCD screen, or allow the screen to be twisted. Do not place any objects on the
LCD screen. Any of the above may cause the touchscreen glass to break, or may damage the LCD screen.
Operation response may be slower in low temperature environments
The touchscreen may respond to operations more slowly when using the computer in temperatures less than 5°C, but this
is not a malfunction. Response time will return to normal when the computer is returned to room temperature.
If the cursor jumps to a location other than where the screen was touched, or if
the LCD resolution changes, recalibrate the touchscreen
Perform the procedure of “Touchscreen Calibration” (below).
Touchscreen Calibration
1 Run [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].
Click [start] - [All programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].
2 Using the stylus, touch each of the 9 “+” target marks one by one until it blinks, and then
press
3 Press
NOTE
Perform the touchscreen calibration for each user.
Enter
Enter
.
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Standby or Hibernation Functions
The standby or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can
quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before standby or hibernation.
Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply
Standby Memory Short Required. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.)
Hibernation Hard disk Rather long Not required. (However power is slightly consumed to
keep the hibernation.)
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Setting Standby or Hibernation
1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] -
[Advanced].
2 Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] / [When
I press the power button on my computer], and then click [OK].
NOTE
You do not need to make the setting if you use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation.
Precautions
Connect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in standby mode for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adap-
tor, use hibernation instead.
Using standby or hibernation repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize computer operation, restart
Windows regularly (about once a week) without using standby or hibernation.
Save the necessary data.
Close files you have opened from removable disks and network drives.
The password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. You can use the Windows password for security in
standby or hibernation.
A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts], and select the account.
B Click [Create a password] and set the password.
C Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], and add the
check mark in [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby].
Do not enter standby or hibernation in the following conditions, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, standby or
hibernation may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices.
Standby or Hibernation Functions
• When any of the multimedia pocket device indicator , the hard disk drive indicator or the SD Memory Card indica-
tor is on.
• When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files.
• When playing a DVD-Video.
• When writing to a disc.
• When using communication software or network functions.
• When using peripheral devices.
(If peripheral devices fail to work normally, restart the computer.)
• When an external mouse is connected to the serial port.
If a disc formatted with B’s CLiP is inserted into the CD/DVD drive (while is displayed on the notification area), the com-
puter cannot enter standby or hibernation. Eject the disc beforehand.
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Entering/Resuming from Standby or Hibernation
To enter standby or hibernation
1 Close the display, or press the power switch (A) until a beep
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sounds.
Standby: The power indicator (B) blinks green.
Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.
You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation. To
enter standby, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By]. To enter hibernation, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer], then press and hold
[Hibernate].
CAUTION
While the computer is entering standby or hibernation
Do not:
• Touch the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), or power switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Operate the wireless switch.
• Close or open the display.
Wait until the power indicator blinks green (standby) or goes off (hibernation).
It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter standby or hibernation. Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark.
At the beep
cator blinks or goes off. If you press and hold the power switch for longer than 4 seconds, the computer will forcibly
shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set any item in [When I press the power button on my computer] ( page 8 “Setting Standby or Hibernation”).
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If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
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, immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the power indi-
Shift
and click
Standby or Hibernation Functions
In standby or hibernation
Do not attach or remove a multimedia pocket device and peripheral devices. Doing so may cause malfunction.
Power is consumed in standby. Power consumption may increase when a PC Card is inserted. When power is
exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC adaptor when using the standby function.
Do not turn on/off the wireless switch.
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To resume from standby or hibernation
1 Open the display, or press the power switch (A).
When [Stand by] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the
lid of my portable computer] ( page 8), you can resume operation opening the
display.
CAUTION
Do not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display is resumed, wait approximately
30 seconds (normally) or 60 seconds (when the computer is on a network).
• Touch the keyboard (except for password input), touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), or power
switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Close or open the display.
• Shut down or restart Windows.
• Enter standby or hibernation (Wait approximately 1 minute).
• Operate the wireless switch.
NOTE
<Only for model with Bluetooth>
After resuming from sleep or hibernation, the message “TosBtMng has stopped working” may appear.
Click [Close program].
If Bluetooth connections are cut off, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [Bluetooth Settings], and connect to the
Bluetooth devices again.
Security Measures
Use these features to protect your data.
Other security measure
• Embedded Security (TPM) (
Module (TPM)”.
Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password
Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password.
1 Start up the Setup Utility ( page 75).
2 Select [Security].
page 80): For further information, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform
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3 Select [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password], and press
4 Enter your password in [Create New Password] and press
When the password has been set, you need to enter your password in [Enter Current Password] and press
Enter
To disable the password, leave the input field empty and press
.
Enter
Enter
.
5 Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password] and press
6 Press
CAUTION
Do not forget your password. If you forget your Supervisor Password, you will not be able to use your computer. Con-
tact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave and go away from your computer even for a short time, since other people
may set or change the password.
NOTE
The password will not be displayed on the screen.
You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces).
• The case (upper/lower) is ignored.
• Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
• You cannot use
Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.
F10
, and then select [Yes] and press
Shift
and
Ctrl
to input a password.
Enter
.
.
Enter
Enter
.
.
Security Measures
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Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use
You can set a start-up password to protect your computer from unauthorized use.
1 Set the password ( page 11), and select [Enabled] in [Password on boot] in the [Secu-
rity] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 80).
NOTE
If the Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, the password input screen will be displayed on starting-up
of the Setup Utility even though [Password on boot] is set to [Disabled].
Preventing Your Hard Disk Data from Being Read or Written
The hard disk lock function protects the hard disk data from being read or written when the hard disk is attached to another
computer. The data can be read/written when the hard disk is returned to the original computer. (Note that the hard disk lock
does not guarantee complete protection of the data.)
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Select [Enabled] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (page 80).
CAUTION
For the data being read/written on the original computer, the Setup Utility settings must be the same as when the hard
disk was removed.
You cannot use the hard disk lock function without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the Supervisor Password
beforehand ( page 11).
When you have your hard disk drive repaired
• Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
• Before sending back the hard disk drive, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disabled].
NOTE
The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.
We recommend you to set [Password on boot] to [Enabled] to ensure security though it is not required to enable the
hard disk lock.
Security Measures
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Disabling CD/DVD Drive
Disable CD/DVD drive operation to prevent the drive from being read/written and from being used to start the computer. You
can protect your data from unauthorized access or accidental overwriting.
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Select [Disabled] in [Optical Drive] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (page 78).
NOTE
This does not work for USB CD/DVD drive.
Battery Power
Battery Indicator
Battery indicator Battery status
Not lit The battery pack is not inserted or not being charged.
Orange Charging is in progress.
Green The battery is fully-charged.
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Blinking green
Red The remaining battery is approximately 9% or less.
Blinking red The battery pack or the charging circuit is not operating properly.
Blinking orange The battery cannot be charged temporarily due to the following reasons:
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In high temperature mode, the 100% battery level is equivalent to 80% level of the normal temperature mode.
NOTE
Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the battery level becomes less than
approximately 95%, so overcharging is avoided.
In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80%
temperature mode ( page 16). Do not remove the battery pack in this status.
• Its internal temperature is out of the acceptable range.
• The power supply is not enough because software applications or peripheral
devices are consuming a large amount of power.
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of normal
Battery Power
Checking the Remaining Battery Charge
You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen.
(After logging on to Windows)
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1 Press
When the battery pack is inserted (example)
When the battery pack is not inserted
NOTE
The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery charge in the cases as below. To correct the
display, perform the Battery Recalibration ( page 18).
• The battery indicator remains red.
• The indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time.
• Low battery warning appears soon after a short time of use.
This can occur when the computer is in standby for a long time without power supply from the AC adaptor.
The battery display may not be the same as that of notification area or of [Power Meter] in [Power Options Properties].
This is not a malfunction.
Fn+F9
: Normal temperature mode ( page 16)
: High temperature mode ( page 16)
.
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High temperature mode
The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature environment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged.
Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 77).
NOTE
Note that a level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80%
charge level for normal temperature mode.
After switching from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature] or vice versa, the remaining battery capacity will not
be displayed correctly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged.
In the [Auto] mode:
Once the computer has automatically switched from the normal temperature mode to the high temperature mode, the
computer will not switch back to the normal temperature mode until the battery has been used and recharged to a total
charge level of about 5 times as much as that of the fully-charged state. This is to avoid battery deterioration.
Battery Power
Computer behavior with low battery
The default settings are as follows.
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When the battery level becomes 10%
[Low battery alarm]
Displays a message that the battery level is low. Displays a message that the battery level is low, and
↓↓
Charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up
Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not
have the AC adaptor, exit the running programs and
Windows, then confirm that the power indicator is off.
If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.
When the battery level becomes 5%
[Critical battery alarm]
then the computer enters hibernation.
the computer.
Connect the AC adaptor and charge the battery.
If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.
When the computer enters hibernation with the battery
down and you resume the operation without charging
the battery, Windows may not start up normally or the
alarm function may not operate normally from then on.
Battery Power
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Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration)
The “Battery Recalibration” function measures and memorizes the battery capacity. To correct the battery display, use this
function to fill the battery and then discharge it completely. Perform the procedure at least once immediately after purchasing
the computer. Normally the interval of battery recalibration is 3 months. The battery display may not be correct when the battery pack deteriorates after a long time use. In this case, perform the procedure again.
1 Connect the AC adaptor.
2 Close all the applications.
3 Perform “Battery Recalibration”.
A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Battery Recalibration].
B When the confirmation message appears, click [Start].
Frequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery. A caution message appears when the battery
recalibration is performed at the shorter interval than approximately a month. In this case, cancel the battery
recalibration.
C When the message requests shut down of Windows, click [Yes].
The battery recalibration starts.
After the battery pack is fully charged, discharging starts. When the discharging is completed, the power goes off
automatically.
After the battery recalibration is finished, normal charging starts.
NOTE
The temperature range should be 10
The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.
• Full charge: Approximately 4.5 hours
• Complete discharge: Approximately 5 hours
If the computer is turned off during the battery recalibration (e.g., due to power failure, or accidental removal of the AC
adaptor and battery pack), the battery recalibration will not be completed.
You can also perform the battery recalibration with the following procedure.
A Restart the computer.
B
Press and hold F9 while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure.
C When the remaining battery capacity is displayed, press
D Follow the on-screen instructions.
°C to 30°C {50°F to 86°F}.
Enter
.
Battery Power
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Replacing the Battery Pack
The battery pack (CF-VZSU43AU) is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary. If the battery operation time
becomes noticeably short and not recovered even after recalibrating the battery, replace with a new battery.
CAUTION
The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it. Be sure to charge it before using for the first time. Charging
starts automatically when the AC adaptor is connected to the computer.
Use only the specified battery pack with your computer.
In standby, do not remove/replace the battery pack. Otherwise your data will be lost and the computer may be dam-
aged.
1 Turn off and reverse the computer.
Do not use the standby function.
2 Remove/Insert the battery pack.
To r em ov e
A Slide the right latch (A) to the unlocked position ( ).
B Slide and hold the left latch (B) to the unlocked position ( ), and hold the cen-
ter of the battery pack and push out in parallel with the bottom surface of the
computer.
To i ns e r t
A Slide the right latch (A) to the unlocked position ( ).
B Insert the battery pack in the correct direction until it securely fits the connector.
C Slide the right latch (A) to the locked position ( ).
A
B
A
Battery Power
CAUTION
Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer.
Do not remove the battery pack forcibly when the latch is locked. Doing so may damage the battery pack.
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Multimedia Pocket
You can attach the following device. (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available)
DVD MULTI drive
CAUTION
Do not insert/remove the multimedia pocket device in standby or hibernation, or when the multimedia pocket device
indicator or the hard disk drive indicator is on.
Do not leave a disc formatted with B’s CLiP in the multimedia pocket device because the computer cannot enter
standby/hibernation even if you selected [Stand by] or [Hibernate] in [When I close the lid of my portable computer]
( page 8 “Setting Standby or Hibernation”).
NOTE
Read the instruction manuals of the devices carefully.
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Replacing the Multimedia Pocket Device
1 Disable the multimedia pocket device function.
A Click on the notification area.
B Click [Safety remove Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller].
C Follow the on-screen instructions.
D Confirm that the multimedia pocket device indicator and the hard disk drive indicator indicators are not lit.
This step is not necessary when:
• Removing the device after turning off the computer.
• is not displayed.
• The device does not appear in the list in step B.
2 Press and hold the release button (A), and slide the device out
of the multimedia pocket.
Multimedia Pocket
3 Carefully insert the device into the multimedia pocket by push-
ing both corners until it surely fits in the slot.
The computer must be on when inserting the device.
Insert the device with the label side up.
CAUTION
Hold the device by its both sides. Otherwise the device may be damaged.
When raising the slot side upward and inserting the device, be careful not to apply any
impact to the device.
When you carry the computer, confirm that the release button is surely locked so that
the device does not fall.
Be sure to insert the device into the multimedia pocket for use.
NOTE
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You can see that the device is recognized or not by double-clicking
ognized (or if the media cannot be accessed), turn off the computer and reinsert the device.
on the notification area. If the device is not rec-
CD/DVD Drive
NOTE
Connect the AC adaptor if writing operation takes a long time. If the remaining battery power becomes low and the power
is not supplied, writing operation may not be completed.
Use writing software to write to discs (e.g. B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP page 31).
Ensure the disc is compatible with the selected writing speed.
The quality of written data depends on the disc.
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Handling Precautions
CD/DVD drive handling care
Do not expose the CD/DVD drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g., oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing
so can shorten the life of the drive lens.
We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses.
(Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.)
When opening/closing the tray
When the computer is on, use the eject button ( page 28) or eject through Windows.
When is displayed on the notification area, right-click and click [Eject] to eject a disc.
Eject discs only as described above.
When inserting or removing a disc, be careful not to touch the lens of the drive.
Do not leave the tray open and do not touch the lens.
The lens and disc can become dusty in some conditions. It may cause malfunction in reading or writing.
Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position.
Never insert a foreign object such as a paper clip into the CD/DVD drive.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
Do not place items other than discs on the tray.
Do not access the drive until after the tray is closed and the multimedia pocket device indicator is off.
While the CD/DVD drive is being accessed
Do not open the CD/DVD drive or move the computer while the CD/DVD drive is being accessed.
Doing so could cause the disc to shift position and this may damage the disc, or cause the CD/DVD drive to malfunction.
In addition, after running an application involving access to a disc, close the application before opening the CD/DVD drive.
CD/DVD Drive
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Disc handling care
Do not use deformed, warped, or irregularly shaped discs.
Reading of disc may not be possible depending on the disc conditions (cracks, dirt, modification, data recording quality,
copy protection, recording equipment/software that was used to create the disc, etc.)
Before using a disc, carefully read the operating/handling instructions and package of the disc.
If the discs are not handled appropriately, they may become dirty or scratched. Furthermore the writing speed may get
slower and the data may not be correctly written on or read from the disc. Other damage may cause a drive failure.
Note the following precautions.
• Do not touch the disc surface (the side with no printing).
• Keep the disc surface clean and free from dirt, dust, fingerprints and scratches.
• Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument.
• Do not attach stickers to discs.
• Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.
• Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or dust.
• If a disc is brought from a cold to a warm location, condensation may form on the disc. For read-only discs, wipe off the
condensation using a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc. For recordable/rewritable discs, wait until the condensation dries.
• When not using discs, keep them in their protective cases or cartridges.
To clean discs
<For read-only discs>
Wipe discs with a dry, soft cloth from the center toward the edge.
If discs get very dirty, wipe with a moist, soft cloth from the center toward
the edge, then wipe again with a dry cloth to take up remaining moisture.
<For recordable/rewritable discs>
Use the Panasonic disc cleaner to clean these discs.
Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other such cleaners under any circumstances.
How to hold a disc
CD/DVD Drive
Disc Information
You can read from/write to the following discs.
CD-R CD-RW
Recordable
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DVD-RAM
*1
DVD-RAM: Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used.
*2
Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0.
You can read from the following discs.
CD-ROM CD DIGITAL
DVD-ROM DVD-Video DVD-R DL
*1
DVD-R DVD-RW
AUDIO
*2
CD TEXT CD-EXTRA Video CD Photo CD
+R +R DL +RW
VIDEO CD
CD/DVD Drive
Recommended discs for writing
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• CD-R
HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd.
• CD-RW/High-Speed CD-RW
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
RICOH Co., Ltd.
• Ultra-Speed CD-RW
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
DVD discs you can use for writing
• DVD-R for General
1X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1–2X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1–4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1–8X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1–16X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
•DVD-RW
1X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
1–2X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2–4X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2–6X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
•DVD-R
Panasonic Corporation
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd.
•DVD-RW
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
Victor Company of Japan, Limited
•DVD-RAM
Panasonic Corporation
HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.
•+R / +RW
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
RICOH Co., Ltd.
•+R DL
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
•DVD-RAM
2X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2–3X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2–5X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
•+R
1–2.4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1–4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1–8X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1–16X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
•+R DL
2.4X-SPEED (8.5 GB)
•+RW
1–2.4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1–4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
*3
*3
Use the 2.4X-SPEED discs for writing.
The drive is not compatible with writing to the 8X-SPEED discs (including the 2.4-8X-SPEED discs).
CD/DVD Drive
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Using DVD Media
To play DVD-Video or MPEG files, you need to use DVD playback software such as WinDVD ( page 29).
Region code setting
DVD-Video is allocated to region codes according to where they are sold. To play the DVD-Video, the player’s software and
the drive must have the corresponding region code.
e.g.,
For U.S.A. and Canada: “1”
For Europe: “2”
The region code of the drive is not set at purchase. The operation depends on the DVD-Video that is first played.
• DVD-Video with a specific region code:
The drive will automatically be set at the same region code as the DVD-Video.
• DVD-Video with multiple region codes:
[Confirm Region] appears. Select the region code and click [OK]. Play now begins.
CAUTION
You can change the region code setting up to 5 times including the initial setting. Be extremely careful because you
cannot change the region code anymore after the fifth change, even if you reinstalled the operating system.
Any problem resulting from illegal changing or altering of the region code is the user’s responsibility.
NOTE
[Confirm Region] appears when the DVD-Video has only 1 region code and the drive is set for another region code.
([Confirm Region] may not appear with some DVD-Video discs. To check the current region code and the number of
remaining times of changing the code, right-click on the WinDVD screen and click [Setup] - [Region].)
CD/DVD Drive
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Inserting/Removing a Disc
1 Turn on the computer.
2 Press the eject button (A) and slowly pull out the tray.
3 Insert/Remove a disc.
To i ns e r t
Set the disc with the label side up and press the center of the disc until it clicks
in place.
To r em ov e
Press on the center spindle (B) and carefully lift up the edge of the disc.
4 Close the tray.
Do not press the eject button.
NOTE
To remove a disc when the computer is powered off, insert a pin of 1.3 mm {0.05″} in
diameter into the emergency hole (C). (When the diameter of the pin is smaller than
this, insert the pin slightly downward.) Pushing it to the end allows the tray to come
out. (The position of the emergency hole depends on the drive.)
When the vibration of the CD/DVD drive is excessive in using B’s Recorder, select
writing speed [8x] or less to minimize vibration.
For AutoPlay CD/DVD:
• If an AutoPlay CD/DVD does not start after the computer resumes from standby or hibernation, remove the disc from
the drive and then reinsert it after waiting 15 seconds.
• An AutoPlay CD/DVD may start during file access depending on the status of the disc.
When playing back motion video from a disc, playback may not be smooth in some conditions.
C
Power-saving mode
If the CD/DVD drive is not accessed for 30 seconds, the drive motor will automatically be shut down to reduce the power consumption. When the CD/DVD drive is accessed again, the drive motor is turned on. In this case, reading of the disc data will
take approximately 30 seconds.
WinDVD
WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual.
DVD-Audio cannot be played back using WinDVD.
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Running WinDVD
1 Double-click on the desktop.
Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD].
To access the online manual
After starting WinDVD, perform either of the following procedures.
Click “?” on the WinDVD control panel.
Right-click on the WinDVD screen and click [Help].
SUPPORT INFORMATION
If WinDVD does not operate properly, we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations.
If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, enter the required information in the inquiry form on the homepage
(http://apps.corel.com/lp/ivi/), and submit the form.
CAUTION
Do not start WinDVD while the hard disk drive indicator is blinking immediately after the computer is turned on.
While WinDVD is running, do not:
• Enter standby or hibernation.
• Switch the display by pressing
During motion video playback, do not:
• Eject the disc.
• Use other applications or the Command Prompt.
• Change the settings of the screen properties.
Do not install another player software together with WinDVD.
Doing so may interfere with smooth playback. Some DVD-Video discs contain the player software and start installing. In
this case, cancel the installation as soon as possible. If you accidentally installed another player software and find a problem in playback, try either of the following procedures.
• Uninstall the player software by clicking [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].
(Refer to the instruction manual for the name of player software.)
• Set WinDVD as the playback software if you can select the option in the player software settings.
Fn
+ F3.
WinDVD
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DVD Discs Created Using a DVD Recorder
Playback may not be possible depending on the DVD recorder or the discs.
*1
You must finalize
the instruction manual of the DVD recorder.
You cannot play discs protected with copyright management technologies such as CPPM (Content Protection for Prere-
corded Media) and CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media).
*1
A process that enables the playback of the discs on other DVD players, etc.
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and +RW before playback. For further information, refer to
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