Panasonic CF-F8 Series, CF-W8 Series, CF-T8 Series Reference Manual Windows Vista

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Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-F8 Series

CF-W8 Series

CF-T8 Series

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Read Me First

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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.

Enter
Fn+F5

(Start) - [All Programs] This illustration means to click (Start), then to click [All Programs].

Î or ⇒ These symbols indicate related pages.

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xxxx

z “Windows Vista® Business with Service Pack1” is indicated as “Windows” or “Windows Vista”.
z <Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series>

The following software package is described as follow:

• “WinDVD™ 8 (OEM Version)” as “WinDVD”

This illustration means to press the

This illustration means to press and hold the Fn key, then press the F5 key.
When using with the
key and the

Î : If this is clicked, it will jump to the page corresponding Reference Manual.

⇒ : Refer to the Operating Instructions.

If *1 is clicked, it will jump to a related topic.

Ctrl

Fn

key and the

key reversed.

Enter

key.

Ctrl

key functions interchanged, read with the Fn

User Account Control

User Account Control is a new security component of Windows Vista to stop unauthorized changes to your computer.
The User Account Control message will pop up every time you try making an important change to your computer.

Windows Sidebar

The Windows Sidebar does not appear in the default setting. To display it, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Accessories] ­[Windows Sidebar].
z To always display the sidebar:

A Right-click the sidebar icon on the notification area, and click [Properties].
B Add a check mark for [Start Sidebar when Windows starts] and click [OK].

Read Me First

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Sound and Video

z Sound (e.g. MP3, WMA) and video (e.g. MPG, WMV) recorded in PC Cards and SD Memory Cards may be interrupted

during playback. If this happens, copy them to the hard disk drive and play back.

z Sound and video in AVI files may be interrupted or produce a time-lag during playback. If this happens, click or on

the notification area, and click [High performance]. This may remedy the problem.

z Depending on the processing status on Windows, sound may be interrupted at Windows startup. You can mute the sound

at startup.

A Right-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds].
B Remove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound], and click [OK].

Entering hibernation suddenly

The thermal control may set the computer to hibernation if you use the computer in a high ambient temperature and use an
application that uses a lot of CPU power.
Wait a few minutes (at least 5) before turning the computer on again if this occurs.

Using the Touch Pad

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Use the Touch Pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations.

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

Function Operation

Moving the Cursor <CF-F8 Series>

<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface.

Tapping/Clicking <CF-F8 Series>

CF-F8 Series

A

BC

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

tapping or clicking
To right-click: Can only be performed by clicking the right
button.

Using the Touch Pad

Function Operation

Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking

Dragging <CF-F8 Series>

<CF-F8 Series>

<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

double-tapping or double-clicking

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<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

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

Scroll Trace a circle around the Touch Pad. (Î page 6)

NOTE

z You can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons by clicking (Start) - [Control

Panel] - [Mouse].

Using the Touch Pad

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Scroll

There are two ways of scrolling with the Touch Pad: the Touch Pad utility, and the Virtual Scrolling Function. You cannot use
both functions at the same time.
The Touch Pad utility is enabled in the default setting.

z The Touch Pad utility (below)

You can scroll continuously by tracing a circle on the Touch Pad.

Vertical scroll It can be used in the default setting.

Horizontal scroll A setting is required to use the horizontal scroll.

z The Virtual Scrolling function (Î page 11)

You can scroll vertically (or horizontally) by tracing repeatedly in the desired direction.

Vertical scroll The Virtual Scrolling function must be set to enable.

Horizontal scroll

You can use separate settings for each account regarding whether to use the Touch Pad utility or the Virtual Scrolling func­tion.

Using the Touch Pad Utility

You can scroll easily by tracing a circle on the Touch Pad.

NOTE

z External mouse drivers cannot be used at the same time as the Touch Pad utility. (Î page 80)

1 Make the following settings to use the horizontal scroll.

Once the settings have been made, it is not necessary to make the same settings the next time.

Using the Touch Pad

A Click on the notification area, and click [Settings].

When is not displayed:

Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility settings].
If a message appears indicating that the Touch Pad utility is not running, click

(Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility], and display .

B Add a check mark for [Activate horizontal scroll function] in the [General

settings] screen, and click [OK].

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2 Display the scrollable screen.
3 Place the cursor over the area that you want to scroll, and tap (click).

4 Remove your finger from the pad, then place your finger in the appropriate area to begin

scrolling.

The finger position on the Touch Pad can be changed using the Touch Pad utility. (Î page 9) This explanation
assumes in the default setting.

Vertical scroll

Position where finger is
placed

Icon on the notification area When you place your finger on the Touch Pad, the icon changes.

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If the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, the segment shown in the figure above (A) is also included in the area
to begin vertical scrolling.

<CF-F8 Series>

<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

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<CF-F8 Series>

<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

Horizontal scroll

Using the Touch Pad

5 Trace a circle around the Touch Pad without lifting your finger from the pad.

The scroll direction can be changed using [Reverse vertical scrolling] or [Reverse horizontal scrolling] in the Touch
Pad utility. (Î page 9)

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Vertical scroll

Trace clockwise To scroll down

<CF-F8 Series>

<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

Trace counter-clockwise To scroll up

<CF-F8 Series>

<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

<CF-F8 Series>

<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

<CF-F8 Series>

<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

Horizontal scroll

To scroll right

To scroll left

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When the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, any scrolling will be vertical scrolling.

z The screen will not scroll if you trace toward the center of the Touch Pad.
z On screens that cannot be scrolled (e.g., desktop screen), if you scroll, the computer may try to scroll the screen,

causing the cursor to freeze. If this happens, remove your finger from the Touch Pad and begin again, this time
starting from the center of the Touch Pad.

z For example, on a screen that will only scroll horizontally, even if you execute a vertical scroll, the screen will

scroll horizontally.

Using the Touch Pad

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6 Once scrolling has begun, continue to trace a circle on the Touch Pad without removing

your finger from the pad.

z As long as you are tracing a circle, you can continue scrolling using any position on the Touch Pad.
z To scroll in the opposite direction, trace a circle in the opposite direction without removing your finger from the

Touch Pad.

7 When you finish scrolling, remove your finger from the Touch Pad.

 Change the settings for the Touch Pad utility

1 Click on the notification area, and then click [Settings].

When is not displayed:Î page 7, step1-A

Using the Touch Pad

2 Change the settings.

z General settings

Activate Touch Pad
function (On/Off)

If you add a check mark, you can use the Touch Pad
function (screen scroll). If you remove the check mark,

the Touch Pad function will be disabled, and will be
displayed on the notification area.

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Show icon in task tray
(On/Off)

Show scroll direction
(On/Off)

Activate scroll direction
with animate scroll (On/
Off)

Scroll window under
mouse cursor (On/Off)

Reverse vertical scroll­ing (On/Off)

Activate horizontal
scroll function (On/Off)

Reverse horizontal
scrolling (On/Off)

If you add a check mark, the icon will be displayed in the
notification area.

If you add a check mark, the icon will change while
scrolling and the finger located within the region which
starts scrolling.

If you add a check mark, the icon will rotate while you
are scrolling.

If you add a check mark, scroll the region where the
mouse cursor is located within the active window.
If you remove the check mark, scroll the selected region
within the active window. In either case, if the mouse
cursor is outside the active window, scroll the selected
region.

You can change the direction in which the screen scrolls
when you trace the Touch Pad clockwise.

• When check mark is added: Upwards

• When check mark is removed: Downwards

If you add a check mark, you can use the horizontal
scroll.

When you add a check mark for [Activate horizontal
scroll function], you can change the direction in which
the screen scrolls when you trace the Touch Pad clock­wise.

• When check mark is added: Scroll left

• When check mark is removed: Scroll right

Set scroll speed You can change the scroll speed.

Using the Touch Pad

z Scroll area

A. Width of the scroll

area

By dragging the inner circumference of the starting area,
you can change the width of the scroll area (A) in five
stages.
You can also change the width by sliding the [Scroll acti­vation area] slide bar.

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B. Vertical and

horizontal scroll
scroll area

You can change the scroll area (B) by dragging border
of the vertical and horizontal scroll scroll area. The max­imum starting area for the horizontal scroll is half the cir­cumference.

3 Click [OK].

Using the Virtual Scrolling Function

Set the Virtual Scrolling function using the following procedure. The Touch Pad utility will be disabled.

1 Click on the notification area, and click [Settings].

When is not displayed:Î page 7, step 1-A

2 Remove the check mark from [Activate Touch Pad function] in [General settings], and

then click [OK].

3 Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Device Settings].

4 Click the device name (e.g., Synaptics TouchPad) in [Devices], then click [Settings].
5 Click [Virtual Scrolling], add a check mark for the scroll functions you want to use, then

click [OK].

6 Click [OK] at [Mouse Properties].

Using the Touch Pad

NOTE

z Because the Touch Pad utility and the Virtual Scrolling function both offer scrolling

functions that use the Touch Pad, these two features cannot be used simultaneously.
If you try to use them at the same time, a message may be displayed asking you if
you want to enable the Touch Pad utility.

• To use the Touch Pad utility: Click [Yes]. The Virtual Scrolling function will be
disabled.

• To use the Virtual Scrolling function: Click [No].

You can uninstall the Touch Pad utility using the following procedure.

A Click or on the notification area, and then click [Exit].

B Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program] - [Touch Pad Utility], and then click [Uninstall] to remove the

program.

z To begin using the Touch Pad utility again:

A Click (Start) and input [c:\util\wheelpad] in [Start Search], and then press
B Right-click [setup] in [wheelpad] folder and click [Run as administrator].

If there are two or more “setup” files, right-click the file whose [Type] is [Application].

C Conduct steps
D Click [Virtual Scrolling], remove a check mark from [Enable vertical scrolling] and [Enable horizontal scrolling], then

click [OK].

E Click [OK] at [Mouse Properties].

3 to 4 (Î page 11).

Enter

.

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F Click or on the notification area, and click [Settings].

When or is not displayed:Î page 7, step

G Click [General settings], add a check mark for [Activate Touch Pad function], then click [OK].

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Using the Touch Pad

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Adjusting the Sensitivity when Touching the Touch Pad

Adjust [PalmCheck] and [Touch Sensitivity] using the following procedure:

1 Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Device Settings].

2 Click the device name (e.g., Synaptics TouchPad) in [Devices], then click [Settings].
3 Double-click [Sensitivity], then click [PalmCheck] or [Touch Sensitivity].

4 After making the adjustment, click [OK].

 PalmCheck™

z When operating the keyboard, if your hand touches the Touch Pad unintentionally causing the cursor to move, adjust the

sensitivity using “PalmCheck™.”

• By dragging slide bar to the [Maximum] position, you can prevent the cursor from moving unintentionally.

• By dragging slide bar to the [Minimum] position, you can enable the cursor to move even with a light touch of the palm
on the Touch Pad.

 Touch Sensitivity

z When operating the Touch Pad, if your finger touches the Touch Pad, unintentionally causing the cursor to move; or if the

cursor does not move even when you move your finger on the Touch Pad, adjust the sensitivity using the “Touch Sensitiv­ity”.

• By dragging slide bar to the [Heavy Touch] position, the cursor will only move with a strong touch on the Touch Pad.

• By dragging slide bar to the [Light Touch] position, the cursor will move even with a light touch on the Touch Pad.

Handling the Touch Pad

z By design, the Touch Pad is to be used with a fingertip only. Do not place any object on the work surface or press down

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

z 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.

z 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.

Using the Touchscreen

<Only for CF-T8 Series>

Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen function 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. (Î page 15)

Functions Operation

Moving the cursor

The cursor is moved to the location pointed by the stylus.

Clicking (Tapping)

One tap

Double-clicking (Double-tapping)

Two quick taps

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Dragging

 To right-click

z You can choose either of the two ways below.

z Touch and hold the object (i.e. file or icon).
z Touch the object (i.e. file or icon), and tap the right button of the mouse image on the display.

• To Display the mouse image

A Click [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Input Devices].
B Click [Touch], and add a check mark for [Show the touch pointer when I’m interacting with items on the screen].

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

Using the Touchscreen

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 Change the settings for the Touchscreen

z When needed, the Touchscreen settings can be configured using the following proce-

dure.

A To Display [Pen and Input Devices] screen.

Right-click on the notification area, and then click [Pen flicks] - [Customize
your pen flicks settings].

When is not displayed:
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Input

Devices].

B Make necessary changes and click [OK].

CAUTION

z When the internal LCD is used alone or with an external display simultaneously, the touchscreen function cannot be

used when the area of either display is set larger than default setting of the display resolution.

z If a change is made to the display resolution, or the cursor cannot be pointed correctly with the stylus, be sure to per-

form [Tablet Calibration]. (Î page 16)

z When mouse drivers are installed (e.g., IntelliMouse), the touchscreen function may not be used.
z When the operation of panning (only the internal LCD) is performed while the display resolution is set higher than the

resolution of the internal LCD, the touchscreen function will not work properly.

z

Even when only an external display is in use, the cursor will move on the external 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.

z The touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility.

NOTE

z Do not move the stylus too quickly. If the stylus moves too quickly, the cursor may be unable to follow its movement.

Using the Touchscreen

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 Install the touchscreen driver

z If the touchscreen driver not installed, you can install the touchscreen driver using the following procedure.

1 Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Tablet Mode] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility.
2 Press

F10

.

3 Click (Start) and input [c:\util\drivers\tscreen\TPSetUp.exe] in [Start Search], and then

press

z Follow the on-screen instructions.

Enter

.

4 Perform the touchscreen calibration (below).

Calibrating the Touchscreen

When you cannot point correctly with the stylus (include), calibrate the Touchscreen by following the steps below.

NOTE

z Configure the Touchscreen for each account created.
z Rotate the display to 0 degree before performing the calibration. (Î page 18)

1 Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Additional Options] - [Tablet Calibration].
2 If [User Account Control] is displayed, click [Continue], or input password and click [OK].
3 Touch each “+” using the stylus.

“+” is displayed in order at 9 locations.

Using the Touchscreen

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Handling the Touchscreen

z Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen oper-

ations. The screen may be damaged as a result.

z Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails), or hard objects that

can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens).

z Do not apply pressure to the perimeter of the display panel. The cursor may move to the edge of the display.
z Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not allow contact with substances that could

dirty the touchscreen, such as oil.

z 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.

z 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.

z When the touchscreen becomes dirty:

• Wipe 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

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

the stylus.

z Use the stylus only for the computer screen. Using it for any other purpose may damage the stylus and scratch the screen.

Display Rotation

<Only for CF-T8 Series>

After Windows is started up, you can rotate the display and perform the Touch Pad and touchscreen operations in the rotated
mode.

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Rotating the Display

1 Double-click on the notification area or press

Each time this operation is performed, the screen display switches between the landscape mode (0 degree) and the
previously set angle (below).

Alt

+ X.

 To select the angle and rotate the display

1 Right-click on the notification area, and then select the angle.

You can select rotation angles of 90, 180, or 270 degrees from the landscape mode.

NOTE

z Be sure to use the above procedures to rotate the display.

Changing the Settings

By using the Display Rotation Tool, you can change the settings of the display rotation.

1 Right-click on the notification area, and then click [Setting...].

2 Change the settings.

A. Changing the key combination

B. Changing the angle

(Default: 180 degrees)

A

B

3 Click [OK].

NOTE

z If you shut down Windows when you rotate the display, the Touch Pad and touchscreen do not match the display angle

next time you start up Windows for a few seconds.

Display Rotation

z When you rotate the display, the Touch Pad and the touchscreen may not match the display angle if you change dis-

play settings or settings of Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile.

z When some applications are running, the display may not be rotated and the operation of the Touch Pad and the

touchscreen may not match the display angle. Press
the application, rotate the display, then start up the application again.

z The computer’s performance will decrease somewhat.
z While the display is rotated:

• Do not use the Extended Desktop (The Touch Pad or touchscreen may fail to operate properly).

• Do not calibrate the touchscreen.

• Do not set the display resolution larger than the resolution of the internal LCD.

z If motion video is played while the display is rotated, the picture may not be displayed properly or the sound may be

broken up. This problem can be corrected by rotating the display to 0 degree.

z The Touch Pad scroll function does not work while the display is rotated.
z If the display is rotated when the resolution is set to 800 x 600 pixels, depending on the Windows specifications, incor-

rect values may be shown for the resolution displayed in [Screen resolution] of [Display Settings]. Continue using
these settings, without changing [Screen resolution].

z Exit the tool with the following procedure:

A Right-click on the notification area, and then click [Exit].

• In the default mode, the Display Rotation Tool will start up when Windows starts up.

• To restart the tool after exiting:

Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Display Rotation Tool].

Alt+X

to rotate the display to the landscape mode. After exiting

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Key Combinations

NOTE

z Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession.
z Do not use the key combinations together with Touch Pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for CF-T8 series) or

other key operations.

z 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

z The key combinations may not work with some applications.
z The pop-up icon appears after logging on to Windows. It may not appear in some application conditions.

Key Functions Pop-up Icon

Fn+F1

Fn+F2

Fn+F3

, the display is switched between the internal LCD and the external display.

LCD brightness
(

Fn+F1

You can select a different brightness level setting for when the AC adaptor is con­nected and for when it is not connected.
(In the default setting, the LCD brightness is set to be darker when the AC adaptor is
not connected.)

= down / Fn+F2= up)

NOTE

z When you change the LCD brightness, the [Display power saving function]

setting of Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility.

Fn+F1, Fn+F2

and Fn+F3. By using the key com-

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Key Combinations

Key Functions Pop-up Icon

Fn+F3

Display switching (Î page 75)
(When an external display is connected)
Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display

NOTE

<Only for CF-F8 Series>
z When an external display is connected to an optional mini port replicator (CF-

VEBU08U), the display switching may work differently from the above. For fur­ther information, refer to the Operating Instructions of the mini port replicator.

CAUTION

z Do not press any keys until the display has finished switching.
z 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.

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Key Combinations

Key Functions Pop-up Icon

Fn+F4

Speaker on/off

NOTE

z Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound.

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OFF
(MUTE)

ON

Fn+F5

Fn+F6

Fn+F7

Fn+F9

Fn+F10

<Only for CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

Key Functions Pop-up Icon

Fn+NumLk

Fn+Home

Fn+Ï

Volu m e

(

Fn+F5

Activate sleep (Î page 42) __

Remaining battery power Î page 25
Activate hibernation (Î page 42) __

Run the ScrLk (Scroll Lock) function

The functions differ depending on the application software.

Lead to the last page or move the cursor to the end of the current line (End) __

Move the back page (PgUp) __

= down / Fn+F6= up)

NOTE

z When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold

intermittently.

Fn

, and press F5 or F6

__

Fn+Ð

Move the next page (PgDn) __

Key Combinations

Hotkey Settings

You can make two 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]

z When using an

A Press
B Press another key. (Lock released)

z 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

is locked.

Fn

•:

[Disable popup]

The Pop-up icon will not be displayed.

is not locked.

3 Click [OK].

NOTE

z You can have different settings for each user.

*1

If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

*1

Battery Power

C

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Tips about the Battery Pack

 [Important Tips] (On-Line Manual)

z [Important Tips] provides information on how to maximize use of the battery pack, which is necessary for computing away

from your home or office.
See [Important Tips] using one of the following methods.

• Double-click on the desktop.

• Using the (Start) menu.

A Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic].
B Select [On-Line Manuals] or [Battery], and click [Important Tips].

Checking the Battery Status

Battery Indicator

Not lit Battery pack is not connected or no charging.

Orange light on /

flashing

Green

Red The remaining battery power is approximately 9% or less.

Blinking red

Blinking orange

*1*2

*1

*1

*1*2

Charging in progress.
If [Battery Charging Indicator] in the [Main] menu of the Setup
Utility is set to [Flashing], the indicator will alternately become
lighter and darker (Flashing) (Î page 103).

Fully charged.

Battery pack or charging circuit 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
your technical support office. The battery pack or charging
circuit may be defective.

The battery cannot be charged temporarily due to the follow­ing reasons:

z Its internal temperature is out of the acceptable range.
z The power supply is not enough because software appli-

cations or peripheral devices are consuming a large
amount of power.

Battery Status

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8 Series

F-T8 Series

Battery Power

*1

When the AC adaptor is connected.

*2

The orange display light has three modes: on, flashing and blinking. Note the difference between flashing and blinking.

NOTE

z Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the remaining battery power becomes

less than approximately 95% (75% when the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled), so overcharging is avoided.

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Checking the Remaining Battery Power

There are three methods to check the remaining battery power.

 To check the remaining battery power on the screen

(After logging on to Windows)

1 Press

Display Condition

Fn+F9

.

When the battery pack is inserted. (example)

When the battery pack is not inserted.

[ECO] is displayed when the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled.

 To check the remaining battery power and remaining time using the Windows

Battery Meter

(After logging on to Windows)

1 Click or on the notification area.

Battery Power

NOTE

z The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery power in the cases as below. To correct the

display, perform the Battery Recalibration (Î page 28).

• The battery indicator remains red.

• The battery indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time (79% when Economy Mode (ECO) is

enabled).

• Low battery warning appears soon after a short time of use.

z The battery display may not be the same as that of Battery Meter. This is not a malfunction.

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 To check the remaining battery power using the battery indicator

(When the power is off or in sleep or hibernation)

1 <CF-F8 Series>

Close the display and confirm that the latch is locked.

<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

Close the display completely.

2 Disconnect the AC adaptor.

3 Slide the power switch (A) and confirm the battery indicator (B).

Battery Indicator (B) Remaining Battery Power

Red 0 % - 4 %

Blinking orange 5 % - 19 %

Orange 20 % - 49 %

Blinking green 50 % - 94 %

Green 95 % - 100 %

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8 Series

CF-T8 Series

Battery Power

Computer behavior with low battery

The default settings are as follows.

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When the remaining battery power becomes 10%
[Low battery level]

z Displays a message that the remaining battery power is

low.

↓

Charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up

z 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.

z If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the

computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.

We recommend that you become familiar with alarm settings to become aware when battery
power is low.

When the remaining battery power becomes 5%
[Critical battery level]

z The computer enters hibernation.

the computer.

z Connect the AC adaptor and charge the battery.
z If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the

computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.

1 Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Maintenance] -

[Power Options].

2 Click [Change plan settings] of the power plan you want to

change.

↓

3 Click [Change advanced power settings].

4 Double-click [Battery], and double-click the item you want to

change.

5 Change the settings.

z Set the value for [Critical battery level] to 5% or more.

This is necessary for the sleep or hibernation to be completed (assuring data is saved) when the remaining
battery power is low.

6 Click [OK].

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 three 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].

z 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.

CAUTION

z Do not close the LCD while “Battery Recalibration” is being executed.

NOTE

z The temperature range should be 10

If “Battery Recalibration” is executed at low temperatures, recalibration may not be performed properly.

z The “Battery Recalibration” may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.

<CF-F8 Series>

• Full charge: Approximately 5 hours [MAX]

• Complete discharge: Approximately 4 hours
<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
When using the battery pack (CF-VZSU51W)

• Full charge: Approximately 5 hours [MAX]

• Complete discharge: Approximately 5 hours

°C to 30°C {50°F to 86°F}.

Battery Power

When using the battery pack (CF-VZSU52W)

• Full charge: Approximately 4 hours [MAX]

• Complete discharge: Approximately 3 hours

z “Battery Recalibration” does not increase the battery’s capacity. If “Battery Recalibration” is executed frequently, dete-

rioration of the battery may result.

z If you have two or more battery packs, perform the “Battery Recalibration” for each battery pack.
z 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.

z You can also perform the “Battery Recalibration” with the following procedure.

A Restart the computer.
B Press and hold

dure.

C When the remaining battery power is displayed, press
D Follow the on-screen instructions.

F9

while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup proce-

Enter

.

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Switching between Long Battery Life and Extended Operating
Time (The battery’s Economy Mode (ECO))

The battery pack is a consumable item, and deteriorates gradually each time it is used.
Use effective switching of the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) to reduce battery pack deterioration, and enable the battery
pack to last a little longer. Switch the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) in accordance with the way you use your computer.

The battery’s Economy Mode (ECO)

Disabled Enabled

Recommended usage

Operation time

Lifetime of battery

z The battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) disabled:

In the default setting, the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) is set to
Charge the battery to 100% (fully charged). We recommend that you disable the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) if you
use the battery pack frequently.

Using your computer while on the move

Mobile

AC adaptor is connected most of the time

Extended Normal

Normal Extended

“Disabled”.

Desktop

Battery Power

z The battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) enabled:

Stop the battery recharging at 80% of fully charged. By stopping the battery recharging before 100% (fully charged), the
burden on the battery is reduced and deterioration is prevented, so the lifetime of battery pack will be extended. The com­puter will not operate as long on the battery as when the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) is disabled.
If you often use the computer with the AC adaptor connected, and if you want to prevent deterioration of the battery pack,
we recommend that you enable the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO).

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Switching the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO)

1 Click on the notification area.

2 Click [Enabled] or [Disabled] in [The battery’s Economy Mode (ECO)].

[Enabled] [Disabled]

Economy Mode (ECO)

Indicator

Remaining battery power:

81% or more.

Blink

(The battery will discharge

until the remaining battery

power is 80% or less.)

Remaining battery power:

80% or less.

Light

off

A When the confirmation message is displayed, read the message on the screen carefully, and click [OK].
B Use the computer with the AC adaptor unplugged until the remaining battery power is 80% or less.

When the remaining battery power falls to 80% or less, battery discharge ends, and the Economy Mode (ECO)
indicator lights.
If you continue using the computer with the AC adaptor, it may take about a day until the remaining battery
power falls to 80%.

C When the confirmation message is displayed, read the message on the screen carefully, and click [OK].
D Connect the AC adaptor.

If you do not click [OK] at step C, the computer will go into forced sleep after about three minutes to prevent the
remaining battery power from dropping.

• The computer will go into forced sleep even while application software is running or data is being sent or
received, or when the hard disk is being accessed, so be sure to connect the AC adaptor.

NOTE

z After disconnecting the battery pack, if you connect it to a computer on which the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) set-

tings differ, the battery will either recharge or discharge until the next time the computer is turned on, giving priority to
the battery pack setting on that computer.

Battery Power

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Replacing the Battery Pack

The battery pack 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

z 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.

z Use only the specified battery pack with your computer.
z In sleep, do not remove/replace the battery pack. Otherwise your data will be lost and the computer may be damaged.

1 Turn off the computer.

z Do not use the sleep function.

2 Turn your computer over and remove/insert the battery pack.

z To r em ov e

Slide both the left and right latches to the unlocked position, and push out the battery pack in parallel with the
computer.

CF-F8 Series CF-W8 Series CF-T8 Series

Battery Power

z To i ns er t

<CF-F8 Series>
Slide the battery pack in parallel with the arrow direction and attach it
so that the left and right dents (A) on the new battery pack match the
projections (B) of the computer.
Be careful about the battery pack direction.
In case that the projection does not match the dents of the battery
pack, detach the battery pack once, then slide it while pushing it lightly
to avoid floating.

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CF-F8 Series

AA

B

<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
Slide the battery pack in parallel with the arrow direction and attach it
so that the left and right projections on the new battery pack match the
dents of the computer.
Be careful about the battery pack direction.
In case that the projection does not match the dents of the computer,
detach the battery pack once, then slide it while pushing it lightly to
avoid floating.

CAUTION

z Make sure the latches are securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer.
z Do not remove the battery pack forcibly when the latches are locked. Doing so may damage the battery pack.
z Do not apply pressure from the top of the closed display when the battery pack has been removed. Doing so may

damage the LCD.

CF-W8 Series

CF-T8 Series

Saving Power

You can save power by turning off devices not in use or by darkening the screen. Also, by using the power plans prepared for
this computer beforehand, you can easily make necessary settings all at once suitable for each specific scene to save power.
You can use this computer a longer period of time when using the battery. When using the power plan for power saving, the
power can be saved effectively even when the AC adaptor is used (except for the power saving function in Panasonic Power
Plan Extension screen).

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 Switch the power plan to [Panasonic Power Management (Power Saving)]

(Î page 35)

When you switch the power plan, ON/OFF for CD/DVD drive (only for CF-F8/CF-W8 series), brightness of the screen,
rotation of the cooling fan, etc. are automatically set to the recommended values. Furthermore, you can set the
contents of each power saving function separately which were set by switching the power plan.

 Reduce the brightness of the internal LCD by pressing Fn+F1 (Î page 20)

 Use Sleep/Hibernation

When you have to leave the computer, press Fn+F7 to set the computer to Sleep or Fn+

F10

to set to Hibernation.

 When the network communication is not working, turn off the wireless LAN

using the wireless switch (Î page 89)

 Disconnect external devices (USB devices, PC cards, external mouse, etc.) that

are not being used

 When using the battery, do not use applications that place a significant load on

the CPU

Some application software may place a large burden on the CPU only with start-up and may consume power.

 When you are using the screensaver with 3D graphics, change to another

screensaver (e.g. [Windows Logo], [Blank], etc.)

To change the screensaver, right-click the desktop, click [Personalize]-[Screensaver] and click the title of the
screensaver.

Setting the Power Plan Suitable for Each Scene

8 power plans have been prepared. You can switch among the power plans (combinations of power saving settings) according to each
scene such as outdoor, presentation, etc. Also, you can set each power saving function in detail which constitutes the power plans.

Power plan Scene Contents (default setting)

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Balanced

Power Saver

High

performance

Panasonic Power

Management

Panasonic Power
Management
(Presentation)

Panasonic Power
Management
(Mobile)

*1

*1

*1

*2

Normal use Power consumption is increased or reduced when necessary.

[Turning display off], [Setting the computer to Sleep], etc. are the same
settings as for [Panasonic Power Management], but [Wireless Adaptor
Settings], etc. in [Wireless Adaptor Settings] of [Change advanced power
settings] differ.

When you rarely use
application software
or peripheral devices

When you frequently
use application soft­ware or peripheral
devices

Normal use Power consumption is increased or reduced when necessary. Recom-

When making a
presentation

When using the com­puter with the bat­tery on the road, etc.

Lowered performance saves power. The battery operation time and life
become longer.

Computer processing speed takes priority and power consumption
increases.

mended for most environments.

Power is saved. To prevent the screen from darkening during presenta­tion, screensaver use and automatic sleep are forbidden.

Power is saved when the battery is used. When the AC adaptor is con­nected, the performance takes priority.

Panasonic Power
Management
(Power Saving)

Panasonic Power
Management
(Better Heat Dis­persion.)

*1

Standard power plan for Windows

*2

Default setting

When you want to min­imize the power con­sumption (i.e. when
using the computer
with the battery, etc.)

When the computer
is hot

Lowered performance saves power. The battery operation time becomes
longer.

Heat generation from the computer is reduced by lowering the perfor­mance or setting the cooling fan to high speed.

Setting the Power Plan Suitable for Each Scene

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 Switching the power plan

1 Click on the notification area.

2 Click the power plan you wish to set from the displayed menu.

Click [Current extension setting displayed] to display the current setting of Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility.

3 Confirm the changed contents of the power plan and click [OK].

4 If the screen to set to restore the power plan is displayed, select whether restoring the

power plan to the previous state (before switching) after a certain period of time or not,
and then click [OK].

Panasonic’s unique power saving functions

Item Power saving contents

Windows Aero Switching Window Aero to Enabled/Disabled

NOTE

z When you set Windows Aero to Disabled using the Windows function, this func-

tion is disabled.

Display power Saving function You can switch the setting on whether LCD refresh rate is automatically reduced to 40

Hz (Enabled) or not reduced (Disabled) when the brightness of internal LCD is set to

below 20cd/m

NOTE

z The screen may flicker. (The default setting is [Disabled] (60 Hz).)
z When you play back motion pictures, the playback screen may not be smooth.

*3

When the display brightness is set to 20% at the power plan setting

Fan control mode You can switch the rotation of the cooling fan to: Adjust according to the computer tem-

perature (Standards)/Reduce heat generation by faster rotation (High speed)/Reduce
the fan noise by slower rotation (Low speed).

NOTE

z You can also switch according to the procedure of [Extension setting manual tem-

porary switching].

2 *3

while the battery is used.

Setting the Power Plan Suitable for Each Scene

Item Power saving contents

Screen-saver Switching the screensaver to Enable (Permitted)/Disable (Prohibited)

NOTE

z When you set Screen Saver to (None) using the Windows function, this function

is disabled.

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Wired LAN’s power while sleep­ing

Wireless LAN’s power while
sleeping

Sound driver power saving func­tion

Intel video driver power saving
function

Switching the wired LAN Wake Up function to Use (On)/Not use (Off).

z When set to [Off], the power consumption is reduced in Sleep/Hibernation.
z When set to [Off], the wired LAN Wake Up function cannot be used because the

wired LAN is turned off in Sleep. Set to [On] to use the wired LAN Wake Up function.

NOTE

z The setting becomes effective after restarting the computer.

Switching the wireless LAN Wake Up function to Use (On)/Not use (Off).

z When set to [Off], the power consumption is reduced in Sleep/Hibernation.
z When set to [Off], the wireless LAN Wake Up function cannot be used because the

wireless LAN is turned off in Sleep. Set to [On] to use the wireless LAN Wake Up
function.

NOTE

z The setting becomes effective after restarting the computer.

Switching the setting on whether to enter (Enabled) or not enter (Disabled) the power
saving mode automatically when the sound function is not used

NOTE

z The setting becomes effective after restarting the computer.

Switching the effectiveness of Intel (R) display power saving technology to Disabled/
Enabled 1: Low/Enabled 2/Enabled 3/Enabled 4/Enabled 5: High

NOTE

z When [Enabled] is set, the screen quality is kept to a certain degree by lowering

the display brightness or adjusting the contrast and colors

z Setting [Disabled] is recommended for work that requires subtle image and color

nuances or in video editing using video editing applications.

Setting the Power Plan Suitable for Each Scene

Item Power saving contents

The battery’s Economy Mode
(ECO)

Switching the full-charging capacity of the battery to 80% (Enabled)/100% (Disabled)
z When [Enabled] is selected, the battery operation time becomes shorter, but the bat-

tery deterioration due to full-charging (100%) is alleviated. Consequently, the battery
life becomes longer. To make the battery operation time longer, select [Disabled].

NOTE

z You can also switch according to the procedure of [Extension setting manual tem-

porary switching].

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<Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series>
The optical disc drive’s power

Function preventing failure to
return the plan

Switching the setting on whether to turn off the internal CD/DVD drive immediately or
turn off after a certain period of time (1 minute /3 minutes /5 minutes) automatically.

Turning off automatically is not available in the following conditions.

z When the CD/DVD drive contains some media
z When an external CD/DVD drive is connected
z When Roxio Creator LJB is operating and the target drive is the internal CD/DVD

drive

Turning off manually is not available either in the following conditions.

z When WinDVD is operating
z When the CD/DVD drive is being used

NOTE

z You can also switch according to the procedure of [Extension setting manual tem-

porary switching].

Switching the setting on whether to use (Enabled) or not to use (Disabled) the function to
restore the power plan after a certain period of time when you switch the power plan

Switching Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility manually

You can manually switch the fan control mode, the optical disc drive’s power (only for CF-F8/CF-W8 series) and the battery’s
Economy Mode (ECO).

NOTE

z The contents set by [Extension setting manual temporary switching] are not associated with the power plan. The set-

tings become disabled if the power plan is switched. The settings associated with the power plan are enabled.

Setting the Power Plan Suitable for Each Scene

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1 Click on the notification area.

Click the items you wish to set from [Extension setting manual temporary Switching] and click the settings from the
displayed menu.

2 Check marks have been added for the current settings.

Make the detailed settings for Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility

You can set Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility separately.

NOTE

z The contents set in this method are associated with the power plan. If the power plan is switched, the settings are

switched to the set contents.

1 Click on the notification area.

2 Click [Extension setting editing].

3 Click the name of Power Plan and click the Power Plan you wish to set.

The current power plan is displayed [Active].

4 Double-click the items (extension settings) you are going to set, and then change the set-

tings.

5 When you switch the power plan or connect/disconnect the AC adaptor and you do not

want the computer to notify the changed contents, remove the check mark for [Notifying
the changes in the extension settings when the power plan has been changed].

6 Click [OK] or [Apply] after setting is finished.

If you click [Returning the settings to default], all items for the selected power plan return to the factory default set­tings.

Setting the Power Plan Suitable for Each Scene

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Customize the Power Plan

You can copy the power plan to make a new plan, or you can change the power plan settings.

 Customizing with Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility

The following operations are available with Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility.

z New

Create a new power plan.

z Edit

Change the Power Plan setting.

z Copying and adding

Copy the existing power plan and save with a new name. The setting values for the original setting plan are also copied
(including the setting values for [Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility]).

z Setting to active

Switch the power plan.

z Delete

Delete the power plan. You cannot delete the active power plan and Windows power plans (Balance/Power saving/High
performance). To delete the current power plan, switch to another power plan by clicking another power plan and clicking
[Active].

z Restoring the power plan set at the factory

Return all 8 power plans prepared in advance to the default values. If some power plans among 8 plans have been
deleted, those plans will be restored.

1 Click on the notification area.
2 Click [Extension setting editing].

3 Click [Editing the power plan].

4 Select [New], [Edit], [Copying and adding], [Setting to active], [Delete] or [Restoring the

power plan set at the factory].

5 Make the settings according to the screen instructions as necessary.

6 Click [Close].
7 Click [OK].

Setting the Power Plan Suitable for Each Scene

Customizing with Windows power option

You can also customize the power plan with Windows power option.

 Changing the Power Plan Setting

1 Click or on the notification area and click [More power options].
2 Click [Change plan settings] of the power plan you want to change.

z If you do not find the power plan, click [Show additional plans].

3 Change the settings.

z [Change advanced power settings]: You can make more detailed settings.

4 Click [Save changes].

 Creating Your Own Power Setting

1 Click or on the notification area and click [More power options].

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2 Click [Create a power plan], click the basic plan and input the name of power plan.
3 Click [Next].

4 Change the settings and click [Create].

z To change the settings or to make more detailed settings. (above “Changing the Power Plan Setting”)

 Deleting the Power Plan

1 Click or on the notification area and click [More power options].

2 Click the power plan to be deleted.

3 Click [Change plan settings] displayed under the power plan that you want to delete.
4 Click [Delete this plan], and then click [OK] on the confirmation screen.

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

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Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

The sleep 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 sleep or hibernation.

Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply

Sleep 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.)

Precautions

z Connect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in sleep for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adaptor, use

hibernation instead.

z Using sleep or hibernation repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize computer operation, restart

Windows regularly (about once a week) without using sleep or hibernation.

z Save the necessary data.
z Close files you have opened from removable disks and network drives.
z The password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. You can use the Windows password for security in

sleep or hibernation. In the default setting, the Windows password will be requested to resume.

z Do not enter sleep or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, sleep or hibernation

may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices.

• When any of the hard disk drive indicator and the SD Memory Card indicator is on (accessing drive or card).

• <Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series>
When the CD/DVD drive indicator is blinking (accessing drive).

• When playing/recording audio files or displaying DVD-Video such as MPEG files.

• When playing a DVD-Video.

• When writing to a disc.

• When using communication software or network function.

• When using peripheral devices.
(If peripheral devices fail to work normally, restart the computer.)

z The computer does not enter sleep or hibernation immediately after resuming. Wait approximately one minute.

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation

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 To enter sleep or hibernation

1 Close the display, or slide the power switch (A) until a beep

Sleep: The power indicator (A) blinks green.
Hibernation: The power indicator (A) goes off.

z

You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter sleep or hibernation. Click (Start) -

- [Sleep] / [Hibernate].

CAUTION

While the computer is entering sleep or hibernation

z Do not:

• Touch the keyboard, Touch Pad, touchscreen (only for CF-T8 series), or power switch.

• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.

• <Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series>

Operate the drive power/open switch.

• Operate the wireless switch.

• Close or open the display.

• Insert and remove the SD/SDHC Memory Card.
Wait until the power indicator blinks green (sleep) or goes off (hibernation).

z It may take one or two minutes to enter sleep or hibernation.
z At the beep

cator blinks or goes off. If you slide and hold the power switch for longer than four seconds, the computer will forcibly
shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [When I press the power button:] to [Shut down] in
[Choose what the power button does].

In sleep or hibernation

z Do not attach or remove a peripheral device. Doing so may cause malfunction.
z Power is consumed in sleep. 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 sleep function.

*1

, immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the power indi-

*1

sounds.

CF-F8 Series

A

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

*1

If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

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 To resume from sleep or hibernation

CF-F8 Series

1 Open the display, or slide the power switch (A).

z In the default setting, the Windows password will be requested to resume.

A

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

CAUTION

z Do not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display is resumed, wait approximately

15 seconds (normally) or 60 seconds (when the computer is on a network).

• Touch the keyboard (except for password input), Touch Pad, touchscreen (only for CF-T8 series), 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 sleep or hibernation (Wait approximately one minute).

• <Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series>

Operate the drive power/open switch.

• Operate the wireless switch.

• Insert and remove the SD/SDHC Memory Card.

z If the computer enters sleep while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, touching the USB keyboard keys or mouse

will resume the computer.

NOTE

z <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.

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

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Changing When the Computer Sleeps or Hibernates

 Sleep

1 Click or on the notification area, and click [More power options] - [Change when

the computer sleeps].

2 Select the setting for [Put the computer to sleep:], and then click [Save changes].

z The setting for hibernation may change unexpectedly when you change the setting for sleep. Confirm that the

time to enter hibernation is 1,080 minutes (default setting) or longer (below).

 Hibernation

1 After the step 1 of “Sleep” setting (above), click [Change advanced power settings].

2 Double-click [Sleep], and double-click [Hibernate after].
3 Click the item and select the setting.

4 Click [OK].

Security Measures

You can set the password and/or enable/disable some functions for security purpose.
z Another security measure

<Only for model that supports TPM>

• 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 (Î page 101).

2 Select [Security].

Î page 107): 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

z When the password has been set, you need to enter your password in [Enter Current Password] and press

Enter

z 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

z Do not forget your password. If you forget your Supervisor Password, you will not be able to use your computer. Con-

tact technical support office.

z 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

z The password will not be displayed on the screen.
z 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

z 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 prevent your computer from unauthorized use.

1 Set the password (Î page 45), and select [Enabled] in [Password on boot] in the [Secu-

rity] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 107).

NOTE

z 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

When the [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Enabled], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the hard disk when the hard disk is
inserted in a different computer. To be able to read/write data on the original computer, the Setup Utility settings must be the
same as when the hard disk was removed.
It is possible to set the hard disk lock even if [Password on boot] is set to [Disabled], but we recommend that [Password on
boot] be set to [Enabled] for security reasons.
(Note that this hard disk lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)

1 Select [Enabled] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page

107).

CAUTION

z When starting up the computer, if the message [Hard disk access is prohibited by “Hard Disk Lock”] appears, run the

Setup Utility, and change the settings to match the details when [Hard Disk Lock] was set.

z You cannot use the hard disk lock function without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the Supervisor Password

beforehand (Î page 45).

z When you have your computer repaired

• Contact technical support office.

• Before sending back the computer, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disabled].

NOTE

z The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.

CD/DVD Drive

<Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series>

NOTE

z 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.

z Use Windows features or writing software to write to discs (e.g. “Roxio Creator LJB” Î page 64).

Ensure the disc is compatible with the selected writing speed.

z The quality of written data depends on the disc.
z <Only for CF-F8 Series>

Do not touch the handle of the computer when the CD/DVD drive is being used.

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Handling Precautions

Drive handling care

z Do not expose the 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.

z We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses.

(Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.)

CD/DVD Drive

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When opening/closing the disc cover

z When the computer is on, use the drive power/open switch. (Î page 56)
z When closing the disc cover, press down the center of the disc cover (position indicated

“CLOSE” for CF-F8 series, position of the arrow for CF-W8 series) to ensure that the cover
is locked.

z Do not access the drive until after the disc cover is closed and the CD/DVD drive indicator

changes to lighting from blinking.

z When inserting or removing a disc, be careful not to touch the lens of the drive.
z Do not leave the disc cover 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.

z The disc cover can be opened up to an angle of 60° - 70°. Do not apply excessive force to

the disc cover. If you accidentally touch the disc cover causing the disc cover to open more
than the degrees described above, press the cover forward slowly until the stopper returns
to its original position.

z Be sure to close the display only after confirming the disc cover is closed. If the disc cover is

not closed, the LCD may become damaged.

z Never insert a foreign object such as a paper clip into the drive.

Doing so may cause malfunction.

z Insert the disc securely.

If the disc cover is closed without securely inserting the disc, the disc may be damaged.

CF-F8 Series

60° − 70°

CF-W8 Series

60° − 70°

CD/DVD Drive

About recognition of disc

z It may take about 40 - 50 seconds for an image recorded to a rewritable media to be played back.

While the drive is being accessed

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

Doing so could cause the disc to shift position and this may damage the disc, or cause the drive to malfunction.
In addition, after running an application involving access to a disc, close the application before opening the disc cover.

z Do not move the computer while in the midst of writing or rewriting, as this may result in a writing failure.
z Do not apply excessive force to the disc cover.
z Do not operate the drive power/open switch.
z Do not shock the computer by removing or inserting cables and cards, etc. This may result in a read or write malfunction.

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Disc handling care

z 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.)

z Before using a disc, carefully read the operating/handling instructions and package of the disc.
z 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.

z 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.

CD/DVD Drive

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

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CD/DVD Drive

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Turning On/Off the CD/DVD Drive

When you are not using the CD/DVD drive, you can turn the drive power off to minimize power consumption.

 When you want to minimize power consumption (example)

z Set [Optical Drive Power] in the Setup Utility to [Off]. (Î page 103)

The drive power remains off when the computer is started up.

z To use the drive, turn it on with the drive power/open switch or using [Extension setting manual temporary switching] in the

Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility.

z When finished using the drive, turn the drive power off.

NOTE

z The drive power/open switch and the Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility only operates after Windows has started

up.

z The drive power/open switch and [The optical disc drive’s power] setting in Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility

work only when [Optical Drive] is set to [Enabled] in the Setup Utility [Advanced] menu.

z When you switch the drive power and other application software message is displayed on the notification area, after

the message disappears, a message indicating the drive power state is displayed.

z

When the drive power is turned off, the message “The ‘MATSHITA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX’ device can now
be safely removed from the computer” will appear, but the CD/DVD drive is an internal device, so it cannot be removed.

z If the software application may not recognize the drive, exit the software application, and then start up the application

once more after checking to make sure that the drive power is on.

Confirm CD/DVD drive indicator to check the power status of the drive

• Light on/Flashing: Power on

• Off: Power off

CD/DVD Drive

Turning on or off immediately

There are two methods, as follows.

z Using [Extension setting manual temporary switching] in Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility.

A Click on the notification area.

B Click [On] or [Off] in [Manual switching] of [The optical disc drive’s power].

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z Slide the drive power/open switch (A) to the left.

• Each time you slide the switch, you will hear a beep and the drive power will turn on or
off.

• If you slide the switch to the right, you will hear a beep and the disc cover will open after
the drive power turns on.

After you hear the beep, it may take a few moments before the drive power turns on/off, or
until the cover opens. (If the speaker is muted, beeps do not sound.)

NOTE

z The [Auto off setting] of [The optical disc drive’s power] in Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility works only for the

internal CD/DVD drive.

z In the following cases, it is not possible to turn off using [Extension setting editing]:

• When WinDVD is running

• During writing or reading of a disc

z Do not slide the drive power/open switch repeatedly.

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8 Series

CD/DVD Drive

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Turning off the power automatically after a certain period of time

Set time for [The optical disc drive’s power] on [Extension setting editing] screen of Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility
beforehand. After turning on the CD/DVD drive or removing the disc by opening the disc cover, when a certain period time
passes with the cover closed without setting a disc, you can automatically turn the drive off. (Î page 37)

NOTE

z In the following cases, the drive power will not turn off even after the time set in [Auto off setting].

• When the disc cover is open

• When a disc is set in the drive

• When an external CD/DVD drive is connected (Including using a virtual CD drive)

• When WinDVD is running

CD/DVD Drive

Disc Information

z You can read from/write to the following discs.

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CD-R

Recordable

DVD-RAM

*2*3*4

DVD-R

*4*5

CD-RW

DVD-RW

z You can read from the following discs.

CD-ROM CD DIGITAL

AUDIO

DVD-ROM DVD-Video DVD-R DL

*1

*4*5*6

+R

*4*5

+RW

*4*5*7

CD TEXT CD-EXTRA Video CD Photo CD

VIDEO CD

*5*9

+R DL

*5*9

*8

*1

Does not support Ultra-Speed CD-RW to write.

*2

Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used.

*3

You can read, write or rewrite as with the hard disk using Windows Explorer, without using the writing software.
After writing using Roxio Creator LJB, it will no longer be possible to write using other writing software. To write using Explorer again,
you need to format the disc. Be sure to remove the check mark from [Quick Format].

*4

To write DVD-Video mode/VR mode/+VR mode, specific software is required

*5

DVD-Video mode/VR mode/+VR mode: Finalize using DVD recorder (Î page 63)

CD/DVD Drive

*6

Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0.

*7

<Only for CF-W8 Series>
Does not support High Speed +RW.

*8

Specific Software is required.

*9

When playing back videos recorded over both layers of a one-sided, dual-layer disc, videos or sounds are interrupted at the point where
the recording layers change.

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 Recommended discs for writing

Visit the following web site: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pc/itn/support/disk/diskinfo.html

Using DVD Discs

To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, you need to use DVD playback software such as WinDVD (Î page 61).

 Region code setting

DVD-Video are allocated to region codes according to where they are sold. To play a 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”
For Southeast Asia (including Hong Kong and Taiwan): “3”

z 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:
The screen to confirm the region code appears. (It may not appear with some DVD-Video.)

CAUTION

z You can change the region code setting up to five times including the initial setting. Be extremely careful because you

cannot change the region code anymore after the fifth change, even if you reinstall the operating system.

z Any problem resulting from illegal changing or altering of the region code is the user’s responsibility.

NOTE

z 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

Inserting/Removing a Disc

1 Turn on the computer.

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2 Slide the drive power/open switch (A) to the right.

z If the CD/DVD drive indicator is off (drive power is off), it will take some time for

the drive power to turn on, and for the disc cover to open. Wait for a moment.

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8 Series

3 Raise the disc cover a little.

z Do not force it open any wider than about 60° - 70°. If you accidentally do so, press the cover forward slowly until

the stopper returns to its original position.

z If the disc cover cannot open if a hand is on the disc cover or the display is closed, the drive will not be accessed

correctly. In this case, open and close the disc cover once or restart the computer.

CD/DVD Drive

4 Insert/Remove a disc.

z To i ns er t

A With the title side of the disc (B) facing up, insert the disc under the keyboard.
B Push down on the center of the disc until it clicks in place.

z To r em ov e

Press on the center spindle (C) and carefully lift up the edge of the disc.

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CF-F8 Series

B

C

CF-W8 Series

BC

CD/DVD Drive

5 Close the disc cover.

Press down the center of the disc cover (position indicated “CLOSE” for CF-F8
series, position of the arrow for CF-W8 series) to ensure that the cover is locked.

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CF-F8 Series

CF-W8 Series

CD/DVD Drive

NOTE

z To remove a disc when the disc cover cannot be opened or when the computer is powered off:

• Insert a pointed object (e.g., the bent-out tip of a paper clip, or the tip of a ballpoint pen) into the emergency hole (A),

and move in the direction of the arrow.

CF-F8 Series CF-W8 Series

z After setting the disc, do not click the CD/DVD drive icon (on Windows Explorer, etc.) until the disc is recognized by the

computer.

z For AutoPlay CD:

• An AutoPlay CD may start during file access depending on the status of the disc.

z When playing back motion video from a disc, playback may not be smooth in some conditions.

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Power-saving mode

If the drive is not accessed for 30 seconds, the drive motor will automatically be shut down to reduce the power consumption.
When the drive is accessed again, the drive motor is turned on. In this case, reading of the disc data will take approximately
30 seconds.

CD/DVD Drive

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Changing the Internal CD/DVD Drive Letter

You can change the drive letters for the CD/DVD drive.

A Turn on the CD/DVD drive.

B Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Optical Disc Drive Letter-Setting Utility].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

C Click in [New drive letter], click the drive letter, and click [OK].

D Add a check mark for [In the future, do not show this message.] and click [OK].

NOTE

z If you use the Fast User Switching function to log on as a different user while Optical Disc Drive Letter-Setting Utility is

running, you will not be able to start up Optical Disc Drive Letter-Setting Utility form the second user account.

WinDVD

<Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series>

WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual.
z DVD-Audio cannot be played back using WinDVD.

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Running WinDVD

1 Double-click on the desktop.

z Alternatively click (Start) - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD for Panasonic].
z Use WinDVD as administrator.

 To access the online manual

After starting WinDVD, perform either of the following procedures.

z Click “?” on the WinDVD control panel.
z 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://
www.corel.com/), and submit the form.

CAUTION

z Do not start WinDVD while the hard disk drive indicator is blinking immediately after the computer is turned on.
z While WinDVD is running, do not:

• Enter sleep or hibernation.

• Switch the display by pressing

• Turn off the CD/DVD drive power.

If performing the operations described above, shut down WinDVD, then restart.

z During motion video playback, do not:

• Eject the disc.

• Use other applications or the Command Prompt.

• Change the settings of the screen properties.

• Turn off the CD/DVD drive power.

If performing the operations described above, shut down WinDVD, then restart.

z 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

Fn

+ F3.

WinDVD

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] - [Uninstall a program].
(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.

NOTE

z OEM version of WinDVD that has been installed does not support some of the functions in Help items.

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Notes During Use

 Use WinDVD for playing back a DVD Video.

z If the AutoPlay screen is displayed, select [Play DVD video using InterVideo WinDVD].
z If Windows

are not available.

 If you maximize the video display window:

®

Media Player is used for playback, audio may come out neither at all nor properly since some audio codecs

z You can return to the original window size by double-clicking over the images.

 If the video skips during WinDVD playback

z If playback pauses or fast forwards between cuts in a video program, disable the cache memory function using WinDVD

Power Mode Switching Utility.

A Click (Start) and input [c:\util\windvdpw\windvdpw.exe] in [Start Search], and press

If the “Start WinDVD and then restart this utility” message appears, click [OK] and start WinDVD before per­forming step A.

B Click [Disable] and click [OK].
C Click [OK].
D Run WinDVD.

Enter

.

WinDVD

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 Frame dropping may occur (images or sounds are disrupted)

z Immediately after resuming from a pause, frame dropping may occur depending on the operating environment or DVD

video (images or sounds are disrupted).

z If the DVD video software other than WinDVD has been installed, the images and motion videos may not be displayed

properly.

 The playback screen appears to be blurred, white, and jumpy

z Change the color preset settings.

A Click on the Player Panel to display the Video Center.
B Click [Color].
C Click [Custom], and on the same screen adjust the color by moving the sliders.

 When battery operation time has become short:

z Click on the Player Panel and click [Display]. Set [Deinterlace] to [Auto] in the Video Center.

 If you have uninstalled WinDVD accidentally:

z Reinstall it by following the steps below.

A Click (Start) and input [c:\util\windvd] in [Start Search], and press
B Right-click [setup] in [windvd] folder and click [Run as administrator].

If there are two or more “setup” files, right-click the file whose [Type] is [Application].
Follow the on-screen instructions and install WinDVD.
z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Enter

.

DVD Discs Created Using a DVD Recorder

z Playback may not be possible depending on the DVD recorder or the discs.
z You must finalize

the DVD recorder.

z 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.

*1

discs other than DVD-RAM before playback. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of

Writing to CD/DVD

<Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series>

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 Applicable Media

z Refer to the Disc Information (Î page 54).
z Refer to the software’s online manual (below).

About Copies

When writing to discs, make sure that you are not infringing upon any copyrights. It is illegal to copy audio CDs
for non-personal use.
When backing up software, make sure that you are not infringing upon any software copyrights for that product.

Using Windows Feature

1 Insert a disc.

2 In the [AutoPlay] screen, click [Burn files to disc using Windows].

z Alternatively you can click (Start) - [Computer], and double-click [DVD RW Drive].
z Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using Roxio Creator LJB

“Roxio Creator LJB” is a CD/DVD recording software application developed by SONIC Solutions.
For further information, refer to the software’s online manual (below).

1 Click (Start) - [All Program] - [Roxio Creator LJB] - [Roxio Creator LJB].

CAUTION

z If you format a disc using Windows functions, you cannot write with Roxio Creator LJB.

Do not format a disc using Windows functions when you write to the disc using Roxio Creator LJB. For rewritable discs
(i.e. CD-RW, etc.), writing is possible using Roxio Creator LJB if all the disc contents are deleted.

z If you set an unused disc in the CD/DVD drive, [Automatic playback] screen may appear and then Windows for-

mat screen may be displayed. Do not format the disc when you use Roxio Creator LJB.

When you write to the disc using Roxio Creator LJB, start Roxio Creator LJB before setting the disc. Windows format
screen will not be displayed, which prevents the disc from being mistakenly formatted.

 To access the online manual

A Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Roxio Creator LJB] - [Help] - [Tutorial].

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Usage Precautions

 When an external CD/DVD drive has been connected

z Do not turn the CD/DVD drive power off on this computer when writing to a disc in an external CD/DVD drive. Turning the

power off may result in a malfunction, such as an interruption in the external CD/DVD drive operation.

Using DVD-RAM

z Formatting must be executed to write a file to a DVD-RAM. It is possible to write a file to a formatted DVD-RAM in the

same way as writing a file to a floppy disk or hard disk.

 Format type

There are six types of DVD-RAM formats, as shown below. We recommend that you choose the format type depending on
the application.

Format Feature

FAT32 This format is supported by Windows 95 (OSR2) / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista. DVD-RAM discs

in FAT32 format cannot be used on Windows 95 (other than OSR2) / Windows NT.

UDF1.02 This format is supported by Windows 98 / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista, and compatible with the Video

mode of DVD-ROM / DVD-R / DVD-RW / +R / +RW.

UDF1.50 Standard format for DVD-RAM. Data with large file sizes (video or audio data) can be written at

high speed. We recommend this format when using DVD-RAM for storing data.

UDF2.00/2.01 This format is used for DVD video recorders conforming to “Video Recording Standards” as

established by the DVD Forum, or for PC recording software conforming to the same standards.

UDF2.5 This format is supported by Windows Vista, and is used for Blu-ray recorders or PC recording

software conforming to “Video Recording Standards” as established by the Blu-ray Disc Associ­ation.
This format cannot be used for DVD recorders conforming to “Video Recording Standards” as
established by the DVD Forum, or for PC recording software conforming to the same standards.

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 Formatting DVD-RAM

When formatting is executed, data recorded on the disc is erased. Back up data as required.

A Set a DVD-RAM in the CD/DVD drive.
B Close all applications that use DVD-RAM.

C Click (Start) - [Computer], right-click the CD/DVD drive and click [Format].
D Select the settings and click [Start].

z When the disc was recorded with Roxio Creator LJB and you want to record using Explorer, remove the

check mark from [Quick Format].

z It may take long time if you removed the check mark from [Quick Format].
z Do not cancel formatting partway. Otherwise the disc may no longer accept writing.

CAUTION

z If you have written using Roxio Creator LJB, you cannot write using other software since the format becomes different.

To make this possible, remove the check mark for [Quick format] on the format display and format the disc.

Notes During Use

 If you have uninstalled Roxio Creator LJB accidentally

Reinstall it by following the steps below.

A Click (Start) and input [c:\util\sonic\emc] in [Start Search], and press
B Right-click [setup] in [emc] folder and click [Run as administrator].

If there are two or more “setup” files, right-click the file whose [Type] is [Application].
Follow the on-screen instructions.

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
z The serial number has been entered beforehand. Do not change the serial number entered. If you have

accidentally changed, click [Cancel] to reinstall.

Enter

.

Writing to CD/DVD

SUPPORT INFORMATION
z About User Registration

Follow the steps below for user registration.

A While connected to the Internet, start up Roxio Creator LJB.
B Click [Help] - [Resister Now] and follow the on-screen instructions.

z If Roxio Creator LJB 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, contact Sonic Solutions.
URL:

English (U.S.): http://www.roxio.jp/enu/support/default.html
English (U.K.): http://www.roxio.jp/eng/support/Default.html
French: http://www.roxio.jp/fra/support/contact/
German: http://www.roxio.jp/deu/support/
Dutch: http://www.roxio.jp/nld/support/Default.html

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PC Cards

You can insert the PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot.

NOTE

z The following types of card are not supported:

PC Card Type III, ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards that require
12V of operating voltage.

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Inserting/Removing the Card

CAUTION

z Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the sleep or hibernation.
z Do not forcefully insert the card. Depending on the shape of the card, parts of the card may remain outside after inser-

tion. The PC Card slot or the card may be damaged or become stuck if it is forced in.

z Note that the PC Card removal may not be complete, depending on the status of the PC Card or the device connected

to the PC Card; this may occur when a SCSI card is used to connect an external hard disk to the computer. In such
cases, turn off the power from the (Start) menu, then remove the card.

 To insert the card

1 Insert the PC Card with the label side up until it securely fits in

the slot.

z For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the card.

2 After the card is inserted, bend the eject button (A).

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

PC Cards

 To remove the card

1 Disable the card function.

A Click on the notification area and select the card, then click [OK].

z This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.

2 Remove the card.

A Raise the bent part of the eject button.
B Press the eject button so the card comes out of the slot.
C Draw the card straight out.

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CF-F8 Series

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

NOTE

z Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit. Otherwise mal-

function may occur.
Allowable Current: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5.0 V: 400 mA

z After repeating insertion and removal, some types of card will not be recognized. In this case, restart the computer.
z If the computer freezes after resuming from sleep or hibernation, remove and reinsert the card. If the problem persists,

restart the computer.

z When a card is inserted, power consumption increases. Remove the card when it is not in use, especially when oper-

ating by battery power.

z To connect peripheral devices (SCSI, IEEE1394, etc.) using a PC Card, follow the steps below (one example).

A Connect the peripheral device to the card.
B Turn on the power of device.
C Insert the card until it securely fits in the slot.

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SD/SDHC Memory Card Information

The SD Memory Card slot on this computer only accepts SD/SDHC Memory Cards.

z When you use a miniSD Card or a microSD Card, set the card to a miniSD Card adaptor or a microSD Card adaptor, and

insert/remove the card with the adaptor. Be sure not to leave the adaptor in the card slot.

z The SD/SDHC Memory Card has a copyright protection function which is compatible with content on-demand services on

the Internet, etc.

z To format the SD/SDHC Memory Card on this computer, do not use [Format] of Windows, but use the SD/SDHC Memory

Card format software.
You can download the software from the web site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html

z To use the SD/SDHC Memory Card on other devices, format the card on the devices. For further information, refer to the

instruction manual of the devices.

Handling and storage cautions

z Store the SD/SDHC Memory Card in the case after removing it from the computer.
z Do not:

• Disassemble or modify the card.

• Hit, bend, drop or wet the card.

• Touch the terminals with fingers or metal object.

• Remove the labels of the card / Attach other labels or stickers to the card.

z Do not place the card in the following locations.

• In direct sunlight or in very hot location such as inside of a car.

• In very dusty or humid location.

• In location subject to corrosive gas, etc.

Data handling cautions

z Set the write-protect switch (A) to the LOCK position. Unlock the switch when recording

(checkout), saving, or editing data.

z We recommend you to back up the important data to another storage medium.
z When disposing the card, we recommend you to physically destroy the card (using a ham-

mer, etc.) to prevent personal or confidential data from being leaked.

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Inserting/Removing the SD/SDHC Memory Card

CAUTION

z Do not remove or insert the SD/SDHC Memory Card until Windows has completed loading.
z Do not remove the card or turn off the computer in the following cases, otherwise the data may be corrupted.

Immediately after the writing operation.
The computer may still continue the access to the card just after writing operation. If you remove the card before the
operation is completed, the data may be damaged or the card access may no longer perform normally.

z Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages,

directly or indirectly.

z Do not forcibly draw out the card, otherwise the slot may be damaged.
z Insert the card in the correct direction, otherwise the card and the slot may be damaged.
z After resuming from sleep or hibernation, do not access the SD/SDHC Memory Card for approximately 30 seconds.

 To insert the card

1

Insert the SD/SDHC Memory Card with the label side facing up and with the cut corner on top.

 To remove the card

Preparation

z Save the data and close all applications.
z Confirm the SD Memory Card indicator is off.

1 Disable the card function.

A Click on the notification area and select the card, then click [OK].

z This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the

computer.

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

SD/SDHC Memory Card

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2 Remove the card.

A Press the card so it comes out of the slot.
B Draw it straight out.

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

Mini Port Replicator

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You can use an optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU08U for CF-F8 Series, CF-VEBU05BU
for CF-W8/CF-T8 Series). This device frees you from being bothered by a lot of cable con­nections when you carry the computer. It also allows you to connect various peripherals.
Connect the mini port replicator to the mini port replicator connector (A).
For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the mini port replicator.

NOTE

z To use the mini port replicator, set [USB Port] setting to [Enabled] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
z When the mini port replicator is connected, LAN cable should be connected to the mini port replicator.

The LAN port cannot be used.

z <Only for CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

When the mini port replicator is connected, an external display should be connected to the mini port replicator.
The external display port cannot be used.

z If devices connected to USB ports (2a, 2b, 2c) does not operate:

In the case of devices with consumption voltage exceeding 100 mA, or devices for which the consumption voltage
cannot be confirmed, connect via USB port 1 or the computer’s USB port.

z <Only for CF-F8 Series>

If you use an external display compatible with “DisplayPort connector”, connect it to a “DisplayPort connector” on an
optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU08U) using a cable compatible with “DisplayPort connector”.

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

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You can switch the output destination to an external display.
Connect the external display to the external display port (A).

NOTE

z After resuming from sleep or hibernation, or restarting the computer, the output destination may not be the same as

the one selected in the previous status.

z Do not connect or remove the external display during sleep or hibernation.
z It may take some time to switch between displays depending on the displays used.
z When you use high resolution displays, the display color, resolution or refresh rate may be changed, switching to

[Notebook] in [Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile].
We recommend you to switch the output destination by pressing

z When you change the output destination after Windows starts up, do not press any key until switching is complete.
z You cannot use the simultaneous display until Windows starts up.

z When you use an external display or extended desktop, click [Display Settings] and set a suitable number of colors,

resolution, or refresh rate for each display.
Depending on the settings, some external displays may be distorted or displayed incorrectly. In this case, check the
refresh rate setting.

z When you use the simultaneous display, DVD-Video, MPEG files and other motion image files may not be played back

smoothly.

z Carefully read the instruction manual of the external display.
z When connecting an external display that does not conform to the Plug & Play standards, select the display driver

accordingly in the following menu, or use the driver disc supplied with the external display.

(Start) - [Control Panel] - [Adjust screen resolution] - [Advanced Settings] - [Monitor] - [Properties] - [Driver] -

[Update Driver]

z <Only for CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>

If you connect an external display via the mini port replicator, you cannot use the external display port on the com­puter.

Fn+F3

.

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

External Display

z <Only for CF-F8 Series>

If you use an external display compatible with “DisplayPort connector”, connect it to a “DisplayPort connector” on an
optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU08U) using a cable compatible with “DisplayPort connector”.

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z Before disconnecting the external display, switch to the internal LCD by pressing

image quality may become different form before disconnection (e.g., wrong resolution). In this case, press
reset the image quality.

Fn+F3

. Otherwise the displayed

Fn+F3

to

Switching the Display

1 Press

Each time you press the key combination:
Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display

NOTE

z <Only for CF-F8 Series>

When an external display is connected to an optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU08U), the display switching may
work differently form the above. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the mini port replicator.

Fn+F3

.

Extended Desktop

The extended desktop function allows you to use the working area across both the internal LCD and the external display. You
can drag an object from the internal LCD to the external display and vice versa.

 To switch to the Extended desktop

1 Connect the external display.

z The [New Display Detected] screen appears. If not, perform the procedure of “To change the display settings”

(Î page 76).

2 Click [Show different parts of my desktop on each display (extended)].

3 Click [Right] or [Left] for the location of extended desktop, and click [OK].

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 To change the display settings

1 Right-click the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties].

2 Select [Extended Desktop] in [Operating Mode], and select the settings for [Primary

Device] and [Secondary Device].

3 Click [Display Settings] and set the display color and resolution etc.

4 Click [OK].

NOTE

z Always change the settings in the manner described above.
z It may not be possible to use the extended desktop with some software applications.
z When you click the maximize button, the window is displayed on one of the displays. You cannot move the maximized

window to the other display.

z You cannot switch the display by pressing
z To switch to the Extended Desktop, be sure to use the [Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile] screen

or the [New Display Detected] screen. If you use other methods (e.g. display setting, etc.), the screen may not be dis­played correctly.

z The pop-up icon displayed by
z <Only for CF-T8 Series>

Set the internal LCD to the primary device when using the touchscreen. The cursor will move on the primary device
when you touch the internal LCD.

z When the application running is not shown on the display:

When the application is in the external display or after the application is closed in the external display, there are times
the application will not be shown in the display when executed 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 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.

z When the display domain for the Extended Desktop is changed, the wallpaper and icons may become displaced.

Fn

key combination appears only on the primary device.

Fn+F3

when using the extended desktop.

External Display

z When an animated pointer is used for the mouse pointer:

An error may occur when resuming from the sleep or hibernation. In such cases, change the mouse pointer to the
standard pointer with the following procedure:

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].
B Click [Pointers].
C Click [None] in [Scheme], then click [OK].

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USB Devices

Connecting/Removing USB Devices

 To connect the device

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1 Connect the USB device to one of the USB ports (A).

For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the USB device.

 To remove the device

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

1 Disable the USB device.

A Click on the notification area and select the USB device, then select [OK].

z This step is not necessary when;

• Removing the device after turning off the computer.

• is not displayed.

• The device does not appear in step A.

2 Remove the USB device.

USB Devices

CAUTION

z Do not remove a USB device while your computer is in the sleep or hibernation.
z Save important data and close all applications.

NOTE

z You may need to install the driver for the USB device. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the instruction man-

ual of the USB device.

z You may need to install the driver again when connecting the device to another port.
z When a USB device is connected, sleep and hibernation may not function normally. If the computer does not start up

normally, remove the USB device and restart the computer.

z If the computer enters sleep or hibernation while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, touching the USB keyboard

keys or mouse will resume the computer.

z Some devices will not operate when connected to a USB HUB. These devices must be connected directly to the USB

port on your computer.

z When the USB device is removed and then inserted while the computer is on, may appear in the Device Manager

and the device may not be correctly recognized. In this case, remove and connect the device again, or restart the com­puter.

z When a USB device is connected, power consumption increases. Remove the USB device when it is not in use, espe-

cially when operating by battery power.

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USB Devices

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When Using an External Mouse

Before installing an external mouse driver, first uninstall the Touch Pad driver. In this case, you will be unable to use the Touch
Pad scroll function.

CAUTION

z Before uninstalling the driver, save important data and close each application.

1 Click or on the notification area, and then click [Exit].

2 Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program] - [Touch Pad Utility], and then

click [Uninstall] to remove the program.

Follow the on-screen instructions.
z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

3 Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program] - [Synaptics Pointing Device

Driver], and then click [Uninstall] to uninstall the driver.

Follow the on-screen instructions.
z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

4 After uninstalling the driver, restart the computer.
5 Install the mouse driver according to the instruction manual of the mouse driver.

NOTE

z If you do not use an external mouse and use the Touch Pad Scroll function again, follow the procedure for “To use the

Touch Pad Scroll again”. (Î page 81)

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 To use the Touch Pad Scroll again

Uninstall the external mouse driver and install the Touch Pad driver.

1 Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program] to remove the external mouse

driver.

z For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the mouse driver.

2 Turn off the computer.

z If an external mouse is connected, disconnect it after turning off the computer.

3 Turn on the computer.

4 Click (Start) and input [c:\util\drivers\mouse\setup.exe], and press

z Follow the on-screen instructions.

Enter

.

5 Restart the computer, and if [Synaptics Pointing Device Settings] is displayed, remove

the check mark from [Show this screen at startup] and click [Close].

6 Click (Start) and input [c:\util\wheelpad], and press

Right-click [setup] in [wheelpad] folder and click [Run as administrator].
If there are two or more “setup” files, right-click the file whose [Type] is [Application].

z Follow the on-screen instructions.
z If the message [Touch Pad function and original Flat Pad scroll function cannot be used simultaneously] is

displayed after completing the installation, click [Yes].

Enter

.

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USB Floppy Disk Drive

Note the following when using an optional USB floppy disk drive (CF-VFDU03).
z Avoid the followings while the floppy disk drive is being accessed. Doing any of these may damage the data on the floppy

disk and render it useless.

• Power off your computer

• Remove the floppy disk drive

• Touch the floppy disk drive eject button

z 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:

• Manually sliding the shutter on the floppy disk

• 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

z Confirm the contents of a floppy disk before formatting it.

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

z Use the write-protect tab (A).

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

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

Modem

CAUTION

z Be sure to connect the telephone cable into the modem port, not into the LAN port.
z Use a surge protector since the modem may be damaged by a sudden high voltage surge that may occur in the event

of a lightning strike.

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1 Connect the computer and the telephone jack (A) using the

telephone cable (included: B).

z Hold the cable so that the shape of the connector (C) matches the port, and

insert fully until it clicks.

2 Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Connect to the Internet] -

[Dial-up] and change the settings as necessary.

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

NOTE

z Do not enter sleep or hibernation during communications.
z To remove the cable, press and hold the lever and pull out.

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Ring Resume Function

The computer automatically resumes from sleep when the telephone connected to the modem rings.
You will need software to keep the computer in an idle state waiting for a phone call, and if you prefer, to turn the computer to
sleep again afterward. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the software application.

1 Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Windows Fax and Scan].

2 Click [Tools] - [Fax Settings].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
z Check whether the modem you are using is displayed in Device name. If not, click [Select fax device] and select

the correct modem.

3 Add a check mark for [Allow the device to receive fax calls] and click [OK].
4 Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

5 Double-click [Modems], and then double-click the internal modem.

6 Click [Power Management] and add a check mark for [Allow this device to wake the com-

puter.], and then click [OK].

 To set the time to return the computer to sleep

The computer will enter sleep after the set time even when the communication is not completed. You can avoid such uncom­pleted communication if you select [Never], but the computer does not return to sleep after resuming by a phone call.

A Click or on the notification area and click [More power options] - [Change when the computer sleeps].
B Set the expected communication time for the sleep setting.

NOTE

z This function does not work when the computer is off or is in hibernation.
z Connect the AC adaptor.
z The screen remains dark after the computer resumes from sleep. The previous screen display will be restored when

you touch the keyboard, Touch Pad or touchscreen (only for CF-T8 series).

z The computer cannot resume if the telephone is not connected to the internal modem (e.g., you cannot use a PC Card

modem).

Modem

z The computer needs some time to respond, so set the calling time longer than normal. If this is not possible on the

transmission side, reduce the number of rings before answering on the software that you are using to keep the com­puter in idle waiting for the call.

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LAN

CAUTION

z To ensure proper network operations, use a twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher) less than 100 m in length.
z Do not use the sleep or hibernation during communications (except when the Wake up from wired 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 sleep or hibernation. When not using the Wake up from
wired LAN function, we recommend setting [Never] for [Put the computer to sleep:] and [Hibernate after]. (Î page 44)

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1 Turn off your computer.

z Do not use sleep or hibernation.

2 Connect the cable.

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

3 Turn on the computer.

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

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Power On by LAN/Wake Up from Wired LAN

NOTE

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

unnecessary for turning on or resuming the computer.

z Connect the AC adaptor.
z The Power On by LAN function is off under the following conditions:

• When you turn the computer off by sliding the power switch for four seconds or longer (e.g., after a hung-up).

• When you reattach the AC adaptor and battery pack to the computer after removing them.

z The screen remains dark after the computer resumes from sleep. The previous screen display will be restored when

you touch the keyboard, touch pad or touchscreen (only for CF-T8 series).

Enabling the Power On by LAN function

The computer automatically turns from off to on when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN
port.

1 Select [Allow] in [Power On by LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility

(Î page 104).

2 In [Caution], press
3 Press

F10

, and then select [Yes] and press

Enter

.

Enter

.

4 Log on to Windows as an administrator.

5 Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].
6 Double-click [Network adapters] and double-click [Intel(R) 82567LM Gigabit Network

Connection], and then click [Advanced].

7 Click [Enable PME] in [Property] and select [Enabled] in [Value].

z The computer may accidentally turn on if the linkage status is changed. To prevent the accidental startup, make

the following setting.
Click [Wake on Settings] in [Property] and select [Wake on Magic Packet] in [Value].

8 Click [OK].

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Enabling/Disabling the Wake Up from wired LAN function

When the Wake Up from wired LAN function is enabled, the computer automatically resumes from sleep or hibernation when
the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port. (Default setting)
The Wake Up from wired LAN function can be switched to enable/disable by performing the following procedure.

1 Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

2 Double-click [Network adapters] and double-click [Intel(R) 82567LM Gigabit Network

Connection], and then click [Power Management].

3 Add check marks for [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.] and

[Allow this device to wake the computer.].

We recommend you to make the above two settings ON/OFF simultaneously.
z The computer may resume when another computer in the network makes unintentional access.

Using the following procedure, you can prevent accidental startup by unintentional access.
Add a check mark for [Only allow management stations to wake the computer.].

4 Click [OK].

Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

<Only for model with wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and/or wireless WAN>

There are five ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication.

z The wireless switch on the front of the computer (below)
z Wireless Switch Utility (below)
z Settings in the Network and Sharing Center (Î page 94)
z Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 104)
z Settings in the Wireless Connection Disable Utility (Î page 91)

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 To disable all wireless communication

CF-F8 Series

1 Switch to OFF.

 To enable wireless communication

1 Switch to ON.

z In the default setting, the wireless switch enables all wireless devices when it is

set to ON.

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

WIRELESS

Wireless Switch Utility

This utility allows you to control the function of the wireless switch. This utility also allows you to enable or disable wireless
devices from a pop-up menu in the notification area. In the default setting, all wireless devices are enabled.

 The Wireless Switch Utility icon

The icon appears in the notification area when the computer is turned ON. It shows the status of wireless devices.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices are enabled.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices are off.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices have been disabled in the Setup Utility.

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 To enable or disable particular wireless devices

1 Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) to show the pop-up menu.

2 Select ON or OFF for the device you want to enable or disable.

 To change the function of the Wireless switch

In the default setting, the on/off settings that were selected for each device at the time you last turned off the wireless switch
are restored when you set the wireless switch to ON again. You can change this function.

[Selects the device for which to turn the device status on each time with the dialog box.]

Display a dialog each time you set the Wireless switch to ON so you can choose which wireless device to enable.

[Turns on the following device.]

Only selected devices are enabled when you set the Wireless switch to ON.

[Turns on the device that was on immediately before the wireless switch was turned off the last time.] (default)

When you turn on the wireless switch, the on/off settings that were selected when you last turned off the wireless switch will
be restored.

1 Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) on the notification area and click [Set-

tings].

2 Select the setting you want to assign to the wireless switch.

3 Click [OK].

 To check the wireless communication status

1 Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) on the notification area.

NOTE

z Do not turn on/off the switch repeatedly at too short intervals.
z Do not restart, log off, or enter sleep or hibernation immediately after turning on/off the switch.
z Do not turn on/off the switch while Windows is starting up.
z To use wireless communication, set the wireless devices ([Wireless LAN] / [Bluetooth] / [Wireless WAN]) to [Enabled]

(default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

z It may take some time to turn off wireless communication after switching the wireless switch off.
z If the IEEE802.11a setting is changed in [Device Manager], the display will be changed accordingly.

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Wireless Connection Disable Utility

You can automatically disable the wireless LAN connection when a LAN cable is connected to your computer. You need to
install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to use this function.

Installing the utility

1 Log on to Windows as an administrator.

2 Click (Start) and input [c:\util\wdisable\setup.exe] in [Start Search], and press

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility.

Enter

.

Checking the status of the Wireless Connection

NOTE

z The Wireless Switch Utility should also be installed so that the Wireless Connection Disable Utility works.
z The utility does not automatically disable the Bluetooth connection.

 Status indication

After installation, the Wireless Connection Disable Utility is automatically started after a user is logged in. An icon appears on
the notification area.

• : Indicates that

• the utility is enabled, and

• the wireless connection is disabled since a LAN cable is connected.

• : Indicates that

• the utility is enabled, and

• the wireless connection is enabled since no LAN cable is connected.

• : Indicates one of the following statuses;

• the utility does not monitor the LAN port status,

• the Wireless Switch Utility has not been started, or

• the built-in wired LAN device is not detected (In case of [LAN] is set [Disabled] in the Setup Utility.) or disabled
with the device manager.

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 Menu

Right-clicking the utility icon in the notification area opens a menu as follows.

z Monitoring LAN Cable: ON

Enables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to monitor the LAN port and disable wireless connection when a LAN
cable is connected.

z Monitoring LAN Cable: OFF

Disables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility, and enables wireless connection regardless of whether a LAN cable is
connected or not.

z Exit

Exits the Wireless Connection Disable Utility and enables wireless connection.

Wireless LAN

<Only for model with wireless LAN>

CAUTION

z To avoid unauthorized access to the computer through wireless LAN

We recommend you to make security settings such as encryption before using wireless LAN. Otherwise the hard disk
data such as the shared files can be exposed to the risk of unauthorized access.

NOTE

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z Communication is established through the wireless LAN antenna (A). Do not block the

antenna area with your hand or body.

z Do not use the Fast User Switching function. The wireless LAN cannot perform.
z The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used.

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

Wireless LAN

Using the Wireless LAN Function

Before using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN communication on.

Turning on/off the wireless LAN communication

1 Slide the wireless switch to turn on/off wireless LAN. (Î page 89)

z When turning on wireless LAN

If you cannot turn on wireless LAN using the wireless switch, confirm the Wireless Switch Utility setting (Î page

89). If you cannot turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility, try the following procedure.

A Click or on the notification area and click [Network and Sharing Center].
B Click [Manage network connections].
C Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] and click [Enable].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
z When [Disable] is displayed, [Wireless Network Connection] is already enabled.

D Turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility.

NOTE

z You can use the following procedure instead of turning on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility.

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Adjust commonly used mobility settings].
B Click [Turn wireless on] in [Wireless Network].

• When [Turn wireless off] is displayed, the wireless network is already on.

• If you cannot select [Turn wireless on], the wireless switch is turned off.

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Setting the wireless LAN access point

Preparation

Follow the instruction manual of the wireless LAN access point to make settings for the access point to recognize the com­puter.

1 Turn the wireless LAN on.

2 Click or on the notification area and click [Connect to a network].

The [Connect to a network] screen appears.

3 Click and select an access point, and click [Connect].

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4 Input the key you set for the access point to recognize the computer, and click [Connect].

Wait for the computer to connect to the wireless LAN access point.
When [Successfully connected to XXXX] is displayed, the wireless LAN setting is complete.

z [Save this network]: Add a check mark to save the password, settings, etc.
z [Start this connection automatically]: Add a check mark so the computer automatically detects the access point

and connects to the Internet.

5 Click [Close].

NOTE

z If you cannot communicate with the access point or if the access point is not detected, right-click on the notifica-

tion area and click [Connect to a network], and then click in the [Connect to a network] screen.

z The settings depend on the network environment. For further information, ask the system administrator or the person

in charge of the network.

z If you use the stealth type wireless LAN access point which restricts automatic detection of the wireless LAN access

point, take the following procedure.
If you do not perform the procedure below, you may not be able to access the wireless LAN access point automatically
or the wireless LAN access point may not be displayed on the [Connect to a network] screen.

A Click , or on the notification area, click [Network and Sharing Center] - [Set up a connection or

network] - [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next].

B Input necessary information and add check marks for [Start this connection automatically] and [Connect even if

the network is not broadcasting] and click [Next].

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Setting the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a)

1 Click or on the notification area.

2 Click [802.11a Disabled] or [802.11a Enabled].

NOTE

z In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law.

z The Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) indicates the on/off status of wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth and/or wire-

less WAN, not the setting of IEEE802.11a.

z If IEEE802.11a is enabled or disabled while the computer is connected to an IEEE802.11b/g access point, the connec-

tion will be temporarily interrupted.

Wireless LAN

z You can also change the IEEE802.11a setting in [Device Manager].

A Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

B Double-click [Network adapters] and double-click [Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100].
C Click [Advanced], and then click [Wireless Mode] in [Property].
D Select the settings in [Value] (e.g., [5. 802.11a/g]).
E Click [OK].

If you turn on/off 802.11a using the popup menu of Wireless Switch Utility, the setting in [Device Manager] will be
accordingly changed as below.

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Settings in Device Manager

[6. 802.11a/b/g]
[4. 802.11b/g]

[3. 802.11g]
[5. 802.11a/g]

[1. 802.11a]
[2. 802.11b]

Settings in Wireless Switch Utility

When 802.11a is enabled When 802.11a is disabled

a+b+g is enabled b+g is enabled

a+g is enabled g is enabled

a is enabled b is enabled

Wireless LAN

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To check the wireless LAN network status

A Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) on the notification area.

A tooltip appears.

NOTE

z The Wireless Switch Utility icons ( and ) indicate the on/off status of wireless communication, not the

IEEE802.11a setting.

z If the IEEE802.11a setting is changed in [Device Manager], the display will be changed accordingly.

Exchanging Data between Computers Using the Wireless LAN

To communicate between two computers using the wireless LAN and without using an access point, make the following
settings on each computer.

z Set the network to be accessed as wireless ad hoc.
z Set the network names to the same name.
z Set the network authentication to the same authentication.
z When using encryption, set the same encryption and the same network key on both computers.

Bluetooth

<Only for model with Bluetooth>

NOTE

z Communication is established through the Bluetooth antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand.
z When Bluetooth is installed, [Bluetooth] is displayed in the [Advanced] menu of

Setup Utility. To use Bluetooth, set [Bluetooth] to [Enabled] (default) in the
[Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

z The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used nearby.
z It may take some time to turn off Bluetooth after switching the wireless switch to off.
z When you uninstall the Bluetooth driver, turn Bluetooth off.

CF-F8 Series

A

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

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A

Using the Bluetooth Function

Before using Bluetooth, turn the Bluetooth communication on.

1 Slide the wireless switch to turn on/off Bluetooth.

z The Wireless Switch Utility icon appears in the notification area when the

computer is turned ON. It shows the status of Bluetooth.

• : Indicates that Bluetooth is on.

• : Indicates that Bluetooth is off.

• : Indicates that Bluetooth has been disabled in the Setup Utility.

z When you also use other wireless functions, refer to “Disabling/Enabling Wireless

Communication” (Î page 89) .

 To check the Bluetooth communication status

A Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon on the notification area.

A tooltip appears.

CF-F8 Series

CF-W8/CF-T8 Series

WIRELESS

Bluetooth

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 To access the online manual

A Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [User’s Guide].

 Fast User Switching Function

When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, Bluetooth may not be used.
In this case, log off all users without using Fast User Switching function and perform the operation once more. If the problem
persists, restart the computer.

NOTE

z To turn on/off particular wireless devices

A Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon to show the pop-up menu.
B Select On or Off for the device you want to turn on/off.

z The Wireless Connection Disable Utility does not automatically disable the Bluetooth connection.
z 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.