Panasonic CFH1CDMDGCM-T Reference Manual

Reference Manual (Cover)

Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-H1 Series

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Introduction

Terms and illustrations in this manual

Î : Page in this Manual.

: Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.

: Useful and helpful information.

Click : Touch the screen with the digitizer pen or finger. Right-click :

Touch and hold with the digitizer pen. You can also perform “Right-click” by pressing and holding the button of the digitizer pen, and then tapping the object.

[start] - [All Programs] :

Click [start], and then click [All Programs].

: Press [ ] (Enter) key.

Ctrl

+ F7 :

Ctrl

Press and hold

z The display of the key may be different from this manual according to the keyboard used. (e.g. “Delete” instead of

“Del”)

Read the term “hard disk” as “flash memory” whenever it appears in this manual.

key, and then press F7 key.

Regarding Windows XP

z Do not set [Command Prompt] to “Full Screen”.

Touch Screen Operation

You can use Windows by touching the screen in the same way as you use a mouse. The screen of this computer has following two pointing device functions.

z Digitizer: can be operated with the digitizer pen (included) z Touchscreen: can be operated with your finger etc.

If you touch the screen with the digitizer pen and your finger at the same time, the operation by the digitizer pen is enabled.

z To right-click

You can perform “Right-click” with either of operation below.

z Touch and hold with the digitizer pen. z Press and hold the button (A) of the digitizer pen, and then touch the object.

You can perform “Right-click” with either of operation below. z Touch and hold with the digitizer pen.

NOTE

z The operation by touching the screen does not work in the Setup Utility.

Operation by touching the screen

z Touch the screen with the digitizer pen (included) or your finger

When touching the screen, use only the digitizer pen (included) or your finger on the surface. Touching the screen with an object other than the digitizer pen (included) or your fingertip may scar or stain the surface, causing the malfunction.

z Do not apply too much pressure when touching the screen

Only a light touch is required to touch the screen. Applying too much pressure may damage the surface.

Maintaining the performance of the screen

z When the screen becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth

The screen is specially treated to prevent dirt from adhering to the surface, so dirt can be removed easily using a dry cloth. If the dirt does not come off easily, breathe on the surface and try again. Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.

Touch Screen Operation

z Check the following to prevent the surface of the screen from being scratched

z Are you using the digitizer pen or your finger to operate the screen? z Is the surface clean? z Is the cloth clean? z Is the tip of the digitizer pen clean? z Is your finger clean?

Things to keep in mind when using the screen

z Do not touch the screen outside of the LCD display area

The input area is defined by the LCD display screen. Touching the screen outside of the display area may result malfunctions or damage to the screen.

z Do not apply excessive force to the screen

Do not lift the computer while holding the LCD screen, or allow the screen to be twisted. Do not place any objects on the LCD screen. Any of the above may cause the screen glass to break, or may damage the LCD screen.

z Operation response may be slower in low temperature environments

The screen may respond to operations more slowly when using the computer in temperatures less than 5°C, but this is not a malfunction. Response time will return to normal when the computer is returned to room temperature.

z If the cursor jumps to a location other than where the screen was touched, or if the LCD reso-

lution changes, perform the calibration

Perform the procedure of “Calibration” (Î page 5).

Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface

To improve the outdoor visibility of the display, a low reflection coating has been added. In order to avoid scratches and peeling of this coating, an approved soft cloth has been included to wipe the LCD surface of the computer. Before using the computer, be sure to read the instructions provided below.

z Be sure to wipe the LCD display to remove fingerprints, etc., with the soft cloth. z Do not wipe areas other than the LCD display with the soft cloth.

Touch Screen Operation

• Use the soft cloth when it is dry. Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.

• First, lightly wipe foreign particles and dust adhering to the LCD display on one side of the soft cloth. Do not use force,

since the LCD surface may be damaged with the foreign particles or dust. Next, wipe off fingerprint, etc., with the other side of the soft cloth. After wiping off foreign particles and dust, wash the soft cloth (refer to the following) to remove the foreign particles and dust from the soft cloth.

• When the soft cloth becomes dirty, wash it with neutral detergent. Do not use bleach or a fabric conditioner (softener), or carry out sterilization by boiling.

• If the LCD gets wet, wipe the surface lightly with the soft cloth.

• While wiping the LCD display, the computer must be turned off.

Calibration

 Digitizer Calibration

To calibrate the digitizer, use the digitizer pen and follow the steps below.

1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and other Hardware].

2 Click [Tablet and Pen Settings].

3 Click [Calibrate...] in [Settings]. 4 Using the digitizer pen, touch each of 4 “+” target marks one by one, and then click [OK].

 Touchscreen Calibration

z To calibrate the touchscreen, do not use the digitizer pen (included). Use your finger or other objects. z Perform the calibration for the orientation to be used.

1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Option] - [Touch Settings].

2 Click [Calibrate]. 3 Using your finger or other object, touch of the 4 "+" target one by one, and then click [Fin-

ished].

4 Restart the computer.

Hardware Buttons

RFID

Barcode RFID

Camera RFID

Application Buttons

Security

Button Function

Camera Button

Take still pictures. (Î page 38)

RFID Reader Button

Read the data from RFID tags. (Î page 47)

Camera RFID

Barcode Application Buttons

Security

Only for model with the Barcode Reader

Only for model without the Barcode Reader

Barcode Reader Button

Read the barcode. (Î page 49)

Application Buttons

Start the registered function or application. (Î page 15)

Security Button

Works as

Ctrl

Alt

Del

Hardware Buttons

NOTE

z The Hardware buttons work when the Windows screen is displayed. z The Hardware buttons may not work immediately after Windows is started up or the Windows logon screen (or the

Welcome screen) is displayed.

z The Hardware buttons may not work after time zone is changed. In this case, restart the computer.

 To assign different functions to the Security Button

The Security button functions as Also, at the time of purchase, the Security button functions as screen is displayed). You can configure the button to function as buttons

Ctrl

Alt

Del

at the time of purchase.

while you start up the computer (while [Panasonic] boot

F12

while you start up the computer.

1 Start up the Setup Utility (Î page 78).

2 Select [Main].

3 Select [SAS Button] and press (Enter). 4 Press Ï Ð to select the desired button (

F12

5 Press F10, and then select [Yes] and press (Enter).

NOTE

z When the computer has started up, the Security button functions as

setting.

) and press (Enter).

Ctrl

Alt

Del

, regardless of the [SAS Button]

Software Keyboard

You can use the Software Keyboard instead of the on-screen keyboard of Tablet PC Input Panel. By using the Software Keyboard, you can change the size of the Software Keyboard, and can use the numeric keypad.

NOTE

z You cannot uninstall Tablet PC Input Panel. When you enter text, select either the Software Keyboard or Tablet PC

Input Panel.

Installing the Software keyboard

1 Log on to Windows as an administrator.

2 Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\meiskb\setup.exe], and click [OK].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3 Add a check mark for [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and click [Finish].

Software Keyboard

Starting the Software keyboard

1 Click [start] – [All Programs] – [Panasonic] – [Software Keyboard].

2 Touch the software keyboard.

z To use shortcut key

Example : Press

z If you added the input language, the language bar (e.g. ) is displayed on the notification area. To select the

keyboard language, use the language bar on the notification area. If the keyboard language does not change, click the title bar of the software keyboard and then click on the application.

A. Software keyboard menu (Î page 10) B. Moves the software keyboard to a corner of the screen. C. One tap : Works as shortcut key (

Two taps : Works as the key.

D. Works as a right-click. (Same function as the key) E. Switches between QWERTY keyboard and numeric keypad.

NOTE

Ctrl

+ C

Ctrl

(turns blue) and then press C.

Ctrl

+ C etc.).

DC E

z You cannot use z You cannot use the software keyboard when the [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”. z You can set a different language to each application (⇒ Windows help), and the keyboard layout switches according to

the application.

z Depending in the language, some keys are displayed in orange. You can use them to input characters such as ë and

ö.

Ctrl

Alt

Del

on the software after logging on. Use [ ] button instead of

Ctrl

Alt

Del

Software Keyboard

Software Keyboard Menu

1 Click (A).

2 Add a check mark to the function you want to use.

z [Minimize To Left]

When clicking the close button, the Software Keyboard is hidden in the left side.

z [Auto Move]

The software keyboard moves automatically to avoid overlapping the selected window.

z [Auto Restore]

The software keyboard minimized on the notification area will be restored when you change the input mode. This may not work on some applications.

z [Always On Top]

The software keyboard appears on the top.

z [Transparent]

The software keyboard appears semi-transparent.

z [Big Size]/[Medium Size]/[Small Size]

Select the size of the software keyboard.

z [Ten key (Big)]/[Ten key (Medium)]/[ten key (Small)]

Select the size of the numeric keypad.

z [Change Size Automatically (Big ↔ Medium)]

The size changes according to the angle of the screen display.

Software Keyboard

NOTE

z You can change the currency symbol (B) of the numeric keypad.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language and Regional Options] [Regional and Language Options] - [Regional Options] - [Customize] - [Currency] [Currency symbol]

z After changing the currency symbol, click (A), and then change the size of the

numeric keypad so that the selected currency symbol is shown.

z You can input the unit by using (C).

Panasonic Dashboard

You can perform the following operations by using Panasonic Dashboard.

z Check the remaining battery charge z Change the LCD brightness z Change the camera light settings z Change the screen color of Cleaning Utility z Enable or disable the touchscreen operation z Start the application software which you registered z Change the settings of cleaning reminder, RFID, touchscreen, button assignment of Panasonic Dashboard and applica-

tion buttons

1 Press the application button [A2]

You can also start Panasonic dashboard by clicking icon on the notification area and click [Settings...]. Panasonic Dashboard starts up.

You can change the setting of application button (Î page 15).

(A).

2 Make the operation.

[Battery] (B)

You can check the remaining battery charge and battery operating time. Battery operating time is for reference. The operation time may increase and/or decrease by the state of the computer. This is not a malfunction.

[Brightness] (C)

You can change the LCD brightness. The brightness can be changed by clicking the desired position of the bar. The brightness for battery operation and AC power operation can be set separately.

[Camera Light] (D)

z To display the light switch while using the camera, add a check mark

for [Automatically display the light switch while using the camera].

z To turn on the light when the preview starts, add a check mark for

[Always turn the light ON when the preview starts].

[Cleaning Utility] (E)

You can change the screen color of Cleaning Utility. When a check mark for [Half transparent] is added, Windows screen seems to be transparent of the screen color.

G H

Panasonic Dashboard

[Touchscreen] (F)

When a check mark for [Enable digitizer pen only] is added, you can use only the digitizer pen (included) to operate by touching the screen. You cannot use the other stylus or the finger. We recommend to add a check mark for this, when you place the palm on the screen and touch the screen by using the digitizer pen. This setting is stored for each user.

Software buttons (G)

You can start the application software which you registered. You can change the registered application by using [Advanced] menu. (Î below)

[Advanced...] (H)

You can select [Advanced] only if you logged on to Windows as an administrator. [Advanced Settings] menu is displayed. You can change the following settings. After making settings in [Advanced Settings], click [OK] to exit [Advanced Settings].

[Cleaning Reminder] (I)

You can regularly display the message to remind cleaning. Some of following conditions can be selected. z [Periodically]

When the defined time has passed since the last cleaning was performed.

z [At the time of log on]

When you log on to Windows.

z [When the battery is exchanged]

When you change the battery.

z [Undocked]

When you undock this computer from the Cradle.

[RFID] (J)

For saving power, add a check mark when you do not use the wireless smartcard function. When a check mark is added, the data will be read only when RFID reader button is pressed.

[Touchscreen] (K)

[Button Assignment] (L)

You can register the executable files or the applications to the buttons displayed on Panasonic Dashboard screen.

Panasonic Dashboard

A Click any button. B Select the application from [Action].

You can select [Display Rotation], [Cleaning Utility] / [Loupe Utility], [Reference Manual] or [Launch Application]. To restore the default setting, click [Restore Default]. When you select [Launch Application], input the label to [Label] box, and select a file you wish to execute.

z You can also select files with extensions .pdf, .jpeg, .wma, etc. other than .exe. z When you select a file with extension .exe, you can specify the parameter into [Program parameter]. z To disable the application, make the text box blank.

[Application Button Settings] (M)

“Application Button Setting” (Î page 15)

3 Click [OK] to close Panasonic Dashboard.

Application Button Setting

You can assign the startup functions of your favorite applications to the Applications Buttons.

1 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Application

Button Setting].

You can also start up Application Button Setting Utility from Panasonic Dashboard (Î page 12).

2 Make the settings.

You can register the execute files of the applications.

NOTE

z <Only for model with Barcode Reader>

Button [A3] is not displayed.

Application Buttons

Application Button Setting

1 Select the action from [Action] of each button.

You can select [<none>], [Dashboard], [Display Switch], [Right Click], [Cleaning Utility] / [Loupe Utility], [Reference Manual] or [Launch an Application]. To restore the default setting, click [Restore Default]. When you select [Launch an Application], input the label to [Label] box, and select a file you wish to execute. z You can also select files with extensions .pdf, .jpeg, .wma, etc.

other than .exe.

z When you select a file with extension .exe, you can specify the

parameter into [Program parameter].

z To disable the application, select [<none>].

2 Click [OK].

Panasonic Hand Writing

You can make a bitmap file (.bmp) of a simple character and a figure such as signature by handwriting on the screen.

CAUTION

z Do not use the Fast User Switching function while Panasonic Hand Writing is active. z If you install other pointing devices (e.g., commercially available mouse driver), Panasonic Hand Writing will not work.

NOTE

z The display of Panasonic Hand Writing may be distorted if the number of display colors is changed. Right-click on

the notification area and click [Exit Panasonic Hand Writing], and then restart Panasonic Hand Writing.

z Panasonic Hand Writing may not work properly if another application software is active. In this case, close the applica-

tion software and try handwriting again.

Starting Panasonic Hand Writing

1 Double-click on the notification area.

Alternatively you can click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Panasonic Hand Writing].

NOTE

z Select the image size before handwriting by clicking [Option] - [Window size]. If you change the size after handwriting,

the image quality will become lower.

z You can copy the bitmap image by clicking [Edit] - [Copy], and paste it in another application software that supports bit-

map format.

Display Rotation

Rotating the Display

1 Press the application button [A1] (A).

Each time you press the button, the screen display rotates counter-clock-

wise by 90° When the computer is set to the Cradle, the screen display does not rotate. If you want to rotate the screen display even if the computer is set to the Cradle, follow the step below.

A Click on the notification area and click one of the display angles.

You can change the order of the display rotation. (Î page 19)

NOTE

z Alternatively you can rotate the display by the following procedure.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [mobile PC] - [Change screen orientation].

z While the display is rotated:

• Do not use the Extended Desktop. The touchscreen or digitizer may not work properly.

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

• The computer's performance is slightly lowered.

z When the display is rotated, the motion video may not be displayed correctly or the sound may be distorted. Return the

display angle to [Primary Landscape].

z When you start up Windows and rotate the display right after logging on, the display may return to the previous state in

approximately 1 minute. In this case, rotate the display again.

Display Rotation

Changing the Settings

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

2 Change the settings.

A. You can choose the order of the display rotation. If you choose [None],

the order is skipped. You can change the following settings only if you logged on to Windows as an administrator.

B. When a check mark for [Allow all users to use setting dialog] is added,

each user can choose the order. C. When a check mark for [This setting affects all users] is added, the

order which you chose is set to all users. To use the same setting for

all users, remove the check mark to [Allow all users to use setting dia-

log] and add the check mark for [This setting affects all users].

3 Click [OK].

Standby and Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

The standby or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before standby or hibernation.

Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply

Standby Memory Short Required. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.)

Hibernation Hard disk Rather long Not required. (However power is slightly consumed to

keep the hibernation.)

Setting Standby or Hibernation

1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] -

[Advanced].

2 Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button on my computer], and

then click [OK].

NOTE

z You need to make the setting if you want to use hibernation function.

Precautions

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

hibernation instead.

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

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

z Save the necessary data. z Close files you have opened from removable disks and network drives. z It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter hibernation. Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark. z The password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. You can use the Windows password for security in

standby or hibernation.

A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts], and select the account. B Click [Create a password] and set the password.

Standby and Hibernation Functions

C Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], and add a check

mark in [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby].

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

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

• When any of the hard disk drive indicator and the RFID indicator is on.

• When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files.

• When using communication software or network functions.

• When using peripheral devices.

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

Entering/Resuming from Standby or Hibernation

 To enter standby or hibernation

1 Press the power switch (A) until a beep

Standby: The power indicator (B) blinks green. Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off. z To enter standby, you can click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By] instead

of pressing the power switch.

If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

CAUTION

z At the beep

the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [Shut down] in [When I press the power button on my computer] (Î page 20 “Setting Standby or Hibernation”).

According to circumstances, beeps may not sound.

z While the computer is entering standby or hibernation, do not touch the computer.

For example, do not:

• Touch the screen, hardware buttons or power switch.

• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Set to or remove from the Cradle. Wait until the power indicator blinks green (standby) or goes off (hibernation).

z It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter standby or hibernation.

, immediately release the power switch. If you press and hold the power switch for longer than 4 seconds,

sounds.

B A

Standby and Hibernation Functions

In standby or hibernation

z Do not attach or remove a peripheral device (including the Cradle). Doing so may cause malfunction. z Power is consumed in standby. When power is exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC

adaptor when using the standby function.

 To resume from standby or hibernation

1 Press the power switch (A).

CAUTION

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

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

• Touch the screen, hardware buttons or power switch.

• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Shut down or restart Windows.

• Enter standby or hibernation (Wait approximately 1 minute).

• Set to or remove from the Cradle.

NOTE

z After resuming from standby 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.

Saving Power

You can extend battery life and save power also during AC adaptor usage.

Reducing Power Consumption

Use the methods below to reduce power consumption.

z Change [Power Options]

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] to select [Max Battery] under [Power schemes]. While [Portable/Laptop] is selected under [Power Options] as the factory default, selecting [Max Battery] will further reduce power consumption. Also, make detailed settings such as reducing the time entered in the [Turn off monitor] setting.

z Reduce LCD brightness by using Panasonic Dashboard

Reducing internal LCD brightness will reduce power consumption.

z Turn off the computer when it is not in use

You can also turn off only the wireless LAN, wireless WAN (only for model with wireless WAN) or Bluetooth power.

z Disconnect external devices (USB devices, external mice, etc.) that are not being used

z Use Standby/Hibernation

Enter to standby or hibernation when you have to leave the computer. This shuts down computer operation to reduce power consumption.

Security Measures

Use these features to protect your data.

Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password

Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password.

Preparation

z Set the computer to the Cradle and connect an external keyboard to the Cradle.

1 Start up the Setup Utility (Î page 78).

2 Select [Security].

3 Select [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password], and press (Enter). 4 Enter your password in [Enter New Password] and press (Enter).

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).

5 Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password] and press (Enter).

6 In [Setup Notice], press (Enter). 7 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 Panasonic Technical Support.

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 (Enter).

Shift

and

Ctrl

to input a password.

Security Measures

Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use

You can set a start-up password to protect your computer from unauthorized use.

1 Set the password (Î page 24), and select [Enabled] in [Password on Boot] in the [Secu-

rity] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 83).

NOTE

z To enter the password, you need to set the computer to the Cradle and connect an external keyboard to the Cradle. 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

The hard disk lock function protects the hard disk data from being read or written when the hard disk is attached to another computer. The data can be read/written when the hard disk is returned to the original computer.

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

83).

CAUTION

z For the data being read/written on the original computer, the Setup Utility settings must be the same as when the hard

disk was removed.

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

beforehand (Î page 24).

z When you have your hard disk drive repaired

• Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

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

NOTE

z The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk. z Note that the hard disk lock does not guarantee complete protection of the data

Battery Power

Battery Indicator

You can attach 2 battery packs to this computer. The battery indicators are prepared for each battery.

A : Battery 1 indicator B : Battery 2 indicator

Battery indicator Battery status

Not lit The battery pack is not inserted or not being charged.

• You can check presence of the battery pack by using Panasonic Dashboard

(Î page 12)

Orange Charging is in progress.

A B

Green The battery is fully-charged.

Blinking green When you close the battery cover with the battery pack already inserted:

• You can check the battery level by blinking times

Blinking times Battery level

5 times 95 % to 100 % 4 times

3 times 2 times 1 time

Except for the operations stated above:

In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80% temperature mode (Î page 29). Do not remove the battery pack since the power is not supplied even if you connect the AC adaptor in this status. If remove the battery pack, the computer will be turned off and lose data.

In high temperature mode, the 100% battery level is equivalent to 80% level of the normal temperature mode.

50 % to 94 % 25 % to 49 % 5 % to 24 % 0 % to 4 %

of normal

Battery Power

Battery indicator Battery status

Red The remaining battery is approximately 9% or less.

Blinking red When blinking approx. every 1 second:

The battery pack or the charging circuit is not operating properly.

When blinking approx. every 4 second:

The battery cover is open. You can remove the battery pack in this case.

When blinking approx. every 0.5 second:

The battery cover is open. If you remove the battery pack in this case, the power supply is cut off and the computer is shut down. Close the battery cover immediately.

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

• Its internal temperature is out of the acceptable range.

• The power supply is not enough because software applications or peripheral devices are consuming a large amount of power.

Blinking green and orange alternately

NOTE

z Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the battery level becomes less than

approximately 95%, so overcharging is avoided.

The temperature is low and the computer is warming up to prevent the hard disk drive or flash memory from malfunctioning. The computer will start automatically after warmingup.

Battery Power

Checking the Remaining Battery Charge

You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen.

(After logging on to Windows)

1 Start up Panasonic Dashboard.

z When the battery pack is inserted (example)

Normal temperature mode (Î page 29)

In charging

In discharging

(The battery pack in the frame is discharging)

z When the battery pack is not inserted

Normal temperature mode (Î page 29)

High temperature mode (Î page 29)

NOTE

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

display, perform the Battery Recalibration (Î page 31).

• The battery indicator remains red.

• The indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time.

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

This can occur when the computer is in standby for a long time without power supply from the AC adaptor.

z The battery display may not be the same as that of notification area or of [Power Meter] in [Power Options Properties].

This is not a malfunction.

Battery Power

High temperature mode

The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature environment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged. Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 80).

NOTE

z Note that a level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80%

charge level for normal temperature mode.

z After switching from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature] or vice versa, the remaining battery capacity will not

be displayed correctly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged.

z In the [Auto] mode:

Once the computer has automatically switched from the normal temperature mode to the high temperature mode, the computer will not switch back to the normal temperature mode until the battery has been used and recharged to a total charge level of about 5 times as much as that of the fully-charged state. This is to avoid battery deterioration. In [Auto] mode, mode switching is possible only for the battery pack in operation. The other battery’s [Environment] mode remains the same.

Battery Power

Computer behavior with low battery

The default settings are as follows. z This computer automatically switches from Battery 1 to Battery 2 and vice versa when either remaining battery change

becomes less than 10%. When both batteries are not sufficiently charged, the computer operates as below.

When the battery level becomes 10% [Low battery alarm]

z Displays a message that the battery level is low. z The computer enters hibernation.

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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, close the application and turn off the computer, 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.

When the battery level becomes 5% [Critical battery alarm]

the computer.

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

battery and turn the computer on again. Do not resume from hibernation until the battery is charged or replaced.

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Panasonic CFH1CDMDGCM-T Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Reference Manual (Cover)

Introduction

Touch Screen Operation

Hardware Buttons

Software Keyboard

Panasonic Dashboard

Application Button Setting

Panasonic Hand Writing

Display Rotation

Standby and Hibernation Functions

Saving Power

Security Measures

Battery Power