Panasonic CFH1CDMDGCM-T Reference Manual

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Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-H1 Series

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Introduction	2

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].

<Only when connected to Cradle and keyboard>

: Press [ ] (Enter) key.

Ctrl + F7 :

Press and hold Ctrl key, and then press F7 key.

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

<For flash memory model>

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

Regarding Windows XP

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

Touch Screen Operation	3

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.

zDigitizer: can be operated with the digitizer pen (included)

zTouchscreen: 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

<When using the digitizer pen (included)>

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.

<When not using the digitizer pen>

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	4

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

zAre you using the digitizer pen or your finger to operate the screen?

zIs the surface clean?

zIs the cloth clean?

zIs the tip of the digitizer pen clean?

zIs 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 resolution 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.

zBe sure to wipe the LCD display to remove fingerprints, etc., with the soft cloth.

zDo not wipe areas other than the LCD display with the soft cloth.

Touch Screen Operation	5

<How to use the soft cloth>

•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

zTo calibrate the touchscreen, do not use the digitizer pen (included). Use your finger or other objects.

zPerform 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 [Finished].

4 Restart the computer.

Hardware Buttons	6

RFID

Barcode

RFID

		Camera	Camera
		RFID	RFID
		Application	Barcode
			Application
		Buttons
			Buttons
		Security
			Security
		<Model without Barcode Reader>	<Model with Barcode Reader>
	Button		Function
		Camera Button
		Take still pictures. (Î page 38)
		RFID Reader Button
		Read the data from RFID tags. (Î page 47)
	*1	Barcode Reader Button
		Read the barcode. (Î page 49)
	*1
		Application Buttons
		Start the registered function or application. (Î page 15)
	*2
		Security Button
		Works as Ctrl + Alt + Del.
*1	Only for model with the Barcode Reader
*2	Only for model without the Barcode Reader

Hardware Buttons	7

NOTE

zThe Hardware buttons work when the Windows screen is displayed.

zThe Hardware buttons may not work immediately after Windows is started up or the Windows logon screen (or the Welcome screen) is displayed.

zThe 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 Ctrl + Alt + Del at the time of purchase.

Also, at the time of purchase, the Security button functions as F2 while you start up the computer (while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed).

You can configure the button to function as buttons F1 to F12 while you start up the computer.

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2

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5

Start up the Setup Utility (Î page 78).

Select [Main].

Select [SAS Button] and press (Enter).

Press Ï Ð to select the desired button (F1 to F12) and press (Enter).

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

NOTE

zWhen the computer has started up, the Security button functions as Ctrl + Alt + Del, regardless of the [SAS Button] setting.

Software Keyboard	8

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

zYou 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	9

Starting the Software keyboard

1

2

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

Touch the software keyboard.

z To use shortcut key Example : Ctrl + C

Press Ctrl (turns blue) and then press C.

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)								A		B
	B. Moves the software keyboard to a corner of the screen.
	C. One tap : Works as shortcut key (					+		etc.).
					Ctrl		C
	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. C D E

NOTE

z You cannot use Ctrl + Alt + Del on the software after logging on. Use [ ] button instead of Ctrl + Alt + Del.

zYou cannot use the software keyboard when the [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”.

zYou can set a different language to each application ( Windows help), and the keyboard layout switches according to the application.

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

ö.

Software Keyboard	10

Software Keyboard Menu

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2

Click

(A).

A

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	11

NOTE

z You can change the currency symbol (B) of the numeric keypad.	B
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language and Regional Options] -
[Regional and Language Options] - [Regional Options] - [Customize] - [Currency] -
[Currency symbol]

zAfter changing the currency symbol, click (A), and then change the size of the numeric keypad so that the selected currency symbol is shown.

zYou can input the unit by using (C).

C

Panasonic Dashboard	12

You can perform the following operations by using Panasonic Dashboard.

zCheck the remaining battery charge

zChange the LCD brightness

zChange the camera light settings

zChange the screen color of Cleaning Utility

zEnable or disable the touchscreen operation

zStart the application software which you registered

zChange the settings of cleaning reminder, RFID, touchscreen, button assignment of Panasonic Dashboard and application buttons

1	Press the application button [A2]*1 (A).
	You can also start Panasonic dashboard by clicking	icon on the

notification area and click [Settings...].

Panasonic Dashboard starts up.	A
*1 You can change the setting of application button (Î page 15).

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	<Model without Barcode Reader>
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	B
separately.
[Camera Light] (D)	C
z To display the light switch while using the camera, add a check mark	D				E
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	F
[Always turn the light ON when the preview starts].	G
[Cleaning Utility] (E)	H
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.

Panasonic Dashboard	13

[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	I
administrator.
[Advanced Settings] menu is displayed. You can change the following	J
settings.
After making settings in [Advanced Settings], click [OK] to exit	K
[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.

L

M

[Touchscreen] (K)

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 affects all users.

[Button Assignment] (L)

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

Panasonic Dashboard	14

AClick any button.

BSelect 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	15

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

Application

Buttons

<Model without Barcode Reader>

z<Only for model with Barcode Reader> Button [A3] is not displayed.

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.

zYou can also select files with extensions .pdf, .jpeg, .wma, etc. other than .exe.

zWhen you select a file with extension .exe, you can specify the parameter into [Program parameter].

zTo disable the application, select [<none>].

2 Click [OK].

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<Model without Barcode Reader>

<Model with Barcode Reader>

Panasonic Hand Writing	17

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

CAUTION

zDo not use the Fast User Switching function while Panasonic Hand Writing is active.

zIf you install other pointing devices (e.g., commercially available mouse driver), Panasonic Hand Writing will not work.

NOTE

zThe 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.

zPanasonic Hand Writing may not work properly if another application software is active. In this case, close the application 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

zSelect the image size before handwriting by clicking [Option] - [Window size]. If you change the size after handwriting, the image quality will become lower.

zYou can copy the bitmap image by clicking [Edit] - [Copy], and paste it in another application software that supports bitmap format.

Display Rotation	18

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°*1.

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.

*1 You can change the order of the display rotation. (Îpage 19)

NOTE

A

<Model without Barcode Reader>

zAlternatively you can rotate the display by the following procedure. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [mobile PC] - [Change screen orientation].

zWhile 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.

zWhen 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].

zWhen 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.		B C

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

3 Click [OK].

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A

Standby and Hibernation Functions 20

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

zConnect 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.

zUsing 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.

zSave the necessary data.

zClose files you have opened from removable disks and network drives.

zIt may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter hibernation. Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark.

zThe 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	21

CClick [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], and add a check mark in [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby].

zDo not enter standby or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, standby or hibernation may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices.

• 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*1 sounds.

Standby: The power indicator (B) blinks green. Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.

zTo enter standby, you can click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By] instead of pressing the power switch.

B

A

*1 If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

CAUTION

zAt the beep*2, immediately release the power switch. If you press and hold the power switch for longer than 4 seconds, the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [Shut down] in [When I press the power button on my computer] (Î page 20 “Setting Standby or Hibernation”).

*2 According to circumstances, beeps may not sound.

zWhile 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.

Standby and Hibernation Functions	22

In standby or hibernation

zDo not attach or remove a peripheral device (including the Cradle). Doing so may cause malfunction.

zPower 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).

A

CAUTION

zDo 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

zAfter 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	23

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

Reducing Power Consumption

Use the methods below to reduce power consumption.

zChange [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.

zReduce LCD brightness by using Panasonic Dashboard

Reducing internal LCD brightness will reduce power consumption.

zTurn 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.

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

zUse 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	24

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.

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2

3

4

Start up the Setup Utility (Î page 78).

Select [Security].

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

zWhen the password has been set, you need to enter your password in [Enter Current Password] and press (Enter).

zTo disable the password, leave the input field empty and press (Enter).

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6

7

Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password] and press (Enter). In [Setup Notice], press (Enter).

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

CAUTION

zDo not forget your password. If you forget your Supervisor Password, you will not be able to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

zWhen 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

zThe password will not be displayed on the screen.

zYou 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 Shift and Ctrl to input a password.

zDisabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.

Security Measures	25

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

NOTE

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

zIf 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

zFor the data being read/written on the original computer, the Setup Utility settings must be the same as when the hard disk was removed.

zYou cannot use the hard disk lock function without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the Supervisor Password beforehand (Î page 24).

zWhen 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

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

zNote that the hard disk lock does not guarantee complete protection of the data.

Battery Power	26

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

A

B

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.
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		50 % to 94 %
		3 times		25 % to 49 %
		2 times		5 % to 24 %
		1 time		0 % to 4 %
	Except for the operations		stated above:
	In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80%*1 of normal
	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.
	*1 In high temperature mode, the 100% battery level is equivalent to 80% level of the normal tem-
	perature mode.

Battery Power	27

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

NOTE

zOnce the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the battery level becomes less than approximately 95%, so overcharging is avoided.

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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			High temperature mode
	(Î page 29)			(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			High temperature mode
(Î page 29)			(Î page 29)

NOTE

zThe 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.

zThe 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.

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High temperature mode

The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature environment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged.

Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 80).

NOTE

zNote that a level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80% charge level for normal temperature mode.

zAfter 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.

zIn 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.

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Computer behavior with low battery

The default settings are as follows.

zThis 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%	When the battery level becomes 5%
[Low battery alarm]	[Critical battery alarm]
z Displays a message that the battery level is low.	z The computer enters hibernation.
↓	↓
Charge the battery.	Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up
	the computer.
z Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not	z Connect the AC adaptor and charge the battery.
have the AC adaptor, close the application and turn off	z If you have a fully charged spare battery, replace the
the computer, then confirm that the power indicator is	battery and turn the computer on again.
off.	Do not resume from hibernation until the battery is
z If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the	charged or replaced.
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.