Panasonic CF-M34 Toughbook Reference Manual
Reference Manual
Personal Computer
®
Contents
Key Combinations..............................................2
LED Indicators ....................................................4
Touch Pad (Advanced) .......................................5
Touchscreen .......................................................9
Standby/Hibernation Functions ......................12
Security Measures............................................16
Computing on the Road...................................20
Battery Power ...................................................22
PC Cards ...........................................................27
RAM Module......................................................28
Port Replicator..................................................29
External Display ...............................................30
USB Devices .....................................................31
Modem...............................................................32
LAN....................................................................34
Accessories ......................................................36
Hard Disk Drive.................................................37
Setup Utility ......................................................39
Technical Information ......................................44
DMI Viewe r ........................................................45
List of Error Codes...........................................46
Dealing with Problems (Advanced).................48
Illustrations in this Reference Manual
In this manual, descriptions are given using illustrations not featuring the hand
strap for convenience of explanation.
NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.
[Start]-[Run]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Run].
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)
Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
Fn + F5 : This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.
Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional users.
Windows XP : Information for Microsoft Windows® XP Professional users.
page: When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to page (green display), the
shape of the cursor will change to . Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a
click is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.
: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.
Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the
explanation easier to understand.
If the user has logged on without “Administrator authority,” some functions may not be executable, and some
screens may be not displayed as shown in this manual. If this happens, log on with Administrator authority to
enable these functions.
Model No. CF-M34 Series
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
XP2000
2
Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness
of LCD. The brightness setting is stored in memory
separately under the condition the AC adaptor is
connected and under the condition the AC adaptor
is not connected.
By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous.
Do not switch displays repeatedly using this key
combination.
This key combination does not work when the [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen” or MPEG
files are open.
Windows 2000
The display can be changed by pressing Fn + F3
twice even if MPEG files are open.
( page 30)
Pressing this ke y combination turns on/off audio from
the internal speakers and headphone jack.
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of
the internal speakers and headphone jack.
Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to memory, and
powers off the computer. ( page 13)
Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen. ( page 22)
Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to the hard disk,
and powers off the computer. ( page 13)
Key Combinations
CAUTION
Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.
Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse), touchscreen or other keys.
LCD brightness control ( d own)
LCD brightness control ( up)
Display change
Speakers on/off s witc h
Volume control
( down)
Volume control ( up)
Power off using the
standby function
Remaining capacity of
the battery pack
Po wer off using the
hibernation function
Fn + F1
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F7
Fn + F9
Fn + F6
Key
Functions Popup Window
ON
OFF
Fn + F2
Remaining
capacity (%)
display
Battery pack is
not installed.
CAUTION
Disabling the speakers will also disable the warning beep.
NOTE
Until you log on to Windows, the key combinations below (except for Fn + F3 ) will be inoperable and popup
windows will not be displayed.
When using Setup Utility, Fn + F1 and Fn + F2 are operable.
Windows XP
When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, these key operations may not work. In this
case, log on with the administrator authority again, not using the Fast User Switching function, and try the operation
once more.
Fn
+
F10
3
Key combinations
Hotkey Settings
Select whether or not to use Fn key lock function and popup displays.
When using the Fn key loc k function, after Fn is pressed once, it sta ys in the “pressed”
position until another key is pressed. This is convenient when it is difficult to press two
buttons simultaneously.
1 Run the Hotkey Settings
Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
Windows XP Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
2 Set the parameters
Set whether or not to use the Fn key lock function.
When the Fn key lock function is enabled.
NOTE
The Fn key lock function also works with Fn and other keys aside from Fx *.
Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Fn key lock
function and popup displays.
Release
Released automatically when
another key is pressed.
Press Fn once more.
Operation
Same operation as when another key is pressed while
Fn is pressed.
Fn key remains “pressed” until Fn is pressed once more .
Number of times
Fn is pressed
1 time
2 times
The full-screen displa y of command prompts or MPEG files may change to a window
display if the Fn + Fx * keys are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup windo w
display function OFF.
This setting is only available when [Use Fn key lock] is checked.
Make sounds when Fn key is pressed:
Notifies the user with a sound when Fn is pressed, locked, or released.
Show status on screen:
Displays the Fn key status in the task bar.
: Fn is locked
: Fn is not locked
3 Select [OK]
* “Fx” indicates any function key from F1 to F10.
4
This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent
non-shifted input is capitalized.
These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a
portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key
functions differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
Not lit : AC adaptor or battery pack not connected or charg-
ing not being performed.
Orange : Charging in progress.
Green : Charging finished.
Blinking green : Battery pack is discharging to 65% or below in high
temperature mode.
Red : Battery is low
(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less).
Blinking red : Battery pack or charging malfunction.
Blinking orange : Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature
limits. (The ambient temperature is outside the allowable range. Once the allowable range requirement is
satisfied, charging begins automatically.)
Blinking green and orange alternately / :
Warming up the system to prevent hard disk drive
malfunctions at low temperature.
Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode
Green : Power on
Blinking green : Standby mode
Caps Lock
NumLk (Numeric key)
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
Hard disk drive
status
Battery pack
status
Power status
LED Indicators
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Touch Pad (Advanced)
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer
operations.
The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore,
do not use any implement on the touch pad.
The double-tapping speed of the touch pad cannot be changed.
NOTE
or
Two quick taps, b ut on the
second tap leaving your
finger down (applying
pressure) and moving it
on the work surface.
While holding down the
button, moving your finger
on the work surface.
or
Function Touch Pad Operation
Moving the Cursor
Tapping/Clicking
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
Dragging
Scroll
Scroll a document
(The movements will differ depending on the application.)
Auto Scroll*
2
Automatically scroll a
document
(move the mouse after
clicking the wheel)
or
Move the tip of your finger
lightly over the surface.
When a check mark is added for [Use Drag Lock] *
1
After the drag operation (above: left side), it is necessary to determine the destination (i.e., location of drop)
by one tap. Under the condition no destination is selected, do not use the standby or hibernation function.
Nothing is shown on the display, even after resuming
from the standby or hibernation mode.
In this case, the displa y will return after a tap or click is made.
*1Windows 2000 : In [Star t] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -
[Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons]
Windows XP : In [Start] - [Control P anel] - [Printers and
Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Tap and
Buttons]
Basic Operation
Operate after pressing the two b uttons simultaneously.
When releasing the auto scroll function:
One tap on the work surface.
2
(To next page)
Left Button
Right Button
Work Surface
clic king
tapping
double-tapping
double-clicking
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Touch Pad (Advanced)
Operate while holding down the two buttons.
Ctrl +
Magnify
Reduce
Pan*
2
Scroll in various directions of a document
(move the mouse
slightly while holding
down the wheel)
Zoom*
2
Magnify/reduce the display of a document.
(rotate the wheel while
holding down Ctrl )
Data Zoom*
2
Display or hide a document, or perform operations to return to or proceed with Inter net Explorer.
(rotate the wheel while
holding down Shift )
Function
Touch Pad Operation
Shift +
Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft
®
IntelliMouseTM.
*2 Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.
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Touch Pad (Advanced)
Changing the mode of the touch pad
1 Windows 2000
Select on the taskbar and then select [TouchPad] or select [TouchPad] in [Start]
- [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].
Windows XP
Select on the taskbar and then select [TouchPad or select [TouchPad] in [Start]
- [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
2 To set the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode
Add the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration].
To set the original mode
Delete the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration]
and add the check mark for [Horizontal] and/or [Vertical].
3 Select [OK].
When you want to use an external mouse through the external
keyboard/mouse port
If you are using a USB mouse, the following operation is unnecessary.
1 Windows XP
In [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] - [Change or Remove Programs],
select [touchpad] and then select [Change/Remove].
Select [Yes] and then select [OK].
Select [Close].
2 Windows 2000
In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager], select [touchpad] in
[Mice and other pointing devices].
Windows XP
In [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager], select [touchpad] in [Mice and other pointing devices].
Select [Driver] to delete it, then select [OK] to confirm the deletion.
The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [No].
3 Power off your computer and connect the external mouse or trackball device to the
computer.
4 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 39). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Disable] or [Auto] and close the Setup Utility.
5 Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install the
necessary d river.
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode when an external mouse is connected
to the serial port.
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Touch Pad (Advanced)
When you want to re-enable the touch pad
1 Windows 2000
In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager], when an external
mouse or trackball device is displayed in [Mice and other pointing devices], select
[Driver] - [Uninstall] to delete it, and then select [OK] to confirm the deletion.
Windows XP
In [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [De-
vice Manager], when an external mouse or trackball device is displayed in [Mice
and other pointing devices], select [Dri ver] - [Uninstall] to delete it, and then select
[OK] to confirm the deletion.
2 The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [No].
3 Power off your computer and remove the external mouse or trackball device.
4 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 39). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Enable] or [Auto] and close the Setup Utility.
5 Windows 2000
Confirm whether [touchpad] exists in [Mice and other pointing devices] (in [Control
Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].
Windows XP
Confirm whether [touchpad] exists in [Mice and other pointing devices] (in [Control
Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].
CAUTION
Handling the Touch Pad
The touch pad will not operate under the following conditions:
• When [Touch Pad] is set to [Disable] in the Setup Utility
• When [Touch Pad] is set to [Auto] in the Setup Utility and a mouse is con-
nected to the keyboard/mouse port of the port replicator
(At the time of purchase, [Touch Pad] is set to [Enable].)
Do not place any object on the work surf ace or press down forcefully with sharppointed objects (e.g., nails), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and
ball point pens).
Do not allow things that could dirty the touch pad, such as oil. The cursor may
not work properly in such cases.
When the touch pad becomes dirty:
Wipe to remov e dirty areas 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 disinfectant-type alcohol.
When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse] or [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port (UPDD)
is displayed in [Mice and other pointing devices]:
Windows 2000
1 Double-click [PS/2 Compatible Mouse].
2 Select [Driver] - [Update Driver], then select [Next].
3 Select [Display a list of the known drivers....], then select [Next].
4 At the [Update Device Driv er Wizard], select [touchpad], then select [Ne xt].
5 Select [Next].
6 If the message “Digital Signature Not Found” is displayed, select [Yes].
7 Select [Finish], then select [Close].
8 The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [Yes].
Windows XP
1 Double-click [PS/2 Compatible Mouse].
2 Select [Driver] - [Update Driver], then select [Install from a list or specific
location (Advanced)], and then select [Next].
3 Select [Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install], then select [Next].
4 Select [touchpad], then select [Next].
5 If the message “Hardware installation” is displayed, select [Continue Anyway].
6 Select [Finish], then select [Close].
7 The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [Yes].
9
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).
Windows 2000
The operation settings can be changed in [Start] - [Programs] - [UPDD] - [Settings].)
Windows XP
The operation settings can be changed in [Start] - [All Programs] - [UPDD] - [Settings].)
Handling the Touchscreen
Do not place any object on the surf ace 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).
Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not
allow substances, such as oil to contact the LCD. The cursor may not work properly in such cases.
When the touchscreen becomes dirty:
Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth (included).
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.
(For more information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface”
that comes with the soft cloth.)
Moving the curs or
Double-clic king
Touchscreen
CAUTION
The touchscreen function can not be used when using the full screen in [Command Prompt].
When the operation of panning (only LCD) is performed while the screen resolution
is set to [1024 x 768 dots] or more, the touchscreen function will not work properly.
If a change is made to the screen resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed
correctly with the stylus, be sure to perform [Calibrate]. ( page 10)
Handling the Stylus
Clean the stylus tip and screen prior to operation. Foreign particles can scratch
the screen and impede the operation of the stylus.
Use the accessory stylus only on the wireless display screen. Using it for an y
other purpose may damage the stylus and scratch the screen.
Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen operations. The screen may be damaged as a result.
Since the stylus is retractable tip, be sure to use the stylus only after the stylus tip
is ready for use (i.e ., clic ked open). Otherwise, scratches may result on the screen.
Clicking
Dragging
Cursor
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.
Two quick
taps
One tap
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When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.
Configuring the Touchscreen
For more information, refer to [Help].
Touchscreen
2 Make necessary changes
3 Select [OK]
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NOTE
Windows 2000
Select from the taskbar or select [Settings] from [Start] [Programs] - [UPDD]
Windows XP
Select from the taskbar or select [Settings] from [Start] [All Programs] - [UPDD]
The following screen will be displayed.
Advanced
Set the advanced settings.
Hardware
Set the hardware resources.
Match this setting with the
setting for [Touch screen] in
the Setup Utility.
Calibration
Define the calibration setup.
Use when the cursor can not be pointed
correctly with the stylus. (Needed if the
alignment of the touchscreen with the
visual image change or adjust the display resolution).
Devices
Configure the device controller.
About
Display the version number.
Status
Display the status of the controller.
Windows
Set the “double-click” settings.
General
Set the general settings and functions.
Events
Set the events that can be generated
by a controller.
Settings
Set the general protocol settings.
Adjustments can be made when double-click operations are assumed by the
computer although single-click operations are intended, by clicking [Windows]
from the display shown above and decreasing the value for [Time] in [Double
Click Settings].
Immediately run [Calibrate] when the number of points of calibration is changed.
It is also possible to change the double click speed for [Tap and Buttons]*. It is
important to note that when the double click speed for [Mouse] is changed, the
double click time for [Windows] is also changed.
* Windows 2000 : in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].
Windows XP : in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
NOTE
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When connecting the serial device
Touchscreen
1 Turn the computer off and remove the serial device connected to the serial port of the
port replicator.
2 Turn the computer on.
3 Logon the computer.
4 Windows 2000
Select from the task bar or select [Settings] from [Start] - [Programs] - [UPDD].
Windows XP
Select from the task bar or select [Settings] from [Start] - [All Programs] - [UPDD].
The following is displayed.
5 Select [Device2] in [Devices] - [The following devices are installed] and select [Re-
move].
At the confirmation message, select [OK].
6 Turn the computer off and connect the serial device to the serial port.
The touchscreen is set so that Device 1 (touchscreen of the computer) and Device 2
(CF-VDL01 (optional) connected to the serial port of the port replicator) both operate.
When connecting the serial device to the serial por t of the port replicator, if Window s
does not start or the serial device does not work properly, change the settings of the
touchscreen driver with the following procedure.
1 Windows 2000
Select from the task bar or select [Settings] from [Start] - [Programs] - [UPDD].
Windows XP
Select from the task bar or select [Settings] from [Star t] - [All Programs] [UPDD].
2 Select [Device2] in [Devices] - [The following devices are installed] and select
[Calibrate].
When the touchscreen driver is reinstalled, the calibration of Device 1 may be requested, but the calibration of Device2 is not requested. If the LCD monitor (CFVDL01 (optional)) is connected, carry out the calibration with the following procedure.
NOTE
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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Function
Where data is saved to
Speed
Requires po wer supply
If you want to immediately star t up and continue an application after shutting down
your computer, you can do so by using either the standby or hibernation function.
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
Differences between the standby and hibernation functions
1 Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options],
in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [Enable hibernate support] and select [Apply]
Windows XP
Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [P erf ormance and Maintenance]
- [Power Options], in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and select [Apply]
2 In [Adv anced], select [Stand b y] or [Hibernate] for [When I press
the power button on my computer], then select [OK]
Hibernation function
Hard disk
Somewhat slow
P ower is not required to maintain data
Standby function
Memory
Fast
Yes (if po wer is cut, all data is lost)
If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recommended that hibernation mode be used instead of the standby mode.
NOTE
Setting for initiating the Standby or Hibernation Function using the Power Switch
13
Standby/Hibernation Functions
Standby Mode
or
Hibernation Mode
The computer should be set for standby or hibernation function. ( page 12)
(After releasing your finger from the
power s witch, do not touch the po wer
switch until the power indicator goes
off or blinks.)
At the “beep” sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to
slide the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the unit will emit a second
“beep” then power off. Data not previously saved will be lost.
Windows 2000
Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Power Off]
with [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], if the power switch is pressed,
a beep will sound and the power will go off if the switch is pressed f or more than four
seconds, although the computer will not completely shut down.
Windows XP
Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shut down]
with [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Adv anced],
if the power switch is pressed, a beep will sound and the power will go off if the
switch is pressed for more than four seconds, although the computer will not completely shut down.
With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the standby
function.
• Fn + F7 ( page 2)
• Windows 2000
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by].
Windows XP
In [Start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By].
With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the hibernation function.
• Fn + F10 ( page 2)
• Windows 2000
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Hibernate].
Windows XP
In [Start] - [T urn Off Computer], press and hold Shift , then select [Hibernate].
Shutting Down Using the Standb y or Hibernation Function
CAUTION
NOTE
Slide the power switch; at the “beep*” sound,
release your finger.
* When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will
be no beep sound.
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When [Standby] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my
portable computer], the computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode
when the LCD panel is closed. Operation will resume when the LCD panel is opened.
Even if the display is closed after the computer has entered either the standby or hibernation mode, operation will resume when the display is opened. If the computer does
not resume when the LCD panel is opened, slide the power switch.
After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.
This takes about 30 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or enter
either the standby or hibernation mode again during this time, as this ma y subsequently cause Windows to operate abnormally.
When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards
may not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer
or reinitialize the individual devices.
Avoid the following until the power is completely turned off when tur ning off the
computer by using the standby or hibernation functions, or resuming operation
from the standby or hibernation.
• Touch the keyboard (excluding password input), touch pad, or power switch.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Close the display.
Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] does
not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode.
If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation
mode, use the Windows password as follows:
Windows 2000
Set the password in [Control Panel] - [Users and Passwords], then add the check
mark for [Prompt for passw ord when computer goes off standb y] in [Control Panel]
- [Power Options] - [Advanced].
Windows XP
Select the account to change in [Control Panel] - [User Account] and set the
password, then add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer
resumes from standby] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] [Power Options] - [Advanced].
Slide the power switch
Resuming Operation
CAUTION
Standby/Hibernation Functions
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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Do not use the standby or hibernation function when using the network function.
Save all data before powering off your computer.
When restarting from or shutting down to the standby or hibernation mode, do not
touch the touch pad or touchscreen (or move the mouse if one is connected). T he se
devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your computer using the
keyboard.
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode during the following periods (you may
corrupt your data or file):
•While the floppy disk drive being accessed or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on.
• While playing/recording audio files.
• While communications software is being used.
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode during the following periods. The
standby or hibernation function may not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may
fail to work properly.
• When a file in an external device such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or
ATA card is opened, the standby or hibernation function may not work. In such
cases, close the file.
• LAN cards (port), SCSI cards and modem cards (por t) etc. may not recover after
entering the standby or hibernation mode. If this occurs, restart the computer.
• When a USB device is in use or is connected to the computer (note: only for some
USB devices). If this occurs, remove the USB device temporarily and restart the
computer.
If you hold down on Alt , Ctrl or Shift to enter the standb y or hibernation mode,
after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For example, if you hold
down on Shift while pushing the po w er s witch, upon resuming, if y ou do not press
Shift again, only capital letters will result from typing.
Slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds to power off the computer only when the computer locks up. Data not previously saved will be lost.
In the standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inser ted, more of that
power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data saved at standby
is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC
adaptor when using the standby function.
If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not work
properly. To stabilize computer operations, we recommend shutting down Windows
on a regular basis (about once a week) without using the standby or hibernation
function.
The screen that is displayed when resuming from the hibernation mode may be different from the screen that is displayed before entering the hibernation mode.
Do not install or remov e peripherals while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.
Precautions for Using the Standby or Hibernation Function
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Function to use
Supervisor Password
User Password
Hard Disk Lock
Security lock
Security Measures
Situation
You do not want your computer to be used without permission
You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to
be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft.
You want to prevent theft of your computer
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission
Reference
below
page 19
"Names and Functions of P arts"
You should set your “Super visor Password” and “User Password” (The User Password
can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set).
Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.
Starting up when the password is set
(When [Password on boot] of the [Secur ity] menu is set to [Enable].)
Enter your password* and press Enter .
Three incorrect attempts
or
No password for about a minute
The correct password
Will Start
Will Not Start
(Po wer off)
When the Setup Utility is started up with Supervisor Password
You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 39).
When the Setup Utility is started up with User Password
You can not register [Advanced] menu.
The User password can be changed only when [User Password Protection] has
been set to [No Protection]. The User Password cannot be deleted.
F9 does not work.
* Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the
Windows password).
When [Password on boot] in the Setup Utility is set to [Disable], the password is not
necessary when the computer is started up, but the password becomes necessary
when the Setup Utility is started up. This alternative makes it possible to prevent the
contents of the Setup Utility from being changed.
NOTE
Enter Password [ ]
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Security Measures
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
Do not forget your password. If y our Supervisor Password is forgotten y ou will
be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short
time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another
person.
Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 39)
2 Using either or , select [Security]
3 Using either or , select [Set Supervisor Password] and
press Enter
4 <Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>
Enter your passw or d at the [Enter Current Pass word] and press
Enter
5 Enter your password at the [Enter New Password] and press
Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
CAUTION
6 Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] and
press Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
7 At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
8 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction
between upper and lower case letters.
Only the alphabet keys or n umber keys can be used. Note that the space
bar and function keys cannot be used.
NOTE
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