Panasonic CF-R1 User Manual

Personal Computer

Reference Manual

Model No. CF-R1 Series

2000

Contents

Key Combinations ..............................................2

LED Indicators .................................................... 3

Touch Pad ........................................................... 4

Standby/Hibernation Functions ........................6

Security Measures ............................................ 10

Computing on the Road ...................................14

Battery Power ...................................................16

SD-MovieStage ................................................. 20

PC Cards ........................................................... 21

SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card ..................22

RAM Module ...................................................... 29

External Display ............................................... 30

USB Devices ..................................................... 31

Modem ............................................................... 32

LAN ....................................................................34

Setup Utility ...................................................... 36

Technical Information ......................................42

DMI Viewer ........................................................ 43

List of Error Codes ........................................... 44

Dealing with Problems (Advanced) ................. 46

Illustrations in this Reference Manual

NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information. CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury. WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.

Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional users. Windows XP : Information for Microsoft Windows® XP Professional users.

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.

[Start]* - [Run]: This illustration means to click [Start]*, then to click [Run].

(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)

* Windows XP : [start]

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. Windows 2000 screens are used in this manual when no specific OS notes are required. 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.

NOTE

If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may not be displayed as shown in this manual. If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions.

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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) or other keys.

NOTE

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.

Key

Fn + F1

Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F5 Fn + F6

Functions Popup Window

LCD brightness control ( down)

LCD brightness control ( up)

Display change

Speakers on/off switch

Volume control ( down)

Volume control ( up)

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. ( page 30)

Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the internal speakers and headphone jack. Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on, restores the speaker setting of the Setup Utility.

CAUTION

Disabling the speakers will also disable the warning beep. If a speaker is connected to the USB port, this key combination cannot be used.

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the internal speakers and headphone jack.

NOTE

This key combination cannot be used to adjust the volume of the warning beep. If a speaker is connected to the USB port, this key combination cannot be used.

OFF

Fn + F7

Fn + F9

Fn + F

* When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10 Key] with the Setup Utility, this key combination becomes inoperable.

Power off using the standby function

Remaining capacity of the battery pack

Power off using the

hibernation function

Pressing this key combination causes the current screen on the display to be saved to memory, and

powers off the computer. ( page 7)

Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen. ( page 16)

Pressing this key combination causes the current screen on the display to be saved to the hard disk,

and powers off the computer. ( page 7)

Remaining capacity (%) display

Battery pack is not inserted.

LED Indicators

Caps Lock

NumLk (Numeric

key)

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

Hard disk drive status

SD memory card status

Power status

Battery pack status

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.

This indicator lights when the SD memory card or MultiMedia Card is accessed.

Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode Green : Power on Blinking green : Standby mode

Not lit : AC adaptor or battery pack not connected or charg-

ing not being performed.

Orange : Charging in progress. Green : Charging finished. 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.)

Touch Pad

Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations.

NOTE

By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Therefore, do not use any other type implement on the touch pad, i.e. stylus, pen, or pencil eraser.

Work Surface

Left Button

Right Button

Function Touch Pad Operation

Moving the Cursor

Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface.

Tapping/Clicking

tapping

Double-Tapping/ Double-Clicking

double-tapping

Dragging

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

Scroll

clicking

double-clicking

While holding down the button, moving your finger on the work surface

Trace the circumference of the work surface.

NOTE

Refer to [Mouse Properties]* for information on basic operations other than the above.

* Windows 2000 : [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]

Windows XP : [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse]

Touch Pad

Handling the Touch Pad

Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharppointed objects (e.g., nails) or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens). Try to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil, come in contact with the touch pad. The cursor may not work properly in such cases. When the touch pad becomes dirty: Wipe to remove 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.

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

If you use the standby or hibernation function, you can shut down the computer without closing programs and documents. Upon restarting your computer from either the standby or hibernation mode, you can immediately continue working in all programs, or documents that were open at the time the computer was placed into standby or hibernation mode.

Differences between the standby and hibernation functions

Function

Where data is saved to

Speed

Requires power supply

NOTE

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.

Standby function

Memory

Fast

Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost)

Hibernation function

Hard disk

Somewhat slow

Power is not required to maintain data

Setting for Initiating the Standby or Hibernation Function Using the Power Switch

Windows 2000

1 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options],

in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [Enable hibernate support] and select [Apply]

2 In [Advanced], select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I press

the power button on my computer:], then select [OK]

Windows XP

1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance]

- [Power Options], in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and select [Apply]

2 In [Advanced], select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press

the power button on my computer:], then select [OK]

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Shutting Down Using the Standby or Hibernation Function

The computer should be set for standby or hibernation function. ( page 6).

Slide the power switch; at the “beep*” sound, release your finger

(After releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power switch until the power indicator goes off or blinks.)

CAUTION

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 computer will emit a second “beep*” then power off. Data not previously saved will be lost.

Windows 2000

Even if, [When I press the power button on my computer:] is set to [Power Off] with [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], the power switch is slid for more than four seconds and is not released, a second “beep*” will sound and the power will go off, although the computer will not completely shut down.

Windows XP

Even if, [When I press the power button on my computer:] is set to [Shut down] with [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], the power switch is slid for more than four seconds and is not released, a second “beep*” will sound and the power will go off, although the computer will not completely shut down.

Standby Mode

Hibernation Mode

* When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with the Setup

Utility ( page 37) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep sound.

NOTE

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] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold Shift , then select [Hibernate].

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Resuming Operation

Slide the power switch

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 display is closed. Operation will resume when the display 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 display is opened, slide the power switch.

* Windows XP : [Stand by]

CAUTION

After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize. This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or enter either the standby or hibernation mode again during this time, as this may subsequently cause Windows to operate abnormally. When operation resumes, 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 turning 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 or open the display. Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, 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 password when computer goes off standby] in [Control Panel]

- [Power Options] - [Advanced].

Windows XP

Select the account to change in [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] 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].

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Precautions for Using the Standby or Hibernation Function

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 move the mouse if one is connected). These 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 is being accessed, or hard disk drive indicator ( ) or SD memory card indicator ( ) is on.

• While playing/recording audio files and playing an MPEG file.

• 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 (port) 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 standby or hibernation mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For example, if you hold down on Shift while sliding the power switch, upon resuming, if you 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 a PC Card is inserted, 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. Do not insert or remove peripherals while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

Security Measures

To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.

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.

NOTE

Windows has a security function that differs from the security function of the Setup Utility. For detailed information, refer to the Windows help.

Function to use

Supervisor Password User Password

SD Memory Card Security Function

Hard Disk Lock

Reference

below

page 24

page 13

When you do not want your computer to be used without permission

You should set your “Supervisor 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 [Security] menu is set to [Enable].) Enter your password* and press Enter .

The correct password

Will Start

Three incorrect attempts

No password for about a minute

Will Not Start

(Power off)

* Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the W indows password).

If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 36).

If entering the Setup Utility 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.

NOTE

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.

Security Measures

Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 36) 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 password at the [Enter Current Password] and press Enter

5 Enter your password at the [Enter New Password] and press

Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only Enter

NOTE

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 number keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function keys cannot be used.

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

CAUTION

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 your Supervisor Password is forgotten you 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.

Security Measures

Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 36)

NOTE

When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can not be set.

Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 11)

2 Using either or , select [Security] 3 Using either or , select [Set User Password] and press

Enter

4 <Only when the User Password has been set>

Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password] and press Enter

5 Enter your password at the [Enter New Password] and press

Enter

To disable the User Password

Press only Enter

NOTE

6 Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] and

press Enter <When the Setup Utility is started up with Supervisor Password>

To disable the User Password

Press only Enter

7 At the [Setup Notice], press Enter 8 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter

CAUTION

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 a password is forgotten, you 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.

NOTE

When you do not want the User Password enabled or changed without permission:

1 Run the Setup Utility and enter the Supervisor Password.

2 Using and , select [User Password Protection] and press Enter

3 Using and , select [Protected] and press Enter .

Security Measures

When you do not want the data on the hard disk to be read/written

When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the hard disk when the hard disk is inserted in a different computer, since a password is also set for the hard disk. When the hard disk is returned to the original computer, you can read and write data as before. In this case, however, make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed. It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lock even if [Password on boot] is set to [Disable], but we recommend that [Password on boot] be set to [Enable] for security reasons. (Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)

NOTE

In the default setting, [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Disable]. You cannot set the [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Password.

Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 11) The hard disk protection function only works with internal hard disk. This function

does not work with external hard disk.

Procedure

Run the Setup Utility ( page 36)

2 Using either or , select [Security] 3 Using either or , select [Hard Disk Lock] and press

Enter

4 To enable the Hard Disk Lock

Select [Enable] and press Enter

At the [Caution], press Enter .

To disable the Hard Disk Lock Select [Disable] and press Enter

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

CAUTION

To change your hard disk:

To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].

Computing on the Road

Conserving Power

One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.

Four Important Points

POINT 1

Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.

POINT 2

POINT 3

POINT 4

To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power management mode.

Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you before leaving your home or office.

Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU24) is highly recommended.

Always watch your battery level!

Things to Remember

Leave your computer off when it is not in use

( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”)

Adjust the brightness (darker) with Fn + F1

By holding down on the keys ( will be displayed), the degree of brightness will be lowered, thereby lowering the power consumption.

Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn + F7 or Fn + F10 to put your computer in the standby mode or

hibernation mode

Windows 2000

In [Control Panel] - [Power Options], make settings in detail

By making settings in detail for the timeout, alarm, etc., it is possible to control the consumption of power.

Windows XP

In [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options], make settings in detail

By making settings in detail for the timeout, alarm, etc., it is possible to control the consumption of power. By selecting [Max Battery] in [Power Schemes], the battery’s operating time can be extended even further.

Windows 2000

Set [ReduceOn] to [On] in [Control Panel] - [Settings] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced]

Windows XP

Set [ReduceOn] to [On] in [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced]

You can control power consumption by changing the display performance separately for “AC adaptor connected” and “AC adaptor disconnected (i.e., running on batteries).” (In the default setting, [ReduceOn] is set to [On].) If image processing, etc., seems slow when running on batteries only, set

[ReduceOn] to [Off].

Windows 2000

Setting the Intel® SpeedStep™ technology ( page 15)

You can control power consumption by setting CPU performance separately for “AC adaptor connected” and “AC adaptor disconnected (i.e., running on batteries).”

CAUTION

When installed in a network environment (except when the Wake up from LAN function is in use).

Do not use the standby or hibernation mode. After resuming operation from the standby or hibernation mode, the network connection may be severed or the computer will not work properly.

( page 7)

Computing on the Road

Setting the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) technology

You can control the power consumption by setting the CPU performance separately for “Running on batteries” and “Plugged in”. For performance settings, select either [Maximum Performance], [Automatic], [Battery Optimized Performance] or [Maximum Battery].

Start-up methods

Select on the taskbar

NOTE

The icon differs depending on the current setting.

Maximum Performance (The CPU performance is automatically maximized at all times.)

Automatic (The CPU performance is automatically maximized only when necessary.)

Battery Optimized Performance

Maximum Battery (Maximum battery life)

You can also start using [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options]

- [Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology]. Be sure to log on with the administrator or power user authority when changing the Intel SpeedStep technology setting. When set to [Automatic], some noise may be generated when audio files are played. In this case, select settings for either [Maximum Performance] or [Battery Optimized Performance].

Windows 2000

Displays settings currently in effect.

Display detailed settings ( screen in the “CAUTION” shown below)

CAUTION

Do not add the check mark for [Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control].

Do not delete the check mark for [Disable audio notification when performance changes].

Battery Power

Battery Status

Use the Battery Indicator to Check the Battery Status

Power Switch

Battery Indicator

Orange*

Green*

Red

Blinking red*

Blinking orange*

Not lit

* When the AC adaptor is connected.

Battery Status

Charging

Fully-charged

Battery charge is low (the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity)

Battery pack or charger may not be working properly. Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

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.)

Battery pack is not connected or charging not being performed.

NOTE

This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity after the battery is fully charged.

Check the remaining battery capacity with the power off or with

the computer in standby/hibernation mode

You can view the battery indicator light to check the remaining battery capacity when the AC adaptor is not connected and you slide the power switch with the display closed and the latch locked.

Battery Indicator

Red

Blinking Orange

Orange

Blinking Green

Green

Remaining Battery Capacity

0 % - 4 %

5 % - 19 %

20 % - 49 %

50 % - 94 %

95 % - 100 %

Press Fn + F9 to check the remaining battery power on the screen

Fn + F9

NOTE

The actual remaining battery capacity and the displayed indication may differ.

• The battery indicator light remains red.

• The battery remaining displays 99% and the indicator light is orange for a long period of time.

•

Low battery warning appears after a short period of time. This may be caused by the use of standby mode for long periods of time. The battery is discharging while the computer is in standby mode when the AC adaptor is not connected.

When the battery pack is not in the computer, is displayed.

There may be a discrepancy with the % value that is displayed on the taskbar of Windows, but this is not a malfunction.

To correct this, execute the “Refresh Battery” utility.

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