Panasonic CFR1N62ZVKM Reference Manual

Reference Manual

Model No. CF-R1 Series

Contents

®

Personal Computer

XP

Read Me First .....................................................

Key Combinations ............................................. 3

LED Indicators ................................................... 6

Touch Pad .......................................................... 7

Standby/Hibernation Functions .................... 11

Security Measures.......................................... 15

Computing on the Road ................................. 19

Battery Power ................................................. 20

SD-MovieStage ............................................... 24

PC Cards ......................................................... 25

SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card ................ 27

RAM Module.................................................... 35

External Display ............................................. 36

USB Devices ................................................... 39

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Modem ............................................................. 41

LAN .................................................................. 43

Setup Utility .................................................... 45

Technical Information .................................... 50

DMI Viewer ...................................................... 51

List of Error Codes ......................................... 52

Dealing with Problems (Advanced) .................. 54

When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to page number (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.

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Read Me First

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.
Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.

Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual

NOTE : NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

CAUTION : CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or

moderate injury.

WARNING : WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or

serious injury.

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.

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For U.S.A. and Canada : Information for CF-R1N62ZVKM users.

For Hong Kong : Information for CF-R1N62ZVGH users.

: 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.

About the terminology used in this manual and the Setup Utility concerning the inter­nal LCD and an external display

This manual and the
Setup Utility

Simultaneous display
on both the LCD and exter­nal display

* Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel® Extreme

Graphics].

[Intel(R) 82830M Graphics
Controller Properties]*

Intel(R) Dual Display CloneTo display the same screen

Key Combinations

CAUTION

Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse) or other keys.

NOTE

Do not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
Note, however, that the key combinations Fn + F1 , Fn + F2 and Fn + F3 are operable in the Setup
Utility.
The key combinations below may not work while some applications are running. Besides, the popup window may
not be displayed depending on the state of the application you are using (e.g., when [Command Prompt] screen
is set to “Full Screen”).

Popup Window

Key

Fn + F1

Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Functions

LCD brightness
control ( down)
LCD brightness
control ( up)

Display change

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 36)
This combination does not work when [Command Prompt]
screen is set to “Full Screen”.

Function Descriptions

(Displayed after log­ging on to Windows)

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Fn + F4

Fn + F5
Fn + F6

Speaker on/off
switch

Volume control
( down)
Volume control
( up)

CAUTION

Do not press another key until the display desti­nation has been completely switched.
Do not press this key combination while MPEG
files are playing.

NOTE

When switching to a different user with the Fast User
Switching function, this key combination 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.

Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the
internal speaker and headphone jack.

NOTE

Disabling the speaker will also disable the warn­ing beep.
Speakers connected to the USB port cannot be
muted.

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

NOTE

This key combination cannot be used to adjust the
volume of the warning beep or speakers connected
to the USB port.

OFF
(MUTE)

ON

Key Combinations

Key Functions

Fn + F7

Fn + F9

Power off using
the standby func­tion

Remaining ca­pacity of the bat­tery pack

Pressing this key combination causes the current status
of the computer to be saved to memory, and powers off
the computer. ( page 11)

Pressing this key combination displays the remaining bat­tery capacity on the screen. ( page 20)

Function Descriptions

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Popup Window

(Displayed after log­ging on to Windows)

Remaining
capacity (%)
display

Battery pack is
not inserted.

Fn + F

Power off using

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the hibernation
function

Pressing this key combination causes the current status
of the computer to be saved to the hard disk, and powers
off the computer. ( page 11)

Key Combinations

Hotkey Settings

There are two Fn key functions as follows:

Fn key lock function
After Fn is pressed once, it stays in the “pressed” position until another key is
pressed. This is convenient when it is difficult to press two buttons simultaneously.
Popup windows display ON/OFF

1 Run the Hotkey Settings

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].

2 Set the parameters

Use Fn key lock

Add the check mark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function.
The following Fn key lock function will then be enabled.
To use Fn only once : 1 Press Fn once. (Locked)

To use Fn successively : 1 Press Fn twice. (Locked)

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2 Press another key for combination. (Lock released)

2 Press another key for combination.

Fn key remains locked until Fn is pressed once more.

Notification

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.
(If MUTE is set, you will not hear a beep.)
[Show status on screen]:
Displays the Fn key status on the taskbar.

: Fn is locked

: Fn is not locked

Disable popup

Add the check mark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF.
The full-screen display of [Command Prompt] screen or MPEG files may change to
a window display if Fn + Fx * are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup
window display function OFF.

3 Select [OK]

NOTE

The Fn key lock function also works with Fn and other keys (e.g., , )
aside from Fx *.
Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey
settings.

* “ Fx ” indicates any function key from F1 to F10 .

LED Indicators

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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.

This indicator lights 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 not connected or charging 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.

* When the AC adaptor is connected.

Touch Pad

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

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NOTE

By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Therefore, do not use
any implement which causes damage on the work surface.

Work Surface

Left Button

Right Button

Function Operation

Moving the Cursor

Tapping/Clicking

Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking

Dragging

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

or

tapping

or

double-tapping

or

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

clicking

double-clicking

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

Scroll

page 8

NOTE

Refer to [Mouse Properties]* for information on basic operations other than the
above.
* Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
The help message in [Settings] for [Mouse Properties] - [Device Settings] will
be displayed in the same language as the one set for [Control Panel] - [Date,
Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Regional and Language Options] ­[Standards and formats].

Touch Pad

Using the Touch Pad Utility

The Touch Pad Utility enables you to scroll easily by tracing a circle around the
touch pad.

NOTE

Depending on the application software, the scroll operation may differ, or
the scroll function may not operate properly.

How to Scroll

1 Select the screen you want to scroll
2 Position the cursor over the area you want to scroll

3 Trace a circle around the edge of the touch pad as indicated

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To scroll down (trace clockwise)

To scroll up

(trace counter-clockwise)

in the following diagrams

Scrolling will begin more easily if you start from here and trace as
indicated by the arrow.

4 Once scrolling has begun, continue to trace a circle on the

touch pad without removing your finger from the pad

As long as you are tracing a circle, you can continue scrolling
using any position on the touch pad. It is not necessary to trace a
circle around the edge of the pad.
To scroll in the opposite direction, trace a circle in the opposite
direction without removing your finger from the touch pad.

5 When you are finished scrolling, remove your finger from

the touch pad

Touch Pad

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Hints for Easier Touch Pad Operation

You can change various touch pad settings using the following procedure:
[start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility Setting]

Settings can be changed for the following functions:

• Use Touch Pad function (On/Off)

• Display icon in task tray (On/Off)

• Animated icon in task tray (On/Off)

• Rotate icon when wheel is operated (On/Off)

• Scroll item under mouse cursor (On/Off)

• Scroll speed setting

• Set initial scroll scope

On screens that cannot be scrolled (e.g., desktop screen), if you use the touch pad
as described in Step 3 ( page 8), the computer may try to scroll the screen,
causing the cursor to freeze. If this happens, remove your finger from the touch pad
and begin again, this time starting from the center of the touch pad.

Using the Virtual Scrolling Function

Because the Touch Pad Utility and the Virtual Scrolling function both offer scrolling
functions that use the touch pad, these two features cannot be used simultaneously. If
you try to use them at the same time, a message may be displayed asking you if you
want to enable the Touch Pad Utility.

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

• To use the Virtual Scrolling function:
Select [No], and then remove the Touch Pad Utility and set the Virtual Scrolling function
using the procedure shown below. In this case, the Touch Pad Utility will be disabled.

Log on with the administrator authority

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Do not use the Fast User Switching function.

Select on the taskbar with the right button, and select [Exit]

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• If is not displayed on the taskbar, display it using the following procedure.
In [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility Setting] - [General
settings], add a check mark for [Display icon in task tray] and select [OK].

3 In [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs], se-

lect [TouchPadUtility], then select [Change/Remove]

4 At the confirmation message, select [OK], then select [Finish]
5 Select at [Add or Remove Programs]
6 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hard-

ware] - [Mouse] - [Device Settings]

7 Select the device name in [Devices] (e.g., Synaptics

TouchPad), then select [Settings]

8 Select [Virtual Scrolling], add a check mark for the scroll

functions you want to use, then select [OK]

9 Select [OK] at [Mouse Properties]

Touch Pad

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NOTE

To begin using the touch pad again:

1 Log on with the administrator authority.
2 Select [start] - [Run], input [c:\util\touchpad\setup.exe], then select [OK].
3 Select [Next] at [Welcome].
4 Select [Finish].

At the confirmation message asking if you want to enable the Touch Pad
Utility, select [Yes].
When the setup is complete, will be displayed on the taskbar.

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 dirt by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first
applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely
affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. In addition, do not use commercially-avail­able household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful
to the surface.

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

Standby Memory Fast Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost)
function

Hibernation Hard disk Somewhat Power is not required to maintain data
function slow

NOTE

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We recommend plugging in the AC adaptor if the standby function is to be
used for a long period of time. If the AC adaptor cannot be connected, we
recommend that hibernation mode be used instead of the standby mode.
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.

Entering the Standby or Hibernation Mode

Use any of the following methods to enter the standby or hibernation mode.
To use the hibernation mode, make the setting below in advance. (Enabled in factory
preset.)

Fn key combinations ( page 4)
Using the power switch ( page 13)
From the shutdown screen:

<Standby>

In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By].

<Hibernation>

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

Setting for using the hibernation mode

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

tions].

2 In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and select [OK].

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Precautions

Before entering the standby or hibernation mode

Save all data.
When a file in an external device such as a CD drive, external hard disk, or ATA
card is opened, close the file.
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:

1 Select the account to change in [Control Panel] - [User Accounts].
2 Set the password.
3 Add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from

standby] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options]

- [Advanced].
Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode under the following condi­tions. You may corrupt your data or file, the standby or hibernation function may
not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may fail to work properly.

• While the floppy disk drive is being accessed, or hard disk drive indicator ( ) or

SD memory card indicator ( ) is on.

• When playing/recording audio files and displaying images (such as MPEG files).

• When using communications software or the network function.

• When using LAN cards (port), SCSI cards and modem cards (port) etc. (If these

cards fail to work properly, restart the computer.)

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When entering the standby or hibernation mode*

Avoid the following:

• Touching the keyboard, pointing device (touch pad, external mouse, etc.), or
power switch.

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Closing or opening the display.

* Standby mode: until the power indicator blinks green

Hibernation mode: until the power indicator goes off

In standby or hibernation mode

Do not insert or remove peripherals; abnormal operation may result.
In standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are 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.

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Using the Power Switch

Setting

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

- [Advanced].

2 Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button on my com-

puter], then select [OK].

Shutting down

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

The computer will enter either the standby or hiberna­tion mode, depending on the setting.

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CAUTION

After releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power
switch until the power indicator goes off 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 computer
will emit a second “beep*” then power off. Data not previously saved will be
lost.
Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shut
down] with [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power
Options] - [Advanced], if you slide the power switch for more than four sec­onds and do not release it, a second “beep” will sound and the computer will
be turned off forcibly. Data not previously saved will be lost.

* When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will

be no beep sound.

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Resuming Operation

Slide the power switch

When [Stand by] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my
portable computer] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Op­tions] - [Advanced], 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.

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CAUTION

When resuming operation, avoid the following:

• Touching the keyboard (except for password input), pointing device (touch pad,
external mouse, etc.), or power switch.

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Closing or opening the display.

After the display returns, the computer needs about 15 seconds to reinitialize.
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.

Security Measures

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

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Situation

You do not want your computer to be used without permission

You do not want the data saved on your hard disk to be read or
written over, or you want to prevent data from being lost due to
theft of the hard disk.

Function to use

Supervisor Password
User Password

SD Memory Card Se­curity Function

Hard Disk Lock

Reference

below

page 29

page 18

NOTE

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

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 [Security] menu is set to [Enable], enter your pass­word*1 and press Enter .

Enter Password [ ]

*1Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the Windows password).

2

*

Even if no password is entered for about a minute when starting up the Setup Utility, the
power will not be turned off.

The correct password

Three incorrect attempts

or

No password for about a minute*

Will Start

2

Will Not Start

(Power off)

When the Setup Utility is started with Supervisor Password

You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 45).

When the Setup Utility is started with User Password

You can not register [Advanced] menu and [Boot] menu.
[Clear registered SD card], [Set Supervisor Password] and [Hard Disk Lock] will
not be displayed on [Security] 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 45)
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 [Enter Current Password] and press

Enter

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

Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only Enter

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

Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only Enter

7 At [Setup Notice], press Enter
8 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press 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.
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.
Only the alphabet keys or number keys can be used. Note that the space bar
and function keys cannot be used.
Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.

CAUTION

Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you
will be unable to use your computer. Contact your technical support office.
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)

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 16)

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 45)
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 [Enter Current Password] and press
Enter

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

Enter

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

To disable the User Password

Press only Enter

6 Re-enter your password at [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 [Setup Notice], press Enter
8 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press 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.
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.
Only the alphabet keys or number keys can be used. Note that the space bar
and function keys cannot be used.

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 .

CAUTION

Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be unable to use
your computer. Contact your technical support office.
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

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 [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Password.

Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 16)
The hard disk protection function only works with internal hard disk. This function

does not work with external hard disk.

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Setting the Hard Disk Lock (enabling, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility ( page 45)

1
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 [Caution], press Enter .

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

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

CAUTION

If your computer requires repair

Contact your technical support office.
Be sure to set [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].