Panasonic CF-T1 User Manual

Personal Computer

Reference Manual

Model No. CF-T1 Series

Contents

Read Me First................................................................2

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

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

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

Touchscreen* .............................................................11

Display Rotation Tool*...............................................14

Standby/Hibernation Functions................................15

Security Measures .....................................................19

Computing on the Road ............................................23

Battery Power.............................................................25

SD-MovieStage Windows XP

PC Cards.....................................................................32

SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card ...........................34

RAM Module ...............................................................44

External Display ........................................................45

USB Devices ..............................................................48

Modem ........................................................................50

LAN..............................................................................52

Setup Utility ................................................................54

Technical Information................................................61

DMI Viewer..................................................................62

List of Error Codes.....................................................63

Dealing with Problems (Advanced) .........................65

* Only for models with touchscreen

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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.

● This manual covers two types of models, as distinguished by the type of LCD screen

(models with touchscreen and models without touchscreen).

● 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.

Windows 2000

Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft Windows 2000

Windows 2000Windows 2000

Professional users.

Windows XP

Windows XP : Information for Microsoft Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

Professional users.

Enter

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

For U.S.A. and Canada

For U.S.A. and Canada : Information for CF-T1RxxxxxM users.

For U.S.A. and CanadaFor U.S.A. and Canada

For Hong Kong

For Hong Kong : Information for CF-T1RxxxxxH users.

For Hong KongFor Hong Kong

 : This illustration means to refer to the Operating

● 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.

: This illustration means to press [Enter] key.

: This illustration means to press and hold [Fn] key,

then press [F5] key.

select [Run]. For some applications, you may need to select.

Windows XP

Windows XP : [start]

Windows XPWindows XP

Instructions.

®®

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

To display the same screen on both the internal LCD and external display

Windows 2000 : Select

Windows XP : Select

Extreme

[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Intel® Extreme Graphics]. [start] - [Control Panel

Graphics].

This manual and the Setup Utility

Simultaneous display Intel(R) Dual Display Clone

] - [

Other Control Panel Options

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

] - [Intel®

Key Combinations

CAUTION

● Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for mod-

els with touchscreen) 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

● 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”).

Key Functions Function Descriptions

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

Display change By pressing this key combination, you can

+ F1, Fn + F2 and Fn + F3 are operable in the Setup Utility.

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.

select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous. ( This combination does not work when [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”.

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Popup Window

(Displayed after logging on to

Windows)

CAUTION

● Do not press another key until the dis-

play destination has been completely switched.

● Do not press this key combination while

MPEG files are playing.

NOTE

● Windows XP

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.

Key Combinations

Key Functions Function Descriptions

Speaker on/off switch 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.

Popup Window

(Displayed after logging on to

Windows)

OFF (MUTE)

Fn Fn

+ +

F5 F6

Volume control (down) Volume control (up)

Power off using the standby function

Remaining capacity of the battery pack

Power off using the

hibernation function

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.

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

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(

Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen.

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(

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

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(

Remaining capacity (%) display.

Battery pack is not inserted.

Key Combinations

Hotkey Settings

There are two Fn key functions as follows:

●Fn key lock function

●Popup windows display ON/OFF

After

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.

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.

A.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

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

only once: 1 Press Fn once. (Locked)

2 Press another key for combination.

(Lock released)

successively: 1 Press Fn twice. (Locked)

2 Press another key for combination.

Fn key remains locked until more.

is pressed, locked, or released.

is locked

is not locked

is pressed once

C.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 display function OFF.

+ Fx* are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup window

3 Select [OK].

NOTE

● The Fn key lock function also works with

● Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey settings.

* “

” indicates any function key from F1 to

and other keys (e.g., Í, Î) aside from

F10

LED Indicators

Power status Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode

Green● : Power on Blinking green● : Standby mode

Battery pack status Not lit

Orange●* Green● * Red●

Blinking red● * Blinking orange●*

Caps Lock This indicator lights green when

non-shifted input is capitalized.

NumLk (Numeric key) This indicator lights green when

of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. [Enter] key functions differently depending on the application.

ScrLk (Scroll lock) This indicator lights green when

differently depending on the application.

: AC adaptor not connected or charging not being

performed. : Charging in progress. : Charging finished. : Battery is low.

(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less). : Battery pack or charging malfunction. : 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.

NumLk

Caps Lock

is pressed. This causes a portion

ScrLk

is pressed. Scroll lock functions

is pressed. Subsequent

Hard disk drive status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

SD memory card status

* When the AC adaptor is connected.

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

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

A.Work Surface (Touch Pad) B.Left Button C.Right Button

Moving the Cursor

Tapping/Clicking

any implement which causes damage on the work surface.

Function Operation

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

Double-Tapping/ Double-Clicking

Dragging

Scroll

NOTE

tapping or clicking

double-tapping or double-clicking

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

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

●

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

Windows 2000 : Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].

Windows XP : 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 in

the following diagrams.

To scroll down (trace clockwise)

To scroll up (trace counter-clockwise)

Scrolling will begin more easily if you start from the position marked by the 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.

Hints for Easier Touch Pad Operation

●You can change various touch pad settings using the following procedure:

Windows 2000:

[Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility Setting]

Windows XP:

[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)

Touch Pad

• 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 ( 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.

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Windows 2000

1 Log on with the administrator authority.

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

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

3 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs],

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

4 At the confirmation message, select [OK], then select [Finish].

5 Select at [Add/Remove Programs]. 6 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Device

Settings].

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

and select [Settings].

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

functions you want to use, and select [OK].

9 Select [OK] at [Mouse Properties].

Touch Pad

Windows XP

1 Log on with the administrator authority.

Do not use the Fast User Switching function.

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

• 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], select

[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 Hardware] -

[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

9 Select [OK] at [Mouse Properties].

NOTE

To begin using the touch pad again:

1 Log on with the administrator authority. 2 Windows 2000

3 Select [Next] at [Welcome]. 4 Select [Finish].

● At the confirmation message asking if you want to enable the Touch Pad Utility,

● When the setup is complete, will be displayed on the taskbar.

Handling the Touch Pad

functions you want to use, then select [OK].

Select [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\touchpad\setup.exe], then select [OK].

Windows XP

Select [start] - [Run], input [c:\util\touchpad\setup.exe], then select [OK].

select [Yes].

● Do not place any object on the work surface 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).

● 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.

Touchscreen

Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen display 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). The operation settings can be changed. (

● Moving the cursor ● Clicking

● Double-clicking ● Dragging

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One tap

Cursor

Two quick taps

Touch and hold the object (e.g. file or icon), move the stylus on the surface (dragging the object to the desired location), then release the stylus.

CAUTION

● When the LCD is used alone or with an external display simultaneously, the

touchscreen function cannot be used when the area of either display is set larger than default setting of the screen resolution.

● If a change is made to the screen resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed

correctly, be sure to perform [Calibration]. (

● Even when only an external display is in use, the cursor will move on the external

display if the surface of the internal LCD is touched when the touchscreen driver is active. Therefore, do not touch the LCD when only an external display is in use.

● The touchscreen function can not be used when using the full screen in [Command

Prompt].

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Touchscreen <Only for models with touchscreen>

Configurating the Touchscreen

When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.

1 Windows 2000

Select on the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or select [TouchScreen] in [Control Panel] - [Mouse].

Windows XP

Select [TouchScreen] in [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware]

- [Mouse].

on the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or select

A. Double click settings

Set the width and height of the double click.

B. Test

Test for the “Double click settings”.

C. Advanced configuration

Set the advanced settings.

D.Calibration & Test

Define the calibration setup. Use this procedure when the cursor does not appear properly. (Necessary for changes in the alignment of the touchscreen with visual images or an adjustment of the display resolution.) Touch the “+” mark on the calibration screen for about one second. After the calibration procedure is executed (e.g., after the nine “+” marks are touched), the procedure ends when

Enter

EnterEnter

is pressed.

2 Make necessary changes.

3 Select [OK].

NOTE

● For more information about each item

Select at the upper right corner in [Mouse Properties], then, using , select the item about which you want more information.

● The double-click speed of the touchscreen can be changed in [Buttons].

Touchscreen <Only for models with touchscreen>

Handling the Touchscreen

● Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use an implement other than the

stylus that comes with the computer.

● Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed

objects (e.g., nails), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pen).

● Do not apply pressure within 5 mm of the perimeter of the display panel. The cursor

may move to the edge of the display.

● Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not allow

contact with substances that could dirty the touchscreen, such as oil. The cursor may not work properly in such cases.

● When the touchscreen becomes dirty:

Wipe lightly to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth included with the computer. Do not use benzene or thinner, or rubbing alcohol. For more information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface” that comes with the soft cloth.)

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 for the computer screen. Using it for any 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., clicked open). Otherwise, scratches may result on the screen.

Display Rotation Tool

By running the Display Rotation Tool, you can rotate the display and perform the touch pad and touchscreen operations in the rotated mode.

CAUTION

● Be sure to log on with the administrator authority when running the Display Rotation

To ol .

Rotating the Display

Windows 2000

Select

Each time this operation is performed, the screen display switches between the landscape mode (0 degrees) and the previously set angle (

● To select the angle and rotate the display

Changing the Settings

Exiting the Tool

on the taskbar or press

Ctrl

Alt

CtrlCtrl

AltAlt

 below “Changing the Settings”).

RRRR

Select on the taskbar with the right button, and then select the angle.

You can select rotation angles of 90, 180, or 270 degrees from the landscape mode.

1 Select

on the taskbar with the right button, and then select

[Setting].

2 Change the settings.

Changing the key combination (Default : R) (Only the third key can be changed.)

Changing the angle (Default: 180 degrees)

3 Select [OK].

1 Rotate the display to landscape mode. 2

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

●

In the default mode, the Display Rotation Tool will start up when Windows starts up.

●

To restart the tool after exiting: Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Display Rotation Tool].

NOTE

● While the display is rotated:

• Do not use the Extended Desktop (The touch pad or touchscreen may fail to operate properly.)

• Do not calibrate the touchscreen

● Be sure to use the Display Rotation Tool to rotate the display.

● The display cannot be rotated in the following cases:

• When the display resolution is set to 1280 x 1024 pixels or more

• When [Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen”

• When some applications are running

• When the computer is in the Extended Desktop

• When [Intel(R) 82830M Graphics Controller Properties] is displayed by selecting [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Intel ® Extreme Graphics]

● If the display is rotated when the resolution is set to 800x600 pixels or 640x480

pixels, depending on the Windows specifications, the resolution displayed in [Screen area] of [Display Properties] may show [640 by 480 pixels]. Continue using these settings, without changing [Screen area].

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

Standby function

Hibernation function

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

Hard disk Somewhat

Speed Requires power supply

slow

NOTE

● 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 in advance ( factory preset.)

●Fn key combinations ( page 4)

●Using the power switch ( page 17)

●From the shutdown screen:

Windows 2000

In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by] and select [OK].

Windows XP

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

Windows 2000

In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Hibernate] and select [OK].

Windows XP

In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold

Power is not required to maintain data

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Shift

, then select [Hibernate].

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode

Windows 2000

1 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options]. 2 In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernate support]

and select [OK].

Windows XP

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

[Power Options].

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

select [OK].

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:

Windows 2000

1 Set the password in [Control Panel] - [Users and Passwords]. 2 Add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off standby]

in [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced].

Windows XP

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.)

■ When entering the standby or hibernation mode*

● Avoid the following:

• Touching the keyboard, pointing device (touch pad, touchscreen* 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

Only for models with touchscreen.

, external

Standby/Hibernation Functions

■ 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.

Using the Power Switch

■ Setting

Windows 2000

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

[Advanced].

2 Select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power

button on my computer] and then select [OK].

Windows XP

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 computer], then select [OK].

■ Shutting down

Slide the power switch (A) ; at the “Beep*” sound, release your finger.

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

CAUTION

● After releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power 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 computer 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 [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [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 power will be turned off forcibly. Data not previously saved will be lost.

Windows XP

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 power 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 (A).

When [Standby]*1 or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] in [Control Panel]* 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.

Windows XP : [Stand by]

Windows XP : [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance]

CAUTION

● When resuming operation, avoid the following:

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

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Closing or opening the display.

* Only for models with touchscreen.

● 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.

- [Power Options] - [Advanced], the

NOTE

● Windows 2000

When the computer enters standby/hibernation mode and then resumes while a USB 1.1 device (e.g., USB floppy disk drive (optional)) is connected, a device disconnection warning message may appear on the screen, but this will not impede the computer’s operation.

Security Measures

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

Situation Function to use Reference

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.

NOTE

● Windows has a security function that differs from the security function of the Setup

Utility. For detailed information, refer to the Windows help.

Supervisor Password User Password

SD Memory Card Security Function

Hard Disk Lock

below

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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*

Enter Password [ ]

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

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

■ When the Setup Utility is started with Supervisor

Password.

and press

Enter

The correct password

Three incorrect attempts

No password for about a minute*

Will Not Star

(Power off)

Will Start

You can register all items of the Setup Utility. ( page 54)

■ 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.

●

does not work.

Security Measures

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.

Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

1 Run the Setup Utility. ( page 54)

2 Using either

3 Using either

Enter

press

Enter

EnterEnter

ÎÎÎÎ

ÏÏÏÏ

ÍÍÍÍ

, select [Security].

ÐÐÐÐ

, select [Set Supervisor Password] and

4 <Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>

Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press

Enter

EnterEnter

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

●To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only

Enter

EnterEnter

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

Enter

EnterEnter

● To disable the Supervisor Password

7 At [Setup Notice], press

8 Press

Press only

F10

F10F10

Enter

EnterEnter

and select [Yes], then press

Enter

EnterEnter

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

● 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.

Shift

Ctrl

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 20)

1 Run the Setup Utility. ( page 54)

2 Using either

3 Using either

Enter

EnterEnter

ÎÎÎÎ

ÏÏÏÏ

ÍÍÍÍ

, select [Security].

ÐÐÐÐ

, select [Set User Password] and press

4 <Only when the User Password has been set>

Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press

Enter

EnterEnter

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

● To disable the User Password

Press only

Enter

EnterEnter

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

Enter

EnterEnter

● To disable the User Password

7 At [Setup Notice], press

8 Press

Press only

F10

F10F10

Enter

EnterEnter

and select [Yes], then press

Enter

EnterEnter

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

● 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:

Shift

Ctrl

1 Run the Setup Utility and enter the Supervisor Password. 2 Using

3 Using

press

and Ð , select [User Password Protection] in [Security] menu and

Enter

and Ð , 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. (

● The hard disk protection function only works with the internal hard disk. This

function does not work with the external hard disk.

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Setting the Hard Disk Lock (enabling, disabling)

1 Run the Setup Utility. ( page 54)

2 Using either

3 Using either

ÎÎÎÎ

ÏÏÏÏ

ÍÍÍÍ

, select [Security].

ÐÐÐÐ

, select [Hard Disk Lock] and press

4 ● To enable the Hard Disk Lock

Select [Enable] and press

At [Caution], press

●

To disable the Hard Disk Lock

Select [Disable] and press

5 Press

F10

and select [Yes], then press

F10F10

CAUTION

Enter

EnterEnter

Enter

EnterEnter

Enter

EnterEnter

Enter

EnterEnter

● If your computer requires repair

• Contact your technical support office.

• Be sure to set [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].

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