Panasonic CF-T5 Series Reference Manual
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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-T5 Series
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Read Me First
z In this manual, “Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies” and
®
“Microsoft
cated.
Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005” are indicated as “Windows” or “Windows XP” unless otherwise indi-
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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.
Enter
Fn+F5
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This illustration means to press and hold the Fn key, then press the F5 key.
When using with the
key and the
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⇒ : Refer to the Operating Instructions.
If *1 is clicked, it will jump to a related topic.
Ctrl
Fn
key and the
key reversed.
Enter
key.
Ctrl
key functions interchanged, read with the Fn
Using the Touch Pad
Use the Touch Pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations.
A. Work Surface (Touch Pad)
B. Left Button
C. Right Button
Function Operation
Moving the Cursor
Move the tip of your finger lightly over the
work surface.
Tapping/Clicking
tapping or clicking
To right-click: Can only be performed by clicking the right
button.
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
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double-tapping or double-clicking
Dragging
Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger
down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface.
or
While holding down the button, moving your finger on the work
surface.
Scroll Trace a circle around the Touch Pad. (Î page 4)
Using the Touch Pad
NOTE
z You can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons by clicking [start] - [Control Panel] -
[Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
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Scroll
There are two ways of scrolling with the Touch Pad: the Touch Pad utility, and the Virtual Scrolling Function. You cannot use
both functions at the same time.
The Touch Pad utility is enabled in the default setting.
z The Touch Pad utility (below)
You can scroll continuously by tracing a circle on the Touch Pad.
Vertical scroll It can be used in the default setting.
Horizontal scroll A setting is required to use the horizontal scroll.
z The Virtual Scrolling function (Î page 9)
You can scroll vertically (or horizontally) by tracing repeatedly in the desired direction.
Vertical scroll The Virtual Scrolling function must be set to enable.
Horizontal scroll
You can use separate settings for each account regarding whether to use the Touch Pad utility or the Virtual Scrolling function.
Using the Touch Pad Utility
You can scroll easily by tracing a circle on the Touch Pad.
NOTE
z External mouse drivers cannot be used at the same time as the Touch Pad utility. (Î page 53)
1 Make the following settings to use the horizontal scroll.
Once the settings have been made, it is not necessary to make the same settings the next time.
Using the Touch Pad
A Click on the notification area, and click [Settings].
When is not displayed:
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings].
If a message appears indicating that the Touch Pad utility is not running, click
[start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility], and display .
B Add a check mark for [Use horizontal scroll function] in the [General settings]
screen, and click [OK].
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2 Display the scrollable screen.
3 Place the cursor over the area that you want to scroll, and tap (click).
4 Remove your finger from the pad, then place your finger in the appropriate area to begin
scrolling.
The finger position on the Touch Pad can be changed using the Touch Pad utility. (Î page 6) This explanation
assumes in the default setting.
Vertical scroll
Position where finger is
placed
Icon on the notification area When you place your finger on the Touch Pad, the icon changes.
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If the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, the segment shown in the figure above (A) is also included in the area
to begin vertical scrolling.
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Horizontal scroll
5 Trace a circle around the Touch Pad without lifting your finger from the pad.
The scroll direction can be changed using [Reverse the direction of the vertical scrolling] or [Reverse the direction
of the horizontal scrolling] in the Touch Pad utility. (Î page 6)
Using the Touch Pad
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Vertical scroll
Trace clockwise To scroll down To scroll right
Trace counter-clockwise To scroll up To scroll left
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When the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, any scrolling will be vertical scrolling.
z The screen will not scroll if you trace toward the center of the Touch Pad.
z On screens that cannot be scrolled (e.g., desktop screen), if you scroll, 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.
z For example, on a screen that will only scroll horizontally, even if you execute a vertical scroll, the screen will
scroll horizontally.
Horizontal scroll
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6 Once scrolling has begun, continue to trace a circle on the Touch Pad without removing
your finger from the pad.
z As long as you are tracing a circle, you can continue scrolling using any position on the Touch Pad.
z To scroll in the opposite direction, trace a circle in the opposite direction without removing your finger from the
Touch Pad.
7 When you finish scrolling, remove your finger from the Touch Pad.
Change the settings for the Touch Pad utility
1 Click on the notification area, and then click [Settings].
When is not displayed:Î page 5, step1-A
Using the Touch Pad
2 Change the settings.
z General settings
Use Touch Pad function
(On/Off)
If you add a check mark, you can use the Touch Pad
function (screen scroll). If you remove the check mark,
the Touch Pad function will be disabled, and will be
displayed on the notification area.
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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
Reverse the direction of
the vertical scrolling
Use horizontal scroll
function (On/Off)
Reverse the direction of
the horizontal scrolling
If you add a check mark, the icon will be displayed in the
notification area.
If you add a check mark, the icon will change while
scrolling and the finger located within the region which
starts scrolling.
If you add a check mark, the icon will rotate while you
are scrolling.
If you add a check mark, scroll the region where the
mouse cursor is located within the active window.
If you remove the check mark, scroll the selected region
within the active window. In either case, if the mouse
cursor is outside the active window, scroll the selected
region.
You can change the direction in which the screen scrolls
when you trace the Touch Pad clockwise.
• When check mark is added: Upwards
• When check mark is removed: Downwards
If you add a check mark, you can use the horizontal
scroll.
When you add a check mark for [Use horizontal scroll
function], you can change the direction in which the
screen scrolls when you trace the Touch Pad clockwise.
• When check mark is added: Scroll left
• When check mark is removed: Scroll right
Scroll speed setting You can change the scroll speed.
Using the Touch Pad
z Initial scope
A. Width of the initial
scope
By dragging the inner circumference of the starting area,
you can change the width of the initial scope (A) in five
stages.
You can also change the width by sliding the [Initial
scope] slide bar.
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B. Vertical and
horizontal scroll
initial scope
3 Click [OK].
You can change the initial scope (B) by dragging border
of the vertical and horizontal scroll initial scope. The
maximum starting area for the horizontal scroll is half
the circumference.
Using the Touch Pad
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Using the Virtual Scrolling Function
Set the Virtual Scrolling function using the following procedure. The Touch Pad utility will be disabled.
1 Click on the notification area, and click [Settings].
When is not displayed:Î page 5, step 1-A
2 Remove a check mark from [Use Touch Pad function] in [General settings], and then click
[OK].
3 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Device Set-
tings].
4 Click the device name (e.g., Synaptics TouchPad) in [Devices], then click [Settings].
5 Click [Virtual Scrolling], add a check mark for the scroll functions you want to use, then
click [OK].
6 Click [OK] at [Mouse Properties].
NOTE
z 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: Click [Yes]. The Virtual Scrolling function will be
disabled.
• To use the Virtual Scrolling function: Click [No].
You can uninstall the Touch Pad utility using the following procedure.
A Click or on the notification area, and then click [Exit].
B Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] - [Touch Pad Utility], and then click [Change/Remove] to
remove the program.
z To begin using the Touch Pad utility again:
A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].
When [Touch Pad Utility] is not displayed, perform the following procedures from step B.
When [Touch Pad Utility] is displayed, perform the following procedures from step C.
B Input [c:\util\touchpad\setup.exe] in [start]-[Run] and then click [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Touch Pad
C Conduct steps 3 to 4 above.
D Click [Virtual Scrolling], remove a check mark from [Enable vertical scrolling] and [Enable horizontal scrolling], then
click [OK].
E Click [OK] at [Mouse Properties].
F Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings].
G Click [General settings], add a check mark for [Use Touch Pad function], then click [OK].
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Adjusting the Sensitivity when Touching the Touch Pad
Adjust [PalmCheck] and [Touch Sensitivity] using the following procedure:
1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Device Set-
tings].
2 Click the device name (e.g. Synaptics TouchPad) in [Devices], then click [Settings].
3 Double-click [Sensitivity], then click [PalmCheck] or [Touch Sensitivity].
4 After making the adjustment, click [OK].
PalmCheck™
z When operating the keyboard, if your hand touches the Touch Pad unintentionally causing the cursor to move, adjust the
sensitivity using “PalmCheck™.”
• By dragging slide bar to the [Maximum] position, you can prevent the cursor from moving unintentionally.
• By dragging slide bar to the [Minimum] position, you can enable the cursor to move even with a light touch of the palm
on the Touch Pad.
Touch Sensitivity
z When operating the Touch Pad, if your finger touches the Touch Pad, unintentionally causing the cursor to move; or if the
cursor does not move even when you move your finger on the Touch Pad, adjust the sensitivity using the “Touch Sensitivity”.
• By dragging slide bar to the [Heavy Touch] position, the cursor will only move with a strong touch on the Touch Pad.
• By dragging slide bar to the [Light Touch] position, the cursor will move even with a light touch on the Touch Pad.
Handling the Touch Pad
z By design, the Touch Pad is to be used with a fingertip only. 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).
Using the Touch Pad
z 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.
z 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.
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Using the Touchscreen
Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen function allowing you to perform the same operations as the Touch Pad or
mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus (included). The following explanation gives one example (for the
default settings).
The operation settings can be changed. (Î page 15)
CAUTION
z When using the stylus to input, avoid touching the screen with your hands, etc. at the same time. Failure to do may
result in input errors.
Functions Operation
Moving the cursor
The cursor is moved to the location pointed by the stylus.
Clicking (Tapping)
One tap
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Double-clicking (Double-tapping)
Dragging
Two quick taps
Touch and hold the object (i.e. file or icon), move the stylus
on the surface (dragging the object to the desired location),
then release the stylus.
Using the Touchscreen
To right-click
<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>
z Use on the notification area.
A Click on the notification area.
changes to .
B Click the object you want to right-click.
changes to .
• If you accidentally change the icon to , click to return to .
z When needed, the above settings can be configured using the following procedure.
A To Display [Touch Panel Configuration] screen.
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Panel
Configuration].
B Make necessary changes and click [OK].
• For more information, click at the upper right corner.
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<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>
A Touch the item you want to right-click and continue touching until is completely displayed.
B Move the stylus away from the surface of the display.
Moving the stylus away from the surface of the display before has not completely displayed will result in a
left click.
Using the Touchscreen
z When needed, the above settings can be configured using the following procedure.
A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings] - [Pen Options].
B Click [Press and hold] in [Pen Action] and then click [Settings].
C In [Press and Hold Settings], change the settings and then click [OK].
For more information, refer to “Help” in the bottom right corner of the [Press and Hold Settings].
CAUTION
z When the internal 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 display resolution.
z If a change is made to the display resolution, or the cursor cannot be pointed correctly with the stylus, be sure to per-
form [Calibration]. (Î page 15)
z When mouse drivers are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touchscreen function may not be used.
z When the operation of panning (only the internal LCD) is performed while the display resolution is set higher than the
resolution of the internal LCD, the touchscreen function will not work properly.
z 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 internal LCD when only an external
display is in use.
z The touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility, in the “Full Screen” of [Command Prompt], or in Recover
Pro (Î page 78).
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NOTE
z Do not move the stylus too quickly. If the stylus moves too quickly, the cursor may be unable to follow its movement.
Using the Touchscreen
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Calibrating the Touchscreen
When you cannot point correctly with the stylus (include), calibrate the Touchscreen by following the steps below.
NOTE
z Rotate the display to 0 degree before performing the calibration. (Î page 17)
<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>
Calibrate the Touchscreen for each account created.
1 Run [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].
2 Touch the 12 “+” target marks sequentially with the stylus, and then press
Keep touching each “+” target mark until blinks.
Enter
.
3 Touch [Save & Exit].
<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>
If an administrator calibrates the Touchscreen
If an administrator performs calibration once, other administrators will not need to do even if multiple user accounts are created. This does not need to be performed two times or more for one computer. However, calibrate again after you reinstall the
software.
1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Tablet Calibration].
2 Touch the 9 “+” target marks sequentially with the stylus.
3 Click [OK] and restart the computer.
If each user calibrates the Touchscreen
1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings].
2 Set the following with [Calibration] in [Settings].
A Select [Landscape] and click [Calibrate].
Using the Touchscreen
B Touch the 4 “+” target marks sequentially with the stylus.
C Click [OK].
D Select [Portrait] and click [Calibrate].
E Repeat steps B and C above.
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Handling the Touchscreen
z Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen oper-
ations.
The screen may be damaged as a result.
z Do not place any object on the 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).
z Do not apply pressure to the perimeter of the display panel. The cursor may move to the edge of the display.
z 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.
z When the touchscreen becomes dirty:
• Wipe 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
z Clean the stylus tip and screen prior to operation. Foreign particles can scratch the screen and impede the operation of
the stylus.
z Use the stylus only for the computer screen.
Using it for any other purpose may damage the stylus and scratch the screen.
Display Rotation
After Windows is started up, you can rotate the display and perform the Touch Pad and touchscreen operations in the rotated
mode.
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Rotating the Display
1 Double-click on the notification area or press
Each time this operation is performed, the screen display switches between the landscape mode (0 degree) and the
previously set angle (Î page 18).
Ctrl
+
Alt
+ R.
To select the angle and rotate the display
1 Right-click on the notification area, and then select the angle.
You can select rotation angles of 90, 180, or 270 degrees from the landscape mode.
NOTE
z Be sure to use the above procedures to rotate the display.
Display Rotation
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Changing the Settings
By using the Display Rotation Tool, you can change the settings of the display rotation.
1 Right-click on the notification area, and then click [Setting...].
2 Change the settings.
A. Changing the key combination
(Only the third key can be changed.)
B. Changing the angle
(Default: 180 degree)
3 Click [OK].
NOTE
z If you shut down Windows when you rotate the display, the Touch Pad and touchscreen do not match the display angle
next time you start up Windows for a few seconds.
z The Virtual Scrolling function, the Touch Pad Zoom function, and the Data Zoom function may not work while the dis-
play is rotated.
z The Touch Pad and the touchscreen may not match the display angle if you change display properties or Intel(R) GMA
Driver for Mobile when you rotate the display. (Î page 88)
z The display cannot be rotated when the [Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen” or in Recover Pro (Î page 78).
z When some applications are running, the display may not be rotated and the operation of the Touch Pad and the
touchscreen may not match the display angle. Press
exiting the application, rotate the display, then start up the application again.
z The computer’s performance will decrease somewhat.
z 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.
• Do not set the display resolution larger than the resolution of the internal LCD.
z If motion video is played while the display is rotated, the picture may not be displayed properly or the sound may be
broken up. This problem can be corrected by rotating the display to 0 degree.
z Do not use the Fast User Switching Function while the display is rotated.
z If the display is rotated when the resolution is set to 800 x 600 pixels, depending on the Windows specifications, incor-
rect values may be shown for the resolution displayed in [Screen resolution] of [Display Properties]. Continue using
these settings, without changing [Screen resolution].
Ctrl+Alt+R
to rotate the display to the landscape mode. After
Display Rotation
z Exit the tool with the following procedure:
A Rotate the display to landscape mode (0 degree).
B Right-click on the notification area, and then click [Exit].
• In the default mode, the Display Rotation Tool will start up when Windows starts up.
• To restart the tool after exiting:
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Display Rotation Tool].
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Key Combinations
NOTE
z Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession.
z Do not use the key combinations together with Touch Pad (external mouse), touchscreen or other key operations.
z Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
On the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of
z The key combinations may not work with some applications.
z The pop-up icon appears after logging on to Windows. It may not appear in some application conditions (e.g., when
[Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen”).
Key Functions Pop-up Icon
Fn+F1
Fn+F2
LCD brightness
(
Fn+F1
You can select a different brightness level setting for when the AC adaptor is connected and for when it is not connected.
(In the default setting, the LCD brightness is set to be darker when the AC adaptor is
not connected.)
= down / Fn+F2= up)
NOTE
z The brightness of the power indicator changes in keeping with the brightness
level of the internal LCD.
Fn+F1, Fn+F2
and Fn+F3.
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Fn+F3
Display switching (Î page 50)
(When an external display is connected)
Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display
CAUTION
z Do not press any keys until the display has finished switching.
z Do not use this function:
• When an external display is not connected.
• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.
• When using the Extended Desktop.
• When showing a game screen such as pinball.
Key Combinations
Key Functions Pop-up Icon
Fn+F4
Speaker on/off
NOTE
z Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound.
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OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Fn+F5
Fn+F6
Fn+F7
Fn+F9
Fn+F10
Fn+NumLk
Fn+Home
Fn+Ï
Fn+Ð
Volume
(
Fn+F5
Activate standby (Î page 35)
Remaining battery power Î page 24
Activate hibernation (Î page 35)
Run the ScrLk (Scroll Lock) function
The functions differ depending on the application software.
Lead to the last page or move the cursor to the end of the current line (End)
Move the back page (PgUp)
Move the next page (PgDn)
= down / Fn+F6= up)
Key Combinations
Hotkey Settings
You can make two settings:
• Fn key lock
When you press
combinations.
• Pop-up icon on/off
1 Start up the Hotkey Settings.
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
2 Make the settings.
[Use Fn key lock]
z When using an
A Press
B Press another key. (Lock released)
z When using successive
A Press
B Press another key.
Fn key remains locked until you press
Fn
, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key
Fn
key combination
Fn
once. (Locked)
Fn
Fn
twice. (Locked)
key combinations
Fn
again.
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[Notification]
[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]
[Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status on the notification area.
Fn
•:
•:
[Disable popup]
The Pop-up icon will not be displayed.
is locked.
Fn
is not locked.
3 Click [OK].
NOTE
z You can have different settings for each user.
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If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
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Battery Power
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Tips about the Battery Pack
[Important Tips] (On-Line Manual)
z [Important Tips] provides information on how to maximize use of the battery pack, which is necessary for computing away
from your home or office.
See [Important Tips] using one of the following methods.
• Double-click on the desktop.
• Using the [start] menu.
A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic].
B Select [On-Line Manuals] or [Battery], and click [Important Tips].
Checking the Battery Status
Battery Indicator
Not lit Battery pack is not connected or no charging.
Orange light on /
flashing
Green
Red The remaining battery power is approximately 9% or less.
Blinking red
Blinking orange
*1*2
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Charging in progress.
If [Battery Charging Indicator] in the [Main] menu of the Setup
Utility is set to [Flashing], the indicator will alternately become
lighter and darker (Flashing) (Î page 69).
Fully charged.
Battery pack or charging circuit may not be working properly.
Quickly save your data and power off your computer.
Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor,
then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact
your technical support office. The battery pack or charging
circuit may be defective.
The battery cannot be charged temporarily due to the following reasons:
z Its internal temperature is out of the acceptable range.
z The power supply is not enough because software appli-
cations or peripheral devices are consuming a large
amount of power.
Battery Status
Battery Power
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When the AC adaptor is connected.
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The orange display light has three modes: on, flashing and blinking. Note the difference between flashing and blinking.
NOTE
z Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the remaining battery power becomes
less than approximately 95% (75% when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled), so overcharging is avoided.
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Checking the Remaining Battery Power
There are three methods to check the remaining battery power.
To check the remaining battery power on the screen
(After logging on to Windows)
1 Press
Display Condition
Fn+F9
.
When the battery pack is inserted (example)
When the battery pack is not inserted.
[ECO] is displayed when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled.
To check the remaining battery power and remaining time using the Windows
Power Meter
(After logging on to Windows)
1 Double-click on the notification area when the AC adaptor is not connected.
Battery Power
NOTE
z The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery power in the cases as below. To correct the
display, perform the Battery Recalibration (Î page 28).
• The battery indicator remains red.
• The battery indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time (79% when Economy Mode (ECO) is
enabled).
• Low battery warning appears soon after a short time of use.
This can occur when the computer is in standby for a long time without power supply from the AC adaptor.
z The battery display may not be the same as that of [Power Meter] in [Power Options Properties]. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
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To check the remaining battery power using the battery indicator
(When the power is off or in standby or hibernation)
1 Close the display and confirm that the latch is locked.
2 Disconnect the AC adaptor.
3 Slide the power switch (A) and confirm the battery indicator (B).
Battery Indicator (B) Remaining Battery Power
Red 0 % - 4 %
Blinking orange 5 % - 19 %
Orange 20 % - 49 %
Blinking green 50 % - 94 %
Green 95 % - 100 %
Battery Power
Computer behavior with low battery
The default settings are as follows.
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When the remaining battery power becomes 10%
[Low battery alarm]
z Displays a message that the remaining battery power is
low.
↓↓
Charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up
z Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not
have the AC adaptor, exit the running programs and
Windows, then confirm that the power indicator is off.
z If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.
Do not replace the battery pack when the computer is in standby.
When the remaining battery power becomes 5%
[Critical battery alarm]
z Displays a message that the remaining battery power is
low, and then the computer enters hibernation.
the computer.
z Connect the AC adaptor and charge the battery.
z If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.
When the computer enters hibernation with the battery
down and you resume the operation without charging
the battery, Windows may not start up normally or the
alarm function may not operate normally from then on.
Battery Power
We recommend that you become familiar with alarm settings to become aware when battery
power is low.
A. When making a setting for [When the alarm goes off, the computer will] in [Alarms] -
[Alarm Action]:
Add a check mark for [Force stand by or shutdown even if a program stops
responding].
B. Set the value for [Critical battery alarm] to 5% or more.
This is necessary for the standby or hibernation to be completed (assuring data is
saved) when the remaining battery power is low.
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Battery Power
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Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration)
The “Battery Recalibration” function measures and memorizes the battery capacity. To correct the battery display, use this
function to fill the battery and then discharge it completely. Perform the procedure at least once immediately after purchasing
the computer. Normally the interval of “Battery Recalibration” is three months. The battery display may not be correct when
the battery pack deteriorates after a long time use. In this case, perform the procedure again.
1 Connect the AC adaptor.
2 Close all the applications.
3 Perform “Battery Recalibration”.
A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Battery Recalibration].
B When the confirmation message appears, click [Start].
z Frequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery. A caution message appears when the “Battery
Recalibration” is performed at the shorter interval than approximately a month. In this case, cancel the “Battery Recalibration”.
C When the message requests shut down of Windows, click [Yes].
The “Battery Recalibration” starts.
After the battery pack is fully charged, discharging starts. When the discharging is completed, the power goes off
automatically.
After the “Battery Recalibration” is finished, normal charging starts.
CAUTION
z Do not close the LCD while “Battery Recalibration” is being executed.
NOTE
z The temperature range should be 10
z The “Battery Recalibration” may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.
• Full charge: Approximately 5 hours [MAX]
• Complete discharge: Approximately 7 hours
z “Battery Recalibration” does not increase the battery’s capacity. If “Battery Recalibration” is executed frequently, dete-
rioration of the battery may result.
z If you have two or more battery packs, perform the “Battery Recalibration” for each battery pack.
z If the computer is turned off during the “Battery Recalibration” (e.g., due to power failure, or accidental removal of the
AC adaptor and battery pack), the “Battery Recalibration” will not be completed.
z You can also perform the “Battery Recalibration” with the following procedure.
A Restart the computer.
°C to 30°C {50°F to 86°F}.
Battery Power
B Press F9 while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure.
C When the remaining battery power is displayed, press
D Follow the on-screen instructions.
Enter
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Switching between Long Battery Life and Extended Operating
Time (Economy Mode (ECO) Setting Utility)
The battery pack is a consumable item, and deteriorates gradually each time it is used.
Use effective switching of the Economy Mode (ECO) to reduce battery pack deterioration, and enable the battery pack to last
a little longer. Switch the Economy Mode (ECO) in accordance with the way you use your computer.
Economy Mode (ECO)
Disabled Enabled
Recommended usage
Operation time
Lifetime of battery
Mobile
Using your computer while on the move
Extended Normal
Normal Extended
AC adaptor is connected most of the time
Desktop
z Economy Mode (ECO) disabled:
In the default setting, the Economy Mode (ECO) is set to
Charge the battery to 100% (fully charged). We recommend that you disable the Economy Mode (ECO) if you use the battery pack frequently.
z Economy Mode (ECO) enabled:
Stop the battery recharging at 80% of fully charged. By stopping the battery recharging before 100% (fully charged), the
burden on the battery is reduced and deterioration is prevented, so the lifetime of battery pack will be extended. The computer will not operate as long on the battery as when Economy Mode (ECO) is disabled.
If you often use the computer with the AC adaptor connected, and if you want to prevent deterioration of the battery pack,
we recommend that you enable the Economy Mode (ECO).
“Disabled.”
Switching the Economy Mode (ECO)
1 Right-click either (Disable) or (Enable) on the notification area.
If or is not displayed, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Economy Mode(ECO) Setting
Utility].
Battery Power
2 Click [Economy Mode(ECO) Enable] or [Economy Mode(ECO) Disable].
[Economy Mode(ECO) Enable]
Remaining battery power:
81% or more.
Economy Mode (ECO)
Indicator
z If [Economy Mode(ECO) Enable] is set and remaining battery power is 81% or more
The battery will discharge until the remaining battery power is 80% or less.
A When the confirmation message is displayed, read the message on the screen carefully, and click [OK].
B Use the computer with the AC adaptor unplugged until the remaining battery power is 80% or less.
When the remaining battery power falls to 80% or less, battery discharge ends, and the Economy Mode (ECO)
indicator lights.
If you continue using the computer with the AC adaptor, it may take about a day until the remaining battery
power falls to 80%.
C When the confirmation message is displayed, read the message on the screen carefully, and click [OK].
D Connect the AC adaptor.
If you do not click [OK] at step C, the computer will go into forced standby after about three minutes to prevent
the remaining battery power from dropping.
• The computer will go into forced standby even while application software is running or data is being sent or
received, or when the hard disk is being accessed, so be sure to connect the AC adaptor.
(During discharge)
Blink
Remaining battery power:
80% or less.
Light
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[Economy Mode(ECO)
Disable]
off
NOTE
z After disconnecting the battery pack, if you connect it to a computer on which the Economy Mode (ECO) settings differ,
the battery will either recharge or discharge until the next time the computer is turned on, giving priority to the battery
pack setting on that computer.
Replacing the Battery Pack
The battery pack is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary (CF-VZSU37U). If the battery operation time
becomes noticeably short and not recovered even after recalibrating the battery, replace with a new battery.
CAUTION
z The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it. Be sure to charge it before using for the first time. Charging
starts automatically when the AC adaptor is connected to the computer.
z Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU37U) with your computer.
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