Panasonic CF-T8EWQTG1M, CF-T8HWGTG2M, CF-T8EWRTG1M, CF-T8HWGTG1M, CF-T8HWGTZ1M Reference Manual

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Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-T8 Series

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Read Me First

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

Windows 7

(Start) - [All Programs]

Windows XP

[start] - [Run]

Î or ⇒ These symbols indicate related pages.

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This illustration means to press the This illustration means to press and hold the Fn key, then press the F5 key.

When using with the key and the

This illustration means to click (Start), then to click [All Programs].

This illustration means to click [start], then to click [Run].

Î : If this is clicked, it will jump to the page corresponding Reference Manual.

⇒ : Refer to the Operating Instructions.

If *1 is clicked, it will jump to a related topic.

Ctrl

key and the

key reversed.

Enter

key.

Ctrl

key functions interchanged, read with the Fn

z “Windows® 7 Professional” is indicated as “Windows” or “Windows 7”.

z In this manual, “Microsoft

“Microsoft wise indicated.

z This manual explains using the Windows XP and Windows 7 default setting.

Windows 7

Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition Service Pack 3” are indicated as “Windows” or “Windows XP” unless other-

Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 3 with Advanced Security Technologies” and

Sound and Video

z Sound (e.g. MP3, WMA) and video (e.g. MPG, WMV) recorded in PC Cards and SD Memory Cards may be interrupted

during playback. If this happens, copy them to the hard disk drive and play back.

z Sound and video in AVI files may be interrupted or produce a time-lag during playback. If this happens, Click or

on the notification area. Select [High performance]. This may remedy the problem.

z Depending on the processing status on Windows, sound may be interrupted at Windows startup. You can mute the sound

at startup.

A Right-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds]. B Remove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound], and click [OK].

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Windows 7

Entering hibernation suddenly

The computer may enter the hibernation mode by thermal control if you use the computer in a high ambient temperature and use an application that uses a lot of CPU power. Wait a few minutes (at least 5) before turning the computer on again if this occurs.

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

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 5)

Using the Touch Pad

NOTE

z You can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons by clicking (Start) -

[Hardware and Sound] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]/ [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printer and Other Hardware] [Mouse].

Windows XP

Windows 7

Scroll

z The Touch Pad utility (below)

You can scroll continuously by tracing a circle on the Touch Pad (Start scrolling from the edge of the Touch Pad).

Vertical scroll It can be used in the default setting. Horizontal scroll A setting is required to use the horizontal scroll.

Windows XP

z The Virtual Scrolling function (Î page 8)

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.

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.

Windows 7

A Click on the notification area and click .

Windows XP

Click on the notification area.

Using the Touch Pad

B click [Settings].

When is not displayed:

Windows 7

Click (Start)/ [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility settings]. If a message appears indicating that the Touch Pad utility is not running, click

Windows 7

Pad Utility], and display .

C Add a check mark for [Activate horizontal scroll function] in the [General

settings] screen, and click [OK].

(Start)/ [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch

Windows XP

2 Place the cursor over the area that you want to scroll, and tap

(click).

3 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 7) 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.

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.

Horizontal scroll

4 Trace a circle around the Touch Pad without lifting your finger from the pad.

Using the Touch Pad

The scroll direction can be changed using [Reverse vertical scrolling] or [Reverse horizontal scrolling] in the Touch Pad utility. (below)

Vertical scroll

Trace clockwise To scroll down To scroll right

Trace counter-clockwise To scroll up To scroll left

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

5 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.

6 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 click .

Windows 7

Windows XP

Click on the notification area.

Using the Touch Pad

2 Click [Settings].

When is not displayed:Î page 5, step1-A

3 Change the settings. 4 Click [OK].

Windows XP

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. 2 Click [Settings].

When is not displayed:Î page 5, step 1-A

3 Remove the check mark from [Activate Touch Pad function] in [General settings], and

then click [OK].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Device Settings].

5 Click the device name (e.g., Synaptics TouchPad) in [Devices], then click [Settings].

6 Click [Virtual Scrolling], add a check mark for the scroll functions you want to use, then

click [OK].

7 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.

Using the Touch Pad

• 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. B Click [Exit].

C Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] - [Touch Pad Utility], and then click [Uninstall] to remove

the program.

Windows XP

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).

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.

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 12)

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

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

Windows 7

z You can choose either of the two ways below.

z Touch and hold the object (i.e. file or icon). z Touch the object (i.e. file or icon), and tap the right button of the mouse image on the display.

• To Display the mouse image

A Click (start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Touch]. B Click [Touch], and add a check mark for [Show the touch pointer when I’m interacting with items on the screen].

Windows XP

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 .

• appears when you restart the computer after setting up Windows.

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.

A Touch the item you want to right-click and continue touching until is completely displayed.

Using the Touchscreen

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.

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].

Windows 7

 Change the settings for the Touchscreen

z When needed, the Touchscreen settings can be configured using the following proce-

dure.

A To Display [Pen and Touch] screen.

Click on the notification area and click . And then click [Customize your flicks settings].

When is not displayed: Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Touch],

and add the check mark in [Display flicks icon in the notification area] in [Flicks].

B Make necessary changes and click [OK].

CAUTION

z If a change is made to the display resolution, or the cursor cannot be pointed correctly with the stylus, be sure to cali-

brate the Touchscreen. (Î page 14)

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.

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, also in the “Full Screen” of [Command Prompt].

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

 Install the touchscreen driver

Windows 7

z If the touchscreen driver not installed, you can install the touchscreen driver using the following procedure.

1 Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Tablet Mode] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. 2 Press

F10

3 Click (Start) and input [c:\util\drivers\tscreen\TPSetUp.exe] in [Search programs and

files], and then press

z Follow the on-screen instructions.

Enter

4 Perform the touchscreen calibration (Î page 14).

Windows XP

1 Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Touchscreen Mode] in the [Main] menu of the Setup

Utility.

2 Press

F10

3 Input [c:\util\drivers\tscreen\ftsetup.exe] in [start] - [Run], and then click [OK].

z Follow the on-screen instructions.

z appears when you restart the computer after installing the touchscreen driver.

4 Perform the touchscreen calibration (Î page 14).

1 Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Tablet Mode] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. 2 Press

F10

3 Input [c:\util\drivers\tscreen\TPSetUp.exe] in [start] - [Run], and then click [OK].

z Follow the on-screen instructions.

4 Perform the touchscreen calibration (Î page 14).

Using the Touchscreen

Calibrating the Touchscreen

When you cannot point correctly with the stylus (included), calibrate the Touchscreen by following the steps below. A standard user needs to perform the calibration as an administrator before performing the calibration for each user.

Windows 7

 Calibration by an administrator

NOTE

z At first, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration. z Rotate the display to 0 degree before performing the calibration. (Î page 18).

1 Run [Tablet PC Settings].

Click (start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].

2 Click [Calibrate]. 3 If [User Account Control] is displayed, and click [Yes]. 4 Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one.

“+” is displayed in order at 16 locations.

 Calibration by a standard user

NOTE

z Perform the following calibration for each user.

1 Run [Tablet PC Settings].

Click (start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].

2 Click [Calibrate].

3 Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then click [OK].

Using the Touchscreen

Windows XP

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 9 “+” target marks sequentially with the stylus, and then press

Keep touching each “+” target mark until blinks.

Enter

3 Touch [Save & Exit].

 Calibration by an administrator

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 Touch [OK] and restart the computer.

 Calibration by a standard user

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]. B Touch the 4 “+” target marks sequentially C Click [OK].

D Select [Portrait] and click [Calibrate]. E Repeat steps B and C above.

with the stylus.

Using the Touchscreen

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 Do not apply too much pressure when operating the touchscreen.

Only a light touch is required to operate the touchscreen. Applying too much pressure may damage the surface.

z Do not touch the screen outside of the LCD display area.

The touchscreen input area is defined by the LCD display screen. Touching the screen outside of the display area may result malfunctions or damage to the touchscreen.

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” (Î page 17).

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.

Using the Touchscreen

Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface

To improve the outdoor visibility of the display, a low reflection coating has been added. In order to avoid scratches and peeling of this coating, an approved soft cloth has been included to wipe the LCD surface of the computer. Before using the computer, be sure to read the instructions provided below.

• Be sure to wipe the LCD display to remove fingerprints, etc., with the soft cloth.

• Do not wipe areas other than the LCD display with the soft cloth.

z Use the soft cloth when it is dry. Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth. z First, lightly wipe foreign particles and dust adhering to the LCD display on one side of the soft

cloth. Do not use force, since the LCD surface may be damaged with the foreign particles or dust. Next, wipe off fingerprints, etc., with the other side of the soft cloth. After wiping off foreign particles and dust, wash the soft cloth (refer to the following) to remove the foreign particles and dust from the soft cloth.

z When the soft cloth becomes dirty, wash it with neutral detergent. Do not use bleach or a fabric

conditioner (softener), or carry out sterilization by boiling.

z If the LCD gets wet, wipe the surface lightly with the soft cloth. z We recommend wiping the LCD display before using the computer.

Display Rotation

After Windows is started up, you can rotate the display and perform the Touch Pad and touchscreen operations in the rotated mode.

Rotating the Display

1 Click on the notification area and double-click or press

Windows 7

Windows XP

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

Double-click on the notification area or press

Alt

+ X.

Alt

+ X..

 To select the angle and rotate the display

1 Click on the notification area and right-click , and then select the angle.

NOTE

z Be sure to use the above procedures to rotate the display.

Windows 7

Windows XP

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

Right-click on the notification area, and then select the angle.

Changing the Settings

By using the Display Rotation Tool, you can change the settings of the display rotation.

1 Click on the notification area right-click .

Windows 7

Windows XP

Right-click on the notification area.

2 Click [Setting...].

Display Rotation

3 Change the settings.

A. Changing the key combination

B. Changing the angle

(Default: 180 degrees)

4 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 Touch Pad and the touchscreen may not match the display angle if you change display properties or Intel(R)

Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile when you rotate the display. (Î page 100)

Windows XP

The display cannot be rotated when the [Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen” or Setup Utility.

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 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 The Touch Pad scroll function does not work while the display is rotated.

Windows 7

If the display is rotated when the resolution is set to 800 x 600 pixels, depending on the Windows specifications, incorrect values may be shown for the resolution displayed in [Resolution] of [Display Settings]. Continue using these settings, without changing [Resolution].

z Exit the tool with the following procedure:

Windows 7

A Click on the notification area right-click , and then click [Exit].

Alt

+ X to rotate the display to the landscape mode. After exiting

Windows XP

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

• To restart the tool after exiting: Click (Start) / [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Display Rotation Tool].

Right-click on the notification area, and then click [Exit].

Windows 7

Windows XP

Display Rotation

Windows 7

z The display cannot be rotated in the Setup Utility.

Windows 7

z The display rotation angle may differ before and after Logging on.

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 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

+ F3, the display is switched between the internal LCD and the external display.

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

Windows 7

When you change the LCD brightness, the [Display power saving function] setting of Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility.

z The brightness of the power indicator changes in keeping with the brightness

level of the internal LCD.

+ F1, Fn + F2 and Fn + F3. By using the key

Key Combinations

Key Functions Pop-up Icon

Fn+F3

Display switching (Î page 58)

Windows 7

When an external display is connected you can change the operating mode. (The change you made may not be effective until the operating mode by pressing + Computer only DuplicateExtendProjector only

Windows XP

(When an external display is connected) Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display

NOTE

z When an external display is connected, refer to the External Display (Î page

58).

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.

z Until Windows startup is completed (during Setup Utility, etc.), the simulta-

neous display cannot be used and pressing between the internal LCD and the external display.

Enter

is pressed.) You can also change

+ F3 switches the display

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.

OFF (MUTE)

Fn+F5

Fn+F6

Fn+F7

Fn+F9 Fn+F10

Fn+NumLk

Fn+Home

Fn+Ï

Fn+Ð

Volume

(

+ F5= down / Fn + F6= up)

NOTE

z When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold

intermittently.

Activate sleep / standby(Î page 45)

Remaining battery power Î page 26 Activate hibernation (Î page 45)

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) __

Windows 7

Windows XP

, and press F5 or F6

__ __

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)/ [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

Windows 7

once. (Locked)

twice. (Locked)

, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key

Windows XP

key combination

key combinations

again.

[Notification]

[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed] [Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status on the notification area.

•:

[Disable popup]

The Pop-up icon will not be displayed.

is locked.

is not locked.

3 Click [OK].

NOTE

z You can have different settings for each user.

If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

Battery Power

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

z Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the remaining battery power becomes

*1*2

When the AC adaptor is connected. The orange display light has three modes: on, flashing and blinking. Note the difference between flashing and blinking.

NOTE

less than approximately 95% (75% when the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled), so overcharging is avoided.

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 84).

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 applications or peripheral devices are

consuming a large amount of power.

Battery Status

Battery Power

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

+ F9.

When the battery pack is inserted. (example)

When the battery pack is not inserted.

[ECO] is displayed when the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled.

 To check the remaining battery power and remaining time using the Windows

Battery Meter(Windows Power Meter)

(After logging on to Windows)

Windows 7

Windows XP

NOTE

Click or on the notification area.

Double-click on the notification area when the AC adaptor is not connected.

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.

z The battery display may not be the same as that of <Windows 7>Battery Meter/<Windows XP>[Power Meter] in

[Power Options Properties]. This is not a malfunction.

Battery Power

 To check the remaining battery power using the battery indicator

(When the power is off or in sleep or hibernation)

1 Close the display completely. 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 %

Computer behavior with low battery

The default settings are as follows.

When the remaining battery power becomes 10%

Windows 7

alarm]

z Displays a message that the remaining battery power is

low.

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.

[Low battery level]/ [Low battery

Charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up

Windows XP

↓

Do not replace the battery pack when the computer is in standby.

When the remaining battery power becomes 5%

Windows 7

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.

[Critical battery level]/ [Critical

Windows XP

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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)/ [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Battery Recalibration]. B When the confirmation message appears, click [Start].

C When the message requests shut down of Windows, click [Yes].

After the “Battery Recalibration” is finished, normal charging starts.

Windows 7

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”.

The “Battery Recalibration” starts. After the battery pack is fully charged, discharging starts. When the discharging is completed, the power goes off automatically.

Windows XP

CAUTION

z Do not close the LCD while “Battery Recalibration” is being executed.

NOTE

z The temperature range should be 10

If “Battery Recalibration” is executed at low temperatures, recalibration may not be performed properly.

z The “Battery Recalibration” may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.

When using the battery pack (CF-VZSU51W)

• Full charge: Approximately 5 hours [MAX]

• Complete discharge: Approximately 5 hours When using the battery pack (CF-VZSU52W)

• Full charge: Approximately 4 hours [MAX]

• Complete discharge: Approximately 3 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.

°C to 30°C {50°F to 86°F}.

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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. B

Press and hold 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.

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Switching between Long Battery Life and Extended Operating Time (Economy Mode (ECO))

The battery pack is a consumable item, and deteriorates gradually each time it is used. Use effective switching of the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) to reduce battery pack deterioration, and enable the battery pack to last a little longer. Switch the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) in accordance with the way you use your computer.

The battery’s 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 The battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) disabled:

In the default setting, the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) is set to Charge the battery to 100% (fully charged). We recommend that you disable the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) if you use the battery pack frequently.

z The battery’s 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 the battery’s 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 battery’s Economy Mode (ECO).

“Disabled”.

Battery Power

Switching the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO)

Windows 7

1 Click on the notification area and then click . 2 Click [Enabled] or [Disabled] in [The battery’s Economy Mode (ECO)].

Windows XP

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].

2 Click [Economy Mode(ECO) Enable] or [Economy Mode(ECO) Disable].

Economy Mode (ECO)

Indicator

Windows 7

Remaining battery power:

81% or more.

(The battery will discharge until the remaining battery

power is 80% or less.)

[Enabled]/ [Economy

Mode(ECO) Enable]

Blink

Windows XP

Remaining battery power:

80% or less.

Light

Windows 7

Windows XP

Mode(ECO) Disable]

[Disabled]/

[Economy

off

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 sleep/ standby after about three minutes to prevent the remaining battery power from dropping.

• The computer will go into forced sleep/ 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.

Windows 7

Windows XP

Windows 7

Windows XP

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