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

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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

Windows 7

(Start) - [All Programs]

Windows XP

[start] - [Run]

Î or ⇒ These symbols indicate related pages.

*1

xxxx

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

Fn

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].

Read Me First

Windows 7

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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

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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 5)

Using the Touch Pad

NOTE

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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

Windows XP

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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.

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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

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)

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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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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

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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].

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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

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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

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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

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

<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 .

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• 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.

<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.

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].

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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.

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, 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

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 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

<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>

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).

<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>

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

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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

<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].

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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].

<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>

 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

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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 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

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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.

<How to use 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.

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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

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A

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

z

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

z

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

B

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.

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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
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

Fn

+ 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

z

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.

Fn

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

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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

P

.

is pressed.) You can also change

Fn

+ F3 switches the display

__

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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= down / Fn + F6= up)

NOTE

Fn

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

Fn

Windows 7

Fn

once. (Locked)

Fn

twice. (Locked)

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

Windows XP

Fn

key combination

Fn

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

Checking the Battery Status

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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

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

*1*2

*1

*1

*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)

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1 Press

Display Condition

Fn

+ 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.

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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

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

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)/ [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}.

Battery Power

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.

Enter

.

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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

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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

Battery Power

NOTE

z After disconnecting the battery pack, if you connect it to a computer on which the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) set-

tings 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.

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Replacing the Battery Pack

The battery pack is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary. 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 with your computer.
z In

Windows 7

the computer may be damaged.

sleep/ standby, do not remove/replace the battery pack. Otherwise your data will be lost and

1 Turn off the computer.

z Do not use the sleep/ standby function.

Windows XP

Windows 7

Windows XP

2 Turn your computer over and remove/insert the battery pack.

z To r em ov e

Slide both the left and right latches to the unlocked position, and push out the battery pack in parallel with the computer.

Battery Power

z To i ns er t

Slide the battery pack in parallel with the arrow direction and attach it
so that the left and right projections on the new battery pack match the
dents of the computer.
Be careful about the battery pack direction.
In case that the projection does not match the dents of the computer,
detach the battery pack once, then slide it while pushing it lightly to
avoid floating.

CAUTION

z Make sure the latches are securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer.
z Do not remove the battery pack forcibly when the latches are locked. Doing so may damage the battery pack.
z Do not apply pressure from the top of the closed display when the battery pack has been removed. Doing so may

damage the LCD.

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Customizing the Power Setting

Windows 7

You can save power by turning off devices not in use or by darkening the screen. Also, by using the power plans prepared for
this computer beforehand, you can easily make necessary settings all at once suitable for each specific scene to save power.
You can use this computer a longer period of time when using the battery. When using the power plan for power saving, the
power can be saved effectively even when the AC adaptor is used (except for the power saving function in Panasonic Power
Plan Extension screen).

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 Switch the power plan to [Panasonic Power Management] (Î page 35)

When you switch the power plan, brightness of the screen, rotation of the cooling fan, etc. are automatically set to the
recommended values. Furthermore, you can set the contents of each power saving function separately which were set
by switching the power plan.

 Reduce the brightness of the internal LCD by pressing Fn+F1 (Î page 21)

 Use Sleep/Hibernation

When you have to leave the computer, press Fn+F7 to set the computer to Sleep or Fn+

F10

to set to Hibernation.

 When the network communication is not working, turn off the wireless LAN

using the wireless switch (Î page 71)

 Disconnect external devices (USB devices, PC cards, external mouse, etc.) that

are not being used

 When using the battery, do not use applications that place a significant load on

the CPU

Some application software may place a large burden on the CPU only with start-up and may consume power.

 When you are using the screen saver with 3D graphics, change to another

screen saver (e.g. [Blank], etc.)

To change the screen saver, right-click the desktop, click [Personalize]-[Screen Saver] and click the title of the screen
saver.

Customizing the Power Setting

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Power Plan

8 power plans have been prepared. You can switch among the power plans (combinations of power saving settings) according to each
scene such as outdoor, presentation, etc. Also, you can set each power saving function in detail which constitutes the power plans.

Power plan Scene Contents (default setting)

Balanced

Power saver

*1

*1

Normal use Power consumption is increased or reduced when neces-

sary.
[Turning display off], [Setting the computer to Sleep], etc. are
the same settings as for [Panasonic Power Management],
but [Wireless Adaptor Settings], etc. in [Wireless Adaptor
Settings] of [Change advanced power settings] differ.

When you rarely use
application software or
peripheral devices

Lowered performance saves power. The battery operation
time and life become longer.

High
performance

Panasonic Power Man­agement (Standard)

Panasonic Power Man­agement (Presentation)

Panasonic Power Man­agement (Mobile)

Panasonic Power Man­agement (Power Saving)

Panasonic Power
Management
(Better Heat Dispersion)

*1

Standard power plan for Windows

*2

Default setting

*1

*2

When you frequently use
application software or
peripheral devices

Normal use Power consumption is increased or reduced when neces-

When making a presenta­tion

When using the computer
with the battery on the
road, etc.

When you want to minimize
the power consumption (i.e.
when using the computer
with the battery, etc.)

When the computer is hot Heat generation from the computer is reduced by lowering

Computer processing speed takes priority and power con­sumption increases.

sary. Recommended for most environments.

Power is saved. To prevent the screen from darkening during
presentation, screen saver use and automatic sleep are for­bidden.

Power is saved when the battery is used. When the AC
adaptor is connected, the performance takes priority.

Lowered performance saves power. The battery operation
time becomes longer.

the performance or setting the cooling fan to high speed.

Customizing the Power Setting

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 Switching the power plan

1 Click on the notification area and click .

2 Click the power plan you wish to set from the displayed menu.

Click [Current extension setting displayed] to display the current setting of Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility.

3 Confirm the changed contents of the power plan and click [OK].
4 If the screen to set to restore the power plan is displayed, select whether restoring the

power plan to the previous state (before switching) after a certain period of time or not,
and then click [OK].

Panasonic’s unique power saving functions

The power saving function designed by Windows and Panasonic’s unique power saving functions (Power Plan Extension Util­ity) are two different types of power saving functions constituting the power plan of this computer. The following explains
Panasonic’s unique power saving functions (Power Plan Extension Utility) settings.

NOTE

z See [Help and Support] of Windows for more information about the Windows power saving functions.

Item Power saving contents

Windows Aero Switching Window Aero to Enabled/Disabled.

NOTE

z When you set Windows Aero to Disabled using the Windows function, this func-

tion is disabled.

Display power saving function You can switch the setting on whether LCD refresh rate is automatically reduced to 40

Hz (Enabled) or not reduced (Disabled) when the brightness of internal LCD is set to
below 20cd/m

NOTE

z The screen may flicker. (The default setting is [Disabled] (60 Hz).)
z When you play back motion pictures, the playback screen may not be smooth.

*3

When the display brightness is set to 20% at the power plan setting

2 *3

while the battery is used.

Customizing the Power Setting

Item Power saving contents

Fan control mode You can switch the rotation of the cooling fan to: Adjust according to the computer tem-

perature (Standard)/Reduce heat generation by faster rotation (High speed)/Reduce the
fan noise by slower rotation (Low speed).

NOTE

z You can also switch according to the procedure of [Extension setting manual tem-

porary switching].

Screen-saver Switching the screen saver to Enable (Permitted)/Disable (Prohibited).

NOTE

z When you set Screen Saver to (None) using the Windows function, this function

is disabled.

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Wired LAN’s power while sleep­ing

Wireless LAN’s power while
sleeping

Sound driver power saving func­tion

Switching the wired LAN Wake Up function to Use (On)/Not use (Off).

z When set to [Off], the power consumption is reduced in Sleep/Hibernation.
z When set to [Off], the wired LAN Wake Up function cannot be used because the

wired LAN is turned off in Sleep. Set to [On] to use the wired LAN Wake Up function.

NOTE

z The setting becomes effective after restarting the computer.

Switching the wireless LAN Wake Up function to Use (On)/Not use (Off).

z When set to [Off], the power consumption is reduced in Sleep/Hibernation.
z

When set to [Off], the wireless LAN Wake Up function cannot be used because the wire­less LAN is turned off in Sleep. Set to [On] to use the wireless LAN Wake Up function.

NOTE

z The setting becomes effective after restarting the computer.

Switching the setting on whether to enter (Enabled) or not enter (Disabled) the power
saving mode automatically when the sound function is not used.

NOTE

z The setting becomes effective after restarting the computer.

Customizing the Power Setting

Item Power saving contents

Intel(R) video driver power sav­ing function

Switching the effectiveness of Intel (R) Display Power Saving Technology to Disabled/
Enabled 1: Low/Enabled 2/Enabled 3/Enabled 4/Enabled 5: High.

NOTE

z When [Enabled] is set, the screen quality is kept to a certain degree by lowering

the display brightness or adjusting the contrast and colors.

z Setting [Disabled] is recommended for work that requires subtle image and color

nuances or in video editing using video editing applications.

z The setting becomes effective after restarting the computer.

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The battery’s Economy Mode
(ECO)

Reminder to set power plan back Switching the setting on whether to use (Enabled) or not to use (Disabled) the function to

Switching the full-charging capacity of the battery to 80% (Enabled)/100% (Disabled)
z When [Enabled] is selected, the battery operation time becomes shorter, but the bat-

tery deterioration due to full-charging (100%) is alleviated. Consequently, the battery
life becomes longer. To make the battery operation time longer, select [Disabled].

NOTE

z You can also switch according to the procedure of [Extension setting manual tem-

porary switching].

restore the power plan after a certain period of time when you switch the power plan

Customizing the Power Setting

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Switching Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility manually

You can manually switch the fan control mode and the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO).

NOTE

z The contents set by [Extension setting manual temporary switching] are not associated with the power plan. The set-

tings become disabled if the power plan is switched. The settings associated with the power plan are enabled.

1 Click on the notification area and click .

Click the items you wish to set from [Extension setting manual temporary switching] and click the settings from the
displayed menu.

2 Check marks have been added for the current settings.

Customize the Power Plan

You can copy the power plan to make a new plan, or you can change the power plan settings.

 Customizing with Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility

The following operations are available with Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility.

z New

Create a new power plan.

z Edit

Change the Power Plan setting.

z Copying and adding

Copy the existing power plan and save with a new name. The setting values for the original setting plan are also copied
(including the setting values for [Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility]).

z Setting to active

Switch the power plan.

z Delete

Delete the power plan. You cannot delete the active power plan and Windows power plans (Balance/Power saving/High
performance). To delete the current power plan, switch to another power plan by clicking another power plan and clicking
[Active].

z Restoring the power plan set at the factory

Return all 8 power plans prepared in advance to the default values. If some power plans among 8 plans have been
deleted, those plans will be restored.

Customizing the Power Setting

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1 Click on the notification area and click

2 Click [Extension setting editing].
3 Click [Editing the power plan].

4 Select [New], [Edit], [Copying and adding], [Setting to active], [Delete] or [Restoring the

power plan set at the factory].

5 Make the settings according to the screen instructions as necessary.

6 Click [Close].
7 Click [OK].

Customizing the Power Setting

Windows XP

In the default setting, [Power schemes] is set to [Panasonic Power Management], but you can
reduce power consumption using the following method.

When using the battery, the computer can be used for a longer period of time.
Power conservation effects can be achieved even when the AC adaptor is connected.

 Change [Power Schemes]

z Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options], and then

set [Panasonic Power Management].
Power consumption can also be minimized with detailed settings; for example, by reducing
the time setting for [Turn off monitor].

 Use Power Saving Utility (Î page 41)

z Power Saving Utility provides additional power saving functions not available in [Power Schemes].

 Adjust the brightness (darker) with the Fn+F1 key (Î page 21)

 Leave your computer off when not in use

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 Remove peripheral devices (USB devices, PC Cards, external mouse, etc.) when

not in use

 When the network communication is not working, turn off the wireless LAN

using the wireless switch (Î page 71)

 Use Standby/Hibernation

z Press

Fn

+ F7 to set the computer to standby or Fn +

This shuts down computer operation to reduce power consumption.
Disable Wake Up from wired LAN functions when they are not needed. This reduces power consumption in Standby/
Hibernation.
To confirm current settings, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] to view [Wired LAN standby
power saving function].

F10

to set it to hibernation when you have to leave the computer.

Customizing the Power Setting

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 When using this computer with the battery pack only

z We recommend against using applications that place a significant load on the CPU.

Some screen saver place a large burden on the CPU even when you are not operating the computer.
We recommend that you do not use a screen saver.

NOTE

z To extend the battery operation time, activate the power saving function of the USB2.0 Root Hub.

In the default setting, the power saving function is activated.
When the power saving function is deactivated (Î page 64), remove the check mark from [Allow the computer to turn
off this device to save power.]. The battery running time will be reduced to some extent.

Using Power Saving Utility

A single setting allows you to enable all the following power saving features. Enable each of these functions to prolong bat­tery operation time.

z Screen display power saving function

Refresh rate will automatically be reduced to 40 Hz, if the internal LCD brightness level is set below 20cd/m
the battery. When [Enable] is set, the displayed screen may be distorted.

z Intel video driver power saving function (Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology)

This function adjusts video contrast, color and other factors to lower internal LCD power consumption while retaining ade­quate image quality.
Disable this function for work that requires subtle image and color nuances or in video editing using video editing applica­tions.

z Sound driver power saving function

If you do not use sound for a specific time period, the power saving mode will automatically be engaged to reduce power
consumption.

z Wired LAN standby power saving function

Enabling this function disables the Wake Up from wired LAN function to save power in standby/hibernation.
Disable this function if you want to use the Wake Up from wired LAN function.

z Wireless LAN standby power saving function

Enabling this function disables the Wake Up from wireless LAN function to save power in standby/hibernation.
Disable this function if you want to use the Wake Up from wireless LAN function.

2

while using

Customizing the Power Setting

 Setup

1 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility].

2 Click [Enable] for each function.

Click [OK] in the confirmation screen that appears.

z To enable “Intel video driver power saving function”

Select [Enable], and slide the slide bar to the “Maximum
Battery” end.

3 Click [OK].

Click [Restore initial settings] to return to the factory default set­tings, and click [OK].

NOTE

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z You can also enable the Intel video driver power saving function as follows.

A Right-click the desktop, and click [Graphic Properties].
B Click [Notebook], [Apply] and [OK].
C Click [Display Settings].
D Click [Power Settings].
E Click [Modify Settings].
F Click [Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology] to add a check mark.
G Move the slide bar to [Maximum Battery] and click [OK].
H Click [OK].
I Click [OK].

There is no need to reboot the computer.

z For how to enable/disable the Wake Up from wired LAN function (Î page 69)

Sleep/Standby or Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

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Windows 7

The sleep/ standby or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing pro­grams and documents. You can quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before sleep or
hibernation.

Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply

Windows 7

Sleep

Windows XP

Standby

Hibernation Hard disk Rather long Not required. (However power is slightly consumed to

Windows XP

Memory Short Required. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.)

keep the hibernation.)

Setting Sleep/Standby or Hibernates

Windows 7

 Sleep

1 Click or on the notification area, and click [More power options] - [Change when

the computer sleeps].

2 Select the setting for [Put the computer to sleep:], and then click [Save changes].

z The setting for hibernation may change unexpectedly when you change the setting for sleep. Confirm that the

time to enter hibernation is 1,080 minutes (default setting) or longer (below).

 Hibernation

1 After the step 1 of “Sleep” setting (above), click [Change advanced power settings].
2 Double-click [Sleep], and double-click [Hibernate after].

3 Click the item and select the setting.
4 Click [OK].

Sleep/Standby or Hibernation Functions

Windows XP

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1 Click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] -

[Advanced].

2 Click [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my portable computer:] / [When

I press the power button on my computer:], and then select [OK].

NOTE

z You do not need to make the setting if you use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation.

Precautions

z Connect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in sleep/ standby for a long period of time. If you

Windows 7

Windows XP

cannot use the AC adaptor, use hibernation instead.

Windows XP

z

• When carrying your computer, turn the computer off without using the standby or hibernation function. When the
computer has been in standby for a specific period of time and the computer automatically enters hibernation depending
on the setting, the computer will turn itself on temporarily. (In the default setting, [System hibernates] is set to [Never].)

z Using sleep/ standby or hibernation repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize

Windows 7

computer operation, restart Windows regularly (about once a week) without using sleep/ standby

Windows XP

Windows 7

Windows XP

or hibernation.

z Save the necessary data.
z Close files you have opened from removable disks and network drives.
z The password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. You can use the Windows password for security in

Windows 7

Windows 7

Windows XP

sleep/ standby or hibernation.
In the default setting, the Windows password will be requested to resume.

Windows XP

A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts], and select the account.
B Click [Create a password] and set the password.
C Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], and add the

check mark in [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby].

z Do not enter sleep/ standby or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may

Windows 7

Windows XP

be corrupted, sleep or hibernation may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices.

• When any of the hard disk drive indicator and the SD Memory Card indicator is on (accessing drive or card).

Sleep/Standby or Hibernation Functions

• When playing/recording audio files or displaying DVD-Video such as MPEG files.

• When playing a DVD-Video.

• When writing to a disc.

• When using communication software or network function.

• When using peripheral devices.
(If peripheral devices fail to work normally, restart the computer.)

z The computer does not enter

approximately one minute.

Windows XP

z

The computer does not enter standby or hibernation immediately after resuming. Wait approximately one minute.

Windows 7

sleep/ standby or hibernation immediately after resuming. Wait

Windows XP

Entering/Resuming from Sleep/Standby or Hibernation

 To enter sleep/standby or hibernation

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1 Close the display, or slide the power switch (A) until a beep

Windows 7

Hibernation: The power indicator (A) goes off.

z

You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter
or hibernation.

z

Click (Start) - - [Sleep] / [Hibernate].

To enter standby, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By]. To enter hibernation,
click [start] - [Turn Off Computer], then press and hold

CAUTION

While the computer is entering

z Do not:

• Touch the keyboard, Touch Pad, touchscreen, or power switch.

• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Operate the wireless switch.

• Close or open the display.

• Insert and remove the SD/SDHC Memory Card.
Wait until the power indicator blinks green (

Sleep/ Standby: The power indicator (A) blinks green.

Windows 7

Windows XP

Windows XP

Windows 7

Windows 7

sleep/ standby or hibernation

Windows XP

Windows 7

sleep/ standby) or goes off (hibernation).

sleep/ standby

Shift

and click [Hibernate].

Windows XP

*1

sounds.

Windows XP

Sleep/Standby or Hibernation Functions

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z It may take one or two minutes to enter sleep/ standby or hibernation.

Windows 7

z At the beep

*1

, immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the

Windows 7

Windows XP

power indicator blinks or goes off. If you slide and hold the power switch for longer than four seconds, the computer
will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [When I press the power button:] to [Shut
down] in [Choose what the power button does].

Windows XP

z At the beep

*1

, immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the
power indicator blinks or goes off. If you slide and hold the power switch for longer than four seconds, the computer
will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [Shut down] in [When I press the power but­ton on my computer:] (Î page 43 “Setting Sleep/Standby or Hibernates”).

In

Windows 7

sleep/ standby or hibernation

Windows XP

z Do not attach or remove a peripheral device. Doing so may cause malfunction.
z Power is consumed in sleep/ standby. Power consumption may increase when a PC Card is

Windows 7

Windows XP

inserted. When power is exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC adaptor when using the

Windows 7

*1

If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

sleep/ standby function.

Windows XP

 To resume from sleep/standby or hibernation

1 Open the display, or slide the power switch (A).

z In the default setting, the Windows password will be requested to resume.

CAUTION

z Do not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display is resumed, wait approximately

15 seconds (normally) or 60 seconds (when the computer is on a network).

• Touch the keyboard (except for password input), Touch Pad, touchscreen, or power switch.

• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Close or open the display.

• Shut down or restart Windows.

• Enter sleep or hibernation (Wait approximately one minute).

• Operate the wireless switch.

• Insert and remove the SD/SDHC Memory Card.

Windows 7

z If the computer enters sleep while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, touching the USB keyboard

keys or mouse will resume the computer.

Sleep/Standby or Hibernation Functions

NOTE

z <Only for model with Bluetooth>

After resuming from sleep or hibernation, the message “TosBtMng has stopped working” may appear.
Click [Close program].

If Bluetooth connections are cut off, click (Start)/ [start] - [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] ­[Bluetooth Settings], and connect to the Bluetooth devices again.

Windows 7

Windows XP

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Security Measures

You can set the password and/or enable/disable some functions for security purpose.
z Another security measure

<Only for model that supports TPM>

• Embedded Security (TPM) (Î page 87): For further information, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform

Module (TPM)”.

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Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password

Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password.

1 Start up the Setup Utility (Î page 82).
2 Select [Security].

3 Select [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password], and press
4 Enter your password in [Create New Password] and press

z When the password has been set, you need to enter your password in [Enter Current Password] and press

Enter

z To disable the password, leave the input field empty and press

.

Enter

Enter

.

5 Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password] and press

6 Press

CAUTION

z Do not forget your password. If you forget your Supervisor Password, you will not be able to use your computer. Con-

tact technical support office.

z When running the Setup Utility, do not leave and go away from your computer even for a short time, since other people

may set or change the password.

NOTE

z The password will not be displayed on the screen.
z You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces).

• The case (upper/lower) is ignored.

• Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.

• You cannot use

z Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.

F10

, and then select [Yes] and press

Shift

and

Ctrl

to input a password.

Enter

.

.

Enter

Enter

.

.

Security Measures

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Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use

You can set a start-up password to prevent your computer from unauthorized use.

1 Set the password (Î page 48), and select [Enabled] in [Password on boot] in the [Secu-

rity] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 87).

NOTE

z If the Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, the password input screen will be displayed on starting-up

of the Setup Utility even though [Password on boot] is set to [Disabled].

Preventing Your Hard Disk Data from Being Read or Written

When the [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Enabled], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the hard disk when the hard disk is
inserted in a different computer. To be able to read/write data on the original computer, the Setup Utility settings must be the
same as when the hard disk was removed.
It is possible to set the hard disk lock even if [Password on boot] is set to [Disabled], but we recommend that [Password on
boot] be set to [Enabled] for security reasons.
(Note that this hard disk lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)

1 Select [Enabled] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page

87).

CAUTION

z When starting up the computer, if the message [Hard disk access is prohibited by “Hard Disk Lock”] appears, run the

Setup Utility, and change the settings to match the details when [Hard Disk Lock] was set.

z You cannot use the hard disk lock function without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the Supervisor Password

beforehand (Î page 48).

z When you have your computer repaired

• Contact technical support office.

• Before sending back the computer, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disabled].

NOTE

z The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.

PC Cards

You can insert the PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot.

NOTE

z The following types of card are not supported:

PC Card Type III, ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards that require
12V of operating voltage.

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Inserting/Removing the Card

CAUTION

z Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the sleep/ standby or hibernation.
z Do not forcefully insert the card. Depending on the shape of the card, parts of the card may remain outside after inser-

tion. The PC Card slot or the card may be damaged or become stuck if it is forced in.

z Note that the PC Card removal may not be complete, depending on the status of the PC Card or the device connected

to the PC Card; this may occur when a SCSI card is used to connect an external hard disk to the computer. In such
cases, turn off the power from the (Start)/ [start] menu, then remove the card.

Windows 7

Windows 7

Windows XP

Windows XP

 To insert the card

1 Insert the PC Card with the label side up until it securely fits in

the slot.

z For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the card.

2 After the card is inserted, bend the eject button (A).

 To remove the card

1 Disable the card function.

Windows 7

A Click on the notification area and then click .
B Select the card.

Windows XP

A Double-click on the notification area and select the card, then click [Stop].

z Follow the on-screen instructions.This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the

computer.

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2 Remove the card.

A Raise the bent part of the eject button.
B Press the eject button so the card comes out of the slot.
C Draw the card straight out.

NOTE

z Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit. Otherwise mal-

function may occur.
Allowable Current: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5.0 V: 400 mA

z After repeating insertion and removal, some types of card will not be recognized. In this case, restart the computer.
z If the computer freezes after resuming from

the card. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

z When a card is inserted, power consumption increases. Remove the card when it is not in use, especially when oper-

ating by battery power.

z To connect peripheral devices (SCSI, IEEE1394, etc.) using a PC Card, follow the steps below (one example).

A Connect the peripheral device to the card.
B Turn on the power of device.
C Insert the card until it securely fits in the slot.

Windows 7

sleep/ standby or hibernation, remove and reinsert

Windows XP

SD/SDHC Memory Card

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SD/SDHC Memory Card Information

The SD Memory Card slot on this computer only accepts SD/SDHC Memory Cards.

z To format the SD/SDHC Memory Card on this computer, do not use [Format] of Windows, but use the SD/SDHC Memory

Card format software.
You can download the software from the web site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html

z To use the SD/SDHC Memory Card on other devices, format the card on the devices. For further information, refer to the

instruction manual of the devices.

Inserting/Removing the SD/SDHC Memory Card

CAUTION

z Do not remove or insert the SD/SDHC Memory Card until Windows has completed loading.
z Do not remove the card or turn off the computer in the following cases, otherwise the data may be corrupted.

• While the computer is in sleep or hibernation.

• While the SD Memory Card indicator is on.

• While data is being read from or written to the card.

• Immediately after the writing operation.

The computer may still continue the access to the card just after writing operation. If you remove the card before the
operation is completed, the data may be damaged or the card access may no longer be performed normally.

z Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages,

directly or indirectly.

z Do not forcibly draw out the card, otherwise the slot may be damaged.
z Insert the card in the correct direction, otherwise the card and the slot may be damaged.
z After resuming from sleep or hibernation, do not access the SD/SDHC Memory Card for approximately 30 seconds.

 To insert the card

1

Insert the SD/SDHC Memory Card with the label side facing up and with the cut corner on top.

SD/SDHC Memory Card

 To remove the card

Preparation

z Save the data and close all applications.
z Confirm the SD Memory Card indicator is off.

z When SD Memory Card security function is enabled, it may be possible to remove

the card even when is blinking.

1 Disable the card function.

Windows 7

A Click on the notification area and then click .
B Select the card.

Windows XP

A Double-click on the notification area and select [SD Memory Card], then click [Stop].

z Follow the on-screen instructions.This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the

computer.

2 Remove the card.

A Press the card so it comes out of the slot.
B Draw it straight out.

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Expanding Memory

Use RAM modules that comply with the specifications below. Using any other module may cause malfunction or result in
computer failure.

RAM module specifications:
DDR2 SDRAM, 200 pins, SO-DIMM, 1.8 V, PC2-5300

CAUTION

z Use recommended RAM module products. Do not use non-recommended RAM modules. Non-recommended RAM mod-

ules may not operate properly, and may cause damage to your computer. Some non-recommended RAM modules may
overheat, causing the cover to warp. Refer to various sources for recommended RAM module.

z RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity. There are cases where static electricity generated by the human

body has adversely affected such RAM modules. When inserting or removing a RAM module, do not touch the terminals
or internal components, insert objects other than the module, or allow foreign particles to enter. Doing so has been known
to cause damage, fire or electric shock.

Preparation

A Turn off your computer.

• Do not use the sleep or hibernation.

B Disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery pack.
C Remove the screw (A) and the cover on the bottom of the computer.

• Use the appropriate screw driver so as not to strip the thread of screw.

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A

Expanding Memory

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Inserting the RAM Module

1 Place the RAM module lightly in parallel with the RAM module slot so that the notch (B) of

the RAM module and the protrusion (C) of the RAM module slot is in the same direction.

z The gold terminals are visible at this point.
z RAM module is at an angle of 20

° - 30° with the horizontal line.

RAM Module
Slot

B C Gold Terminals

2 Insert the RAM module parallel to the slot firmly until the gold ter-

minals are invisible.

z If it is hard to insert the RAM module, do not try forcibly but check the module’s

direction.

3 Press the RAM module down until the right and left hooks (D) lock

into place.

z When pressing down the module, the right and left hooks will open slightly and will

return after locking.

z If it is hard to press down the RAM module, do not try forcibly but check the mod-

ule’s direction.

4 Set the cover and battery pack back.

D

Expanding Memory

NOTE

z If the RAM module is recognized correctly, the total size of this computer’s memory and RAM module memory is displayed

on the [Information] menu of the Setup Utility.
If the RAM module is not recognized, turn off the computer and insert it again.

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Removing the RAM Module

1 Carefully open the left and right hooks (E).

The RAM module will be raised.

2 Carefully remove the RAM module from the slot.

3 Set the cover and battery pack back.

E

Mini Port Replicator

You can use an optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU05BU). This device frees you from
being bothered by a lot of cable connections when you carry the computer. It also allows you
to connect various peripherals.
Connect the mini port replicator to the mini port replicator connector (A).
For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the mini port replicator.

NOTE

z To use the mini port replicator, set [USB Port] setting to [Enabled] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

If devices connected to USB ports (2a, 2b, 2c) does not operate:
In the case of devices with consumption voltage exceeding 100 mA, or devices for which the consumption voltage
cannot be confirmed, connect via USB port 1 or the computer’s USB port.

Windows XP

z When the mini port replicator is connected, LAN cable and External display port should be connected to the mini port

replicator.The LAN port and External display port cannot be used.

z When the mini port replicator is connected, an external display should be connected to the mini port replicator.

The external display port cannot be used.

For further information, refer to “When using a commercially available USB2.0 Hub”. (Î page 63)

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External Display

You can switch the output destination to an external display.
Connect the external display to the external display port (A).

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Switching the Display Mode

The following are the display modes.

Computer only The screen is displayed only on the internal LCD.

Duplicate The same screen is displayed on the internal LCD and the external display.

Extend You can use the internal LCD and the external display as an extended display area.

Projector only The screen is displayed only on the external display.

Do not switch using a method other than the one explained here.

 Using key function

1 Press +

Windows 7

Windows XP

Press

Fn

P

or Fn + F3 or click (Start) - [Connect to a Projector].

+ F3.

2 Click the display mode.

You can switch the display mode by pressing key.

NOTE

z Until Windows startup is completed (during Setup Utility, etc.), the simultaneous display cannot be used and pressing

Fn

+ F3 switches the display between the internal LCD and the external display.

 Using Graphics Driver

1 Right-click the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties].

2 Select the display in [Operating Mode].
3 Click [Apply].

External Display

NOTE

59

z After resuming from sleep/ standby or hibernation, or restarting the computer, the output desti-

Windows 7

Windows XP

nation may not be the same as the one selected in the previous status.

z When you change the display after Windows starts up, do not press any key until switching is complete.
z Display switching by pressing +

Windows 7

P

or Fn + F3 / Fn + F3 may not work when you use the

Windows XP

Fast User Switching function to switch the user. In this case, log off all users and restart the computer.

z Do not connect or remove the external display during sleep / standby or hibernation.

Windows 7

Windows XP

z It may take some time to switch between displays depending on the displays used.
z

When you use high resolution displays, the display color, resolution or refresh rate may be changed, switching to [Note­book] in [Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile].
We recommend you to switch the output destination by pressing

Windows 7

+ P or Fn + F3 / Fn + F3.

Windows XP

z When you change the output destination after Windows starts up, do not press any key until switching is complete.
z You cannot use the simultaneous display until Windows starts up.

Windows XP

z Simultaneous display and display switching do not work when [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full

Screen”.

z When you use the external display only, set the suitable number of colors, resolution, or refresh rate separately from

when you use the internal LCD only or when you use the simultaneous display.
Depending on the settings, some external displays may be distorted or may not display the mouse cursor correctly. In
this case, set the settings to lower value.

z When you use the simultaneous display, DVD-Video, MPEG files and other motion image files may not be played back

smoothly.

z Carefully read the instruction manual of the external display.
z When connecting an external display that does not conform to the Plug & Play standards, select the display driver

accordingly in the following menu, or use the driver disc supplied with the monitor.

Windows 7

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Adjust screen resolution] - [Advanced Settings] - [Monitor] -

[Properties].

A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Windows XP

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced] - [Monitor] -

[Properties].

B Click [Driver] - [Update Driver].

z If you connect an external display via the mini port replicator, you cannot use the external display port on the com-

puter.

Windows XP

z If a picture is not displayed normally, lower the level of [Hardware acceleration] in the following menu.

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced] - [Troubleshoot]

External Display

CAUTION

z Before disconnecting the external display, switch to the internal LCD by pressing

Windows XP

resolution). In this case, press

z The screen may become distorted due to the following operations. In this case, restart the computer.

• Disconnecting an external display for which you have set high resolution or high refresh rate.

• Connecting/disconnecting an external display during computer operations.

Fn

+ F3. Otherwise the displayed image quality may become different after disconnection (e.g., wrong

Windows 7

+

P

or Fn + F3 / Fn + F3 to reset the image quality.

Windows XP

Windows 7

+

60

P

or Fn + F3 /

Using Extended Mode

NOTE

z Always change the settings in the manner described above.
z It may not be possible to use the extended desktop with some software applications.
z When you click the maximize button, the window is displayed on one of the displays. You cannot move the maximized

window to the other display.

z Do not use the display rotation in the extended desktop.
z To switch to the Extended Desktop, be sure to use the [Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile] screen

or the [New Display Detected] screen. If you use other methods (e.g. display setting, etc.), the screen may not be dis­played correctly.

z The pop-up icon displayed by
z Set the internal LCD to the primary device when using the touchscreen. The cursor will move on the primary device

when you touch the internal LCD.

z When the application running is not shown on the display:

When the application is in the external display or after the application is closed in the external display, there are times
the application will not be shown in the display when executed the next time if the position of the extended display is
changed or the Extended Desktop is closed.

When there is no display after the position of the extended display is changed:

The application running is displayed at the position of the extended display before the change. Return the position of
the extended display to the condition before the change. Move the application to the internal LCD, and then correct the
position of the extended display.

When there is no display when the Extended Desktop is disabled:

The application running is being displayed in the external display. Set the Extended Desktop again, move the applica­tion from the external display to the internal LCD and then disable the Extended Desktop.

z When the display domain for the Extended Desktop is changed, the wallpaper and icons may become displaced.

Fn

key combination appears only on the primary device.

External Display

z When an animated pointer is used for the mouse pointer:

An error may occur when resuming from the
change the mouse pointer to the standard pointer with the following procedure:

Windows 7

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Mouse].

Windows XP

B Click [Pointers].
C Click [(None)] in [Scheme], then click [OK].

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

Windows 7

sleep / standby or hibernation. In such cases,

Windows XP

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USB Devices

Connecting/Removing USB Devices

 To connect the device

1 Connect the USB device to one of the USB ports (A).

For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the USB device.

 To remove the device

1 Disable the USB device.

Windows 7

A Click on the notification area and then click .
B Select the USB device.

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Windows XP

A Double-click on the notification area and select the USB device, then select [Stop].

z Follow the on-screen instructions.

z These steps are not necessary when;

• Removing the device after turning off the computer.

• is not displayed.

• The device does not appear in the list in step A.

2 Remove the USB device.

USB Devices

CAUTION

63

z Do not remove a USB device while your computer is in the sleep/ standby or hibernation.
z Save important data and close all applications.

NOTE

z You may need to install the driver for the USB device. Follow the instruction manual of the USB device.
z You may need to install the driver again when connecting the device to another port.

z When a USB device is connected,

the computer does not start up normally, remove the USB device and restart the computer.

Windows 7

z If the computer enters sleep or hibernation while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, touching the

USB keyboard keys or mouse will resume the computer.

z Some devices will not operate when connected to a USB HUB. These devices must be connected directly to the USB

port on your computer.

z When the USB device is removed and then inserted while the computer is on, or may appear in the Device Man-

ager and the device may not be correctly recognized. In this case, remove and connect the device again, or restart the
computer.

z When a USB device is connected, power consumption increases. Remove the USB device when it is not in use, espe-

cially when operating by battery power.

Windows XP

Windows 7

sleep/ standby and hibernation may not function normally. If

Windows XP

Windows 7

Windows XP

When using a commercially available USB2.0 Hub

A commercially available USB2.0 Hub connected to your computer may stop functioning if a USB2.0 printer is disconnected
from another port. This phenomenon may occur when a USB2.0 printer is connected to the USB port 1 on the mini port repli­cator (CF-VEBU05BU).
Perform one of the following procedures.

z Connect the USB2.0 printer to the USB2.0 Hub.
z Connect the USB2.0 printer to the USB port (2a, 2b, 2c) on the mini port replicator (CF-VEBU05BU).
z Deactivate the power saving function of the USB2.0 Root Hub.

When you deactivate the power saving function, you can select two methods.

• Manually deactivate the power saving function of the USB2.0 Root Hub: Perform the following procedure

• Deactivate automatically the power saving function of the USB2.0 Root Hub: (Î page 64)

USB Devices

Manually deactivate the power saving function of the USB2.0 Root Hub

64

1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System].
2 Click [Hardware] - [Device Manager].

3 On the Device Manager display, click [View] - [Devices by connection].
4 Click for the following items in order.

[ACPI Multiprocessor PC] - [Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System] - [PCI bus] - [Intel(R) ICH9
Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller-293A].

5 Right-click [USB Root Hub] under [Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller-

293A] and then click [Properties].

6 Click [Power Management] and remove the check mark from [Allow the computer to turn

off this device to save power].

7 Click [OK].
8 Restart the computer.

NOTE

z If a mini port replicator is connected, remove the check mark from this item. If the check mark is added, it may be

impossible to use the USB ports (2a, 2b, 2c) on the mini port replicator. If this occurs, remove the check mark, then
restart the computer.

Deactivate automatically the power saving function of the USB2.0 Root Hub

Install the “Selective Suspend Mode Changer Utility” with the following procedure. The power saving function will be deac­tivated with the USB2.0 Hub and activated without the Hub automatically.

1 Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\selsusch\setup.exe] and then click [OK].

2 Click [Next].
3 Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now] and then click [Finish].

Installation is completed when your computer restarts.

Modem

<Only for model with internal modem>

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Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack

CAUTION

z You cannot connect the modem to the following lines.

• Interphone

• Intercoms

•ISDN

z Be sure to connect the telephone cable into the modem port, not into the LAN port.
z Use a surge protector since the modem may be damaged by a sudden high voltage surge that may occur in the event

of a lightning strike.

1 Connect the computer and the telephone jack (A) using the

telephone cable (B).

z Hold the cable so that the shape of the connector (C) matches the port, and

insert fully until it clicks.

2

Windows 7

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Connect to the Internet] ­[Dial-up] and change the settings as necessary.

Windows XP

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] ­[Phone and Modem Options] and change the settings as nec­essary.

NOTE

z Do not enter
z To remove the cable, press and hold the lever and pull out.

Windows 7

sleep/ standby or hibernation during communications.

Windows XP

Modem

Ring Resume Function

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The computer automatically resumes from sleep/ standby when the telephone connected to the
modem rings.
You will need software to keep the computer in an idle state waiting for a phone call, and if you prefer, to turn the computer to

Windows 7

application.

Windows 7

sleep/ standby again afterward. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the software

Windows XP

Windows 7

Windows XP

1 Click (Start) - [Windows Fax and Scan].
2 Click [Tools] - [Fax Settings].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
z Check whether the modem you are using is displayed in Device name. If not, click [Select fax device] and select

the correct modem.

3 Add a check mark for [Allow the device to receive fax calls] and click [OK].

4 Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

5 Double-click [Modems], and then double-click the internal modem.

6 Click [Power Management] and add a check mark for [Allow this device to wake the com-

puter], and then click [OK].

Windows XP

1 Click [start] - [Printers and Faxes].
2 Click [Set up faxing] in the [Printer Tasks] area on the left.

z This operation is not necessary next time.

3 Right-click the fax icon and then click [Properties].

4 Click [Devices] - [Properties].
5 Click [Receive], and then add the check mark for [Enable device to receive] and click

[OK].

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6 Click [Device Manager] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Sys-

tem] - [Hardware].

7 Double-click [Modems], and then double-click the internal modem.

8 Click [Power Management], add the check mark for [Allow this device to bring the com-

puter out of standby], then click [OK].

 To set the time to return the computer to sleep/standby

The computer will enter sleep/ standby after the set time even when the communication is not com­pleted. You can avoid such uncompleted communication if you select [Never], but the computer does not return to

Windows 7

NOTE

z This function does not work when the computer is off or is in hibernation.
z Connect the AC adaptor.

z The screen remains dark after the computer resumes from

z The computer cannot resume if the telephone is not connected to the internal modem (e.g., you cannot use a PC Card

z The computer needs some time to respond, so set the calling time longer than normal. If this is not possible on the

sleep/ standby after resuming by a phone call.

Windows 7

A Click or on the notification area.
B Click [More power options] - [Change when the computer sleeps].
C Set the expected communication time for the sleep setting.

Windows XP

A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes].
B Set the expected communication time.

screen display will be restored when you touch the keyboard, Touch Pad or touchscreen.

modem).

transmission side, reduce the number of rings before answering on the software that you are using to keep the com­puter in idle waiting for the call.

Windows 7

Windows XP

Windows XP

Windows 7

sleep/ standby. The previous

Windows XP

LAN

CAUTION

z To ensure proper network operations, use a twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher) less than 100 m in length.
z Do not use the

up from wired LAN function is in use), as this may cause an error in data transmission or reception. The timeout func­tion may engage even during data transmissions, causing the computer to automatically go into

Windows XP

Windows 7

Windows XP

Windows 7

standby or hibernation. When not using the Wake up from wired LAN function, following settings:

[Never] for [Put the computer to sleep:] and [Hibernate after]. (Î page 43)

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes]

sleep/ standby or hibernation during communications (except when the Wake

Windows XP

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Windows 7

1 Turn off your computer.

z Do not use sleep/ standby or hibernation.

Windows 7

Windows XP

2 Connect the cable.

Connect the LAN port (A) and the network system (server, HUB, etc.) using a LAN
cable.

3 Turn on the computer.

sleep/

LAN

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Power On by LAN/Wake Up from Wired LAN

NOTE

z Even when a password is set in the Setup Utility and [Password on boot] is set to [Enabled], entering the password is

unnecessary for turning on or resuming the computer.

z Connect the AC adaptor.
z The Power On by LAN function is off under the following conditions:

• When you turn the computer off by sliding the power switch for four seconds or longer (e.g., after a hung-up).

• When you reattach the AC adaptor and battery pack to the computer after removing them.

z The screen remains dark after the computer resumes from

screen display will be restored when you touch the keyboard, touch pad or touchscreen.

Windows 7

sleep/ standby. The previous

Enabling the Power On by LAN function

The computer automatically turns from off to on when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port.

1 Select [Allow] in [Power On by LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility

(Î page 85).

Windows XP

2 In [Caution], press

3 Press

F10

, and then select [Yes] and press

Enter

.

Enter

.

4 Log on to Windows as an administrator.
5 Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

Windows 7

Windows XP

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] -

[Hardware] - [Device Manager].

6 Double-click [Network adapters] and double-click [Intel(R) 82567LM Gigabit Network

Connection], and then click [Advanced].

7 Click [Enable PME] in [Property] and select [Enabled] in [Value].

z The computer may accidentally turn on if the linkage status is changed. To prevent the accidental startup, make

the following setting.
Click [Wake on Settings] in [Property] and select [Wake on Magic Packet] in [Value].

8 Click [OK].

LAN

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Enabling/Disabling the Wake Up from wired LAN function

When the Wake Up from wired LAN function is enabled, the computer automatically resumes from sleep or hibernation when
the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port. (Default setting)
The Wake Up from wired LAN function can be switched to enable/disable by performing the following procedure.

1 Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

Windows 7

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Windows XP

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] -

[Hardware] - [Device Manager].

2 Double-click [Network adapters] and double-click [Intel(R) 82567LM Gigabit Network

Connection], and then click [Power Management].

3 Add check marks for [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power] and

[Allow this device to wake the computer].

We recommend you to make the above two settings ON/OFF simultaneously.
z The computer may resume when another computer in the network makes unintentional access.

Using the following procedure, you can prevent accidental startup by unintentional access.
Add a check mark for [Only allow management stations to wake the computer.].

4 Click [OK].

Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

<Only for model with wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and/or wireless WAN>

z The wireless switch on the front of the computer (below)
z Wireless Switch Utility (below)

Windows 7

z
z Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 85)

Windows XP

z Settings in the Wireless Connection Disable Utility (Î page 73)

Settings in the Network and Sharing Center (Î page 76)

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The Wireless Switch

 To disable all wireless communication

1 Switch to OFF.

WIRELESS

 To enable wireless communication

1 Switch to ON.

z In the default setting, the wireless switch enables all wireless devices when it is

set to ON.

Wireless Switch Utility

This utility allows you to control the function of the wireless switch. This utility also allows you to enable or disable wireless
devices from a pop-up menu in the notification area. In the default setting, all wireless devices are enabled.

 The Wireless Switch Utility icon

The icon appears when click ( when click ) on the notification area. It shows the status of wireless devices.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices are enabled.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices are off.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices have been disabled in the Setup Utility.

 To enable or disable particular wireless devices

1 Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon to show the pop-up menu.
2 Select ON or OFF for the device you want to enable or disable.

Windows 7

Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

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 To change the function of the Wireless switch

In the default setting, the on/off settings that were selected for each device at the time you last turned off the wireless switch
are restored when you set the wireless switch to ON again. You can change this function.

1

Windows 7

Click on the notification area and then click the Wireless Switch Utility icon.

Windows XP

Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon on the notification area.

2 Click [Settings].

3 Select the setting you want to assign to the wireless switch.

[Selects the device for which to turn the device status on each time with the dialog box.]

Display a dialog each time you set the Wireless switch to ON so you can choose which wireless device to enable.

[Turns on the following device.]

Only selected devices are enabled when you set the Wireless switch to ON.

[Turns on the device that was on immediately before the wireless switch was turned off the last time.]
(default)

When you turn on the wireless switch, the on/off settings that were selected when you last turned off the wireless
switch will be restored.

4 Click [OK].

 To check the wireless communication status

1

Windows 7

Click on the notification area and place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon.

Windows XP

Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon on the notification area.

NOTE

z Do not turn on/off the switch repeatedly at too short intervals.
z Do not restart, log off, or enter sleep or hibernation immediately after turning on/off the switch.
z Do not turn on/off the switch while Windows is starting up.
z To use wireless communication, set the wireless devices ([Wireless LAN] / [Bluetooth] / [Wireless WAN]) to [Enabled]

(default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

z It may take some time to turn off wireless communication after switching the wireless switch off.
z If the IEEE802.11a setting is changed in [Device Manager], the display will be changed accordingly.

Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

Windows XP

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Wireless Connection Disable Utility

You can automatically disable the wireless LAN connection when a LAN cable is connected to your computer. You need to
install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to use this function.

Installing the utility

1 Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2 Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\wdisable\setup.exe], and click [OK].
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility.

Checking the status of the Wireless Connection

NOTE

z The Wireless Switch Utility should also be installed so that the Wireless Connection Disable Utility works.
z The utility does not automatically disable the Bluetooth connection.

 Status indication

After installation, the Wireless Connection Disable Utility is automatically started after a user is logged in. An icon appears
when click on the notification area.

• : Indicates that

• the utility is enabled, and

• the wireless connection is disabled since a LAN cable is connected.

• : Indicates that

• the utility is enabled, and

• the wireless connection is enabled since no LAN cable is connected.

• : Indicates one of the following statuses;

• the utility does not monitor the LAN port status,

• the Wireless Switch Utility has not been started, or

• the built-in wired LAN device is not detected (In case of [LAN] is set [Disabled] in the Setup Utility.) or disabled
with the device manager.

Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

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 Menu

Right-clicking the utility icon in the notification area opens a menu as follows.

z Monitoring LAN Cable: ON

Enables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to monitor the LAN port and disable wireless connection when a LAN
cable is connected.

z Monitoring LAN Cable: OFF

Disables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility, and enables wireless connection regardless of whether a LAN cable is
connected or not.

z Exit

Exits the Wireless Connection Disable Utility and enables wireless connection.

Wireless LAN

<Only for model with wireless LAN>

CAUTION

z Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may

affect devices.

Follow the instructions of airline companies and hospitals. If you use the computer in these locations, turn off the wire­less LAN.

z To avoid unauthorized access to the computer through wireless LAN

We recommend you to make security settings such as encryption before using wireless LAN. Otherwise the hard disk
data such as the shared files can be exposed to the risk of unauthorized access.

NOTE

z Communication is established through the wireless LAN antenna (A). Do not block the

antenna area with your hand or body.

z Do not use the Fast User Switching function. The wireless LAN cannot perform.
z The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used.
z If IEEE802.11a is enabled or disabled while the computer is connected to an IEEE802.11b/

g access point, the connection will be temporarily interrupted.

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Wireless LAN

Using the Wireless LAN Function

Before using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN communication on.

Turning on/off the wireless LAN communication

1 Slide the wireless switch to turn on/off wireless LAN. (Î page 71)

z When turning on wireless LAN

If you cannot turn on wireless LAN using the wireless switch, confirm the Wireless Switch Utility setting (Î page

71).

Windows 7

If you cannot turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility, try the following procedure.

A Click or on the notification area and click [Open Network and Sharing Center].
B Click [Change adapter settings].
C Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] and click [Enable].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
z When [Disable] is displayed, [Wireless Network Connection] is already enabled.

D Turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility.

NOTE

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Windows 7

z

You can use the following procedure instead of turning on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility.

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Adjust commonly used mobility settings].
B Click [Turn wireless on] in [Wireless Network].

• When [Turn wireless off] is displayed, the wireless network is already on.

• If you cannot select [Turn wireless on], the wireless switch is turned off.

Windows XP

z

It may take some time to turn off wireless LAN after switching the wireless switch to off.

Windows XP

Setting the profiles

Preparation

Follow the instruction manual of the wireless LAN access point to make settings for the access point to recognize the computer.

1 Slide the wireless switch to the right to turn on the wireless LAN.

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2 Double-click / / on the notification area.

The [Intel® PROSet/Wireless] screen appears.

3 Click [Profiles] and click [Add].

4 Enter the profile name and wireless network name (SSID), and make other necessary

changes, then click [Next].

5 Make necessary settings and click [OK].

6 Select the profile you set and click [Connect].
7 Click [Close].

NOTE

z You need to set the profile for each user.
z The settings depend on the network environment. For further information, ask the system administrator or the person

in charge of the network.

z For further information of Intel

®

PROSet/Wireless software, refer to [Help] in the menu bar.

Windows 7

Setting the wireless LAN access point

Preparation

Follow the instruction manual of the wireless LAN access point to make settings for the access point to recognize the computer.

1 Turn the wireless LAN on.

2 Click or on the notification area.
3 Select an access point, and click [Connect].

4 Input the key you set for the access point to recognize the computer, and click [OK].

Wait for the computer to connect to the wireless LAN access point.
When the icon on the notification area is changed to , the wireless LAN setting is complete.

5 Click [Close].

Wireless LAN

NOTE

z The settings depend on the network environment. For further information, ask the system administrator or the person

in charge of the network.

z If you use the stealth type wireless LAN access point which restricts automatic detection of the wireless LAN access

point, take the following procedure.
If you do not perform the procedure below, you may not be able to access the wireless LAN access point automatically

or the wireless LAN access point may not be displayed on the [Connect to a network] screen.

A Click , or on the notification area, click [Open Network and Sharing Center] - [Set up a new connection or

network] - [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next].

B Input necessary information and add check marks for [Start this connection automatically] and [Connect even if the

network is not broadcasting] and click [Next].

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Wireless LAN

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Setting the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a)

1 Click on the notification area and click or .

Windows 7

Windows XP

Click or on the notification area.

2 Click [802.11a Enabled] or [802.11a Disabled].

NOTE

z In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law.

z The Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) indicates the on/off status of wireless LAN and/or wireless WAN, not the

setting of IEEE802.11a.

z If IEEE802.11a is enabled or disabled while the computer is connected to an IEEE802.11b/g access point, the connec-

tion will be temporarily interrupted.

z You can also change the IEEE802.11a setting in [Device Manager].

Windows 7

A

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Windows XP

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].

B Double-click [Network adapters] and double-click [Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN].
C Click [Advanced], and then select [Wireless Mode] in [Property].
D Select the settings in [Value] (e.g., [5. 802.11a/g]).
E Click [OK].

If you enable or disable 802.11a using the pop-up menu of Wireless Switch Utility, the setting in [Device Manager] will
be accordingly changed as below.

Settings in Device Manager Settings in Wireless Switch Utility

Windows 7

[6. 802.11a/b/g]
[4. 802.11b/g]

[3. 802.11g]
[5. 802.11a/g]

[1. 802.11a]
[2. 802.11b]

Windows XP

[802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g]
[802.11b and 802.11g]

[802.11g only]
[802.11a and 802.11g]

[802.11a only]
[802.11b only]

When 802.11a is enabled When 802.11a is disabled

a+b+g is enabled b+g is enabled

a+g is enabled g is enabled

a is enabled b is enabled

Bluetooth

<Only for model with Bluetooth>

NOTE

z Communication is established through the Bluetooth antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand.
z When Bluetooth is installed, [Bluetooth] is displayed in the [Advanced] menu of

Setup Utility. To use Bluetooth, set [Bluetooth] to [Enabled] (default) in the
[Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

z The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used nearby.
z It may take some time to turn off Bluetooth after switching the wireless switch to off.
z When you uninstall the Bluetooth driver, turn Bluetooth off the default setting, the

wireless switch enables all wireless devices when it is set to ON.

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A

Using the Bluetooth Function

Before using Bluetooth, turn the Bluetooth communication on.

1 Slide the wireless switch to turn on/off Bluetooth. (Î page 71)

 To check the Bluetooth communication status

A Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon on the notification area.

A tooltip appears.

 To access the online manual

A Click (Start)/ [start] - [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [User’s Guide].

Windows 7

Windows XP

 Fast User Switching Function

When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, Bluetooth may not be used.
In this case, log off all users without using Fast User Switching function and perform the operation once more. If the problem
persists, restart the computer.

NOTE

z To turn on/off particular wireless devices

A Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon to show the pop-up menu.
B Select On or Off for the device you want to turn on/off.

z The Wireless Connection Disable Utility does not automatically disable the Bluetooth connection.

Bluetooth

Windows 7

z

After resuming from sleep or hibernation, the message “TosBtMng has stopped working” may appear.
Click [Close program]. If Bluetooth connections are cut off, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [Bluetooth

Settings], and connect to the Bluetooth devices again.

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Setup Utility

You can make the settings of the computer’s operating environment (password settings, startup drive selection, etc.)

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Starting the Setup Utility

1 Turn on or restart the computer.
2 Press

F2

or

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer starts

the startup procedure.

When [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password.

When you start the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

z You can make the settings of all items of the Setup Utility.

When you start the Setup Utility with User Password

z Note the following:

• In the [Advanced] and [Boot] menus, you cannot make the settings of all items.

• In the [Security] menu, you can change only the User Password when [User Password Protection] is set to
[No Protection]. You cannot delete the User Password.

• In the [Exit] menu, you cannot make the setting of [Load Default Values] and [Boot Override].

•

F9

(Setup Defaults) does not function.

Setup Utility

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Information Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

Language English

Japanese

Product Information

Model No. Computer information
Serial No.

System Information

Processor Type Computer information
Processor Speed
Memory Size
Available Memory
Hard Disk

BIOS Information

BIOS Computer information
Embedded Controller
Accumulative Operating Time
Access Level

(cannot be changed.)

(cannot be changed.)

(cannot be changed.)

Setup Utility

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Main Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

System Date

• Day of the Week/Month/Day/Year.

• You can use

System Time

• 24-hr. style.

• You can use

Main Configuration

Touch Pad Disabled

Touchscreen Mode Touchscreen Mode

Current Status

• Only when [Touchscreen Mode] is set to [Auto].

Fn/Ctrl Key

• Select whether to switch

• Do not attempt to replace the markings on the keys, or the keys themselves.

Display

• The display during the Windows start-up process. When an external display is not connected,
the information appears on the internal LCD even though [External Monitor] is set.

Battery Charging Indicator On Continuous

LED Brightness

• You can set the brightness of the power indicator. ([Auto]: The brightness varies according to
brightness of the internal LCD. [Dimmer]: The brightness remains dark and does not vary.)

Tab

to move the cursor.

Tab

to move the cursor.

Fn

with

Ctrl

functions, and vice versa on the internal keyboard.

[xxx xx/xx/xxxx]

[xx:xx:xx]

Enabled

Tablet Mode
Auto

Depending on the touch­screen mode setting,
either “Touchscreen
Mode” or “Tablet Mode”
is displayed.

Normal
Replace

External Monitor
Internal LCD

Flashing
Auto

Dimmer

Setup Utility

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Advanced Menu

CPU Configuration Underlined items are the factory presets.

Execute-Disable Bit Capability

• [Enabled] indicates that this computer supports hardware-based Data Execution Prevention (DEP).

Core Multi-Processing Disabled

Intel(R) Virtualization Technology Disabled

Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology

• Only for model that supports Intel(R) AMT

Peripheral Configuration

LAN Disabled

Power On by LAN

• Can be changed only when [LAN] is set to [Enabled].

• To use [Power On by LAN], make additional settings in [Device Manager] (Î page 69)

Wireless LAN

• Only for model with wireless LAN

Wireless WAN

• Only for model with wireless WAN

Bluetooth

• Only for model with Bluetooth

Modem

• Only for model with internal modem

PC Card Slot Disabled

SD Slot Disabled

USB Port Disabled

Legacy USB Support

• Select whether to use the function that makes the computer recognize USB keyboard, USB floppy
disk drive and USB CD/DVD drive ([Enabled]) or not ([Disabled]) before starting Windows.

Disabled
Enabled

Enabled

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled

Enabled
Deny

Allow

Disabled
Enabled

Disabled
Enabled

Disabled
Enabled

Disabled
Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled

Setup Utility

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Boot Menu

Boot Option Priorities

<Default order>

Boot Option #1

Boot Option #2 Hard Disk
Boot Option #3 USB CD/DVD Drive
Boot Option #4 LAN
Boot Option #5 USB Hard Disk

 To change the boot order

USB Floppy Disk

*1

z Press

*1

Enter

• When a selected boot device in the following menu already exists in either of the [Boot Option (#1 to #5)], the boot
device appears at the newly selected position by switching the positions with the original boot device that existed before
at the position.

• When you select [Disabled] in the following menu, the disabled [Boot Option] is ignored and the boot device in the next [Boot
Option] operates.

Hard Disk
LAN
USB Floppy Disk
USB Hard Disk
USB CD/DVD Drive
Disabled

The operation is confirmed by Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U).

on the boot device you want to change and select the boot device from the following menu.

*1

Setup Utility

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Security Menu

Boot Prompt Configuration Underlined items are the factory presets.

Setup Utility Prompt

• When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disabled], the message “Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN”
is not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. However, F2 and F12 will work even if the message
is not displayed.

Password on boot Disabled

Set Supervisor Password Enter the sub-menu.
Hard Disk Lock

• Can be changed only when [Set Supervisor Password] is set.

User Password Protection No Protection

Set User Password

• Can be changed only when [Set Supervisor Password] is set.

XEmbedded Security (TPM)

• Only for model that supports TPM

• For information on TPM, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”.

Windows 7

Click

Windows 7

XFingerprint Security

• Only for model with Fingerprint Reader

XAMT Configuration

• Only for model that supports AMT

(Start)/ [start], input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\readme.pdf” in

[Search programs and files ]/ [Run], and press

Windows XP

Windows XP

Enter

.

Disabled
Enabled

Enabled

Disabled
Enabled

Protected
Enter the sub-menu.

Enter the sub-menu.

Enter the sub-menu.

Enter the sub-menu.

Setup Utility

Exit Menu

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Save Values and Reboot
Reboot Without Saving Changes

Save Options

Save Current Values To save the changes for all Setup options.
Load Previous Values To load previous values for all Setup options.
Load Default Values To return the settings to the default values.

Boot Override

(Device Information)

XDiagnostic Utility

To reboot the system after saving the changes.
To reboot the system without saving the changes.

To select a boot device which operates only in the next booting.

To start Diagnostic Utility.

Icon Enlarger

Windows XP

You can enlarge the screen items such as characters, icons, title bars and cursor.

CAUTION

z “Icon Enlarger” will not start up if the display resolution is set lower than 1024 x 768 dots.

NOTE

z A part of the enlarged menu or some screen items may be hidden. In this case, overlay the cursor to display pop-ups,

scroll the screen, or use other functions to display the hidden items.

z The Icon Enlarger setting affects the website characters displayed by Internet Explorer and the e-mail characters in

Outlook Express. Some characters of website and e-mail may not be enlarged.

Preparation

Close all of the applications before using “Icon Enlarger”.

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1 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger].
2 Select the size.

3 Click [OK].

The screen will be displayed in the selected size.

Loupe Utility

You can magnify the specific part of the screen.

Activating the Loupe Utility

90

1 Click (Start)/ [start] - [All Programs] - [Pana-

Windows 7

Windows XP

sonic] - [Loupe Utility].

2 Click [OK].

z appears on the notification area.

Windows 7

z If does not appear,click on the notification area.

Using the Loupe Utility

1 Point the cursor at the part of the screen you want to magnify.
2 Press and hold

z The part pointed by the cursor is magnified.

z Alternatively you can double-click , or right-click and click [Show Loupe].

3 Drag the loupe window (A) to move the magnified part.

z To hide the loupe window, click the Hide button (B).

Alternatively you can click any part out of the loupe window, or press and hold

Alt

and right-click.

z To change the loupe window size, drag the bottom-right corner (C).

The size range you can enlarge/shrink depends on the screen’s resolution.

Alt

, and right-click.

NOTE

z If you execute the scroll operation while the loupe window is displayed, the window directly below the loupe window

will scroll vertically. The loupe window will not be displayed during vertical scrolling. When vertical scrolling stops, the
loupe window will be displayed in the same position where it appeared before scrolling began.

z Not compatible with the horizontal scroll function in the Touch Pad utility. (Î page 5)

Loupe Utility

z The magnified text or image in the loupe window is fixed at the moment that the part is magnified (e.g., at the moment

you press and hold
click the loupe window.

z The Loupe Utility does not work with some applications.

Alt

and right-click). To reflect the change you made on the original screen to the loupe window,

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Setting the Loupe Utility

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

Windows 7

Windows XP

Right-click on the notification area.

2 Click [Settings].

[Show/hide shortcuts assignment]

z When using the external mouse/Touch Pad

A Click [Mouse/Touch pad]
B Click a combination of

keys can be combined; for example,

C Select either [Right click] or [Left click] to use in combination with the key(s)

selected in step B above.

z When using the keyboard

A Click [Keyboard].
B Click the text box and then press the key used for the shortcut.

(e.g.,

Alt

+ Z,

Ctrl

[Window shape]

Select the shape of the loupe window.

[Autorun]

You can turn on/off autorun of the Loupe Utility and the explanation window.

[Restore Defaults]

Click to restore the default settings.

Ctrl, Alt

+

Alt

, and

+ Z, etc.)

Shift

Ctrl

, and add the check mark. (Multiple

+

Alt

)

3 Click [OK].

Troubleshooting (Advanced)

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Problems with Starting Up, Shutting Down and Sleep/Standby and Hibernation

Cannot boot from a floppy disk

z Depending on the floppy disk you are using, the computer may not boot properly. The operation is confirmed by Panasonic

USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U) when the computer boots from the floppy disk.

z Check that the boot disk is correctly inserted.
z Run the Setup Utility, and confirm the following settings.

• [USB Port] and [Legacy USB Support] are set to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu. (Î page 85)

• [USB Floppy Disk] is the first device shown in [Boot Option #1] in the [Boot] menu. (Î page 86)

z Turn off the computer, and reconnect the external floppy disk drive.

Windows startup is slow

z This problem may be eliminated by adding external memory.
z If you install resident software after purchasing this computer, disable the resident software.
z Defragment the disk with the Disk Defragmenter.

Disk Defragmenter may take some time. (The time required will depend on the disk capacity.)

• About the defragmentation

When files have been repeatedly written or rewritten to the hard disk, some files may become segmented and saved in
fragments. If this fragmentation continues, it may take some time to read from or write to the hard disk. The Disk
Defragmenter is a function that sorts these fragmented files in the most efficient order and enables you to read from and
write to the hard disk quickly.

• How to defragment disks:

A Click (Start)/ [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [System Tools] - [Disk

B Click [Defragment disk].

C When “Defragmentation is complete...” is displayed, click [Close].

*1

The processing speed depends on the application software used, so this operation may not cause the processing speed to increase.

Windows 7

Defragmenter].
z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Windows 7

Windows XP

Defragmentation begins. It may take a long time depending on the drive volume, etc.

Click [Defragment] on the [Disk Defragmenter] screen.

Windows XP

*1

Troubleshooting (Advanced)

The computer does not enter sleep/standby or hibernation

93

z If a peripheral is connected, first remove the peripheral, and then enter sleep/ standby or hiberna-

tion. If the computer still fails to enter

z It may take a minute or two to enter
z The computer may not enter

Windows 7

Windows 7

Windows 7

sleep/ standby properly and seems to be frozen in the mode that the

sleep/ standby or hibernation, restart the computer.

sleep/ standby or hibernation. Wait for a moment.

Windows XP

Windows XP

Windows XP

Windows 7

Windows XP

computer is communicating via the modem. When you cannot execute operations, slide the power switch for four seconds
or more to forcibly turn your computer off.

z When the display is closed, the computer may not enter

In order to activate

Windows 7

sleep/ standby or hibernation, set [Touch Pad] to [Disabled] in the [Main] menu

Windows XP

Windows 7

sleep/ standby or hibernation.

Windows XP

*2

of the Setup Utility. (Î page 84)

z If the computer does not enter

sleep/ standby or hibernation may be running. Close all of the applications.

*2

Functions that cause the computer to automatically enter sleep/ standby or hibernation after a certain time
interval has passed.

Windows XP

Windows 7

sleep/ standby or hibernation, applications that prohibit

Windows XP

Windows 7

Windows XP

Windows 7

The computer does not power off (Windows does not shut down)

z If a peripheral is connected, disconnect it, and then shut down.

If it is possible to shut down when the peripheral is disconnected, then there may be a problem with the peripheral. Con­sult the peripheral manufacturer.

z Also check the items in “No response”. (Î page 95)
z If it is no longer possible to shut down Windows after installing application software:

Windows 7

click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program], and remove the installed application.

Windows XP

.
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs], and remove the installed application.
If it is possible to shut down when the application is removed, then consult the application software manufacturer.

Troubleshooting (Advanced)

z Check a disk error using the following procedure:

A Remove all peripheral devices (including an external display).

Windows 7

B

Click (Start) - [Computer], right-click [Local Disk (C:)] and click [Properties].

Windows XP

Click [Start] - [My Computer], right-click [Local Disk(C:)] and click [Properties].

C Click [Tools] - [Check Now].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

D In [Check disk options], add a check mark for [Automatically fix file system errors] and [Scan for and attempt

recovery of bad sectors], and click [Start].
The time taken to check the disk depends on the settings in [Check disk options].

If the disk check does not solve the problem, perform the reinstallation procedure and return the hard disk to its con­dition in the default setting. (⇒Operating Instructions “Reinstalling Software”)

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The computer does not resume

z If you slide and hold the power switch for four seconds or longer, the power will be turned off forcibly and the computer will

not resume. In this case, all unsaved data will be lost.

z You disconnected the AC adaptor and the battery pack while the computer was in standby mode. If the computer’s power

supply is disconnected in standby mode, unsaved data will be lost and the computer will not resume.

z The battery is exhausted. Standby and hibernation consume some power.

Problems with Operation during Use

Windows operation is slow

z Also check the items in “Windows startup is slow”. (Î page 92)

Cannot scroll with the Touch Pad

z If external mouse driver installed, you may not be possible to use Touch Pad. Uninstall external mouse driver.

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Some applications may not work properly

z When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following problems may occur:

• Some applications may not work properly.

• Key combination with the

• It may not be possible to set the settings of the display.

• Personal Secure Drive function of Security Platform (TPM) may not work (only for models that supports TPM).

• The wireless LAN cannot be used. (only for models with wireless LAN)
In this case, log off all users without using Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more. If the problem
persists, restart the computer.

z Some software applications installed after the time of purchase are not compatible with operating system. Refer to appli-

cation software manufacturer homepage or other sources.

Windows 7

z

While you are using motion video playback software, benchmark software for graphic, etc., if error screen is displayed or
application software does not function normally, set [Display power saving function] to [Disabled] in [Extension setting edit­ing] of [Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility].

Fn

may not work.

No response

z Is there an input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) hidden behind another window? Use the

check for other windows being displayed.

z Press the
z After sliding the power switch for at least four seconds to turn off the computer, turn on again.

If Windows runs correctly, but the application software does not start, following procedure:

Windows 7

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program] and remove the failing application software, then reinstall the appli­cation software.

Windows XP

click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] and remove the failing application software, then reinstall the
application software.

Ctrl+Shift+Esc

>

to open Task Manager and close the software application which is not responding.

Alt+Tab

Cannot play movies with the Windows® Media Player

z When you try to play a movie, is [Codec required] displayed?

Some video files use a Codec that is not installed as a standard. In these instances, if you play back the video file after
connecting to the Internet, the Codec may be downloaded automatically, allowing you to play back the file.

to

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Problems with Battery

The battery indicator lights red

z The remaining battery power is very low (the charge is approx. 9% or less).

Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the battery indicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC
adaptor, save your data and power off your computer. After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your
computer on again.

The battery indicator is blinking

z If blinking red:

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.

z If blinking orange:

• Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside the acceptable

temperature range for recharging. Your computer can be used normally in this state. Once the range requirement is
satisfied, charging begins automatically.

• Software applications and peripheral devices (USB devices, etc.) are consuming too much power. Exit the software

applications currently running, and remove all peripherals. Once the range requirement is satisfied, charging begins
automatically.

The battery indicator is flashing

z The battery is recharging.

If [Battery Charging Indicator] in [Main] menu of the Setup Utility is set to [Flashing], the indicator will alternately become
lighter and darker.

To increase the lifetime of the battery

z You can prevent deterioration of the battery pack and extend the lifetime of the battery by setting the battery’s Economy

Mode (ECO) to “Enabled” in
ting utility. (Î page 29)
However, when the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) is set to “Enabled”, the battery pack stops charging at 80% of fully
charged, so the battery operation time is shorter.
To enable/disable the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO), refer to “Switching the Economy Mode (ECO)”. (Î page 30)

Windows 7

Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility/ Economy Mode (ECO) set-

Windows XP

Troubleshooting (Advanced)

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Problems with Cursor

The cursor cannot be controlled properly

z Make sure [Touch Pad] is set to [Enabled] on the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. (Î page 84)
z With the following procedure, check that no external mouse driver is installed. If it is installed, it may not possible to use

the Touch Pad.

Windows 7

A

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

Windows XP

Click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].

B Double-click [Mice and other pointing devices].

If a name other than [Synaptics PS/2...] is displayed, then an external mouse driver is installed. Delete it, then
restart the computer.

z Restart the computer by using the keyboard.

Windows 7

Press and press Î

Windows XP

Press , U, and select [Restart] with Î
If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “No response”. (Î page 95)

Windows XP

z Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs], and check that [FCL USB Pen Tablet] is displayed.

• If it is not displayed:

It is necessary to install the touchscreen driver.
Click [start] - [Run], and input “c:\util\drivers\tscreen\TPSetUp.exe”, then click [OK].

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>

twice, and press Ï to select [Restart] and press Enter.

Í Ï Ð, then press Enter.

The cursor moves randomly

z Check that no external mouse driver is installed. Refer to steps A and B under “The cursor cannot be controlled prop-

erly”. (above)

z Do not press the area around the display. The cursor may move to the edges of the screen.

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The cursor cannot be moved with a connected mouse

z Check that the mouse is correctly connected.
z Install the driver for the connected mouse.

For details of the mouse driver, consult the mouse manufacturer.
(In some cases, later versions may be available.)
If operation is not correct even after installing the driver, set [Touch Pad] to [Disabled] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Util­ity. (Î page 84)

Problems with Display

Screen is too dark or too bright

z Press Fn + F2 (becomes brighter) or Fn + F1 (becomes darker).
z If the screen becomes darker after disconnecting the AC adaptor:

The computer has different set brightness levels for when the AC adaptor is connected and for when it is not connected.
Based on the settings in the default setting, the screen will become darker when the AC adaptor is removed. If you press

Fn

+ F2 to increase the brightness when the AC adaptor is not connected, this brightness is maintained, and determines

the brightness next time the AC adaptor is disconnected.
(Making the display brighter shortens the battery operating time.)

z If you make the display brighter when the AC adaptor is not connected, the battery operation time will become shorter.

There are red, green, or blue dots on the screen, or display defects (always-on
pixels or always-off pixels)

z This is not a malfunction.

High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary for the production of color liquid crystal displays (color LCDs).
Therefore, if 0.002% or less of the picture elements either fail to light or remain constantly lit (that is, more than 99.998%
of elements are functioning properly), this is not considered a defect.

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Nothing is displayed on the screen

z Check if the power-saving mode is active.

• If the power indicator is lit:

The display is turned off. Press a key with no independent effect, such as
Do not use a key that may make a selection (

• If the power indicator is blinking or is not lit:

Windows 7

The sleep/ standby or hibernation is entered. Slide the power switch.

z Disconnect the external display before checking a disk error (Î page 94) or before using commercially available partition-

ing software. If you run this software with the external display still connected, in some cases, nothing will be displayed on
the screen. If this occurs, wait until the process is complete and the screen display returns.

z The display destination may be set to the external display.

Try changing the display destination by pressing
If you want to switch the display destination repeatedly by pressing
switched completely each time before pressing

z The screen may become darker. Press
z The screen remains dark, if the computer is resumed through either USB device, wired LAN or wireless LAN.

Press a key with no independent effect, such as
Do not use a key that may make a selection (

z When the display is rotated and the screen saver starts, the screen may go black for approximately 1 minute, depending

on the type of screen saver. Change the type of screen saver.

Windows XP

Fn

Enter, Space, Esc, Y, N

Fn

+ F3.

Fn

Fn

+ F3 again.

+ F2 to make the screen brighter.

Ctrl

or

Shift

.

Enter, Space, Esc, Y, N

Ctrl

or

Shift

.

, numeric keys, and so on).

+ F3, make sure that the display destination has

, numeric keys, and so on).

There is an afterimage

z Display a different screen.

If the same screen is displayed for a long time, this may leave an afterimage.

The screen becomes disordered

z The screen display may become distorted if the resolution or number of colors is changed, or if an external display is con-

nected or disconnected while the computer is operating. Restart the computer.

Windows XP

z The display destination cannot be switched while a video such as an MPEG file and a DVD Video are playing. Stop playing

the video before switching the display destination.

Switching between internal and external displays does not work

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The display cannot be changed and the operation of the Touch Pad and the
touchscreen do not match the display angle

z When some applications are running, the display may not be rotated and the operation of the Touch Pad and the touch-

screen may not match the display angle. Press the
the application, rotate the display, then start up the application again.

z If the problem persists, restart the computer.

Alt

+ R key to rotate the display to the landscape mode. After exiting

The LCD brightness changes a number of times when the AC adaptor is
disconnected

z Intel(R) video driver power saving function (Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology) is active and automatically

changes the LCD brightness.

Image colors are not reproduced as expected when displaying photographs or
other images

z We recommend disabling the [Intel(R) video driver power saving function (Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology)].

Nothing appears on the external display, or the display is not correct

z Check that the external display cables are correctly connected.
z Check that the external display is turned on.
z Check that the external display settings are correct.
z When an external display not compatible with the power-saving mode is used with the computer, the display may not func-

tion correctly when the computer enters the power-saving mode. In this case, turn on the external display again.
However, in the case of some external displays, the screen display may be distorted or the mouse cursor may not be prop­erly displayed depending on the settings. In this case, try setting the number of colors, screen area (resolution), and
refresh rate to smaller values.

Windows 7

z Perform the following steps to confirm whether the number of Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility configurations cre-

ated when using Power Saving Utility has reached 100 or more.

When more than one power plan is displayed, click [Change plan settings] for the power plan you want to delete and click
[Delete this plan].

Takes long time to display the [Power Option] screen

A Click or and then click [More power options].