Panasonic CF-VDW07HM, CF-VDW07M User Manual

WIRELESS DISPLAY
CONFIGURATION MANUAL

CF-VDW07M & CF-VDW07HM

Windows 2000 and Windows XP

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Toughbook CF-VDW07 series Wireless
Display. You are just steps away from the freedom of mobility and the power of

staying in touch. With Panasonic's Toughbook Wireless Display, you can enjoy the
constant connectivity to your laptop/desktop without being tied down to your office
chair. This configuration manual explains how to set up the Wireless Display with
your computer.

DISCLAIMER

No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written
permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.. No patent liability is as­sumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Some of the
illustrations included with the text may differ slightly in shape from the actual
items in order to make the explanation easier to understand.
Computers, computer devices, and manuals are subject to change without no­tice. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for damage in­curred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions, or discrepancies between the
computer and the manuals.
Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception
of data can never be guaranteed. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. assumes
no liability for any inconvenience or potential loss of business which occurs as a
result of lost communication opportunities arising from external causes, such as
incorrect operation, or malfunction of the device or from loss of power, and for
damage of any kind resulting from delay or errors in data transmitted or received
using Panasonic Toughbook CF-VDW07 series Wireless Display, or for failure of
Panasonic Toughbook CF-VDW07 series Wireless Display to transmit or receive
such data. Panasonic Toughbook CF-VDW07 series Wireless Display should not
be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in
damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to
personal injury, death, or loss of property.

TRADEMARKS

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
Panasonic is registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd..
All other brand or product names, logos, trademarks, etc. mentioned in this manual
are owned by their respective companies.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Illustrations in this Manual ........................................... ii

First-time Operation ...................................................... 1

Software Installation ...................................................... 1

AdHoc Mode Configuration ............................................ 3

Infrastructure Mode Configuration ................................ 10

Using the MeiWDS Setup Utility ................................ 16

Changing Wireless Display Settings ................................ 18

Using the Software Keyboard ........................................... 21

Uninstall the Software ........................................... 23

Limitation of Wireless Display Serial Port ..................... 23

Usage Precautions ...................................................... 24

Limited Use License Agreement ................................ 25

Illustrations in this Manual:

NOTE : The Note icon points out items of interest or importance.

CAUTION : The Caution icon warns you about problems should be watched out for or precautions

should be taken.

WARNING : The Warning icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to

equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed.

[Start]-[Shut Down]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down]. (For some

aplications, you may need to double-click.)

[Enter]: This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.

[Ctrl] + [Alt]: This illustration means to press and hold the [Ctrl] key, then press the [Alt] key.

Windows 2000

Windows XP : Information for Microsoft Windows XP users.

[ P.x-(x)]: This illustration means to refer to a certain instruction at certain page as indicated. For

* Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items.

: Information for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional users.

example [

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P.5-(1~3)] means please refer to instructions (1) through (3) at page 5.

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First-time Operation

This manual will walk you through the configurations of the Wireless Display with your
computer. In the package, please find the following items as shown in the figure below. If
any of these items is missing or not working properly, please contact Panasonic Technical
Support.

NOTE

When installing software in a computer without the CD-ROM drive or PCMCIA slot,
copy all files in the Wireless Display Software CD to the hard disk, then install the
software from the hard disk.
In this manual, "L" is the CD-ROM drive letter and "x" denotes a numeral. You can
change these letters to suite your preference.
When using Windows 2000 and Windows XP please logon as the administrator.

NOTE

Depending on the wireless network card you use, the Wireless Display might not
function properly with you computer. The following wireless network cards are rec-

ommended when using with the Wireless Display.

- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Series

- Proxim Orinoco 802.11b Silver/Gold Series

- Cisco Aironet 340/350 Series

- Symbol Spectrum24 Series

Depending on the capability of your computer's video chip-set, the Wireless Display
might not function properly with your computer. Please consult this with your system

administrator or the reseller.

Install the necessary Software

Install MeiWDS program:

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1. Select [Start] - [Run], input [L:\meiwds\setup.exe] and select [OK]. Follow the on­screen instructions.

2. Restart the computer.

3. After restart, the Wireless Display Setup Utility (MeiWDS) icon will appear on

the System Tray.

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Software Installation

Install Software Keyboard:

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Select [Start] - [Run], input [L:\softkb\setup.exe] and select [OK]. Follow the on-screen
instructions.

Install the Serial Port Driver of the Wireless Display:

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NOTE

If your are not using the serial port on the Wireless Display, you
can skip the installation of the serial port driver.

Windows 2000

1. Select [Start] - [Setting] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Hardware], then select
[Next].

2. Select [Add/Troubleshoot a device], then select [Next].

3. Select [Add a new device], then select [Next].

4. Select [No, I want to select the hardware from a list], then select [Next].

5. Select [Port (COM & LPT)], then select [Next].

6. Select [Have Disk].

7. Select [Browse..]. Go to [L:\wlserial\wdseral], then select [Open].

8. Click [OK].

9. Select [WDSP COM Port], then select [Next].

10. Select [Next], then select [Finish].

11. Restart the computer.

12. Select [Start] - [Setting] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], and confirm

that [WDSP COM Port (COMx)] is listed under [Port (COM & LPT].

Windows XP

1. Select [Start] - [Setting] - [Control Panel] - [Add Hardware], then select [Next].

2. Select [Yes, I have already connected the hardware], then select [Next].

3. Select [Add a new hardware device], then select [Next].

4. Select [Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced)], then

select [Next].

5. Select [Port (COM & LPT)], then select [Next].

6. Select [Have Disk].

7. Select [Browse...]. Go to [L:\wlserial\wdseral], then select [Open].

8. Click [OK].

9. Select [WDSP COM Port], then select [Next].

10. Select [Next], then select [Finish].

11. Restart the computer.

12. Select [Start] - [Setting] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], and confirm

that [WDSP COM Port (COMx)] is listed under [Port (COM & LPT].

NOTE

The softwares are installed in "C:\Program Files\Panasonic\".

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AdHoc Mode Configuration

Setup the Wireless Display in AdHoc Mode

NOTE

Before setting up the Wireless Display with your computer, please make sure
your computer is wireless LAN ready. Meaning that your computer is equipped
with a properly functioning 802.11b wireless network card.

CAUTION

If your computer has firewall protection software installed (ie. Black-Ice or
ZoneAlarm), please disable the firewall since it might prevent the Wireless
Display from establishing connection with your computer. Please consult with
your system administrator on how to configure your firewall software.

Get the Information You Need:

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1. Insert the battery into the Wireless Display, connect the
Wireless Display to a power outlet, and turn on the Wire­less Display.

2. For a Wireless Display that has never been configured
before, the following screen will appear on the display.
If a different screen appears on your display, please
follow step 3 to get to this screen; otherwise, please
skip to step 6.

Power Switch

<Wireless display screen>

Select network type.

AdHoc Infrastructure Cancel

3. Press the MENU button on the Wireless Display. The
following screen is displayed.

General Wireless Battery Option Version

Mode : Connect OfflineView

Backlight : LOW MID HIGH

Profile: Profile 1

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OK Cancel

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Menu Button

4. Select [Option] using the stylus. The

screen shown here will be displayed.

General Wireless Battery Option Version

Wireless Connection : Setup

Power on Password : Change

Supervisor Password : Change

Touchscreen : Calibration

LCD Off Timer : 1 min

LCD Off Mode : Quick Resume

Power Off Timer : 1 min

OK Cancel

Profile 2

Profile 4

OK

Cancel

5. Select [Setup]. The screen shown here
will be displayed. Wireless Display can
save up to four profiles. [Profile 1] is used
in this manual. Select [Profile 1]. Hit [OK].

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Select profile.

Profile 1

Profile 3

6. Select [AcHoc]. The screen shown here will be displayed. This information is needed
to setup your computer.

Change setting on host PC to the following value,

CAUTION

Do not select [Connect] until step 21 is
completed.

NOTE

The Wireless Display will turn off au­tomatically after 10 minutes have
elapsed. In this case, start the proce­dure from step 1.

reboot the host PC, then select "Connect" below.

Wireless LAN card

Network Type : AdHoc

SSID : cfvdw07-xxxxx

WEP Encryption : disable

TCP/IP Class A Class B Class C

IP Address : 10.57.148.205

NetMask : 255.0.0.0

MeiWDS

AES Encryption : disable

Password : wdsp

Connect Cancel

NOTE

In this screen, you can setup the Wireless Display to work on address class A, B, or
C by selecting one of the Class A , Class B , or Class C

* Class A is used in this manual.

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Create a Profile for the 802.11b Network Adapter:

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7. At your computer, launch the con­figuration utility of your 802.11b wire­less network card. Following is a
sample window that could appear
on your computer's monitor/LCD.

This screen is a sample.

NOTE

Depending on the brand of network card you use, the utility will appear differently.
Throughout this manual, the configuration utility, Client Manager from Orinoco
Wireless, is used as an example. Please match the settings accordingly with
your utility.
If you are using a CISCO Aironet 340/350 series wireless adapter, please dis­able LEAP.

NOTE

Windows XP has the ability to manage profile settings for wireless network

adapters. Users can either use the Windows XP's management or the adapter's
configuration utility to create
provides additional functionality.

This manual choose NOT to use the Windows XP's wireless network adapter man­agement as examples. For how to use Windows XP's wireless network adapter
management, please refer to Windows XP user manual.

To ensure the adapter's utility is the primary management utility, please make sure
Windows XP's management is disabled:

i) Click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Network Connec-

tions].

ii) Right click on [Wireless Network Connection x]

of the wireless network card using with the Wire­less Display, and select [Properties].

iii) Select [Wireless Networks] tab. The window as

shown on the right side is displayed.

iV) Uncheck the "Use Windows to configure my

wireless network settings" box.

V) Click [OK] to exit out of the "Wireless Network

Connection Properties" window.

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edit profiles. In general, a utility bundled with the adapter

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8. First, create a profile that will be used for commu­nicating with the Wireless Display. Select [Actions]

- [Add/Edit Configuration Profile]. The following win­dow is displayed.

9. Click [Add]. The following window is displayed.
Create a name for this profile in the "Profile Name"
box, and change the "Network Type" to [Peer-to­Peer Group].

10. Click [Next]. The following window is displayed. In
"Network Name" box, input the SSID as shown on
your Wireless Display.
[ P.4-(6)]

This screen is a sample.

This screen is a sample.

CAUTION

For use in Canada, set the "Channel
Numebar" to [Channel 11] only.

11. Click [Next]. The following window is displayed.
Do not enable the data security for the initial setup.
The data security can be enabled after the com­munication between the computer and the Wire-
less Display is established.

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This screen is a sample.

This screen is a sample.

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12. Click [Finish] to exit out the profile setting.

Please make sure to exit out of the network
adapter configuration utility so the settings
take effect immediately.

Input the IP Address:

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13. Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Network] - [Dial-Up Connection] - [Local
Area Connection x]. The following window is displayed.

NOTE

Please select the [Local Area Connection x]
of the wireless network card that will be used
with the Wireless Display.

This screen is a sample.

14. Select "Specify IP Address", and enter the IP
Address and Subnet Mask as shown on the
Wireless Display. [

15. Click [OK] - [OK] - [Close]. Please make sure
to exit out of the "Local Area Connection x"
window so that settings take effect immedi­ately.

Windows XP

16.

Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Network Connections]. Right click on [Wireless
Netwoking Connection X] and then select [ Properties]. The window as shown on
next page is displayed.

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This screen is a sample.

NOTE

Please select the [Wireless Network Connec­tion x] of the wireless network card that will be
used with the Wireless Display.

17. Highlight [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)], and then
click [Properties].

18. Select "Use the following IP address:". Enter the
IP Address and Subnet Mask as shown on the
Wireless Display. [

19. Click [OK] - [OK] to exit out of the setting window.

P.4-(6)]

This screen is a sample.

This screen is a sample.

Ready to Connect:

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20. Left click the MeiWDS icon in the "System Tray".

The pop-up menu as shown on the right will appear.
Select [Password]. The following window will appear.

This screen is a sample.

This screen is a sample.

21. Please enter the password as shown on the Wireless Display in the "Enter pass-
word" field above. The default password is "wdsp". [

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NOTE

The Wireless display can not connect to the computer if the password is
entered incorrectly.
The user can change the password after the initial connection is estab­lished. The new password will be updated automatically in the "Password"
field on the system tray.

22. The setting is completed. Select [Connect] on the Wireless Display. The display will
attempt to establish connection with the computer. If the connection is successful,

the MeiWDS icon in the "System Tray" will change from

NOTE

Once the communication is established, the
"Wireless Display Setup Utility" will be become
accessible. User will then be able to launch
the "Wireless Display Setup Utility", which can
be used to modify the display's settings.

To access the utility:

Windows 2000

Click [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Wireless Display Setup Utility].

Windows XP

Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Wireless Display Setup Utility].

to .

NOTE

Windows XP
Windows XP's "Fast User Switching" function is not sup­ported by the Wireless Display. A warning message as
shown on the right side will appear if the "Fast User
Switching" function is enabled. Click [OK] to close the
warning massage.

To disable the "Fast User Switching" function:

Click [Sart] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts]. Click on "Change the way user log on or
off". The following window will appear.

- Uncheck "Use Fast User Switching".

- Click [Apply Options].

- Close the "User Accounts" window.

- Close the "Control Panel".

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Infrastructure Mode Configuration

Setting up the Wireless Display for Infrastructure Mode

Method 1

Setup Infrastructure Directly:

By default under Infrastructure Mode, the Wireless Display will attempt to communicate with
an access point having the SSID of "cfvdw07" and WEP encryption disabled. If you have an
access point with the same settings as described above in your network environment, the
Wireless Display can be configured in Infrastructure Mode with the computer directly.

Get the Information You Need:

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1. Turn on the Wireless Display. The following screen is displayed. If a different screen
appears, please follow steps 3 through 6 at pages 3 and 4 on how to get to this
screen. [

P.3-(3~6)]

Select network type.

AdHoc Infrastructure Cancel

2. Select [Infrastructure]. The following
screen is displayed. The default SSID
is "cfvdw07" with WEP encryption dis­abled. This information is needed to
setup the computer.

Create a Profile for the 802.11b Network Adapter:

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3. Follow steps 7 through 9 on page 5 to launch the
configuration utility of the network adapter and cre­ate a new profile. Create a profile name and change
the "Network Type" to [Access Point]. [ P.5-(7~9)]

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Isolate host PC and Accress Point (AP) from
network. Change setting on the host PC and
AP to the following value, reboot the host
PC, then select "Connect" below.

Wireless LAN card

Network Type : Infrastructure

WEP Encryption : disable

TCP/IP

MeiWDS

AES Encryption : disable

Password : wdsp

SSID : cfvdw07

Class A Class B Class C

IP Address : 10.57.148.205

NetMask : 255.0.0.0

Connect Cancel

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4. Enter the SSID as shown on the Wireless Dis-

play. [ P.10-(2)]

5. Follow steps 11 and 12 on page 6 and 7 to
exit out of the configuration utility. [ P.6­(11~12)]

This screen is a sample.

Input the IP Address:

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6. Follow steps 13 through 19 on pages 7, and 8 on how to enter the IP address. [
P.7-(13~19)]

Ready to Connect:

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7. The Wireless Display is now ready. Follow steps 20 through 22 on page 8 on how
to establish connection with the computer. [ P.8-(20~22)]

Method 2

Configure from AdHoc mode to Infrastructure mode:

If the SSID of your Access Point is not "cfvdw07", you should first configure the Wireless
Display with the computer in AdHoc mode. Secondly, use the "Wireless Display Setup

Utility" to modify the Wireless Display to match the settings of the Access Point. Finally,
change the wireless network adapter's profile to Infrastructure mode.

Setup the Wireless Display in AdHoc Mode:

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1. Follow the instructions on pages 3 through 8 on how to setup the display in AdHoc
mode.

Match the Display's Settings with the Access Point:

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NOTE

Please have the information of your Access Point ready. The necessary information in­cludes the SSID of the Access Point, and it's WEP encryption key, if WEP is enabled.

Throughout this manual, an Access Point with

SSID = OfficeAP001

64 Bit WEP Key = A24BE4190C

is used as an example. Please match the settings accordingly with your Access Point.

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2. Select [Connect] on the Wireless Display. The display will attempt to establish
connection with the computer. If the connection is successful, the MeiWDS icon in

the "System Tray" will change from to .

3. Click [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Wireless Display Setup Utility] to launch
the "Wireless Display Setup Utility". The following window will appear and prompt
for password.

This screen is a sample.

4. No default password is set for the
"Wireless Display Setup Utility".
Leave the field blank and click [OK].
The wndow as shown on the right
will appear. Settings changed in this
window will be updated in the Wire-
less Display.

The check in this box indicates that
[Profile 1] is the current active pro­file.

This screen is a sample.

5. [Profile 1], which is the current active profile, contains settings for the AdHoc Mode.
Please write down the IP addresses in both "PC IP Addess" and "Display IP Ad­dress" fields as they will be need later.

In the "Profile" drop-down menu, select [Profile 2], the window as shown below will
appear. We will setup [Profile 2] for Infrastructure Mode and then enable [Profile 2]
as the current active profile.

NOTE

It is also possible to modify [Profile
1] to become Infrastructure Mode;
however, doing so, the AdHoc Mode
settings will be lost.

This screen is a sample.

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A

B

F

D

E

H

This screen is a sample.

5. A Enter the SSID of your Access Point.

B Change the network type to [Infrastructure].

C Enter the PC IP address, Display IP address, and Subnet mask. [ P.12-(4)]

D Enable the WEP to [64 bits]. (If your Access Point does not uses WEP or use

128 bits encryption, change the "WEP" to [Disabled] or [128 bits] respectively.)

E Click the [Key(s)...] button. The window shown below will appear. Enter the

WEP key of your Access Point here. Set the "Default Key" to the one you wish to

use. Click [OK] to exit out of the window.

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F Enable the AES to [128 bits]. (If you do not want to use AES encryption, use 192

bits encryption, or use 256 bits encryption, change the "AES" to [Disabled], [192
bits], or [256 bits] respectively. )

G Click the [Key...] button. The window as shown below will appear. To use phrase

generated AES key, select "Phrase" and enter a phase in the box. To enter the
AES key directly, select "Binary" and enter your AES key in the box. Click [OK] to
exit out of the window.

H Check the "Use this profile now" box so that "Profile 2" will become the active

profile after the setup is completed.

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6. Click [Next] - [OK] - [Next] - [OK] - [Finish] to exit out of the "Wireless Display Setup
Utility".

8. The Wireless Display is now updated with the new settings. Restart the Wireless
Display, press the MENU button on the display, then select [Wireless]. The current

settings of the Wireless Display are listed in this screen.

General Wireless Battery Option Version

Network Type : Infrastructure

NOTE

At this stage, the display can not establish
connection with the computer because the
display's settings have been changed.
The network adapter's profile must also
be changed to match with the display.

AES Encryption : 128bit

SSID : OfficeAP001

Channel :

TxRate mode : Fully Automatic

Encryption : 64bit

Rate (Tx/Rx) : /

Display IP : 10. 57.151.206

PC IP : 10. 57.151.205

Net Mask : 255. 0. 0. 0

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Setup the Wireless Network Adapter to Infrastructure Mode:

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9. Launch the Configuration Utility of the network
adapter. Select [Action] - [Add/Edit Configura­tion Profile] - [Add]. The following window is dis­played. [ P.5-(7~9)]

10. Create a profile name in the "Profile Name" box.
Change the "Network Type" to [Access Point].

This screen is a sample.

11. Click [Next]. The following window is displayed.
In the "Network Name" box, enter the SSID of
the Access Point.

OK Cancel

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12. Click [Next]. The following window is displayed.

Check "Enable Data Security," and enter the
Access Point's WEP key.

13. Click [Next] - [Finish] to exit out of the profile
setting. Please make sure to exit out of the
network adapter configuration utility so the
settings take effect immediately.

NOTE

Some adapters' Configuration Utilities can
store more than one profile. Make sure
the profile you just created is selected as
default.

Ready to Connect:

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14. The setting is complete. Restart the display, and the computer will now connect to
the display through the Access Point.

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Using the MeiWDS Setup Utility

Unlike the "Wireless Display Setup Utility", which is used to modify the settings of the
Wireless Display, the "MeiWDS Setup Utility" is used to modify the settings on the host
computer side. Different from the "Wireless Display Setup Utility", the "MeiWDS Setup
Utility" can be launched regardless if the Wireless Display is communicating with the
host computer.

To launch the "MeiWDS Setup Utility", click
[Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [MeiWDS
setup Utility]. The following window will appear
and prompt for the supervisor password.

This screen is a sample.

This screen is a sample.

The default supervisor password is "supervisor", all lower case. Enter the password.
Click [OK]. The following window will appear.

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D

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To Disable the Password field on System Tray:

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1. Uncheck the "Enable tray menu" box. Click [Next] - [Finish] to exit out of the "MeiWDS
Setup Utility".

2. Left click on the MeiWDS

The pop-up menu as shown on the right will appear.
The "Password" selection has been disabled. The
purpose of disabling the "Password" field is to pre­vent user from accidentally changing the password
and stopping the communication to the Wireless Dis-
play.

icon on the system tray.

This screen is a sample.

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Using the MeiWDS Setup Utility

To change the MeiWDS Setup Utility Password:

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1. The default supervisor password for the "MeiWDS Setup Utility" is "supervisor". To
change the password, click the [Change Supervisor Password] button. The follow­ing window will appear.

This screen is a sample.

2. Enter the current password in the "Enter Current Password" field. Enter the new
password in both of the "Enter New Password" and "Confirm New Password" fields.
Click [OK] - [Next] - [Finish] to exit out of the utility.

To change the AES Encryption Key Lifetime:

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1. If AES encryption is enabled in "Wireless Display Setup Utility", the AES key length
and AES key will be automatically updated in the "Key Length :" and [AES Key...]
fields in the "MeiWDS Setup Utility".

Use the drop-down menu to select a different key lifetime. Click [Next] - [Finish].
The default AES key lifetime is [ 1 hour ].

To change the AES key of the host PC side:

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1. User can select [Disable], [128 bits], [192 bits] or [256 bits] AES encryption using
the "Key Length :" drop-down menu.

2. Click the [AES Key...] button. the window as shown on
the right will appear. Enter the AES key in this screen.
Click [OK] - [OK] - [Finish].

NOTE

The Wireless Display's default setting is with AES en-
cryption disabled. If the Wireless Display has been re­set to factory default. Please select [Disable] in the
"Key Length :" field at D .

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This screen is a sample.

Changing Wireless Display Settings

Launch the "Wireless Display Setup Utility". The following window is displayed. Use
the "Profile" drop-down menu to select the profile you want to edit.

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To change the Wireless Display's SSID:

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a1. In AdHoc mode, the default SSID of the Wireless Display is "cfvdw07-xxxx." To change

the display's SSID, enter the new SSID at A1 , for example "Toughbook-07". Click
[Next] - [OK] - [Next] - [OK] - [Finish].

a2. Since the SSID of the Wireless Display has been changed, the wireless network

adapter in the PC must also be updated with the new SSID. Launch the configura­tion utility of the network adapter. Select [Action]

- [Add/Edit Configuration Profile]. Select the pro­file for the Wireless Display. Select [Edit] - [Next].
The window as shown on the right hand side is
displayed. Enter the new SSID in the "Network
Name" box. Go to step d1.

Toughbook-07

C1

D1

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To change the TCP/IP address:

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b1. The default TCP/IP addresses that are generated by the Wireless Display are used

to setup the initial communication. Once the initial communication is established,
the user can change the TCP/IP addresses of the PC and the display to suit the
needs of their network environment. Enter the new TCP/IP addresses of the PC
and the Display at B1 . Enter the new Subnet Mask at C1 . Click [Next] -[OK] - [Next]

- [OK] - [Finish].

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Changing Wireless Display Settings

b2. The Wireless Display's TCP/IP address is changed to the new TCP/IP address as

shown in "Display's IP address" at B1 , and it only communicates to a computer
with the new TCP/IP address as shown in the "PC's IP address". The user must
change the wireless network adapter's TCP/IP address to the new TCP/IP ad­dress. Please follow instructions 13 to 19 on pages 7 and 8 to change the TCP/IP
address. Go to setp d1.

To change MeiWDS System Tray Password:

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c1. Enter the new password at D1 . Click [Next] - [OK] - [Next] - [OK] - [Finish].
c2. Your new password will be automatically updated in the password field of the

MeiWDS utility, , on the System Tray.

If the Wireless Display has been reset to default settings, please make
sure the default password, which is "wdsp", is entered in this field.

NOTE

Communication cannot be established if the
password in this field does not match with
your setting.

This screen is a sample.

d1. Check the Wireless Display's new settings. Restart the Wireless Display, press the

MENU button on the display, then select [Wireless]. The following screen is dis­played. The current settings of the Wireless Display are listed in this screen.

General Wireless Battery Option Version

Network Type : AdHoc

SSID : Toughbook-07

Channel :

TxRate mode : Fully Automatic

New TCP/IP

Address

To change the Profile Name:

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e1. Click the [Change Name...] button at E1 . At the "Enter profile name." box, enter the

new profile name, for example "MyOffice". Click [OK] to exit out of the "Change profile
name" window. Click [Next] - [OK] - [Next] - [OK] - [Finish] to exit out of the "Wireless
Display Setup Utility". The Wireless Display is now updated with the new profile
name.

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WEP Encryption : 64bit

Rate (Tx/Rx) : /

Display IP : 172.181. 34.199

PC IP : 172.181. 34.198

Net Mask : 255.255. 0. 0

AES Encryption : 128bit

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OK Cancel

New SSID

New

Subnet Mask

e2. Check to see if the Wireless Display's profile name has been updated. On the

Wireless Display, press the MENU button. The screen as shown below will be
displayed. The "Profile:" name should have been updated with the new name.

General Wireless Battery Option Version

Mode : Connect OfflineView

Backlight : LOW MID HIGH

Profile: MyOffice

New

Profile Name

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To change Wireless Display Setup Utility's Password:

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OK Cancel

f1. By default the "Wireless Display Setup Utility" is not set

with password protection. To set a password for the
"Wireless Display Setup Utility", press the MENU button
on the Wireless Display. Select the [Option] tab using
you stylus. The following screen will appear.

f2. On the "Supervisor Password :" sec-

tion, hit the [Change]. The following
screen will appear.

f3. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter

your new "Wireless Display Setup Util­ity" password.

General Wireless Battery Option Version

Wireless Connection : Setup

Power on Password : Change

Supervisor Password : Change

Touchscreen : Calibration

LCD Off Timer : 1 min

LCD Off Mode : Quick Resume

Power Off Timer : 1 min

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Change Supervisor Password

Enter New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ]

Cancel

This screen is a sample.

OK Cancel

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Using the Software Keyboard

NOTE

In order to use the Software Keyboard, the Wireless Display must be connected
to the computer. You cannot launch Software Keyboard if the Wireless Display is
not connected to the computer.
The connection with the Wireless Display will trigger the Software Keyboard. By
turning on and off the Wireless Display, you can launch and close the Software
Keyboard.

C. Use these keys to move the keyboard to the four corners of the
screen.

B. You can set the size, appearance,
and how the Software Keyboard
interacts with the user.

A. Click here to bring up the Software
Keyboard menu.

D. This key is equivalent to the [Windows] key.

- Clicking once is equivalent to holding down the [ Windows] key.

- Clicking twice is equivalent to clicking the Windows [Start] button.

E. This key equals to pressing [Crtl] + [Alt] + [Del].
It will bring up the "Windows Task Manager".

[Auto Move]

When [Auto Move] is enabled, the keyboard will automatically move away from the area
the user is typing.

[Auto Restore]

When [Auto Restore] is enabled, the keyboard will restore from "Minimize" mode when
user selects a text box or launches text editing application.

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[Transparent]

This will set the keyboard's appearance
to transparent, similar to the picture on
right hand side.

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Uninstalling the Software

Uninstalling the Software Keyboard:

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1. Close the software keyboard.

2. Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs]. Select [Soft-

ware Keyboard] - [Add/Remove]. Follow the on-screen instructions.

If [Locked File Detected] is displayed, please select [Reboot].

Uninstalling the MeiWDS program:

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3. Close the MeiWDS program by left clicking on the MeiWDS icon . Select [Exit
MeiWDS].

4. Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs]. Select [MeiWDS]

- [Add/Remove]. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Uninstalling the Wireless Display Serial Port driver:

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6. Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Ports
(COM&LPT)]. Remove [WDSP COM Port (COMx)].

Windows XP

7.
Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Ports
(COM&LPT)]. Remove [WDSP COM Port (COMx)].

Limitation of the Wireless Display Serial Port

When the Wireless Display is not connected to the computer, the serial port of the Wire­less Display can not be used.

There are some serial devices and applications that will not work. This is because the
serial port of the Wireless Display operates through a virtual serial port.

• Devices or device drivers that start up and carry out port operation confirmation before
connection establishment of the Wireless Display.

For example: - Serial mouse devices

• Non-virtual port applications

For example: - MS-DOS applications

- 16-bit applications

• A modem

• Direct cable connection

In the above cases, the computer may freeze.

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Usage Precautions

Do not maximize the MS-DOS screen. Once maximized, the connection with the Wireless
Display is interrupted and the screen cannot be returned to its original size. In this case,

press [ Alt ] + [ Enter ] on the computer.
If a computer establishes a connection with the Wireless Display while operating in a
display mode other than those shown below. The display mode of the computer will
automatically change to 800 x 600 (16-bit).

Resolution: 800 x 600 or 640 x 480

Color Mode: 16-bit color
If the connection with the Wireless Display is cut, the computer will return to its original
display mode. In this case, the colors displayed on the screen may change if the color
mode is changed.
If any changes are made to the display mode of the computer connecting to the Wireless
Display, the connection will be cut.
The contents displayed on the Wireless Display may not be the same as what was
displayed on the monitor/LCD of the computer.
Applications that use hardware-based drawing functions, etc., might not be displayed
on the Wireless Display.
Some applications that perform frequent screen updating (such as video playback ap­plications) might not be shown on the Wireless Display or might be shown as static
images.
Some 16-bit applications may not work properly.
The screen display may be unable to reflect a change in the cursor's shape.

When [Always On Top] setting is released, the software keyboard does not remain on top

even if the character input box is selected (except during logon and password input).

When the LCD/external display is turned off by the [Turn off monitor] setting in [Control

Panel] - [Power Management], the screen on the Wireless Display may remain displayed.

Communications may be affected when there is a high load on the computer.
The mouse cursor on the LCD of the computer may flicker when the computer is con­nected with the Wireless Display.
When removing the wireless LAN card after starting Windows, an error may occur.

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