Panasonic CFW4GWCZZBM Reference Manual

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Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-W4 Series

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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zSome of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items on your computer. This should make the explanations easier to understand.

zIf a user has logged on to Windows without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may not be displayed as shown in this manual. If this happens, log on to Windows with the administrator authority to enable these functions.

zIn this manual, “Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies” is indicated as “Windows” or “Windows XP.”

zIn this manual, the following software packages are described as follows:

"WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version)" as "WinDVD"

"B's Recorder GOLD8 BASIC" as "B's Recorder"

"B's CLiP 6" as "B's CLiP"

z If the icon on the notification area being explained in this manual is hidden and not

displayed, click the icon to display all icons.

(The icons on the notification area used in this manual are only examples. The actual types and order of icons may differ depending on your operating environment; for example, settings of various functions and connected devices.)

zOptional Products or Accessories

Confirm the latest information on optional products or accessories from various sources.

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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

 

 

This illustration means to press the

Enter

key.

 

Fn

+

F5

 

This illustration means to press and hold the

Fn

key,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

then press the F5 key.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When using with the

 

key and the

 

key functions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fn

Ctrl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

interchanged, read with the

 

key and the

 

key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fn

Ctrl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reversed.

 

[start] - [Run]

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

 

Î or

These symbols indicate related pages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Î : If this is clicked, it will jump to the page correspond-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing Reference Manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Refer to the Operating Instructions.

 

xxxx*1

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

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About Display Mode

 

 

 

 

 

Internal LCD (Notebook)

This computer's display

 

External Display (Monitor)

External display connected to this computer

 

Simultaneous Display

To display the same screen on both the LCD and

 

(Intel(R) Dual Display Clone)

external display

 

Extended Desktop

To use both the internal LCD and the external display as

 

 

an extended display domain. You can drag a window

 

 

between the internal LCD and the external displays.

 

 

 

The terminology in ( ) is the one used in [Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express

Chipset Family Properties].*1

*1 To display:

Click [start] - [Control Panel], from the [See Also] area click [Other Control Panel Options], and then click [Intel(R) GMA Driver for Mobile].

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Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations.

A.Work Surface (touch pad)

 

B.Left Button

 

 

C.Right Button

 

 

Function

 

Operation

 

Moving the Cursor

 

Move the tip of your finger lightly over the

 

 

 

 

work surface.

 

Tapping/Clicking

 

 

 

 

tapping

or

clicking

 

To right-click: Can only be performed by clicking the right

 

button.

 

 

Double-Tapping/

 

 

 

Double-Clicking

 

 

 

 

double-tapping

or

double-clicking

Dragging

 

 

 

 

Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger

 

down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface.

 

or

 

 

 

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

 

surface.

 

 

Vertical/Horizontal Scroll

Trace a circle around the touch pad. (Î page 6)

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NOTE

zYou can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons using [Mouse Properties] screen.

To display [Mouse Properties]:

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

When the cursor doesn’t move the way you want it to

zSensitivity when touching the touch pad can be adjusted. (Î page 15)

zWhen an external mouse is connected and the cursor does not operate properly:

In the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable]. When you want to use the touch pad again, return the setting to [Enable]. (Î page 141)

Scroll

There are two ways of scrolling with the touch pad: the Touch Pad utility, and the Virtual

Scrolling Function. You cannot use both functions at the same time.

The Touch Pad utility is enabled at the time of purchase.

z The Touch Pad utility

• You can scroll continuously by tracing a circle on the touch pad.

• This is designed for ease of use, in keeping with the shape of the touch pad.

Vertical scroll

It can be used at the time of purchase.

 

 

Horizontal scroll

A setting is required to use the horizontal scroll. (Î page 7)

 

 

z The Virtual Scrolling function (Î page 13)

You can scroll vertically (or horizontally) by tracing repeatedly in the desired direction.

This is the same operation as that used on square touch pads installed in other

 

computers.

 

 

 

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.

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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. When using an external mouse, refer to "When Using an External Mouse." (Î page 117)

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.

AClick the Scroll Icon on the notification area at the bottom right of the screen, and click [Settings].

If the icon is not displayed, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings].

If a message appears indicating that the Touch Pad utility is not yet running, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility], and display the icon.

BAdd a checkmark for [Use horizontal scroll function] in the [General settings] screen, and click [OK].

2 Display the scrollable screen.

3 Place the cursor over the area that you want to scroll, and tap (click).

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4 Lift up your finger, and place it in the area around the touch pad. (See diagram below)

The scroll direction and finger position on the touch pad can be changed using the settings in the Touch Pad utility. (Î page 10) This explanation assumes the settings at the time of purchase.

 

Vertical scroll*1

Horizontal scroll

Position

 

 

where finger

 

 

is placed*2

 

 

Icon on the

When you place your finger on the touch pad, the icon

notification

changes.

 

area

 

 

*1

 

 

 

 

 

If the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, the segment shown in the diagram above (A)

*2

is also included in the position where the finger is placed.

You can change the area for starting the scroll. The area illustrated here is the setting at the time of

 

purchase.

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5 Trace a circle around the touch pad without lifting your finger from the pad.

The scroll direction can be changed using [Reverse the direction of the vertical scrolling] or [Reverse the direction of the horizontal scrolling] in the Touch Pad utility. (Î page 10)

This explanation assumes the settings at the time of purchase.

 

Vertical scroll

Horizontal scroll*1

Trace clock-

To scroll down

To scroll right

wise

 

 

Icon on the

While scrolling, the icon will rotate clockwise.

notification

 

 

area

 

 

 

Vertical scroll

Horizontal scroll*1

Trace

To scroll up

To scroll left

counter-clock-

 

 

wise

 

 

Icon on the

While scrolling, the icon will rotate counter-clockwise.

notification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*1 When the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, any scrolling will be vertical scrolling.

zOn 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

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happens, remove your finger from the touch pad and begin again, this time starting from the center of the touch pad.

zFor example, on a screen that will only scroll horizontally, even if you execute a vertical scroll, the screen will scroll horizontally.

6 Once scrolling has begun, continue to trace a circle on the touch pad without removing your finger from the pad.

zAs long as you are tracing a circle, you can continue scrolling using any position on the touch pad. It is not necessary to trace a circle around the edge of the pad.

zTo scroll in the opposite direction, trace a circle in the opposite direction without removing your finger from the touch pad.

7 When you finish scrolling, remove your finger from the touch pad.

NOTE

zYou can change various touch pad settings using the following procedure:

A Click the icon on the notification area, and then click [Settings].

If the icon is not displayed, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch

Pad utility settings].

If a message appears indicating that the Touch Pad utility is not yet running, click

[start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility], and display the icon. B Change the settings.

zGeneral settings

Use Touch Pad function (On/Off)

If you add a checkmark, you can use the touch pad function (screen scroll). If you remove the checkmark, the touch pad function will be disabled, and the icon will be displayed on the notification area.

Display icon in task tray (On/Off)

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• Animated icon in task tray (On/Off) Touch the pad

Scrolling

• Rotate icon when wheel is operated (On/Off) Touch the pad

Scrolling

Scroll item under mouse cursor

If a checkmark is added, scroll the region where the mouse cursor is located within the active window.

If the checkmark is removed, scroll the selected region within the active window. In either case, if the mouse cursor is outside the active window, scroll the selected region.

Reverse the direction of the vertical scrolling

Adding a checkmark and tracing the touch pad clockwise will scroll upwards. Removing the checkmark and tracing the touch pad clockwise will scroll downwards.

Use horizontal scroll function (On/Off) (Î page 7)

Reverse the direction of the horizontal scrolling

Adding a checkmark and tracing the touch pad clockwise will scroll to the left. Removing the checkmark and tracing the touch pad clockwise will scroll to the right.

Scroll speed setting

You can change the scroll speed. z Initial scope

Set initial scroll scope

A.Width of the initial scope

By dragging the inner circumference of the starting area, you can

change the width of the initial scope (A) in five stages.

You can also change the width by sliding the [Initial scope] slide bar.

B.Vertical and horizontal scroll initial scope

You can change the initial scope (B) by dragging border of the vertical and horizontal scroll initial scope.

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The maximum starting area for the horizontal scroll is half the circumference.

CClick [OK].

Change will be enabled.

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Using the Virtual Scrolling Function

Set the Virtual Scrolling function using the following procedure. The Touch Pad utility will be disabled.

1 Click the icon on the notification area, and click [Settings].

If the

icon is not displayed, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch

Pad utility settings].

The icon is not displayed:Î page 7, step 1

2 Remove a checkmark from [Use Touch Pad function] in [General settings], and then click [OK].

The icon on the notification area will change to the icon.

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

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

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5 Click [Virtual Scrolling], add a checkmark for the scroll functions you want to use, then click [OK].

6 Click [OK] at [Mouse Properties].

NOTE

zTo begin using the Touch Pad utility again: A Conduct steps 3 to 4 in previous page.

B Click [Virtual Scrolling], remove a checkmark from [Enable vertical scrolling] and [Enable horizontal scrolling], then click [OK].

C Click [OK] at [Mouse Properties].

D Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings].

E Click [General settings], add a checkmark for [Use Touch Pad function], then click [OK].

zBecause the Touch Pad utility and the Virtual Scrolling function both offer scrolling functions that use the touch pad, these two features cannot be used simultaneously. If you try to use them at the same time, a message may be displayed asking you if you want to enable the Touch Pad utility.

To use the Touch Pad utility:

Click [Yes]. The Virtual Scrolling function will be disabled.

To use the Virtual Scrolling function: Click [No].

You can uninstall the Touch Pad utility.

AClick the or icon on the notification area, and then click [Exit].

BClick [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] - [Touch Pad Utility], and then click [Change/Remove] to remove the program.

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Adjusting the Sensitivity when Touching the Touch Pad

Adjust [PalmCheck] and [Touch Sensitivity] using the following procedure:

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

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

3 Double-click [Sensitivity], then click [PalmCheck] or [Touch Sensitivity].

4 After making the adjustment, click [OK].

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PalmCheck

z When operating the keyboard, if your hand touches the touch pad unintentionally causing the cursor to move, adjust the sensitivity using "PalmCheck™."

By dragging slide bar (A) to the [Maximum] position, you can prevent the cursor from moving unintentionally.

By dragging slide bar (A) to the [Minimum] position, you can enable the cursor to move even with a light touch of the palm on the touch pad.

Touch Sensitivity

zWhen operating the touch pad, if your finger touches the touch pad, unintentionally causing the cursor to move; or if the cursor does not move even when you move your finger on the touch pad, adjust the sensitivity using the "Touch Sensitivity" setting.

When slide bar (B) is dragged to the [Heavy Touch] position, the cursor will only move with a strong touch on the touch pad.

When slide bar (B) is dragged to the [Light Touch] position, the cursor will move even with a light touch on the touch pad.

NOTE

z Click [Defaults] to return the settings to their original positions at the time of purchase.

Handling the Touch Pad

zBy 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).

zTry 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.

zWhen the touch pad becomes dirty:

Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.

Do not use benzene or thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. In addition, do not use commercially available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface.

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If you press a key for a character or symbol contained in a key while pressing the Fn key, the function for the character or the symbol contained in that key will be executed.

CAUTION

zDo not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also, do not press different key combinations quickly one after another. (Execute the following operation after the operation of pressing combined keys has been reflected.)

zDo not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad or external mouse.

zDo not press the function key (such as F1 and F2) simultaneously while holding down the Fn key.

NOTE

zDo not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard disk drive indicator turns off.

Note, that pop-up windows will not be displayed in the Setup Utility, however, the key combinations the Fn+F1 key, the Fn+F2 key and the Fn+F3 key are operable in the Setup Utility.

zThe key combinations (Î page 18) may not work while some applications are running.

The pop-up window may not be displayed, depending on the state of the application you are using (e.g., when [Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen").

zWhen using with the Fn and Ctrl functions interchanged (Î page 142)

Press the Ctrl key instead of the Fn key for the desired Fn function.

It is not possible to replace the markings on the keys, or the keys themselves.

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Key

Functions

Pop-up Window

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Displayed after

 

 

 

 

 

 

logging on to

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows)

 

 

+

 

 

LCD brightness control

 

Fn

F1

 

(Fn+F1= down / Fn+F2= up)

Fn+F2 Pressing this key combination adjusts the LCD brightness control.

You can select a different brightness level setting for when the AC adaptor is connected and for when it is not connected.

(At the time of purchase, the LCD brightness is set to be darker when the AC adaptor is not connected.)

NOTE

zThe brightness of the power indicator (Î page 24) changes in keeping with the brightness level of the internal LCD.

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Key

Functions

 

Pop-up Window

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Displayed after

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

logging on to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows)

 

 

+

 

 

Display change (When the external display is

 

 

Fn

F3

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By pressing this key combination, you can select

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

either an external display, internal LCD or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

simultaneous. (Î page 111)

 

 

CAUTION

zDo not press another key until the display destination has been completely switched.

zDo not press this key combination in the following conditions:

When a video such as a DVD video or an MPEG file is playing

When the Extended Desktop is being utilized

When a game such as pinball is displayed

NOTE

zWhen switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, this key operation may not work. In this case, log off all users and restart the computer.

zWhen an external display is connected, refer to "NOTE" in "External Display." (Î page 112)

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Key

 

 

 

 

Functions

 

 

Pop-up Window

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Displayed after

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

logging on to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows)

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker on/off switch

 

 

 

 

Fn

F4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the internal speaker and headphone jack.

 

 

(MUTE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

z Turning off the speaker will also turn off the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

warning beep.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

z Speaker and other audio devices connected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the USB port cannot be turned off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume control

 

 

 

 

Fn

F5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(

Fn

+F5= down /

Fn

+

F6

= up)

 

 

 

 

 

Fn

+

F6

 

 

 

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the internal speaker and headphone jack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

z The volume for speaker and other audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

devices connected to the USB port cannot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be adjusted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

Forcing the standby function

 

 

 

 

Fn

F7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pressing this key combination causes the current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

status of the computer to be saved to memory, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

puts the computer into standby mode. (Î page 44)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining capacity of the battery pack

 

Î page 31

 

Fn

F9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forcing the hibernation function

 

 

 

 

Fn

F10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pressing this key combination causes the current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and puts the computer into hibernation mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Î page 44)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Key

Functions

 

 

Pop-up Window

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Displayed after

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

logging on to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows)

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

Run the ScrLk (Scroll Lock) function

 

 

 

Fn

NumLk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The functions differ depending on the application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

software being used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

Lead to the last page or move the cursor to the

 

 

 

Fn

Home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

end of the current line (End)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

Move the back page (PgUp)

 

 

 

 

Fn

Ï

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

Move the next page (PgDn)

 

 

 

 

Fn

Ð

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hotkey Settings

There are two Fn key functions as follows:

zFn key lock function

After the Fn key is pressed once, it stays in the "pressed" position until another key is pressed. This is convenient when it is difficult to press two buttons simultaneously.

zPop-up windows display ON/OFF

NOTE

z The Hotkey settings can be set separately for each user.

z When using with the Fn key and the Ctrl key functions interchanged (Î page 142), read with the Fn and Ctrl key reversed.

1 Run the Hotkey Settings.

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].

2 Set the parameters.

A. Use Fn key lock

Add the checkmark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function. The following Fn key lock function will then be enabled.

z To use the Fn key only once:

APress the Fn key once. (Locked)

BPress another key for combination. (Lock released) z To use the Fn key successively:

APress the Fn key twice. (Locked)

BPress another key for combination.

Fn key remains locked until the Fn key is pressed once more.

B.Notification

This setting is only available when [Use Fn key lock] is checked.

[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]

Notifies the user with a sound when the Fn key is locked or released.

When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by the key combination the Fn+F4 key, there will be no sound. By the key combination the Fn+F5 key, there will be

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lower sound.

[Show status on screen]:

Displays the Fn key status on the notification area.

C. Disable popup

Add the checkmark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF. "Full Screen" of [Command Prompt] or MPEG files may change to a window

display if the Fn+Fx*1 key is pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup window display function OFF.

3 Click [OK].

*1 The "Fx" key indicates any function key from the F1 key to the F10 key.

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Indicators

Indicators Name

 

Status

 

 

Power indicator

z Not lit: Power off / Hibernation mode

 

 

 

z Green: Power on

 

 

 

z Blinking green: Standby mode

 

 

 

 

NOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

z The brightness of the power indicator

 

 

 

 

changes in keeping with the brightness level

 

 

 

 

of the internal LCD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ECO

Economy Mode (ECO)

Î page 36

 

 

indicator

z Not lit: Economy Mode (ECO) disabled.

 

 

 

z Green: Economy Mode (ECO) enabled.

 

 

 

z Blinking green: Economy Mode (ECO)

 

 

 

 

enabled (Discharging).

 

 

Battery indicator

Î page 29

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caps Lock indicator

This indicator lights green when the

 

 

 

Caps Lock key is pressed. Subsequent

 

 

 

non-shifted input is capitalized.

 

 

 

To disable, press the

Caps Lock

key again

 

 

 

(the indicator will turn off).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm the Status Using the LEDs

 

 

 

 

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Indicators

Indicators Name

 

 

 

 

Status

 

 

 

NumLk indicator

This indicator lights green when the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NumLk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ten-key mode)

key is pressed.

 

 

 

 

Part of the keyboard (see figure below) will func-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tion as a ten-key numeric input. When the green

 

 

 

 

light is on, part of the keyboard can be used to

 

 

 

 

input numbers or calculation functions.

 

 

 

 

The Enter key functions differently depending

 

 

 

 

on the application.

 

 

 

 

To disable, press the

NumLk

key again (the

 

 

 

 

indicator will turn off).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ScrLk indicator

This indicator lights green when the Fn+ScrLk

 

(Scroll lock)

key is pressed. Scroll lock functions differently

 

 

 

 

 

depending on the application.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard disk drive indicator

This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is

 

 

 

accessed.

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm the Status Using the LEDs

 

 

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Indicators

Indicators Name

Status

A on the

DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW

z Light off

left

drive indicator

Drive power is off.

 

 

z Light on

 

 

Drive power is on, but the DVD-ROM & CD-R/

 

 

RW drive is not accessed.

 

 

z Blinking

 

 

Drive power is on, and the DVD-ROM & CD-

 

 

R/RW drive is either being accessed or the

 

 

disk cover is ready to open.

 

 

How to switch the drive power on/off: Î page 63

 

SD memory card indicator

This indicator lights when the SD memory card is

 

 

accessed.

 

 

 

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Precautions about the Battery Pack

Maintenance

zDo not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged. Also, the computer may not operate properly.

zDo not allow the battery pack to get wet.

zIf the battery is damaged and battery fluid leaks out entering the eyes, immediately flush with large volumes of water and contact your doctor.

Charging / Discharging (Operating Time)

zThe battery pack is not charged when it is first purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for the first time. Charging begins automatically when the AC adaptor is connected to the computer; charging time varies depending on usage conditions.

zThis computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the remaining power is less than approx. 95%*1 of capacity after the battery is fully charged.

zThe battery pack normally becomes slightly warm during recharging and discharging. This is not a malfunction.

zBattery operation time is reduced at low temperatures. Use the battery pack within the acceptable temperature range.

*1 When Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled: 75%

When the computer is not going to be used for an extended period (a month or more)

zIn order to maintain the battery performance, remove the battery with a remaining charge of 30% to 40% from the computer, and store it in a cool, dark place.

[Important Tips] (On-Line Manual)

zImportant Tips provides information on how to maximize use of the battery pack, which is necessary for computing away from your home or office.

See [Important Tips] using one of the following methods.

• Double-click the icon on the desktop.

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• To see [start] menu.

AClick [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic].

BClick [On-Line Manuals] or [Battery], and click [Important Tips].

Right-click on the Economy Mode (ECO) icon / , and click [Important Tips]*1

*1 If the [Important Tips] file has been deleted, Important Tips will not be displayed.

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Use the Battery Indicator to Check the Battery Status

Battery Indicator

Battery Status

Not lit

Battery pack is not connected or no charging.

 

 

Orange*1

Charging in progress.

 

z 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 142).

Green*1

Fully charged.

Red

The battery level 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, you

 

can turn your computer on.

 

 

Blinking red*1

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.

 

 

Blinking orange*1

z Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the

 

internal temperature of the battery pack is outside the

 

acceptable temperature range for recharging. Once the

 

allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins

 

automatically. Your computer can be used normally in this

 

state.

 

z Software applications and peripheral devices (USB

 

devices, etc.) are consuming too much power. Exit the

 

software applications currently running. Once the

 

allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins

 

automatically.

*1 When the AC adaptor is connected.

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Check the Remaining Battery Power

There are three methods to check the remaining battery power.

zPress the Fn+F9 key. (After logging on to Windows)(Î page 31)

zCheck the Windows Power Meter. (After logging on to Windows)(Î page 31)

zCheck the number of bright LEDs. (When the power is off or in standby/hibernation mode)(Î page 32)

NOTE

zIn the following cases, there may be a difference between the remaining battery capacity displayed on the indicator and the actual remaining battery capacity. To correct this, perform the "Battery Recalibration." (Î page 35)

The battery indicator light remains red

The battery remaining displays 99% ("79%" when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled) and the indicator light is orange for a long period time.

Low battery warning appears after a short period of time

This may be caused by the use of standby mode for long periods of time. The battery is discharging while the computer is in standby mode when the AC adaptor is not connected.

zThe remaining battery power and remaining time indicated in the Windows Power Meter ([Power Meter] in [Power Options Properties]) are calculated based on the computer's usage conditions at that time, so these displays may change when usage

conditions change. (These displays are only a guide)

The remaining battery power displayed using the Fn+F9 key is calculated differently, so displays may differ to some degree. This is not a malfunction.

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