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NOTENOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
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Fn+F5
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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
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
Using the Touch Pad
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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
FunctionOperation
Moving the Cursor<CF-F8 Series>
<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface.
Tapping/Clicking<CF-F8 Series>
CF-F8 Series
A
BC
CF-W8/CF-T8 Series
<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
tapping or clicking
To right-click: Can only be performed by clicking the right
button.
Using the Touch Pad
FunctionOperation
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
Dragging<CF-F8 Series>
<CF-F8 Series>
<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
double-tapping or double-clicking
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<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
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.
ScrollTrace a circle around the Touch Pad. (Î page 5)
NOTE
z You can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons by clicking [start] - [Control Panel] -
[Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
Using the Touch Pad
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Scroll
There are two ways of scrolling with the Touch Pad: the Touch Pad utility, and the Virtual Scrolling Function. You cannot use
both functions at the same time.
The Touch Pad utility is enabled in the default setting.
z The Touch Pad utility (below)
You can scroll continuously by tracing a circle on the Touch Pad (Start scrolling from the edge of the Touch Pad).
Vertical scrollIt can be used in the default setting.
Horizontal scrollA setting is required to use the horizontal scroll.
z The Virtual Scrolling function (Îpage 9)
You can scroll vertically (or horizontally) by tracing repeatedly in the desired direction.
Vertical scrollThe Virtual Scrolling function must be set to enable.
Horizontal scroll
You can use separate settings for each account regarding whether to use the Touch Pad utility or the Virtual Scrolling function.
Using the Touch Pad Utility
You can scroll easily by tracing a circle on the Touch Pad.
NOTE
z External mouse drivers cannot be used at the same time as the Touch Pad utility. (Î page 76)
1Make the following settings to use the horizontal scroll.
Once the settings have been made, it is not necessary to make the same settings the next time.
Using the Touch Pad
A Click on the notification area, and click [Settings].
When is not displayed:
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility settings].
If a message appears indicating that the Touch Pad utility is not running, click
[start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility], and display .
B Add a check mark for [Activate horizontal scroll function] in the [General
settings] screen, and click [OK].
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2Display the scrollable screen.
3Place the cursor over the area that you want to scroll, and tap (click).
4Remove 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 8) This explanation
assumes in the default setting.
Vertical scroll
Position where finger is
placed
Icon on the notification areaWhen 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.
<CF-F8 Series>
<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
*1
<CF-F8 Series>
<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
Horizontal scroll
Using the Touch Pad
5Trace a circle around the Touch Pad without lifting your finger from the pad.
The scroll direction can be changed using [Reverse vertical scrolling] or [Reverse horizontal scrolling] in the Touch
Pad utility. (Î page 8)
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Vertical scroll
Trace clockwiseTo scroll down
<CF-F8 Series>
<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
Trace counter-clockwiseTo scroll up
<CF-F8 Series>
<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
<CF-F8 Series>
<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
<CF-F8 Series>
<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
Horizontal scroll
To scroll right
To scroll left
*2
*2
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.
Using the Touch Pad
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6Once 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.
7When you finish scrolling, remove your finger from the Touch Pad.
Change the settings for the Touch Pad utility
1Click on the notification area, and then click [Settings].
When is not displayed:Î page 6, step1-A
2Change the settings.
z General settings
Activate Touch Pad
function (On/Off)
If you add a check mark, you can use the Touch Pad
function (screen scroll). If you remove the check mark,
the Touch Pad function will be disabled, and will be
displayed on the notification area.
Show icon in task tray
(On/Off)
Show scroll direction
(On/Off)
Activate scroll direction
with animate scroll (On/
Off)
Scroll window under
mouse cursor (On/Off)
If you add a check mark, the icon will be displayed in the
notification area.
If you add a check mark, the icon will change while
scrolling and the finger located within the region which
starts scrolling.
If you add a check mark, the icon will rotate while you
are scrolling.
If you add a check mark, scroll the region where the
mouse cursor is located within the active window.
If you remove the check mark, scroll the selected region
within the active window. In either case, if the mouse
cursor is outside the active window, scroll the selected
region.
Using the Touch Pad
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Reverse vertical scrolling (On/Off)
Activate horizontal
scroll function (On/Off)
Reverse horizontal
scrolling (On/Off)
Set scroll speedYou can change the scroll speed.
z Scroll area
A. Width of the scroll
area
B. Vertical and
horizontal scroll
scroll area
You can change the direction in which the screen scrolls
when you trace the Touch Pad clockwise.
• When check mark is added: Upwards
• When check mark is removed: Downwards
If you add a check mark, you can use the horizontal
scroll.
When you add a check mark for [Activate horizontal
scroll function], you can change the direction in which
the screen scrolls when you trace the Touch Pad clockwise.
• When check mark is added: Scroll left
• When check mark is removed: Scroll right
By dragging the inner circumference of the starting area,
you can change the width of the scroll area (A) in five
stages.
You can also change the width by sliding the [Scroll activation area] slide bar.
You can change the scroll area (B) by dragging border
of the vertical and horizontal scroll scroll area. The maximum starting area for the horizontal scroll is half the circumference.
3Click [OK].
Using the Virtual Scrolling Function
Set the Virtual Scrolling function using the following procedure. The Touch Pad utility will be disabled.
1Click on the notification area, and click [Settings].
When is not displayed:Î page 6, step 1-A
Using the Touch Pad
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2Remove the check mark from [Activate Touch Pad function] in [General settings], and
then click [OK].
3Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Device Set-
tings].
4Click the device name (e.g., Synaptics TouchPad V6.2) in [Devices], then click [Settings].
5Click [Virtual Scrolling], add a check mark for the scroll functions you want to use, then
click [OK].
6Click [OK] at [Mouse Properties].
NOTE
z Because the Touch Pad utility and the Virtual Scrolling function both offer scrolling
functions that use the Touch Pad, these two features cannot be used simultaneously.
If you try to use them at the same time, a message may be displayed asking you if
you want to enable the Touch Pad utility.
• To use the Touch Pad utility: Click [Yes]. The Virtual Scrolling function will be
disabled.
• To use the Virtual Scrolling function: Click [No].
You can uninstall the Touch Pad utility using the following procedure.
A Click or on the notification area, and then click [Exit].
B Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] - [Touch Pad Utility], and then click [Remove] to remove
the program.
z To begin using the Touch Pad utility again:
A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].
When [Touch Pad Utility] is not displayed, perform the following procedures from step B.
When [Touch Pad Utility] is displayed, perform the following procedures from step C.
B Input [c:\util\wheelpad\setup.exe] in [start]-[Run] and then click [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
C Conduct steps
D Click [Virtual Scrolling], remove a check mark from [Enable vertical scrolling] and [Enable horizontal scrolling], then
click [OK].
E Click [OK] at [Mouse Properties].
F Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility settings].
G Click [General settings], add a check mark for [Activate Touch Pad function], then click [OK].
3 to 4 (above).
Using the Touch Pad
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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].
2Click the device name (e.g. Synaptics TouchPad) in [Devices], then click [Settings].
3Double-click [Sensitivity], then click [PalmCheck] or [Touch Sensitivity].
4After making the adjustment, click [OK].
PalmCheck™
z When operating the keyboard, if your hand touches the Touch Pad unintentionally causing the cursor to move, adjust the
sensitivity using “PalmCheck™.”
• By dragging slide bar to the [Maximum] position, you can prevent the cursor from moving unintentionally.
• By dragging slide bar to the [Minimum] position, you can enable the cursor to move even with a light touch of the palm
on the Touch Pad.
Touch Sensitivity
z
When operating the Touch Pad, if your finger touches the Touch Pad, unintentionally causing the cursor to move; or if the
cursor does not move even when you move your finger on the Touch Pad, adjust the sensitivity using the “Touch Sensitivity”.
• By dragging slide bar to the [Heavy Touch] position, the cursor will only move with a strong touch on the Touch Pad.
• By dragging slide bar to the [Light Touch] position, the cursor will move even with a light touch on the Touch Pad.
Handling the Touch Pad
z By design, the Touch Pad is to be used with a fingertip only. Do not place any object on the work surface or press down
forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails) or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens).
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
<Only for CF-T8 Series>
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.
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.
FunctionsOperation
Moving the cursor
The cursor is moved to the location pointed by the stylus.
Clicking (Tapping)
One tap
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Double-clicking (Double-tapping)
Dragging
Two quick taps
Touch and hold the object (i.e. file or icon), move the stylus
on the surface (dragging the object to the desired location),
then release the stylus.
Using the Touchscreen
To right-click
<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>
z Use on the notification area.
A Click on the notification area.
changes to .
B Click the object you want to right-click.
changes to .
• If you accidentally change the icon to , click to return to .
• appears when you restart the computer after setting up Windows.
z When needed, the above settings can be configured using the following procedure.
• For more information, click at the upper right corner.
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<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>
A Touch the item you want to right-click and continue touching until is completely displayed.
B Move the stylus away from the surface of the display.
Moving the stylus away from the surface of the display before has not completely displayed will result in a
left click.
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].
Using the Touchscreen
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 15)
z When mouse drivers are installed (e.g., IntelliMouse), the touchscreen function may not be used.
z When the operation of panning (only the internal LCD) is performed while the display resolution is set higher than the
resolution of the internal LCD, the touchscreen function will not work properly.
z Even when only an external display is in use, the cursor will move on the external display if the surface of the internal
LCD is touched when the touchscreen driver is active. Therefore, do not touch the internal LCD when only an external
display is in use.
z The touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility, 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.
<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>
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Install the touchscreen driver
z If the touchscreen driver not installed, you can install the touchscreen driver using the following procedure.
1Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Touchscreen Mode] in the [Main] menu of the Setup
Utility.
2Press
F10
.
3Input [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.
4Perform the touchscreen calibration (Î page 15).
Using the Touchscreen
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Calibrating the Touchscreen
When you cannot point correctly with the stylus (include), calibrate the Touchscreen by following the steps below.
NOTE
z Rotate the display to 0 degree before performing the calibration. (Î page 18)
<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>
Calibrate the Touchscreen for each account created.
2Touch the 9 “+” target marks sequentially with the stylus, and then press
Keep touching each “+” target mark until blinks.
Enter
.
3Touch [Save & Exit].
<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>
If an administrator calibrates the Touchscreen
If an administrator performs calibration once, other administrators will not need to do even if multiple user accounts are created. This does not need to be performed two times or more for one computer. However, calibrate again after you reinstall the
software.
2Touch the 9 “+” target marks sequentially with the stylus.
3Touch [OK] and restart the computer.
If each user calibrates the Touchscreen
1Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings].
2Set the following with [Calibration]in [Settings].
A Select [Landscape] and click [Calibrate].
Using the Touchscreen
B Touch the 4 “+” target marks sequentially with the stylus.
C Click [OK].
D Select [Portrait] and click [Calibrate].
E Repeat steps B and C above.
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Handling the Touchscreen
z Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen oper-
ations. The screen may be damaged as a result.
z Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails), or hard objects that
can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens).
z Do not apply pressure to the perimeter of the display panel. The cursor may move to the edge of the display.
z Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not allow contact with substances that could
dirty the touchscreen, such as oil.
z 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>
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
<Only for CF-T8 Series>
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
1Double-click on the notification area or press
Each time this operation is performed, the screen display switches between the landscape mode (0 degree) and the
previously set angle (below).
Alt
+ X.
To select the angle and rotate the display
1Right-click on the notification area, and then select the angle.
You can select rotation angles of 90, 180, or 270 degrees from the landscape mode.
NOTE
z Be sure to use the above procedures to rotate the display.
Changing the Settings
By using the Display Rotation Tool, you can change the settings of the display rotation.
1Right-click on the notification area, and then click [Setting...].
2Change the settings.
A. Changing the key combination
B. Changing the angle
(Default: 180 degrees)
3Click [OK].
Display Rotation
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 119)
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.
z If the display is rotated when the resolution is set to 800 x 600 pixels, depending on the Windows specifications, incor-
rect values may be shown for the resolution displayed in [Screen resolution] of [Display Properties]. Continue using
these settings, without changing [Screen resolution].
z Exit the tool with the following procedure:
Alt
+
X
to rotate the display to the landscape mode. After exiting
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A Right-click on the notification area, and then click [Exit].
• In the default mode, the Display Rotation Tool will start up when Windows starts up.
z Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession.
z Do not use the key combinations together with Touch Pad (external mouse) , touchscreen (only for CF-T8 Series) 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
binations 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”).
KeyFunctionsPop-up Icon
Fn+F3
, the display is switched between the internal LCD and the external display.
Fn+F1, Fn+F2
and Fn+F3. By using the key com-
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Fn+F1
Fn+F2
LCD brightness
(
Fn+F1
You can select a different brightness level setting for when the AC adaptor is connected and for when it is not connected.
(In the default setting, the LCD brightness is set to be darker when the AC adaptor is
not connected.)
= down / Fn+F2= up)
NOTE
z The brightness of the power indicator changes in keeping with the brightness
level of the internal LCD.
Key Combinations
KeyFunctionsPop-up Icon
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Fn+F3
Fn+F4
Display switching (Î page 72)
(When an external display is connected)
Internal LCDSimultaneous displayExternal display
NOTE
z <Only for CF-F8 Series>
When an external display is connected to an optional mini port replicator (CFVEBU08U), the display switching may work differently from the above. For further information, refer to the Operating Instructions of the mini port replicator.
z
When an external display is connected, refer to the External Display (Î page 71).
CAUTION
z Do not press any keys until the display has finished switching.
z Do not use this function:
• When an external display is not connected.
• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.
• When using the Extended Desktop.
• When showing a game screen such as pinball.
Speaker on/off
NOTE
z Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound.
When Win DVD’s screen is chosen, the display on the screen
changed even the sound is switched to on/off or the volume is adjusted by
using Fn key.
will not be
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Key Combinations
KeyFunctionsPop-up Icon
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Fn+F5
Fn+F6
Fn+F7
Fn+F9
Fn+F10
<Only for CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
Fn+NumLk
KeyFunctionsPop-up Icon
Volume
(
Fn+F5
Activate standby (Î page 39)
Remaining battery powerÎ page 25
Activate hibernation (Î page 39)
Run the ScrLk (Scroll Lock) function
The functions differ depending on the application software.
= down / Fn+F6= up)
NOTE
z When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold
intermittently.
When Win DVD’s screen is chosen, the display on the screen
changed even the sound is switched to on/off or the volume is adjusted by
using Fn key.
Fn
, and press F5 or F6
will not be
__
Fn+Home
Fn+Ï
Fn+Ð
Lead to the last page or move the cursor to the end of the current line (End)__
, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key
Fn
key combination
Fn
once. (Locked)
Fn
Fn
twice. (Locked)
key combinations
Fn
again.
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[Notification]
[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]
[Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status on the notification area.
Fn
•:
•:
[Disable popup]
The Pop-up icon will not be displayed.
is locked.
Fn
is not locked.
3Click [OK].
NOTE
z You can have different settings for each user.
*1
If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
*1
Battery Power
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Tips about the Battery Pack
[Important Tips] (On-Line Manual)
z [Important Tips] provides information on how to maximize use of the battery pack, which is necessary for computing away
from your home or office.
See [Important Tips] using one of the following methods.
• Double-click on the desktop.
• Using the [start] menu.
A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic].
B Select [On-Line Manuals] or [Battery], and click [Important Tips].
Checking the Battery Status
Battery Indicator
Not litBattery pack is not connected or no charging.
Orange light on /
flashing
Green
RedThe remaining battery power is approximately 9% or less.
Blinking red
Blinking orange
*1*2
*1
*1
*1*2
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 99).
Fully charged.
Battery pack or charging circuit may not be working properly.
Quickly save your data and power off your computer.
Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor,
then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact
your technical support office. The battery pack or charging
circuit may be defective.
The battery cannot be charged temporarily due to the following reasons:
z Its internal temperature is out of the acceptable range.
z The power supply is not enough because software appli-
cations or peripheral devices are consuming a large
amount of power.
Battery Status
CF-F8 Series
CF-W8 Series
CF-T8 Series
Battery Power
*1
When the AC adaptor is connected.
*2
The orange display light has three modes: on, flashing and blinking. Note the difference between flashing and blinking.
NOTE
z Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the remaining battery power becomes
less than approximately 95% (75% when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled), so overcharging is avoided.
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Checking the Remaining Battery Power
There are three methods to check the remaining battery power.
To check the remaining battery power on the screen
(After logging on to Windows)
1Press
DisplayCondition
Fn+F9
.
When the battery pack is inserted. (example)
When the battery pack is not inserted.
[ECO] is displayed when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled.
To check the remaining battery power and remaining time using the Windows
Power Meter
(After logging on to Windows)
1Double-click on the notification area when the AC adaptor is not connected.
Battery Power
NOTE
z The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery power in the cases as below. To correct the
display, perform the Battery Recalibration (Î page 29).
• 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 [Power Meter] in [Power Options Properties]. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
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To check the remaining battery power using the battery indicator
(When the power is off or in standby or hibernation)
1<CF-F8 Series>
Close the display and confirm that the latch is locked.
<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
Close the display completely.
2Disconnect the AC adaptor.
3Slide the power switch (A) and confirm the battery indicator (B).
Battery Indicator (B)Remaining Battery Power
Red0 % - 4 %
Blinking orange5 % - 19 %
Orange20 % - 49 %
Blinking green50 % - 94 %
Green95 % - 100 %
CF-F8 Series
CF-W8 Series
CF-T8 Series
Battery Power
Computer behavior with low battery
The default settings are as follows.
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When the remaining battery power becomes 10%
[Low battery alarm]
z Displays a message that the remaining battery power is
low.
↓↓
Charge the battery.Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up
z Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not
have the AC adaptor, exit the running programs and
Windows, then confirm that the power indicator is off.
z If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.
Do not replace the battery pack when the computer is in standby.
When the remaining battery power becomes 5%
[Critical battery alarm]
z Displays a message that the remaining battery power is
low, and then the computer enters hibernation.
the computer.
z Connect the AC adaptor and charge the battery.
z If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.
When the computer enters hibernation with the battery
down and you resume the operation without charging
the battery, Windows may not start up normally or the
alarm function may not operate normally from then on.
Battery Power
We recommend that you become familiar with alarm settings to become aware when battery
power is low.
A. When making a setting for [When the alarm goes off, the computer will] in [Alarms] -
[Alarm Action]:
Add a check mark for [Force stand by or shutdown even if a program stops
responding].
B. Set the value for [Critical battery alarm] to 5% or more.
This is necessary for the standby or hibernation to be completed (assuring data is
saved) when the remaining battery power is low.
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Battery Power
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Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration)
The “Battery Recalibration” function measures and memorizes the battery capacity. To correct the battery display, use this
function to fill the battery and then discharge it completely. Perform the procedure at least once immediately after purchasing
the computer. Normally the interval of “Battery Recalibration” is three months. The battery display may not be correct when
the battery pack deteriorates after a long time use. In this case, perform the procedure again.
1Connect the AC adaptor.
2Close all the applications.
3Perform “Battery Recalibration”.
A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Battery Recalibration].
B When the confirmation message appears, click [Start].
z Frequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery. A caution message appears when the “Battery
Recalibration” is performed at the shorter interval than approximately a month. In this case, cancel the “Battery Recalibration”.
C When the message requests shut down of Windows, click [Yes].
The “Battery Recalibration” starts.
After the battery pack is fully charged, discharging starts. When the discharging is completed, the power goes off
automatically.
After the “Battery Recalibration” is finished, normal charging starts.
CAUTION
z Do not close the LCD while “Battery Recalibration” is being executed.
NOTE
z The temperature range should be 10
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.
<CF-F8 Series>
• Full charge: Approximately 5 hours [MAX]
• Complete discharge: Approximately 4 hours
<CF-W8/CF-T8 Series>
When using the battery pack (CF-VZSU51W)
• Full charge: Approximately 5 hours [MAX]
• Complete discharge: Approximately 5 hours
°C to 30°C {50°F to 86°F}.
Battery Power
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.
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) Setting Utility)
The battery pack is a consumable item, and deteriorates gradually each time it is used.
Use effective switching of the Economy Mode (ECO) to reduce battery pack deterioration, and enable the battery pack to last
a little longer. Switch the Economy Mode (ECO) in accordance with the way you use your computer.
Economy Mode (ECO)
DisabledEnabled
Recommended usage
Operation time
Lifetime of battery
z Economy Mode (ECO) disabled:
In the default setting, the Economy Mode (ECO) is set to
Charge the battery to 100% (fully charged). We recommend that you disable the Economy Mode (ECO) if you use the battery pack frequently.
z Economy Mode (ECO) enabled:
Stop the battery recharging at 80% of fully charged. By stopping the battery recharging before 100% (fully charged), the
burden on the battery is reduced and deterioration is prevented, so the lifetime of battery pack will be extended. The computer will not operate as long on the battery as when Economy Mode (ECO) is disabled.
Using your computer while on the move
Mobile
AC adaptor is connected most of the time
ExtendedNormal
NormalExtended
“Disabled”.
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