Panasonic CFY2DWAZZKM Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Reference Manual

Model No. CF-Y2/CF-W2 Series

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Read Me First

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

order to make the explanation easier to understand.

z If the user has logged on 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 with the administrator authority to enable these functions.

z Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.

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

"WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version)" as "WinDVD" "B's Recorder GOLD7 BASIC" as "B's Recorder" "B's CLiP 5" as "B's CLiP"

z Circular media such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM are described as "discs".

Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual

NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

CAUTION CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor

or moderate injury.

Enter Fn+F5

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

Î or ⇒ These symbols indicated related pages.

Orange

This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.

This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key. When using with the [Fn] and [Ctrl] functions interchanged, read with [Fn] and [Ctrl] reversed.

For some applications, you may need to double-click.

Î : Refer to the page in this Reference Manual

⇒ : Refer to the Operating Instructions

If *1 is selected, it will jump to a related explanatory note.

Read Me First

About Display Mode

Internal LCD (Notebook) This computer's display

External Display (PC monitor) External display connected to this computer

Simultaneous display (Intel(R) Dual Display Clone)

Extended Desktop To use both the internal LCD and the external display as

The terminology in ( ) is the one used in [Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller properties]. To display [Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller properties]: <CF-Y2 series> Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 M]. <CF-W2 series> Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics].

To display the same screen on both the LCD and external display

an extended display domain. You can drag a window between the internal LCD and the external display each other.

Key Combinations

CAUTION

z Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also, do

not press different key combinations quickly one after another.

z Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external

mouse) or other keys.

NOTE

z Do not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard

disk drive indicator turns off. Note, however, that the key combinations

Fn+F2

z The key combinations below may not work while some applications are running.

Besides, the popup 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").

z When using with the

• Press

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

and Fn+F3 are operable in the Setup Utility.

Ctrl

instead of Fn.

and

Ctrl

functions interchanged. (Î page 99)

Fn+F1

Key Functions Popup Window

(Displayed after logging

on to Windows)

Fn+F1

Fn+F2

LCD brightness control (down)

LCD brightness control (up)

Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness of LCD. The brightness setting is stored in memory separately under the condition the AC adaptor is connected and under the condition the AC adaptor is not connected.

Key Combinations

Key Functions Popup Window

(Displayed after logging

on to Windows)

Fn+F3

Display change

(When the external display is connected) By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external display, internal LCD or simultaneous. (Î page 77)

CAUTION

z Do not press another key until the display

destination has been completely switched.

z Do 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

z This key combination does not work when

[Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen".

z When 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.

z Simultaneous display cannot be used until

Windows startup is complete (during Setup Utility, Windows logon screen, etc.). When

Fn+F3

on the external display or internal LCD.

is pressed, the screen is displayed

Key Combinations

Key Functions Popup Window

(Displayed after logging

on to Windows)

Fn+F4

Speaker on/off switch

Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the internal speaker and headphone jack.

OFF (MUTE)

Fn+F5

Fn+F6

Fn+F7

NOTE

z Disabling the speakers will also disable the

warning beep.

z Speakers connected to the USB port

cannot be muted.

Volume control (down)

Volume control (up)

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the internal speaker and headphone jack.

NOTE

z This key combination cannot be used to

adjust the volume of the warning beep or speakers connected to the USB port.

Shut down using the standby function

Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to memory, and shuts down the computer. (Î page 18)

Key Combinations

Key Functions Popup Window

(Displayed after logging

on to Windows)

Fn+F9

Fn+F10

Fn+NumLk

Fn+Home

Remaining capacity of the battery pack

Shut down using the hibernation function

Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk, and shuts down the computer. (Î page 18)

The functions differ depending on the application software being used.

When the battery pack is inserted in the computer (example)

When the battery pack is not inserted in the computer

Key Combinations

Hotkey Settings

There are two Fn key functions as follows: z Fn key lock function

After

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.

z Popup windows display ON/OFF

NOTE

z The Hotkey settings can be set separately for each user. z When using with the

and

Ctrl

reversed.

and

Ctrl

functions interchanged (Î page 99), read with Fn

1 Run the Hotkey Settings.

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

2 Set the parameters.

A. Use Fn key lock

Add the check mark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function. The following Fn key lock function will then be enabled. z To use

A Press B Press another key for combination. (Lock released)

z To use

A Press B Press another key for combination.

Fn key remains locked until

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 Fn is locked or released.

[Show status on screen]:

Displays the Fn key status on the taskbar.

only once:

once. (Locked)

successively:

twice. (Locked)

is locked is not locked

is pressed once more.

Key Combinations

C. Disable popup

Add the check mark 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 display function OFF.

Fn+Fx*2 keys are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup window

3 Select [OK].

If MUTE is set, you will not hear a beep.

"Fx" indicates any function key from F1 to

F10

LED Indicators

Power status z Not lit

Power off / Hibernation mode

z Green

Power on

z Blinking green

Standby mode

Battery pack status Î page 34

Caps Lock This indicator lights green when

pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is capitalized.

NumLk (Numeric key)

This indicator lights green when pressed. When the green light is on, if pressed along with keys on certain other segments of the keyboard, then those keys will operate as numeric keys. The [Enter] key functions differently depending on the application.

Caps Lock

NumLk

is is

LED Indicators

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

Hard disk drive status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is

DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive status

SD memory card status This indicator lights when the SD memory card

This indicator lights green when pressed. Scroll lock functions differently depending on the application.

<CF-W2 series>

Fn+ScrLk

accessed.

<CF-Y2 series> z Light off

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 & CDR/RW drive is either being accessed or the disc cover is ready to open.

How to switch the drive power on/off:Î page 52

<CF-W2 series> z This indicator lights when the DVD-ROM &

CD-R/RW drive is accessed.

or MultiMedia card is accessed.

ScrLk*1 is

Touch Pad

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

A. Work Surface (touch pad) B. Left Button C. Right Button

(Following illustrations are CF-Y2 series)

Function Operation

Moving the Cursor

Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface.

Tapping/Clicking

tapping or clicking

Double-Tapping/DoubleClicking

double-tapping or double-clicking

Dragging

Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface. or While holding down the button, moving your finger on the work surface.

Scroll Trace a circle around the touch pad. (Î page 13)

Touch Pad

NOTE

z Refer to [Mouse Properties] for information on basic operations other than the above.

To display [Mouse Properties]: Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].

z Sensitivity when touching the touch pad can be adjusted. (Î page 16) z When 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 99)

Using the Touch Pad Utility

The Touch Pad utility enables you to scroll easily by tracing a circle around the touch pad.

NOTE

z Depending on the application software, the scroll operation may differ, or the scroll

function may not operate properly.

z When the external mouse driver is installed, the scroll function may not operate prop-

erly.

How to Scroll

1 Select the screen you want to scroll. 2 Position the cursor over the area you want to scroll. 3 Trace a circle around the edge of the touch pad as indicated in the

diagrams.

When you touch the scroll startup area on the touch pad, the icon on the taskbar will change to .

To scroll down (trace clockwise)

Touch Pad

To scroll up (trace counter-clockwise)

Scrolling will begin more easily if you start from the position marked by the and trace as indicated by the arrow. z On screens that cannot be scrolled (e.g., desktop screen), if you use the touch

pad as described in Step 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.

3 (Î page 13), the computer may try to scroll the

4 Once scrolling has begun, continue to trace a circle on the touch pad

without removing your finger from the pad.

z As long as you are tracing a circle, you can continue scrolling using any position

on the touch pad. It is not necessary to trace a circle around the edge of the pad.

z To scroll in the opposite direction, trace a circle in the opposite direction without

removing your finger from the touch pad.

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

Hints for Easier Touch Pad Operation

z You can change various touch pad settings using the following procedure:

[start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings] Settings can be changed for the following functions:

• Use Touch Pad function (On/Off)

• Display icon in task tray (On/Off)

• Animated icon in task tray (On/Off)

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

• Scroll item under mouse cursor (On/Off)

• Scroll speed setting

• Set initial scroll scope

Touch Pad

Using the Virtual Scrolling Function

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: Select [Yes]. The Virtual Scrolling function will be disabled.

• To use the Virtual Scrolling function: Select [No], and then remove the Touch Pad utility and set the Virtual Scrolling function using the following procedure. In this case, the Touch Pad utility will be disabled.

1 Log on with the administrator authority.

Do not use the Fast User Switching function.

2 Select on the taskbar with the right button, and select [Exit].

If is not displayed on the taskbar: In [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings] - [General settings], add a check mark for [Display icon in task tray] and select [OK].

3 In [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs], select

[TouchPadUtility], then select [Change/Remove].

4 At the confirmation message, select [OK], then select [Finish]. 5 Select at [Add or Remove Programs].

6 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] -

[Mouse] - [Device Settings].

7 Select the device name in [Devices] (e.g., Synaptics TouchPad), then

select [Settings].

Touch Pad

8 Select [Virtual Scrolling], add a check mark for the scroll functions

you want to use, then select [OK].

9 Select [OK] at [Mouse Properties].

NOTE

z To begin using the Touch Pad utility again:

A Log on with the administrator authority. B Run the setup program.

Select [start] - [Run], input [c:\util\touchpad\setup.exe], then select [OK].

C Select [Next] at the welcome message. D Select [Finish].

z At the confirmation message asking if you want to enable the Touch Pad utility, select

[Yes].

z When the setup is complete, will be displayed on the taskbar.

Adjusting the Sensitivity when Touching the Touch Pad

When operating the keyboard, if your hand touches the touch pad unintentionally causing the cursor to move, adjust the sensitivity using "PalmCheck™." 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 above the touch pad, adjust the sensitivity using the "Touch sensitivity" setting. Adjust these two sensitivity settings until you find the setting that is easiest to use. Adjust [PalmCheck™] and [Touch Sensitivity] using the following procedure:

1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] -

[Mouse] - [Device Settings].

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

select [Settings].

3 Select [Sensitivity], then select [PalmCheck™] or [Touch Sensitivity].

After making the adjustment, select [OK].

Touch Pad

 PalmCheck™

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

moving unintentionally.

z 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

z When slide bar (B) is dragged to the [Heavy Touch] position, the cursor will only move with

a strong touch on the touch pad.

z 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 on [Defaults] to return the settings to their original positions at the time of

purchase.

Handling the Touch Pad

z By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip 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.

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

If you use the standby or hibernation function, you can shut down the computer without closing programs and documents. Upon restarting your computer from either the standby or hibernation mode, you can immediately continue working in all programs, or documents that were open at the time the computer was placed into standby or hibernation mode.

Differences between the Standby and Hibernation Functions

Function Where data is

saved to

Standby function

Hibernation function

Memory Short Yes

Hard disk Rather long Power is not required to maintain data

Time until resume

Requires power supply

(if power is cut, all data is lost)

NOTE

z We recommend plugging in the AC adaptor if the standby function is to be used for a

long period of time. If the AC adaptor cannot be connected, we recommend that hibernation mode be used instead of the standby mode.

z If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not work

properly. To stabilize computer operations, shut down Windows on a regular basis (about once a week) without using the standby or hibernation function.

Entering the Standby or Hibernation Mode

Use any of the following methods to enter the standby or hibernation mode. To use the hibernation mode, set [Power Options] in advance (Î page 19). (Enabled in factory preset.)

z Using Fn key combinations (Î page 6) z Using the power switch (Î page 21) z Using the display (Î page 22)

Standby/Hibernation Functions

z From the shutdown screen

• Standby In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By].

• Hibernation In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold

NOTE

z If a disc formatted with B’s CLiP is inserted into the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive

(while is displayed on the taskbar), the computer will not enter standby or hibernation mode. Eject the disc in advance.

Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode

At the time of purchase, the computer is set so that hibernation mode can be used.

1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -

[Power Options].

Shift

, then select [Hibernate].

Precautions

2 In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and select

[OK].

 Before entering the standby or hibernation mode

z Be sure to save all data. z When a file in an external device such as a CD drive, external hard disk, or ATA card is

opened, close the file.

z Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] does not

appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode. If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode, use the Windows password as follows:

A Select the account to change in [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts]. B Set the password.

Standby/Hibernation Functions

C Add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from

standby] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced].

z Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode under the following conditions. You

may corrupt your data or file, the standby or hibernation function may not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may fail to work properly.

• <CF-Y2 series> While the hard disk drive indicator or SD memory card indicator is on, or while the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive indicator is blinking.

<CF-W2 series> While the hard disk drive indicator , SD memory card indicator , or DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive indicator is on.

• When playing/recording audio files and displaying images (such as MPEG files).

• When playing a DVD-Video.

• When writing to a CD-R/RW disc.

• When using communications software or the network function.

• When using peripheral devices. If these devices fail to work properly, restart the computer.

z After resuming from hibernation mode or standby mode, the computer may not work

properly, or may not be able to connect to the network.

z The computer cannot enter standby or hibernation mode under the following condition.

• If a disc formatted with B’s CLiP is inserted into the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive (while

is displayed on the taskbar), eject the disc in advance.

 When entering the standby or hibernation mode

Standby mode: until the power indicator blinks green Hibernation mode: until the power indicator goes off z Avoid the following:

• Touching the keyboard, touch pad, or power switch.

• Using external mouse or other peripheral devices.

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Closing or opening the display.

• Sliding the drive power/open switch.

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

Standby/Hibernation Functions

 In standby or hibernation mode

z Do not insert or remove peripherals; abnormal operation may result. z In standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inserted, more of that power is

consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data saved at standby is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC adaptor when using the standby function.

Using the Power Switch

 Setting

1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -

[Power Options] - [Advanced].

2 Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button

on my computer], and then select [OK].

 Entering the standby or hibernation mode

1 Slide the power switch (A); at the beep

The computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode, depending on the setting.

CAUTION

z After releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power switch until

the power indicator goes off or blinks.

z At the beep

slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the computer will emit a

second beep Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shut down] with [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] [Advanced], if you slide the power switch for more than four seconds and do not

sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to

then power off. Data not previously saved will be lost.

sound, release your finger.

Standby/Hibernation Functions

release it, a second beep*1 will sound and the power will be turned off forcibly. Data not previously saved will be lost.

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

Using the Display

 Setting

1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -

[Power Options] - [Advanced].

2 Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my

portable computer], and then select [OK].

 Entering the standby or hibernation mode

1 Close the display.

Resuming Operation

CAUTION

z Until resuming is complete (requires about 15 seconds, or 60 seconds if connected to

a network, after the display returns), avoid the following:

• Touching the keyboard (except for password input), touch pad, or power switch.

• Using external mouse or other peripheral devices.

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Closing or opening the display.

The computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode, depending on the setting. z When entering the standby or hibernation mode, close the display correctly. If

you do not do so, (for example, if you open the display soon after you close it) the computer may not enter standby or hibernation mode.

Standby/Hibernation Functions

• Shutting down or restarting Windows.

• Entering either the standby or hibernation mode again.

• Sliding the drive power/open switch.

Using the Power Switch

1 Slide the power switch (A).

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Using the Display

When [Stand by] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] (Î page 22), you can resume operation using the following procedure.

1 Open the display.

Even if the display is closed after the computer has entered either the standby or hibernation mode, operation will resume when the display is opened. If the computer does not resume when the display is opened, slide the power switch.

Security Measures

To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.

Situation Function to use

You do not want the settings in the Setup Utility to be changed

You do not want your computer to be used without permission

You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft

You want to prevent theft of your computer Security lock (⇒ Operating Instructions

You need to set the Supervisor Password beforehand.

NOTE

z Supervisor Password (See below) z User Password (Î page 27) z SD Memory Card Security Function

(Î page 71)

z Password on boot (Î page 28)

z Hard Disk Lock (Î page 29)

"Names and Functions of Parts")

z Windows has a security function that differs from the above security measures. For

detailed information, refer to the Windows help.

z For security functions for the wireless LAN:Î page 92

Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

1 Run the Setup Utility. (Î page 96) 2 Using either Î or Í, select [Security]. 3 Using either Ï or Ð, select [Set Supervisor Password] and press

Enter

Security Measures

4 Only when the Supervisor Password has been set:

Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press

Enter

5 Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press

z To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only

Enter

6 Re-enter your password at [Confirm New Password] and press

Enter

z To disable the Supervisor Password

7 At [Setup Notice], press

8 Press

CAUTION

z Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten, you will be

unable to use your computer. Contact your technical support office.

z When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time, as

the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.

NOTE

z Your password will not be displayed on the screen. z Only up to seven alphanumeric characters can be used.

• There is no distinction between upper and lower case letters.

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

• Do not input your password while holding down on

z Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.

Press only

F10

and select [Yes], then press

Enter

Shift

Ctrl

Security Measures

Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

NOTE

z When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can not be set.

Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. (Î page 25)

z To disable the User Password, start up the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

1 Run the Setup Utility. (Î page 96)

2 Using either Î or Í, select [Security]. 3 Using either Ï or Ð, select [Set User Password] and press

Enter

4 Only when the User Password has been set:

Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press

5 Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press

z To disable the User Password

Press only

Enter

6 Re-enter your password at [Confirm New Password] and press

Enter

z To disable the User Password

7 At [Setup Notice], press

8 Press

CAUTION

z Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be unable to use your

computer. If this happens, ask a person who knows the Supervisor Password.

z When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time, as

the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.

Press only

F10

and select [Yes], then press

Enter

Security Measures

NOTE

z Your password will not be displayed on the screen. z Only up to seven alphanumeric characters can be used.

• There is no distinction between upper and lower case letters.

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

• Do not input your password while holding down on

z When you do not want the User Password enabled or changed without permission:

A Run the Setup Utility and enter the Supervisor Password. B Go to [Security] menu. Using Ï

press

Enter

C Using either Ï

or Ð, select [Protected] and press

and Ð, select [User Password Protection] and

Shift

Enter

Ctrl

When you do not want your computer to be used without permission

When [Password on boot] is set to [Enable], it is impossible to start the computer without the password.

NOTE

z You cannot set [Password on boot] without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the

Supervisor Password if you have not done so. (Î page 25)

z When starting up the Setup Utility, the password input screen will be displayed if a

Supervisor Password or Use Password has been set, even if [Password on boot] is set to [Disable].

Setting the Password on boot (enabling, disabling)

1 Run the Setup Utility. (Î page 96) 2 Using either Î or Í, select [Security].

3 Using either Ï or Ð, select [Password on boot] and press

Enter

Security Measures

4 Select [Enable] or [Disable].

z To enable the Password on boot

Select [Enable] and press

z To disable the Password on boot

Select [Disable] and press

Enter

5 Press

F10

and select [Yes], then press

Enter

Starting Up When the Password on boot is Set

The screen shown at left is displayed.

Enter your password

z When the correct password is input, the computer will start. z When three incorrect password attempts or nothing is input for one minute, the computer

will power off.

Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the Windows password).

and press

Enter

When you do not want the data on the hard disk to be read/ written

When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the hard disk when the hard disk is inserted in a different computer, since a password is also set for the hard disk. When the hard disk is returned to the original computer, you can read and write data as before. In this case, however, make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed. It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lock even if [Password on boot] is set to [Disable], but we recommend that [Password on boot] be set to [Enable] for security reasons. (Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)

NOTE

z In the default setting, [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Disable]. z You cannot set [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the

Supervisor Password if you have not done so. (Î page 25)

Security Measures

z The hard disk lock function only works with the internal hard disk. This function does

not work with the external hard disk.

Setting the Hard Disk Lock (enabling, disabling)

1 Run the Setup Utility. (Î page 96)

2 Using either Î or Í, select [Security].

3 Using either Ï or Ð, select [Hard Disk Lock] and press 4 Select [Enable] or [Disable].

z To enable the Hard Disk Lock

Select [Enable] and press

z To disable the Hard Disk Lock

Select [Disable] and press

5 Press

F10

and select [Yes], then press

CAUTION

z If your computer requires repair

• Be sure to set [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].

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. At [Caution], press

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