PANASONIC Toughbook CF-19 User Manual

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Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-19 Series

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Key Combinations

NOTE

z Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession.
z Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for model with touch-

screen), digitizer (only for model with digitizer), tablet buttons, 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

z The key combinations may not work with some applications.
z The popup menu icon appears after logging on to Windows. It may not appear in some application conditions (e.g.,

when [Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen”).

Key Function Popup menu icon

Fn+F1, Fn+F2

and Fn+F3.

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Fn+F1

Fn+F2

Fn+F3

LCD brightness

Fn+F1

(

Display switching (Î page 40)
(When an external display is connected)
Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display

= down / Fn+F2= up)

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.

z Until Windows startup is completed (during Setup Utility, etc.), the simulta-

neous display cannot be used and pressing
between the internal LCD and the external display.

Fn+F3

switches the display

Key Combinations

Key Function Popup menu icon

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Fn+F4

Fn+F5

Fn+F6

Fn+F7

Fn+F9

Fn+F10

Speaker on/off

NOTE

z Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound.
z You cannot turn off the sound of speakers connected to the USB port.

Volume

Fn+F5

(

Activate standby (Î page 15)

Remaining battery level (Î page 20)

Activate hibernation (Î page 15)

= down / Fn+F6= up)

NOTE

z This does not work on beeps or speakers connected to the USB port.

OFF

(MUTE)

ON

Key Combinations

Hotkey Settings

You can make two settings:

• Fn key lock

Fn

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

• Popup menu icon on/off

1 Start up the Hotkey Settings.

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

2 Make the settings.

[Use Fn key lock]

Fn

z When using an

Fn

A Press
B Press another key. (Lock released)

z When using successive

A Press
B Press another key.

Fn key remains locked until you press

once. (Locked)

Fn

twice. (Locked)

key combination

Fn

key combinations

Fn

again.

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[Notification]

[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]
[Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status on the notification area.

Fn

•:

•:

[Disable popup]

The popup menu icon will not be displayed.

is locked.

Fn

is not locked.

3 Click [OK].

NOTE

z You can have different settings for each user.

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If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

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Tablet Buttons

Button Function

LCD Brightness

: down / : up

Input Panel

<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>
Software keyboard on/off (Î page 9)

<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>
Tablet PC Input Panel on/off
z This button does not work on the Welcome screen.

Enter

Works as

Rotation

Rotates the display. (Î page 12)

z Do not press the button again until the display rotation is completed.

Security

<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>
Locks the computer.

z On the Windows logon screen and the Welcome screen, this button work as
z This button does not work on screensaver.

Enter

.

Ctrl

+

5

Alt

+

Del

.

<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>

Ctrl

+

Alt

+

Del

Works as

NOTE

z The Tablet buttons work when the Windows screen is displayed.
z The Tablet buttons may not work immediately after Windows is started up or the Windows logon screen (or the Wel-

come screen) is displayed.

<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>

z If you set password input for resuming from screensaver, the Input Panel, Enter and Rotation buttons do not work on

screensaver.

<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>

z When you press a tablet button, the message of “Your tablet computer can not perform this action. For assistance,

contact your software manufacturer.” may appear. This is not a malfunction. Click [OK] and press the button again.

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Tablet Buttons

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Setting the Tablet Buttons

NOTE

z You can have different settings for each user.
z On the Windows logon screen and Welcome screen, the tablet buttons are enabled and work in default irrespective of

the settings you made.

 To change the tablet button functions

You can change the functions of the Input Panel ( )/Enter ( )/Rotation ( ) buttons.

1 Open the setting screen.

<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Tablet Buttons Settings].

<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings] - [Tablet Buttons].

2 Click the tablet button and click [Change].
3 Select the function in [Action].

z You cannot select Fn for [Press a key or key combination].
z Click [Browse] to select the application if you select [Launch an application].

4 Click [OK].
5 Click [OK].

<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>

 To disable the tablet buttons

You can disable the Security ( )/Input Panel ( )/Enter ( )/Rotation ( ) buttons.

1 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Tablet Buttons Settings].

2 Remove the check mark from [Enable Security, Input Panel, Enter, Rotation Button.]
3 Click [OK].

Touchscreen

<Only for model with touchscreen>

You can use the touchscreen function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse. Touch the screen surface
with the stylus (included).

z To right-click

A Click on the notification area.

changes to .

B Click the object you want to right-click.

returns to .

NOTE

z Do not touch the screen by hand or other object when you input using the stylus (included). Otherwise you may not be

able to input correctly.

z You need to make the following setting for each user.

A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Panel Configuration].
B Select the settings, and then click [OK].

z Do not add a check mark to [Delete Cursor] since the display may be distorted.

z If you add a check mark for [Use] in [Hold [Ctrl] key down + Touch the screen] of [Touch Panel Configuration], touching

the screen may always be recognized as a right-click. To return to the normal operation, press

z The touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility, in the full screen of [Command Prompt], or in Recover Pro

(Î page 69).

Ctrl

7

on the keyboard.

Touchscreen Calibration

1 Run [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].

Click [start] - [All programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].

2 Using the stylus, touch each of the 12 “+” target marks one by one until it blinks, and then

click [Calibration].

3 Click [Save & Exit].

NOTE

z Return the rotated display to [0 degree] (Î page 12) before the touchscreen calibration.
z Perform the touchscreen calibration for each user.

Digitizer

<Only for model with digitizer>

You can use the digitizer function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse. Touch the screen surface with
the pen (included).
For further information, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Get Going with Tablet PC].

z To right-click

A Press and hold the button (A) of the pen, and then tap the object.

NOTE

z The digitizer function does not work in the Setup Utility, in the full screen of [Command Prompt], or in Recover Pro

(Î page 69).

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Digitizer Calibration

1 Run [Tablet and Pen Settings].

Double-click or click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings].

2 Click [Settings] - [Calibrate].
3 Using the pen, touch each of the four “+” target marks one by one, and then click [OK].

z Perform the calibration for both [Landscape] and [Portrait].

NOTE

z Perform the digitizer calibration for each user.

Software Keyboard

<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>

You can touch the screen keyboard using the stylus (included) to perform the same operation as the internal keyboard.

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Starting the Software Keyboard

1 Press the Input Panel button (A).

z Alternatively you can click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Software

Keyboard].

2 Touch the software keyboard using the stylus.

z To use shortcut key

Ctrl

+

Example:
Press

Ctrl

z To select the keyboard language, use the language bar (e.g. ) on the notifica-

tion area. If the keyboard language does not change, click the title bar of the soft­ware keyboard and then click on the application.

z Press the Input Panel button again to close the software keyboard.

A. Software keyboard menu (Î page 10)
B. Moves the software keyboard to a corner of the screen.
C. One tap : Works as shortcut key.

Two taps : Works as the key.

D. Works as a right-click. (Same function as the key)

C

(turns blue) and then press C.

NOTE

z To use key combination (
z You cannot use
z You cannot use the
z The software keyboard may not work during shutdown of Windows.
z You cannot use the software keyboard when the [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”.
z You can set a different language to each application (⇒ Windows help), and the keyboard layout switches according

to the application.

z Depending on the language, some keys are displayed in orange. You can use them to input characters such as

Ctrl

Ctrl

+ C etc.), use either of the internal keyboard or the software keyboard alone.

+

Alt

+

Del

on the software keyboard after logging on.

Fn

key combination on the Windows logon screen and the Welcome screen.

ë and

ö.

Software Keyboard

Software Keyboard Menu

1 Click (A).

2 Add a check mark to the function you want to use.

z [Auto Move]

The software keyboard moves automatically to avoid overlapping the selected window.

z [Auto Restore]

The software keyboard minimized on the notification area will be restored when you change the input mode. This
may not work on some applications.

z [Always On Top]

The software keyboard always appears on the top.

z [Transparent]

The software keyboard appears semi-transparent.

z [Big Size]/[Medium Size]/[Small Size]

Select the size of the software keyboard.

z [Ten key (Big)]/[Ten key (Medium)]/[Ten key (Small)]

Select the size of the numeric keypad.

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NOTE

z You can change the currency symbol (B) of the numeric keypad.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language and Regional Options] - [Regional
and Language Options] - [Regional Options] - [Customize] - [Currency] - [Currency
symbol].

Panasonic Hand Writing

<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>

You can make a bitmap file (.bmp) of a simple character and a figure such as signature by handwriting on the touch pad and
the touchscreen.

CAUTION

z Do not use the Fast User Switching function while Panasonic Hand Writing is active.
z If you install other pointing devices (e.g., commercially available mouse driver) and overwrite the touch pad driver,

Panasonic Hand Writing will not work.

NOTE

z The display of Panasonic Hand Writing may be distorted if the number of display colors is changed. Right-click on

the notification area and click [Exit Panasonic Hand Writing], and then restart Panasonic Hand Writing.

z Panasonic Hand Writing may not work properly if another application software is active. In this case, close the applica-

tion software and try handwriting again.

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Starting Panasonic Hand Writing

1 Double-click on the notification area.

Alternatively you can click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Panasonic Hand Writing].

NOTE

z Select the image size before handwriting by clicking [Option] - [Window size]. If you change the size after handwriting,

the image quality will become lower.

z You can copy the bitmap image by clicking [Edit] - [Copy], and paste it in another application software that supports bit-

map format.

z The touch pad mode will not work properly when using the extended desktop.
z The touch pad mode will not work properly when the display is rotated 90 or 270 degree.
z The touch pad mode will be canceled in the following cases.

• Switching to another application

• Resuming from standby or hibernation

• Pressing

• Touching the touchscreen

z An external mouse or trackball connected via the keyboard/mouse port of the port replicator (optional) or the car

mounter (optional) will not work during handwriting in the touch pad mode.

Alt

Display Rotation

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Rotating the Display

1 Press the Rotation button (A).

Each time you press the button, the screen display rotates counter-clockwise by 90°.

NOTE

z Alternatively you can rotate the display by the following procedure.

<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>

Double-click on the notification area.
<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings] - [Display].

z While the display is rotated:

• Do not use the Extended Desktop. The touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), or digitizer (only
for model with digitizer) may not work properly.

• Do not calibrate the touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen).

• Do not set the resolution larger than that of the internal LCD.

• The computer’s performance is slightly lowered.

• The touch pad scroll, zoom, and data zoom functions do not work.

z You cannot rotate the display when the [Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen”.

<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>

z When the display is rotated, the motion video may not be displayed correctly or the sound may be distorted. Return the

display angle to 0

z When you set the resolution to 800 x 600 pixels and rotate the display, the resolution shown in [Screen resolution] of

[Display Properties] may not correspond to the correct resolution. This is not a problem.

<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>

z When the display is rotated, the motion video may not be displayed correctly or the sound may be distorted. Return the

display angle to [Primary Landscape]

z When you set the resolution to 800 x 600 pixels, you can rotate the display to [Primary Landscape] and [Secondary

Landscape] only.

°.

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Display Rotation

Changing the Settings

1 Right-click on the notification area and click [Setting].

The Display Rotation Tool screen appears.

2 Change the settings.
3 Click [OK].

NOTE

z In the following cases, the display angle automatically returns to the default angle.

• When starting up Windows

• When switching the Laptop mode and Tablet mode

• When switching the logon user by the Fast User Switching function

<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>

z You can set the order of display rotation positions in the following menu.

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings] - [Display] - [Change]

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Standby and Hibernation Functions

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

Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply

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

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

keep the hibernation.)

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Setting Standby or Hibernation

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

[Advanced].

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

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

NOTE

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

Precautions

z Connect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in standby mode for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adap-

tor, use hibernation instead.

z Using standby or hibernation repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize computer operation, restart

Windows regularly (about once a week) without using standby or hibernation.

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

standby or hibernation.

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

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

Standby and Hibernation Functions

z Do not enter standby or hibernation in the following conditions, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, standby or

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

• When the hard disk drive indicator or the SD Memory Card indicator is on.

• When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files.

• When writing to a disk.

• When using communication software or network function.

• When using a PC Card.
(If the card fails to work normally, restart the computer.)

• When an external mouse is connected to the serial port.

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

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Entering/Resuming from Standby or Hibernation

 To enter standby or hibernation

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

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sounds.

Standby: The power indicator (B) blinks green.
Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.
z You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation. To

enter standby, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By]. To enter hiberna-

Shift

tion, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer], then press and hold
[Hibernate].

CAUTION

While the computer is entering standby or hibernation

z Do not:

• Touch the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), digitizer (only for model with digi-

tizer), tablet buttons, or power switch.

• Use an external mouse or other peripheral device.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Close or open the display.
Wait until the power indicator blinks green (standby) or goes off (hibernation).

z It may take one or two minutes to enter standby or hibernation.
z At the beep

onds, the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [Shut down] in [When I
press the power button on my computer:] (Î page 14 “Setting Standby or Hibernation”).

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If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

*1

, immediately release the power switch. If you slide and hold the power switch for longer than four sec-

and click

Standby and Hibernation Functions

In standby or hibernation

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

exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC adaptor when using the standby function.

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 To resume from standby or hibernation

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

z When [Stand by] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the

lid of my portable computer] (Î page 14), you can resume operation opening
the display. Note however opening the display does not work in the Tablet
mode.

CAUTION

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

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

• Touch the keyboard (except for password input), touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), digitizer

(only for model with digitizer), tablet buttons, or power switch.

• Use an external mouse or other peripheral device.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Close or open the display.

• Shut down or restart Windows.

• Enter standby or hibernation.

Security Measures

Use these features to protect your data.
z Other security measures

• SD Security (

• Embedded Security (TPM) (
Module (TPM)”.

Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password

Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password.

1 Start up the Setup Utility (Î page 57).
2 Select [Security].

Î page 31)

Î page 62): For further information, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform

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3 Select [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password], and press

4 Enter your password in [Enter New Password] and press

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

Enter

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

.

Enter

Enter

.

.

5 Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password] and press
6 In [Setup Notice], press

7 Press

CAUTION

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

tact Panasonic Technical Support.

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

may set or change the password.

NOTE

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

• The case (upper/lower) is ignored.

• To input numbers for the password, you cannot use the numbered keys on the keyboard.

• You cannot use

z Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.

F10

, and then select [Yes] and press

Shift

and

Enter

Ctrl

to input a password.

.

Enter

.

Enter

Enter

.

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Security Measures

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Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use

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

1 Set the password (Î page 17), and select [Enable] in [Password on boot] in the [Security]

menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 62).

NOTE

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

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

Preventing Your Hard Disk Data from Being Read or Written

The hard disk lock function protects the hard disk data from being read or written when the hard disk is attached to another
computer. The data can be read/written when the hard disk is returned to the original computer. (Note that the hard disk lock
does not guarantee complete protection of the data.)

1 Select [Enable] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 62).

CAUTION

z For the data being read/written on the original computer, the Setup Utility settings must be the same as when the hard

disk was removed.

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

beforehand (Î page 17).

z When you have your hard disk drive repaired

• Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

• Before sending back the hard disk drive, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].

NOTE

z The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.
z We recommend you to set [Password on boot] to [Enable] to ensure security though it is not required to enable the

hard disk lock.

Battery Power

Battery Indicator

Battery indicator Battery status

Not lit The battery pack is not inserted or not being charged.

Orange Charging is in progress.

Green The battery is fully-charged.

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Blinking green

Red The remaining battery is approximately 9% or less.

Blinking red The battery pack or the charging circuit is not operating properly.

Blinking orange The battery cannot be charged temporarily due to the following reasons:

Blinking green and
orange alternately

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In high temperature mode, the 100% battery level is equivalent to 80% level of the normal temperature mode.

NOTE

z Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the battery level becomes less than

approximately 95%, so overcharging is avoided.

In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80%
temperature mode (Î page 21). Do not remove the battery pack in this status.

• Its internal temperature is out of the acceptable range.

• The power supply is not enough because software applications or peripheral
devices are consuming a large amount of power.

The temperature is low and the computer is warming up to prevent the hard disk drive
from malfunctioning. The computer will start automatically after warming-up.

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of normal

Battery Power

Checking the Remaining Battery Charge

You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen.

(After logging on to Windows)

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1 Press

z When the battery pack is inserted (example)

z When the battery pack is not inserted

NOTE

z The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery charge in the cases as below. To correct the

display, perform the Battery Recalibration (Î page 23).

• The battery indicator remains red.

• The indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time.

• Low battery warning appears soon after a short time of use.
This can occur when the computer is in standby mode for a long time without power supply from the AC adaptor.

z The battery display may not be the same as that of notification area or of [Power Meter] in [Power Options Properties].

This is not a malfunction.

Fn+F9

: Normal temperature mode (Î page 21)

: High temperature mode (Î page 21)

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Battery Power

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High temperature mode

The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature envi­ronment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged.
Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 59).

NOTE

z Note that a level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80%

charge level for normal temperature mode.

z After switching from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature] or vice versa, the remaining battery capacity will not

be displayed correctly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged.

z In the [Auto] mode:

Once the computer has automatically switched from the normal temperature mode to the high temperature mode, the
computer will not switch back to the normal temperature mode until the battery has been used and recharged to a total
charge level of about five times as much as that of the fully-charged state. This is to avoid battery deterioration.

Battery Power

Computer behavior with low battery

The default settings are as follows.

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When the battery level becomes 10%
[Low battery alarm]

z Displays a message that the battery level is low. z Displays a message that the battery level is low, and

↓↓

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 mode.

When the battery level becomes 5%
[Critical battery alarm]

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, 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

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Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration)

The “Battery Recalibration” function measures and memorizes the battery capacity. To correct the battery display, use this
function to fill the battery and then discharge it completely. Perform the procedure at least once immediately after purchasing
the computer. Normally the interval of battery recalibration is three months. The battery display may not be correct when the
battery pack deteriorates after a long time use. In this case, perform the procedure again.

1 Connect the AC adaptor.
2 Close all the applications.

3 Perform “Battery Recalibration”.

A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [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.

NOTE

z The temperature range should be 10
z The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.

• Full charge: Approximately 4.5 hours [max.]

• Complete discharge: Approximately 4.5 hours

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.

F9

B Press
C When the remaining battery capacity is displayed, press
D Follow the on-screen instructions.

while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure.

°C to 30°C {50°F to 86°F}.

Enter

.

Battery Power

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Replacing the Battery Pack

The battery pack (CF-VZSU48U) is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary. If the battery operation time
becomes noticeably short and not recovered even after recalibrating the battery, replace with a new battery.

CAUTION

z The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it. Be sure to charge it before using for the first time. Charging

starts automatically when the AC adaptor is connected to the computer.

z Use only the specified battery pack with your computer.
z In the standby mode, do not remove/replace the battery pack. Otherwise your data will be lost and the computer may

be damaged.

1 Turn off the computer.

z Do not use the standby function.

2 Remove/Insert the battery pack.

z To r em ov e

A Slide the latch (A) to the right to unlock the cover.
B Slide the latch (A) down, and open the cover.

C Pull the tab (B) of the battery pack.

Battery Power

z To i ns er t

A Insert the battery pack until it securely fits the connector.

B Close the cover until it clicks.
C Slide the latch (C) to the left to lock the cover.

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CAUTION

z Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer.

PC Card / ExpressCard

You can insert the following cards.

z ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 to the ExpressCard slot (A)
z PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot (B)

NOTE

z The following types of card are not supported:

PC Card Type III (10.5 mm), ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards
that require 12 V of operating voltage.

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Inserting/Removing the Card

 To insert the card

1 Open the cover.

A Slide the latch (C) to the right to unlock the cover.
B Slide the latch (C) down, and open the cover.

2 Insert the ExpressCard (upper slot) (D) or the PC Card (lower

slot) (E) with the label side up until it securely fits in to the slot.

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

PC Card / ExpressCard

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 To remove the card

1 Disable the card function.

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

z This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.

2 Open the cover and remove the card.

A Press the eject button (F). The eject button pops out.
B Press the eject button (F) again so the card comes out of the slot.
C Draw the card straight out.

NOTE

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

function may occur.
Permissible Current: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA

z Some types of cards cannot be used simultaneously.
z After repeating insertion and removal, some types of card will not be recognized. In this case, restart the computer.
z If the computer freezes after resuming from standby or hibernation, remove and reinsert the card. If the problem per-

sists, restart the computer.

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

ating by battery power.

z To connect peripheral devices (SCSI, IEEE 1394, etc.) using a PC Card or an ExpressCard, follow the steps below

(one example).

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

SD Memory Card

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SD Memory Card Information

z The SD Memory Card has a copyright protection function which is compatible with content on-demand services on the

Internet, etc.

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

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

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

instruction manual of the devices.

z This computer is not compatible with SDHC Memory Cards (SD Memory Cards with a capacity of 4 GB or more).

To use this kind of card, you will need to obtain a compatible PC Card adaptor or USB reader/writer.

Handling and storage cautions

z Store the SD Memory Card in the case after removing it from the computer.
z Do not:

• Disassemble or modify the card.

• Hit, bend, or drop the card.

• Touch the terminals with fingers or metal object.

• Remove the labels of the card / Attach other labels or stickers to the card.

z Do not place the card in the following locations.

• In direct sunlight or in very hot location such as inside of a car.

• In very dusty or humid location.

• In location subject to corrosive gas, etc.

Data handling cautions

z Set the write-protect switch (A) to the LOCK position. Unlock the switch when recording

(checkout), saving, or editing data.

z We recommend you to back up the important data to another storage medium.
z When disposing the card, we recommend you to physically destroy the card (using a ham-

mer, etc.) to prevent personal or confidential data leakage.

SD Memory Card

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Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card

CAUTION

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

• While the computer is in standby or hibernation.

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

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

direct or indirect.

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

 To insert the card

1 Open the cover.

A Slide the latch (A) to the right to unlock the cover.
B Slide the latch (A) down, and open the cover.

2 Insert the SD Memory Card with the label side facing up and with

the cut corner facing in.

SD Memory Card

 To remove the card

Preparation

z Save the data and close all applications.
z Open the cover and confirm the SD Memory Card indicator (B) is off.

1 Disable the card function.

A Double-click on the notification area and click [Secure Digital Storage Device],

then click [Stop].

B Follow the on-screen instructions.

z This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.

2 Remove the card.

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

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SD Security

Inserting a specific SD Memory Card can work as an alternative to entering password in the cases below. Format the card
and make the necessary settings.

z Starting up the computer
z Logging on to Windows
z Resuming the computer from standby, hibernation or screensaver

NOTE

z If you are unable to use the SD Memory Card, you can enter the Supervisor or User Password to start up the com-

puter, then log on to Windows using your logon password.

z Use the formatted SD Memory Card (Î page 28).
z This function works only with the SD Memory Card slot. It does not work with other devices such as the SD card

reader/writer connected through USB port.

z You can use the setup SD Memory Card as an ordinary card on the computer and other devices.
z You can use a single setup SD Memory Card for multiple computers. However, when using the card to log on to Win-

dows, you need to use the same logon user name and the same password on all of the computers.

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SD Card Setup

Preparation

z To start up the computer

Set the Supervisor Password in the Setup Utility (Î page 17). (You can also set it during the configuration procedure.)

z To use the card to log on to Windows or to resume from standby, hibernation or screensaver

Set the Windows logon user account and the password in [Control Panel] in advance. For further information, refer to the
Windows Help.

1 Log on to Windows as an administrator.

2 Insert the SD Memory Card in the SD Memory Card slot.

If [Secure Digital storage device] appears, click [Take no action], then click [OK].

3 Start the SD Card Setup program.

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Card Setup].

4 Click [Next] in the Welcome screen.

SD Security

5 Select the trigger operation (A).

[Leave set]

Insert and leave the card in the slot.
(You can remove the card afterward.)

[Set and eject]

Insert the card and eject.
When logging on to Windows or resuming from standby, hibernation or
screensaver, eject the card after the beep sounds to indicate card recognition. If the
speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

z Make the setting on each computer. You cannot use different settings on the

same computer even with different SD Memory Cards.

z To select different settings for starting the computer and logging on to Windows:

In this screen, set the trigger operation to log on to Windows. After completing the SD Card Setup, start the
Setup Utility and select the setting to start up the computer in [SD Setting Method] of the [Security] menu
(Î page 62).

6 Make the necessary settings.

To start up the computer

The SD Memory Cards will be registered to the computer.
z You can register up to two cards (To set up the second SD Memory Card: Î page 33).

A Add the check mark for [Use when starting computer] (B) and click [Next].
B Click [Restart the computer after entering settings] and click [Finish].
C Enter the Supervisor Password and click [OK].

z If the Supervisor Password is not set, follow the on-screen instructions to set the Supervisor Password.
z You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces).

• The case (upper/lower) is ignored.

• To input numbers for the password, use the numbered keys on the keyboard.

Shift

• You cannot use

and

Ctrl

to input a password.

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To use the card to log on to Windows

The Windows logon user name and the password set in [Control Panel] are registered in the SD Memory Card.

A Add the check mark for [Use when logging on to Windows] (C) and click [Next].
B Click [Restart the computer after entering settings] and click [Finish].
C Enter the Windows logon user name and the password.

SD Security

z After making this setting, the following functions will be disabled.

• Displaying the Welcome screen

• The Fast User Switching function

• Remote desktop connection

z When you add the check mark for [Do not check the user name], you can register the user name that is different

from the Windows user name. Click [Yes] at the confirmation message. When restarting the computer and log­ging on to Windows, you will need to enter the Windows user name and the password without using the SD
Memory Card.

z A [PRIVATE] folder will be created in the SD Memory Card, and the encrypted Windows logon user name and

the password will be registered.
Do not delete [PRIVATE] folder. Doing so will cancel [Use when logging on to Windows].

To use both when starting the computer and when logging on to Windows

Add the check mark to both [Use when starting computer] and [Use when logging on to Windows], and follow the
above steps.

CAUTION

z Do not lose the setup card.
z Do not leave the setup card in the slot when you go away from the computer.

 To change the settings / To set up the second SD Memory Card

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A Start the SD Card Setup program (Î page 31 Step1-3).

The screen is different from the initial setup screen.

B Change the settings.

[Setting for this computer]

You can change the settings registered in this computer.

[Setting for this SD card]

You can change the settings of the inserted SD Memory Card.

C Click [OK].
D Make the necessary settings.

z Refer to the initial setup procedure above.
z You may need to enter the password to proceed the steps.

E Restart the computer.

SD Security

 To disable the setup card

If you have lost the setup card, disable the card to avoid unauthorized startup or logon.

When using the card to start up the computer

A Start the SD Card Setup program. (Î page 31 Step

The current settings will be displayed.

B Remove the check mark from [Use the SD card when starting the computer].
C Click [OK], and then follow the on-screen instructions.

All SD Memory Cards currently registered on this computer will no longer be usable to start up the computer.
z Even if you add the check mark again for [Use the SD card when starting the computer], the card will not be

usable to start up.

When using the card to log on to Windows

A Change the Windows logon password.

The card will no longer be usable to log on to Windows.

1-3)

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RAM Module

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

RAM module specifications:
200 pins, SO-DIMM, 1.8 V, DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-4200
(For information of RAM module compatibility, contact Panasonic Technical Support.)

CAUTION

z RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity and can be affected even by static electricity from the human

body. When inserting and removing RAM modules, do not touch the terminals or internal components, and do not
allow foreign particles to enter the slots. Doing so may cause damage, fire, or electric shock.

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Inserting/Removing the RAM Module

1 Turn off the computer.

z Do not use standby or hibernation.

2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery pack (Î page 24).

3 Remove the screws (A) and the cover (B) on the bottom of the

computer.

RAM Module

4 Insert/Remove the RAM module.

z To i ns er t

A Tilt the module slightly and insert it in the slot.
B Press down the module so that the right and left hooks (C) are locked.

z To r em ov e

A Carefully open the right and left hooks (C).

The module will rise.

B Carefully remove the module from the slot.

5 Set the cover and battery pack.

NOTE

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z If it is hard to insert or to press down the RAM module, do not try forcibly but check the module’s direction.
z Use the appropriate screw driver so as not to strip the head of screw.
z If the RAM module is recognized correctly, the total size of the RAM module memory is displayed on the [Information]

menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 58).
If the RAM module is not recognized, power off the computer and insert it again.

Port Replicator / Car Mounter

You can use an optional port replicator and a car mounter. These devices free you from
being bothered by a lot of cable connections when you carry the computer. They also
allow you to connect various peripherals.
Connect the port replicator or the car mounter to the expansion bus connector (A) on the
bottom side of the computer.
For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the port replicator or the car
mounter.

CAUTION

z The driver of the port replicator or the car mounter is preinstalled in the computer. Do not install the driver using the

CD-ROM supplied with the port replicator or the car mounter.

z Make sure the slide cover is completely open.
z Hot or warm docking/undocking is not possible with the port replicator or the car mounter.

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Using an External Mouse

When you connect an external mouse or trackball to the external keyboard/mouse port of the port replicator or the car
mounter, some functions of the mouse or trackball (e.g. wheel function) will not work. To use the functions, perform the steps
below.
After performing the steps below, some of the touch pad functions will not work.

NOTE

z You do not need to perform the following steps when using a USB mouse.

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

[Device Manager].

2 Click [Mice and other pointing devices] - [touchpad] - [Driver] - [Update Driver].
3 Click [No, not this time] and click [Next].

4 Click [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)] and click [Next].
5 Click [Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install.] and click [Next].
6 Click [PS/2 Compatible Mouse] and click [Next].

7 At the confirmation message, click [Yes].

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8 Click [Finish] and click [Close].
9 When the message requests restart of Windows, click [Yes].

The computer will restart.

NOTE

z If you cannot use the functions of the external mouse and trackball even after the steps above, perform the steps

below.

A Turn off the computer and connect to the port replicator or to the car mounter.
B Connect the external mouse or trackball to the port replicator or to the car mounter.
C Turn on the computer and start up the Setup Utility (Î page 57).
D Select the [Main] menu, and set [Touch Pad] to [Disable].

F10

E Press
F Log on to Windows as an administrator.
G When [Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard] appears, click [Finish].
H When the message requests restart of Windows, click [Yes].

The computer will restart.

I Install the necessary driver following the operating instructions of the connected device.

, and then select [Yes] and press

Enter

.

External Display

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

NOTE

z After resuming from hibernation or restarting the computer, the output destination may not be the same as the selected

in the previous status.

z When you change the display after Windows starts up, do not press any key until switching is complete.
z Until Windows startup is completed (during Setup Utility, etc.), the simultaneous display cannot be used and pressing

Fn+F3

z Display switching by pressing

In this case, log off all users and restart the computer.

z Display switching does not work when [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”.
z When you use the external display only, set the suitable number of colors, resolution, or refresh rate separately from

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

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

smoothly.

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

accordingly in the following menu, or use the driver disk supplied with the monitor.
[start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced] - [Monitor] - [Properties] ­[Driver] - [Update Driver]

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

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

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

Fn+F3

may not work when you use the Fast User Switching function to switch the user.

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CAUTION

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

image quality may become different after disconnection (e.g., wrong resolution). In this case, press
the image quality.

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

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

Fn+F3

. Otherwise the displayed

Fn+F3

to reset

External Display

• Connecting/disconnecting an external display during computer operations.

Switching the Display

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1 Press

Each time you press the key combination:
Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display

Fn+F3

.

Extended Desktop

The extended desktop function allows you to use the working area across both the internal LCD and the external display. You
can drag an object from the internal LCD to the external display and vice versa.

1 Display the [Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile] screen.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) GMA Driver for Mobile] - [Display Devices].

2 Click [Extended Desktop], and make the settings for [Primary Device] and [Secondary

Device].

3 Click [OK].

At the confirmation message, click [OK].

NOTE

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

window to the other display.

z You cannot switch the display by pressing
z Do not use the display rotation in the extended desktop.
z The popup menu icon displayed by
z Set the internal LCD to the primary device when using the touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) or digitizer

(only for model with digitizer). The cursor will move on the primary device when you touch the internal LCD.

Fn

Fn+F3

key combination appears only on the primary device.

.

USB Devices

Connecting/Removing USB Devices

 To connect the USB device

1 Open the cover and connect the USB device to one of the USB

ports (A).

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

 To remove the USB device

1 Disable the USB device.

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

z This step is not necessary when;

• Removing the device after turning off the computer.

• is not displayed.

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

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2 Remove the USB device.

NOTE

z You may need to install the driver for the USB device. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the instruction man-

ual of the USB device.

z You may need to install the driver again when connecting the device to another port.
z When a USB device is connected, standby and hibernation may not function normally. If the computer does not start

up normally, remove the USB device and restart the computer.

z When the USB device is removed and then inserted, may appear in the Device Manager and the device may not be

correctly recognized. In this case, remove and connect the device again.

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

cially when operating by battery power.

IEEE 1394 Devices

You can connect a digital video camcorder or other IEEE 1394 standard device to the computer.

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 To connect IEEE 1394 device

1 Turn on the computer and the IEEE 1394 device.
2 Open the cover, and connect the IEEE 1394 device to the IEEE

1394 interface connector (A).

For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the IEEE 1394 device.

NOTE

z You may need to install the driver for the IEEE 1394 device. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the instruction

manual of the IEEE 1394 device.

 To remove IEEE 1394 device

CAUTION

z Turn off the IEEE 1394 device only after turning off the computer.

1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the cable from the IEEE 1394 interface connector.
2 Turn off the IEEE 1394 device and remove the cable.

Modem

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Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack

CAUTION

z Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices. Doing so may lead to a fire or electric shock.
z You cannot connect the modem to the following lines.

• Interphone

• Intercoms

•ISDN

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

of a lightning strike.

1 Open the cover and connect the telephone jack (A) to the com-

puter by using the telephone cable (included) (B).

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

insert fully until it clicks.

2 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] -

[Phone and Modem Options] and change the settings as neces­sary.

NOTE

z Do not enter standby or hibernation during communications.
z To remove the cable, press and hold the lever and pull out.

Modem

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Ring Resume Function

The computer automatically resumes from standby when the telephone connected to the modem rings.
You will need software to keep the computer in idle state waiting for a phone call, and if you prefer, to turn the computer to
standby again afterward. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the software application.

 To enable this function

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

[Device Manager] - [Modems], and double-click the internal modem.

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

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

 To set the time to return the computer to standby

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

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

NOTE

z This function does not work when the computer is off or is in hibernation.
z Connect the AC adaptor.
z The screen remains dark after the computer resumes from standby. The previous screen display will be restored when

you touch the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) or tablet buttons. Do not touch the
digitizer (only for model with digitizer).

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

Card modem.)

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

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

LAN

Connecting LAN

CAUTION

z Do not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port.

1 Turn off the computer.

z Do not use standby or hibernation.

2 Open the cover and connect the cable.

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

3 Turn on the computer.

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Power On by LAN/Wake Up from LAN

NOTE

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

unnecessary for turning on or resuming the computer.

z Connect the AC adaptor.
z This function is off under the following conditions:

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

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

z The screen remains dark after the computer resumes from standby. The previous screen display will be restored when

you touch the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) or tablet buttons. Do not touch the
digitizer (only for model with digitizer).

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Enabling the Power On by LAN function

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

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

60).

2 In [Caution], press

3 Press

F10

, and then select [Yes] and press

Enter

.

Enter

.

4 Log on to Windows as an administrator.
5 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] -

[Device Manager] - [Network adapters] - [Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC]

- [Advanced].

6 Click [WakeUp using APM Mode] in [Property] and select [Enable] in [Value], and then

click [OK].

NOTE

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

setting by the following steps.

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

[Network adapters] - [Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC] - [Advanced].

B Click [WakeUp on Link Change] in [Property] and select [Disable] in [Value], and then click [OK].

z If you forcibly shut down Windows, the Power ON by LAN function will not work.

Enabling the Wake Up from LAN function

The computer automatically resumes from standby or hibernation when the computer is accessed from the network server via
the internal LAN port.

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

[Device Manager] - [Network adapters] - [Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC]

- [Power Management].

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

[Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby.], and click [OK].

NOTE

z The computer may resume when another computer in the network makes unintentional access.

Using the following procedure, you can prevent accidental startup by unintentional access.

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

[Network adapters] - [Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC] - [Power Management].

B Add a check mark for [Only allow management stations to bring the computer out of standby.], and click [OK].

Wireless Switch Utility

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

When you are using all or any of wireless LAN, Bluetooth and wireless WAN, you can turn them on/off together or separately
by using Wireless Switch Utility.
z For further information about wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN:

• Wireless LAN (Î page 51)

• Bluetooth (Î page 54)

• Wireless WAN (Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless device.)

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Turning On/Off Wireless Communication

1 Open the cover.

A Slide the latch (A) to the right to unlock the cover.
B Slide the latch (A) down, and open the cover.

2 Slide the wireless switch (B) to turn on / off the wireless devices.

z The Wireless Switch Utility icon on the notification area:

• : All or any of the wireless devices is(are) on.

• : All of the wireless devices are off.

• : All of the wireless devices are disabled in the Setup Utility (Î page

61).

z In the default setting, turning on the wireless switch will turn on all the devices. You can change the on/off combi-

nation setting (Î page 50).

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 To check the wireless communication status

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

A tool tip appears.

NOTE

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

(default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 61).

z When you set [Wireless Switch] to [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 61), the Wireless

Switch Utility icon will not appear in the notification area. All wireless equipment (Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Wireless
WAN) will remain ready irrespective of the wireless switch setting.

z It may take some time to turn off wireless communication after switching the wireless switch off.
z If the IEEE802.11a setting is changed in [Device Manager] (Î page 53), the display will be changed accordingly.

®

z You can check the wireless LAN communication status in Intel

lowing procedures.

PROSet/Wireless Software. Perform either of the fol-

• Double-click ,

• Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Intel PROSet Wireless] - [Intel PROSet Wireless].

, , or on the notification area.

Wireless Switch Utility

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Changing the On/Off Combination Setting

You can select the function of the wireless switch.

1 Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) on the notification area and click

[Settings].

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

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

The Wireless Switch Utility screen appears when you turn on the wireless switch. In the screen, turn on/off each
wireless device separately and click [OK]. (The on/off setting will not be effective until you click [OK].)

[Turns on the following device.] (default)

Select the device(s) you want to turn on when turning on the wireless switch. (All devices are selected in the default
setting.)

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

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

3 Click [OK].

Wireless LAN

<Only for model with wireless LAN>

CAUTION

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

affect peripheral devices.

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

z To avoid unauthorized access to the computer through wireless LAN

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

NOTE

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

antenna area with your hand or body.

z You cannot use the wireless LAN function together with the Fast User Switching function.
z The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by.
z To use wireless LAN, set [Wireless LAN] to [Enable] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the

Setup Utility (Î page 61).

z Wireless communication may momently be interrupted when you use the display rotation

function in the Tablet mode.

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 To turn on/off wireless LAN

Î page 48, Turning On/Off Wireless Communication

 To check the wireless LAN communication status

Î page 49, To check the wireless communication status

Wireless LAN

Setting the profiles

1 Double-click / / on the notification area.

The [Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless] screen appears.

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z When or is displayed, skip step

2.

2 When you double-clicked in step 1, slide the wireless switch to turn on.

3 Click [Profiles] and click [Add].
4 Enter the profile name and wireless network name (SSID), and make other necessary

changes, then click [Next].

5 Make necessary settings and click [OK].
6 Select the profile you set and click [Connect].
7 Click [Close].

NOTE

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

in charge of the network.

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z For further information of Intel

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

Wireless LAN

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Enabling/Disabling the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a)

This section is available for countries except U.S.A. For U.S.A., do not change to [802.11a Enabled].

1 Click or on the notification area.

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

NOTE

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

z The Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) indicates the on/off status of wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth and/or

wireless WAN, not the setting of IEEE802.11a.

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

tion will be temporarily interrupted.

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

A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].
B Click [Network adapters] and double-click [Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection].
C Click [Advanced], and then click [Wireless Mode] in [Property].
D Remove the check mark from [Use default value] in [Value], and select the settings (e.g., [802.11a and 802.11g]).
E Click [OK].

If you turn on/off 802.11a using the popup menu of Wireless Switch Utility, the setting in [Device Manager] will be
accordingly changed as below.

Settings in Device Manager Settings in Wireless Switch Utility

When 802.11a is enabled When 802.11a is disabled

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

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

[802.11a only]
[802.11b only]

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

a+g is enabled g is enabled

a is enabled b is enabled

Bluetooth

<Only for model with Bluetooth>

You can access internet and other Bluetooth devices without connecting cables.

NOTE

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

area with your hand or body.

z To use Bluetooth, set [Bluetooth] to [Enable] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup

Utility (Î page 61).

z The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by.

 To turn on/off Bluetooth

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Î page 48, Turning On/Off Wireless Communication

 To check the Bluetooth communication status

Î page 49, To check the wireless communication status

 To access the online manual

A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [User’s Guide].

Hard Disk Drive

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Inserting/Removing the Hard Disk Drive

To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

CAUTION

z Back up all the important data before removing the hard disk drive.
z If you need to read the hard disk data on another computer for repair or any other purpose, set [Hard Disk Lock] to

[Disable] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility

z Carefully remove/insert the hard disk drive since the hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock. Note that static

electricity may affect some internal components.

1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor.

z Do not use standby or hibernation.

2 Remove the battery pack (Î page 24).
3 Insert/Remove the hard disk drive.

z To r em ov e

A Slide the latch (A) to the right to unlock the cover.
B Slide the latch (A) down, and open the cover.

(Î page 62) before removing the hard disk drive.

C Pull the tab (B) of the hard disk drive and slide it out of the slot.

Hard Disk Drive

z To i ns er t

A Insert the hard disk drive until it surely fits in the slot.

B Close the cover until it clicks, and slide the latch (C) to the left to lock the cover.

4 Insert the battery pack (Î page 24).

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CAUTION

z Confirm that the latch is surely locked so that it does not fall when you carry the computer.

NOTE

z You can erase the data before changing the hard disk drive. (
z You can check that the hard disk is recognized or not in the [Information] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 58). If the

hard disk is not recognized, turn off the computer and insert it again.

⇒ Operating Instructions “Hard Disk Data Erase Utility”)

Setup Utility

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

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Starting the Setup Utility

1 Turn on or restart the computer.
2 Press

puter starts the startup procedure.

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

When you start the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

When you start the Setup Utility with User Password

F2

several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the com-

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

z Note the following:

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

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

• In the [Exit] menu, you cannot make the setting of [Get Default Values].

F9

(Setup Defaults) does not function.

•

Setup Utility

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Information Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

Language English

Japanese

Model No. Computer information

Serial No.

CPU Type

CPU Speed

BIOS

Embedded Controller

System Memory

Hard Disk

Accumulative Operating Time

(cannot be changed.)

Setup Utility

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Main Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

System Time

• 24-hr. style.

Tab

• You can use

System Date

• Month/Day/Year.

• You can use

Touch Pad Disable

Display

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

Display Expansion Disable

Environment Normal Temperature

Current Status

• Only when [Environment] is set to [Auto].

to move the cursor.

Tab

to move the cursor.

[xx:xx:xx]

[xx/xx/xxxx]

Enable

External Monitor
Internal LCD

Enable

High Temperature
Auto

Depending on the
battery status, either
“Normal
Temperature” or
“High Temperature”
is displayed.

Setup Utility

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Advanced Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

Core Multi-Processing Disable

Enable

Serial Port A Disable

Enable
Auto

I/O IRQ

• Can be changed only when [Serial Port A] is set to [Enable].

Serial Port B Disable

I/O IRQ

• Can be changed only when [Serial Port B] is set to [Enable].

GPS

• Only for model with GPS

I/O IRQ

• Only for model with GPS

• Can be changed only when [GPS] is set to [Enable].

Modem Disable

LAN Disable

Power On by LAN

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

• To use [Power On by LAN], make additional settings in [Device Manager] (Î page 45).

3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ11
2E8/IRQ10

Enable
Auto

3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ11
2E8/IRQ10

Disable
Enable
Auto

3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ11
2E8/IRQ10

Enable

Enable

Deny
Allow

Setup Utility

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Wireless LAN

• Only for model with wireless LAN

Wireless WAN

• Only for model with wireless WAN

Bluetooth

• Only for model with Bluetooth

Wireless Switch Disable

PC Card Slot Disable

ExpressCard Slot Disable

SD Slot Disable

IEEE1394 Port Disable

USB Port Disable

Port Replicator USB Port

• If [Port Replicator USB Port] is set to [Disable], the LAN port of port replicator or the car mounter is
also disabled.

Legacy USB Support

• Can be changed only when [USB Port] or [Port Replicator USB Port] is set to [Enable].

Disable
Enable

Disable
Enable

Disable
Enable

Enable

Enable

Enable

Enable

Enable

Enable

Disable
Enable

Disable
Enable

Setup Utility

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Security Menu

Underlined items are the factory presets.

Execute-Disable Bit Capability

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

Password on boot Disable

SD Startup

• Only when [Password on boot] is set to [Enable] and one or more SD card is registered.

SD Setting Method

• Only when [SD Startup] is set to [Enable]

XClear registered SD card

• Only when one or more SD card is registered.

XSet Supervisor Password Enter the sub-menu.

Setup Utility Prompt

• When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disable], the message “Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN” is

F2

and

F12

not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. However,
is not displayed.

Boot First Menu Disable

Hard Disk Lock Disable

User Password Protection No Protection

XSet User Password Enter the sub-menu.

XEmbedded Security (TPM) Sub-Menu Enter the sub-menu.

XComputrace (R) Sub-Menu Enter the sub-menu.

will work even if the message

Disable
Enable

Enable

Disable
Enable

Leave Set
Set and Eject

Enter the sub-menu.

Disable
Enable

Enable

Enable

Protected

Setup Utility

Boot Menu

Boot priority order:

1: USB FDD:
2: IDE HDD: xxxxxxxxxx
3: USB CDD:
4: PCI LAN: xxxxxxxxxx
5:
6:
7:
8:

Excluded from boot order:

USB KEY:
USB HDD:
USB LS120:

*1

Use the Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U)

*2

The devices under [Excluded from boot order] are not booted.

 To change the boot order

*1

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*2

To move up, select the device with Ï and Ð, and then press F6.
To move down, select the device with Ï
To move the device from [Excluded from boot order] to [Boot priority order] or vice versa, select the device with Ï

X

then press
To return to the default setting, press

NOTE

z The default order is [USB FDD] -> [IDE HDD] -> [USB CDD] -> [PCI LAN].
z To boot from the following devices, make the settings as below.

z You can select the boot device during start-up of the computer, too. Press

displayed. [Boot Menu] appears and you can select the device. [Boot Menu] appears only when [Boot First Menu] in
the [Security] menu is set to [Enable] (Î page 62). When you change the setting in the [Boot] menu, [Boot Menu] will
be changed accordingly.

.

To boot from

• USB connected device : [USB Port] and [Legacy USB Support] to [Enable] (Î page 61)

• LAN : [LAN] to [Enable] (Î page 60)

and Ð, and then press F5.

1

.

You need to set

Esc

soon after [Panasonic] boot screen is

and Ð, and

Setup Utility

Exit Menu

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Save Values & Exit

Exit Without Saving Changes

Get Default Values To return the settings to the default values.

Load Previous Values To load the previous values from CMOS.

Save Current Values To save the changes to CMOS.

To save the changes to CMOS and reboot.

To exit without saving the changes to CMOS.

Icon Enlarger

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Enlarging the screen items

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

CAUTION

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

NOTE

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

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

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

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

Preparation

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

1 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]

- [Icon Enlarger].

2 Select the size.

3 Click [OK].

The screen will be displayed in the selected size.

Loupe Utility

You can magnify the specific part of the screen.

Activating the Loupe Utility

1 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Loupe Utility].
2 Click [OK].

z appears on the notification area.

Using the Loupe Utility

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1 Point the cursor at the part of the screen you want to magnify.

2 Press and hold

z The part pointed by the cursor is magnified.

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

Alt

, and right-click.

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

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

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

Alt

and right-click.

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

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

Loupe Utility

NOTE

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

you press and hold
click the loupe window.

z The Loupe Utility does not work with some applications.

Alt

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

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Setting the Loupe Utility

1 Right-click on the notification area.

2 Click [Settings].

[Show/hide shortcuts assignment]

z When using the external mouse/touch pad

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

keys can be combined; for example,

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

selected in B above.

z When using the keyboard

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

Alt

+ Z,

(e.g.,

Ctrl

Alt, Ctrl

+

Alt

, and

+ Z, etc.)

Shift

Ctrl

, and add the check mark. (Multiple

+

Alt

)

[Window shape]

Select the shape of the loupe window.

[Autorun]

Add a check mark to run the Loupe Utility when Windows starts up.

3 Click [OK].

DMI Viewer

This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface (DMI). You can use the DMI Viewer to
access the computer’s information including the CPU, memory and supported system.

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1 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [DMI Viewer].

The DMI Viewer screen appears.

2 Click the item to display the detailed information.

 To save the information as a text file

A To save the item that is displayed

Click [File] - [Save Selected Data...].

To save all items

Click [File] - [Save All Data...].

B Select the folder, input the file name, then click [Save].

Recover Pro

Recover Pro is a data backup software application developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd. It provides 3 types of backup as
follows:

• Quick Backup: Scheduled backup of the updated data

• File Backup: File backup at file save and change

• Complete Backup: Backup of the entire data on the internal hard disk
For further information, refer to the software’s online manual.

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Installing Recover Pro

1 Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2 Close all the applications.

z Disable antivirus software.

3 Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\rcvpro\setup.exe], and click [OK].

Follow the on-screen instructions.
z After the computer restarts, Recover Pro starts initialization. Do not touch keys or switch including hot key, during

initialization until an instruction message appears.

CAUTION

z Be sure to use the internal hard disk drive to create the backup area. Never use disk or device other than the internal

hard disk drive.

z Some software (security software, backup software, encryption software, or hard disk accessible specific software,

etc.) may be incompatible with Recover Pro.
For further information, refer to:
http://www.phoenix.com/en/Customer+Services/White+Papers-Specs/Recover+Pro/default.htm

z When using Personal Secure Drive (refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”), do not exe-

cute File Backup for Personal Secure Drive.

NOTE

z If you select [Typical] in installation, approximately 40% (max.) of the hard disk drive space is allocated as the backup

area.

z You cannot change the size of backup area after creation.

 To access the online manual

A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Phoenix Applications] - [Docs], and double-click [UserGuides].
B Double-click the file of Recover Pro user’s guide or Phoenix Always user’s guide.

Technical Information

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Network Connections and Communications Software

Close the communications software before using the power saving function.
z If the power saving function (standby or hibernation) is activated while communications software is used, the network con-

nection may be interrupted, or the performance may be adversely affected. In this case, restart the computer.

z In a network environment, set the [System standby] and [System hibernates] settings to [Never].

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

Using the Windows Associated Files

The Windows files included in the retail version of the Windows CD-ROM for OS are contained in the following folders:
<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>
c:\windows\docs, c:\windows\dotnetfx, c:\windows\i386, c:\windows\support, c:\windows\valueadd
<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>
c:\windows\docs, c:\windows\dotnetfx, c:\windows\i386, c:\windows\support, c:\windows\valueadd, c:\windows\cmpnents

Serial Devices

The COM ports of the computer are assigned as below.
z COM1 : Serial Port A

*1

z COM2 : Serial Port B (Port replicator
z COM3 : GPS

*1

Optional

If you change the assignment, the serial devices may not work properly.

*1

/Car mounter*1)

Troubleshooting (Advanced)

Refer to the following instructions when a problem occurs. If the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem,
contact Panasonic Technical Support. For a software problem, refer to the instruction manual of the software.

• To check the computer’s usage status (Î page 78).

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 Shut Down

Cannot shut down or restart Windows. z Remove USB devices.

z It may take one or two minutes to shut down.

 Standby or Hibernation

Cannot enter standby or hibernation. z Remove USB devices temporarily. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

z It may take one or two minutes to enter standby or hibernation.
z The computer may not enter standby when the computer is communicating via

modem.

z The computer does not enter standby or hibernation immediately after

resuming. Wait approximately one minute.

Cannot enter standby or hibernation
automatically.

The computer does not resume. z If you slide and hold the power switch for four seconds or longer, the power will

The computer will not automatically
enter standby/hibernation mode.

z Disconnect peripheral devices.

be turned off forcibly and the computer will not resume. In this case, all unsaved
data will be lost.

z You disconnected the AC adaptor and the battery pack while the computer was

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

z The battery is exhausted. Standby and hibernation consume some power.
z If you connect to a network using wireless LAN function, select the profile and

connect to the access point (Î page 52).

z If you do not use wireless LAN function, turn off wireless LAN function (Î page

48).

z Make sure that you are not using any software that regularly accesses the hard

disk.

 Sound

No sound. z Press Fn+F4 or Fn+F6 to cancel mute.

z Restart the computer.

Distorted sound. z Performing Fn key combinations sometimes causes sound distortion. Stop and

restart playback.

Troubleshooting (Advanced)

 Sound

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Cannot change the volume by press-

Fn+F5

ing

“There was an error updating the reg­istry” appears when Sound Recorder
is started.

or Fn+F6.

z Activate the Windows sound function. When it is not active, the volume does

not change even if is displayed.

z Sound Recorder is started by a limited account user whose language setting is

not the same as the administrator user who last started Sound Recorder. This
does not affect the operation.

 Keyboard

Only numbers can be input.

Only capital letters can be input.

Cannot enter special characters (ß, à,
ç, etc.) and symbols.

Cannot use the keyboard in the Tablet
mode.

z When the indicator is on, the keyboard is in ten-key mode. Press

cancel.

z When the indicator is on, the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode.

Caps Lock

Press

z Use the character map. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [System

Tools] - [Character Map].

z <Only for model with Windows XP Professional>

Use the software keyboard. (Î page 9)

z <Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>

Use the Tablet PC Input Panel. (Refer to the Windows Help.)

to cancel.

 Display Rotation

The display angle does not change
automatically when switching Laptop
mode and Tablet mode.

Cannot rotate the display. z Close all of the applications.

The operations of touch pad and
touchscreen (only for model with
touchscreen) do not match the rotation
angle.

z Set the default angle correctly for each mode. (Î page 13)
z Do not switch the mode until the Fast User Switching is completed.

z You cannot rotate the display to 90

uninstalled Wireless Switch Utility or Intel
To reinstall, click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\wswitch\Setup.exe]

(Wireless Switch Utility) / [c:\util\drivers\wlan\Apps\install.bat] (Intel
PROSet/Wireless Software), and click [OK]. Then restart the computer.

z The operations do not match immediately after you start Windows.
z Close the applications and press the Rotation button until the operations match

the rotation angle. The operations do not match in some applications or when
you change the screen settings in [Display Properties] or Intel(R) GMA Driver
for Mobile with the display rotated.

NumLk

° and 270° in the Tablet mode if you

®

PROSet/Wireless Software.

to

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Troubleshooting (Advanced)

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 Network

Cannot connect to network. z Set [Modem] to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page

60).

Cannot check the computer’s MAC
address.

z Follow the steps below.

A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt].
B Input [ipconfig/all], and press
C Write down the 12-digit string of alphanumeric displayed in the

“Physical Address” line of the LAN or the wireless LAN (only for model
with wireless LAN).

D Input [exit], and press

Enter

Enter

.

.

 Wireless Communication (only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless

WAN)

Cannot connect to network. z Slide the wireless switch to turn on the wireless devices.

z Set the devices ([Wireless LAN] / [Bluetooth] / [Wireless WAN]) to [Enable] in

the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 61).

z Restart the computer.
z You cannot turn on wireless LAN if you uninstalled Display Rotation Tool.

To reinstall it, click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\disprot\Setup.exe], and click
[OK].

Access point is not detected.

z Confirm that / / is displayed on the notification area.

 Connecting Peripherals

An error occurs while installing the
driver.

If / / is not displayed on the notification area, turn on the wireless
communication (Î page 48).

z When you install a driver of card or peripheral device, make sure that the driver

is compatible with the operating system. If it is not compatible, malfunction may
occur. For information about the driver, contact the manufacturer of the
peripheral device.

Troubleshooting (Advanced)

 Connecting Peripherals

A peripheral device does not work. z Install the driver.

z Contact the manufacturer of the device.
z When operation resumes from standby or hibernation, devices such as a

mouse, modem and PC Card may not function properly. In this case, restart the
computer or reinitialize the device.

z When is displayed in the Device Manager, remove and insert the device. If

the problem persists, restart the computer.

z The computer may not recognize the connection/removal of some devices, or

may not operate normally with some devices.

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

[System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].

B Select the device and remove the check mark for [Allow the computer

to turn off this device to save power.] in [Power Management]. (This
item may be unavailable for some types of devices.)

The connected mouse does not work. z Check the mouse connection.

z Install the driver compatible with the connected mouse.

If the mouse does not work even after installing the driver, set [Touch Pad] to
[Disable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 59).

USB floppy disk drive does not work
as a boot drive.

The RAM module is not recognized. z Insert the RAM module correctly.

You do not know the address map for
IRQ, I/O port address, etc.

z You can use only the Panasonic CF-VFDU03U USB floppy disk drive (optional).
z Connect the floppy disk drive directly to a USB port of the computer. Do not

connect it via a USB hub or USB connector of the port replicator or the car
mounter. If you have connected to a USB port on the computer, try connecting it
to one of the other USB ports.

z Set [USB Port] and [Legacy USB Support] to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu

of the Setup Utility (Î page 61).

z Move up [USB FDD] to the top of [Boot priority order] in the [Boot] menu of the

Setup Utility (Î page 63).

z Turn off the computer and connect the USB floppy disk drive, and then restart

the computer.

z Use the compatible RAM module (Î page 35).
z Check the [Information] menu in the Setup Utility (Î page 58). If the RAM

module is not recognized, turn off the computer and reinsert the RAM module.

z To check the current address map, click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance

and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [View] ­[Resources by type].

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 Connecting Peripherals

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The device connected to the serial port
does not work.

The Serial Port B of the port replicator
or the car mounter does not work.

Cannot print. z Check the printer connection.

LAN transmission speed slows down
noticeably.
Poor performance during data trans­mission via a PC Card (e.g., distorted
video image when writing to a DV
camera using an IEEE1394 PC Card).
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
Wireless LAN connection is cut.

z Check the connection.
z The device driver may not work. Refer to the instruction manual of the device.
z Do not connect two mouse devices simultaneously.
z Set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page

59).

z Set [Serial Port A] or [Serial Port B] to [Auto] in the [Advanced] menu of the

Setup Utility (Î page 60).

z The I/O and IRQ you can use vary depending on the device. If the setting does

not work, try other settings in the Setup Utility.

z Set [Serial Port B] to [Auto] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page

60).

z Turn on the printer.
z The printer is not online.
z No paper is in the printer tray or there is a paper jam.
z Turn on the printer and connect it to the computer, and then restart the

computer.

z These problems may occur due to performance loss that results from the CPU

power-saving function. Log on to Windows as an administrator and follow the
steps below.

A Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\cpupower\setup.exe], and click

[OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.

B Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CPU Idle Setting].
C Click [Performance] and click [OK], then click [Yes].

The computer will restart.
z If the problem persists, click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance

and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes], select
[Always On] in [Power schemes], and click [OK].

• The above remedy is effective for performance loss resulting from the CPU
power saving function, but not for other causes (e.g., noise generated by high
CPU load such as video playback).

• The above remedy slightly reduces the battery operation time. Normally it is
recommended to select [Battery (Windows XP Standard)] in [CPU Idle
Setting] and to select [Portable/Laptop] in [Power schemes].

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 Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen)/Digitizer (only for

model with digitizer)

The cursor does not work. z Connect the external mouse correctly.

z Restart the computer using the keyboard.

U

(Press ,

z If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “No response”

(Î page 77).

Cannot input using the touch pad. z Set [Touch Pad] to [Enable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 59).

z The touch pad may be disabled by some mouse drivers. Check your mouse’s

operating instructions.

Cannot point the correct position using
the included stylus/pen.

z <Only for model with touchscreen>

Perform the touchscreen calibration (Î page 7).

z <Only for model with digitizer>

Perform the digitizer calibration (Î page 8).

, and R to select [Restart].)

 PC Card / ExpressCard

A card does not work. z Insert the card correctly.

z The card does not conform to the card standard.
z Restart the computer after installing a driver (of card or other device).
z Set [PC Card Slot] and [ExpressCard Slot] to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu

of the Setup Utility (Î page 61).

z The port settings are not correct.
z Read the instruction manual of the card or contact the manufacturer of the card.
z Remove the card and insert it again (Î page 26).
z The driver is not compatible with the operating system.

 SD Memory Card

Cannot use an SD Memory Card. z Set [SD Slot] to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page

61).

Cannot use SD security function. z Setup the SD Memory Card (Î page 31).

z You cannot use SD security together with fingerprint security (optional).

Cannot log on using the SD Memory
Card.

z The user name and password set in the SD Memory Card are not correct.

Enter the correct user name and password, and log on to Windows without
using the SD Memory Card. Set the correct user name and password in [SD
Card Setup] (Î page 31).

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 Fast User Switching Function

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Some applications do not work prop­erly.

z When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the

following problems may occur.

• Some applications may not work properly.

• Key combination with

• The display settings may not be possible.

• A serial mouse may not work.

• <Only for model with wireless LAN>
Wireless LAN cannot be used.

• <Only for model with Bluetooth>
Bluetooth cannot be used.

In these cases, log off all users without using Fast User Switching function and
perform the operation once more. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

 Others

No response. z Press

application.

z An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind

another window. Use

z Shut down by sliding and holding the power switch for four seconds or longer,

and turn on the computer and open the application again. If it no longer works
normally, delete and reinstall it.
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].

Ctrl+Shift+Esc

Alt+Tab

Fn

may not work.

to open Task Manager and close the software

to check.

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Checking the Computer’s Usage Status

You can check the computer’s usage status in the PC Information Viewer. You may need this information when calling
Panasonic Technical Support for advice.

NOTE

z This computer periodically records the management information including the hard disk information such as number of

hours powered-on, number of times powered-on, internal temperature, replacement sector. The maximum data vol­ume for each record is 750 byte. These information are only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes
down by any possibility. They are never sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the pur­pose described the above.
To disable the function, add the check mark for [Disable the automatic save function for management information his­tory] in [Hard Disk Status] of PC Information Viewer, and click [OK].

z If you have not logged on with the administrator authority, some information will be displayed as [Not Found].
z As long as it is activated, the PC Information Viewer will appear in front of all other screens.

1 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information

Viewer].

2 Select the item to display the detailed information.

 To save the information as a text file

A Display the information you want to save.
B Click [Save].
C Select the file save range option and click [OK].
D Select the folder to save the information, input the file name, and click [Save].

z If automatic saving of the management information record has not been disabled, the records already recorded are

also saved.

 To save a copy of the screen as an image file

A Display the screen you want to save.
B Press
C When the screen copy message appears, click [OK].

Ctrl+Alt+F8

The screen image is saved in [My Documents] folder.
z Alternatively you can save a copy of the screen in the following procedure.

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [Screen Copy].

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NOTE

z The image is a bitmap file in 256 colors.
z When using the extended desktop (Î page 40), a copy of the primary device screen is saved.

z The default key combination to copy is

A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer].
B Right-click [Screen Copy] - [Properties] and click [Shortcut].
C Click [Shortcut key] and press the key(s) you want to use for the shortcut.
D Click [OK].

Ctrl+Alt+F8

. You can change it in the following procedure.

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z Copyright

This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may
be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. No patent liability
is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

© 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

z Disclaimer

Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the com­puter and the manuals.

z Trademarks

• Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/
or other countries.

• Intel, Core, Viiv, Centrino and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.

• SD Logo is a trademark.

• Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• PhoenixBIOS, Phoenix Always and Recover Pro are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies
Ltd.

• Bluetooth™ is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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• Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

• Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

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