PANASONIC Toughbook CF-29 User Manual

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Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-29 Series

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Read Me First

zSome of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation easier to understand.

zIf the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may not be displayed as shown in this manual.

If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions.

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

zConfirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.

zThe following drives may be described as "CD/DVD drive". CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive, DVD MULTI drive

Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual

NOTE				NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION				CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in
				minor or moderate injury.
	Enter			This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
Fn		+	F5	This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key,
				then press the [F5] key.
[start] - [Run]				This illustration means to click [start], then to click
				[Run]. For some applications, you may need to double-
				click.
Î or				These symbols indicated related pages.
				Î : Refer to the page in this Reference Manual
				: Refer to the Operating Instructions
xxxx*1				If *1 is selected, it will jump to a related explanatory
				note.

Read Me First

		3

About Display Mode

	Internal LCD (Notebook)	This computer's display
	External Display (Monitor)	External display connected to this computer
	Simultaneous display	To display the same screen on both the LCD and
	(Intel(R) Dual Display Clone)	external display
	Extended Desktop	To use both the internal LCD and the external display as
		an extended display domain. You can drag a window
		from the internal LCD to the external display and vice
		versa.

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

Chipset Family Properties].

To display [Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family Properties]:

Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) GMA Driver for

Mobile].

Key Combinations

CAUTION

zDo not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also, do not press different key combinations quickly one after another.

zDo not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) or other keys.

NOTE

zDo not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard disk drive indicator turns off. Note, however, that the key combinations Fn+F1, Fn+F2 and Fn+F3 are operable in the Setup Utility.

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

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

	Key			Functions		Popup Window
						(Displayed after logging
						on to Windows)
	+		LCD brightness control
Fn	+	F1	LCD brightness control
			(Fn+F1= down /	Fn	+F2= up)
Fn	+	F2	Pressing this key combination adjusts the LCD
			brightness.
			You can select a different brightness level setting
			for when the AC adaptor is connected and for when
			it is not connected.
			(At the time of purchase, the LCD brightness is set
			to be darker when the AC adaptor is not
			connected.)

Key Combinations

		5

Key	Functions	Popup Window
		(Displayed after logging
		on to Windows)

Fn+F3 Display change

(When the external display is connected)

By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external display, internal LCD or simultaneous. (Î page 71)

CAUTION

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

zDo not press this key combination in the following conditions.

•When the external display is not connected.

•When a video such as an MPEG file is playing.

•When the Extended Desktop is being utilized.

•When a game such as pinball is displayed.

NOTE

zThis key combination does not work when [Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen".

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

Key Combinations

Key

Functions

Popup Window

(Displayed after logging

on to Windows)

Speaker on/off switch

Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio

OFF

from the internal speaker and headphone jack.

(MUTE)

NOTE

z Turning off the speaker will also turn off the

warning beep.

z Speakers connected to the USB port

cannot be turned off.

Volume control

(

+F5= down /

= up)

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume

of the internal speaker and headphone jack.

NOTE

z This key combination cannot be used to

adjust the volume of the warning beep or

speakers connected to the USB port.

Forcing the standby function

Pressing this key combination causes the current

status of the computer to be saved to memory, and

puts the computer into standby mode. (Î page 23)

Key Combinations

				7

	Key		Functions	Popup Window
				(Displayed after logging
				on to Windows)
	+		Remaining capacity of the battery pack	When the battery pack is
Fn	+	F9	Remaining capacity of the battery pack	When the battery pack is
			Pressing this key combination displays the	inserted in the computer
			remaining battery capacity on the screen.	(example)
				z In normal
				temperature mode
				(Î page 41)

z In high temperature mode (Î page 41)

When the battery pack is not inserted in the computer

Fn+F10 Forcing the hibernation function

Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk, and puts the computer into hibernation mode.

(Î page 23)

Key Combinations

Hotkey Settings

There are two Fn key functions as follows:

zFn key lock function

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

zPopup windows display ON/OFF

1 Run the Hotkey Settings.

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

2 Set the parameters.

A. Use Fn key lock

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

z To use Fn only once:

APress Fn once. (Locked)

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

APress Fn twice. (Locked)

BPress another key for combination.

Fn key remains locked until Fn is pressed once more.

B.Notification

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

[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]*1

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

[Show status on screen]:

Displays the Fn key status on the taskbar.

:Fn is locked

:Fn is not locked

C.Disable popup

Add the check mark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF. The full-screen display of [Command Prompt] screen or MPEG files may change to a window display if Fn+Fx*2 pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup window display function OFF.

Key Combinations

3 Select [OK].

NOTE

z Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey settings.

*1	If MUTE is set, you will not hear a beep.
*2
*2	"	Fx	" indicates any function key from	F1	to	F10	.

LED Indicators

		10

	Power status	z Not lit
		Power off / Hibernation mode
		z Green
		Power on
		z Blinking green
		Standby mode

	Battery pack status	Î page 38

	Caps Lock	This indicator lights green when						is pressed. Subsequent non-
	Caps Lock	This indicator lights green when		Caps Lock				is pressed. Subsequent non-
		shifted input is capitalized.

	NumLk	This indicator lights green when					is pressed. This causes a portion
	NumLk	This indicator lights green when	NumLk				is pressed. This causes a portion
	(Numeric key)	of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key functions
	(Numeric key)
		differently depending on the application.
		(If an external keyboard or ten-keyboard is connected to the external

		keyboard/mouse port, the numeric keypad of the internal keyboard will not
		operate.)

	ScrLk	This indicator lights green when				is pressed. Scroll lock functions
	ScrLk	This indicator lights green when			ScrLk	is pressed. Scroll lock functions
	(Scroll lock)	differently depending on the application.


	Multimedia pocket device	z This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (Î page 47) is
*1	status	accessed.
		(When using the floppy disk drive as an external floppy disk drive, only
		the access lamp on the side of the floppy disk drive is lit.)
		z This indicator shows the status of a second battery pack when a second
		battery pack is installed in the multimedia pocket. The details of the
		status display are the same as for the main battery pack status (Î page
		38).

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

LED Indicators

		11

	Power status of the	z This indicator lights when power is supplied to a device in the multimedia
*1	multimedia pocket	pocket.

zIt is not lit when a second battery pack is installed in the multimedia pocket.

You can confirm the status of the second battery pack with (multimedia pocket device status).

SD Memory Card status

This indicator lights when the SD Memory Card is accessed.

*1 MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.

Touch Pad

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

A. Work Surface (Touch Pad)

B. Left Button

C. Right Button

Function

Operation

Moving the Cursor

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

Tapping/Clicking

tapping or clicking z To right-click: click with the right button.

Double-Tapping/Double-

Clicking

double-tapping

double-clicking

Dragging

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

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

Touch Pad

Function	Operation
Scroll *1
Scroll a document.
*1 The movements will differ depending on the application.

NOTE

zRefer to [Mouse Properties] for information on basic operations other than the above. To display [Mouse Properties]:

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

zThe operations of Scroll, Pan or Zoom will differ depending on the application. There are cases the touch pad will not support these operations even with an application that supports the functions.

zThe touch pad cannot be used in the Setup Utility.

When you want to use an external mouse through the external keyboard/mouse port of the port replicator (optional)

When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel function) is connected, a part or all of the additional functions may fail to operate. To use these additional functions, perform the operation below.

When the operation below is performed, a part or all of the touch pad and touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) functions cannot be used.

If you are using a USB mouse, the following operation is unnecessary.

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

[System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices].

2 Select [touchpad/touchscreen] (models with touchscreen) or [touchpad] (models without touchscreen), then select [Update Driver] at [Driver].

Touch Pad

3 Select [No, not this time], then select [Next].

4 Select [Install from a list or specific location] and select [Next].

5 Select [Don't search. I will choose driver to install.], then select [Next].

6 Select [PS/2 Compatible Mouse], then select [Next].

7 At the confirmation message, select [Yes].

8 Select [Finish], then select [Close].

9 The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [Yes].

The computer will restart.

NOTE

zIf the additional functions of the external mouse or trackball cannot be used, even

after performing the operation above, perform the operation below.

A Power off your computer ( Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down") and connect the computer to the port replicator ( Operating Instructions of the Port Replicator).

B Connect the external mouse or trackball to the port replicator. C Turn the computer on and run the Setup Utility (Î page 98).

D In [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] (only for models with

touchscreen) to [Disable].

E Close the Setup Utility by pressing F10. At the confirmation message, select [Yes]. F Log on to Windows with the administrator authority.

G If the message [Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard] is displayed, select [Finish].

It may take a few minutes to complete this operation. H If the display asks you to restart Windows, select [Yes].

The computer will restart.

I Following the operating instructions of the connected external mouse or trackball, install the necessary driver.

Touch Pad

When you want to re-enable the Touch Pad and touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen)

NOTE

zIf you performed the operation under the "Note" on page 14 when using the external mouse or trackball, perform the following steps A - H, and then perform steps 1 - 4

described below.

A Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball. (Refer to the operating instructions of the external device on how to uninstall the driver.)

<Only if the explanation of uninstalling the driver or application software cannot be found in the operating instructions for the external device, execute the following steps B - C.> B In [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] -

[Hardware] - [Device Manager], when an external mouse or trackball device is displayed in [Mice and other pointing devices], press Del to delete it.

C If the confirmation message is displayed, select [OK].

D If the display asks you to restart Windows, select [No].

E Power off your computer ( Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

and remove the external mouse or trackball.

F Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility (Î page 98).

G In [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] (only for models with

touchscreen) to [Enable].

H Close the Setup Utility by pressing F10. At the confirmation message, select [Yes].

1 Log on to Windows with the administrator authority.

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

3 Confirm that [touchpad/touchscreen](models with touchscreen) or [touchpad](models without touchscreen) is displayed at [Devices].

ASelect your mouse and then select [Properties].

BSelect [Driver] and then select [Update Driver].

Touch Pad

CAt [Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard], select [No, not this time], and then select [Next].

DSelect [Install from a list or specific location] and then select [Next].

ESelect [Don't search. I will choose the driver to install.] and then select [Next].

FSelect [Have Disk], input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] at [Copy manufacturer's files from], then select [OK].

GSelect [touchpad/touchscreen] (models with touchscreen) or [touchpad] (models without touchscreen) and then select [Next].

If the some item names are displayed, select one.

HSelect [Finish] and then select [Close].

IThe display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [Yes]. The computer will restart.

A Select [OK].

4 Perform the touchscreen calibration. (Î page 19)

Handling the Touch Pad

zBy design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails) or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens).

zTry to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil, come in contact with the touch pad. The cursor may not work properly in such cases.

zWhen the touch pad becomes dirty:

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

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

Touchscreen

Only for models with touchscreen

Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen function allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus (included). If the cursor cannot be pointed correctly with the stylus, perform [Calibration]. (Î page 19)

The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings). The operation settings can be changed. (Î page 19)

Functions	Operation

Moving the cursor

The cursor is moved to the location pointed by the stylus.

Clicking (Tapping)

One tap

Double-clicking
(Double-tapping)	Two quick taps

Dragging

Touch and hold the object (i.e. file or icon), move the stylus on the surface (dragging the object to the desired location), then release the stylus.

Touchscreen

NOTE

z To right-click:

ASelect on the taskbar.

changes to .

BSelect the object you want to right-click.

changes to .

z If you make a mistake and select , select to return to .

CAUTION

zWhen the internal LCD is used alone or with an external display simultaneously, the touchscreen function will not work properly when the area of either display is set larger than default setting of the display resolution.

zIf a change is made to the display resolution, or the cursor cannot be pointed correctly with the stylus, be sure to perform [Calibration]. (Î page 19)

zWhen mouse drivers are installed (e.g., IntelliMouse), the touchscreen function may not be used.

zWhen you want to uninstall or reinstall the touchscreen (touch pad) driver, refer to the "Touch Pad (Advanced)". (Î page 13)

zEven when only an external display is in use, the cursor will move on the external display if the surface of the internal LCD is touched when the touchscreen driver is active. Therefore, do not touch the internal LCD when only an external display is in use.

zThe touchscreen function cannot be used in the Setup Utility or when using the full screen in [Command Prompt].

NOTE

zSelect on the desktop to view [Important Tips] for using the touchscreen. You can also view [Important Tips] using the following procedures.

Select [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals].

Touchscreen

Configuring the Touchscreen

When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.

1 Display [Mouse Properties] screen.

Double-click on the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or select [TouchScreen] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].

A. Double click settings

Set the width and height of the double click.

B.Advanced Configuration Set the advanced settings.

C.Test

Test for the "Double click settings".

D.Calibration & Test

Define the calibration setup. Use this procedure when the cursor, the stylus (included) touches do not appear to agree. (Necessary for changes in the alignment of the touchscreen with visual images or an adjustment of the display resolution.)

Touch the "+" mark on the calibration screen for about one second.

After the calibration procedure is executed (e.g., after the nine "+" marks are touched), the procedure ends when Enter is pressed.

2 Make necessary changes and select [OK].

NOTE

zThe double-click speed of the touchscreen can be changed in [Tap and Buttons].

zFor more information, click at the upper right corner.

Touchscreen

Handling the Touchscreen

zUse the stylus included with the computer. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen operations.

zDo not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails), or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens).

zDo not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not allow contact with substances that could dirty the touchscreen, such as oil.

zWhen the touchscreen becomes dirty:

•Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth included with the computer.

•Do not use benzene or thinner, or rubbing alcohol.

•For more information, refer to "Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface" that comes with the soft cloth.

Handling the Stylus

zClean the stylus tip and screen prior to operation. Foreign particles can scratch the screen and impede the operation of the stylus.

zUse the stylus only for the computer screen. Using it for any other purpose may damage the stylus and scratch the screen.

Panasonic Hand Writing

Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the work surface of the touch pad or the touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen), and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format.

zAny change to the size of an image must be made before beginning to draw. If the image size is changed after the drawing is completed, the image (quality) will not be sharp.

zData can be copied to the clipboard with [Edit] - [Copy]. Copied data can be added to other applications that support the bitmap format by using the paste function.

zThe file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application can be changed with [Option] - [Window size].

zChanging the number of colors of the display may affect the Panasonic Hand Writing screen. If the screen is affected, right-click on the taskbar with the right mouse button, close the application by selecting [Exit Panasonic Hand Writing], and then run Panasonic Hand Writing again.

zDrawing accuracy may be degraded if another application, such as disk accessing, is being executed simultaneously. Begin drawing only after other applications have been closed.

NOTE

zIf a commercially-available pointing device (e.g., mouse) driver is installed and overwrites the driver of the touch pad, Panasonic Hand Writing will no longer work.

Drawing Characters or Figures

CAUTION

zDo not use the Fast User Switching function while Panasonic Hand Writing is in use.

1Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Panasonic Hand Writing], or double-click on the taskbar.

2Draw a character or figure.

z When using Touch Pad mode

Positions on the work surface of the touch pad have corresponding positions in the Panasonic Hand Writing window. For example, a character or figure made in the

Panasonic Hand Writing

top-left part of the work surface of the touch pad will be displayed in the top-left part of the Panasonic Hand Writing window.

ASelect or select [Touch Pad mode] in [Option].

BDraw a character or figure using the touch pad.

Determine the position to begin drawing while pressing down on the right button of the touch pad. After determining this position, release your finger from the button and draw. (Drawing is not possible while the right button of the touch pad is being pressed.)

CPress the left button of the touch pad to end Touch Pad mode.

z When not using Touch Pad mode

ADrag*1 across the Panasonic Hand Writing window to draw a character or figure.

*1 Touch pad:Î page 12

Touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen):Î page 17

NOTE

zTouch Pad mode will be cancelled when operating any of the followings operations.

•Switch to another application.

•Resume operation from the standby or hibernation mode.

•Select a menu after pressing Alt.

•Touch the touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen).

zIn the following cases, Touch Pad mode does not work properly.

•When the computer is in the Extended Desktop.

zWhen a screen saver has been set, it may start up during input in Touch Pad mode.

zIn Touch Pad mode, an external mouse or trackball connected to the external keyboard/mouse port of the port replicator (optional) will not operate.

3 Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File].

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

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

Differences between the Standby and Hibernation Functions



Function	Where data is saved	Time until recovery	Requires power
	to		supply
Standby function	Memory	Short	Yes
			(if power is cut, all
			data is lost)

Hibernation function	Hard disk	Rather long	Power is not required
			to maintain data*1

*1 In hibernation mode, power is not required to maintain data. However, power is consumed.

NOTE

zWe recommend plugging in the AC adaptor if the standby function is to be used for a long period of time. If the AC adaptor cannot be connected, we recommend that hibernation mode be used instead of standby mode in order to maintain data.

zIf the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not work properly. To stabilize computer operations, shut down Windows on a regular basis (about once a week) without using the standby or hibernation function.

Entering the Standby or Hibernation Mode

Use any of the following methods to enter the standby or hibernation mode. To use the hibernation mode, set [Power Options] in advance (Î page 24). (Enabled in factory preset.)

zUsing Fn key combinations (Î page 6)

zUsing the power switch (Î page 26)

Standby/Hibernation Functions

zUsing the display (Î page 28)

zFrom the shutdown screen

•Standby

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

•Hibernation

In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold Shift, then select [Hibernate].

Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode

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

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

[Power Options].

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

[OK].

Precautions

Before entering the standby or hibernation mode

zBe sure to save all data.

zWhen a file in an external device such as a CD/DVD drive, external hard disk, or ATA card is opened, close the file.

zEven when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] does not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode. If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode, use the Windows password as follows:

ASelect [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and select the account for which the password will be set.

BSelect [Create a password], input the password, and then [Create Password].

CAdd the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced].

Standby/Hibernation Functions

zDo not enter either the standby or hibernation mode under the following conditions. You may corrupt your data or file, the standby or hibernation function may not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may fail to work properly.

•When the multimedia pocket device indicator *1, hard disk drive indicator or SD Memory Card indicator is on.

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

•When playing a DVD-Video.

•When writing to a CD-R/RW disc.

•When using communications software or the network function.

•When using PC Cards.

(If these cards fail to work properly, restart the computer.)

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

*1 Except when using a second battery pack

When entering the standby or hibernation mode

Standby mode: until the power indicator blinks green

Hibernation mode: until the power indicator goes off

zAvoid the following:

•Using the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen), or power switch.

•Using external mouse or other peripheral devices.

•Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

•Closing or opening the display.

zIt may take one or two minutes to enter the standby or hibernation mode.

In standby or hibernation mode

zDo not insert or remove peripherals; abnormal operation may result.

zDo not insert or remove the multimedia pocket device. (Except when using a second battery pack)

zIn standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inserted, more of that power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data saved at standby is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC adaptor when using the standby function.

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Using the Power Switch

Setting

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

[Power Options] - [Advanced].

2Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button on my computer], and then select [OK].

Entering the standby or hibernation mode

1 Slide the power switch (A); at the beep*2 sound, release your finger.

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

CAUTION

z After releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power switch until the power indicator goes off or blinks.

zAt the beep*2 sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the computer will emit a second beep*2 then power off. Data not previously saved will be lost.

Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shut down] with [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], if you slide the power switch for more than four seconds and do not release it, a second beep*2 will sound and the power will be turned off forcibly. Data not previously saved will be lost.

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

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Using the Display

CAUTION

zDo not perform the following settings when the multimedia pocket device needs to be inserted or removed. (Î page 47)

Setting

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

[Power Options] - [Advanced].

2Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my portable computer], and then select [OK].

Entering the standby or hibernation mode

1Close the display.

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

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

Resuming Operation

CAUTION

zUntil resuming is complete (requires about 15 seconds, or 60 seconds if connected to a network, after the display returns), avoid the following:

•Using the keyboard (except for password input), touch pad, touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) or power switch.

•Using external mouse or other peripheral devices.

•Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

Standby/Hibernation Functions

•Closing or opening the display.

•Shutting down or restarting Windows.

•Entering either the standby or hibernation mode again.

Using the Power Switch

1 Slide the power switch (A).

Using the Display

When [Stand by] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] (Î page 27), you can resume operation using the following procedure.

1 Open the display.

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

Security Measures

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

Situation	Function to use
You do not want the settings in the Setup	z Supervisor Password (see below)
Utility to be changed	z User Password*1 (Î page 31)
You do not want your computer to be used	z Password on boot*1 (Î page 32)
without permission	z SD Memory Card Security Function
	(Î page 58)

You do not want data stored on the hard disk	z Hard Disk Lock*1 (Î page 33)
to be read or data to be written to the hard
disk and/or you want to prevent loss of data
due to theft of the hard disk

You want to prevent theft or damage to data	Prevent operation by using a floppy disk
by using a disk.	(Î page 35)

You want to prevent theft of your computer	Security lock ( Operating Instructions
	"Names and Functions of Parts")

*1 You need to set the Supervisor Password beforehand.

NOTE

z Windows has a security function that differs from the above security measures. For detailed information, refer to the Windows help.

z For security functions for the wireless LAN:Î page 86

Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility. (Î page 98)

Using either Î or Í, select [Security].

Security Measures

3 Using either Ï or Ð, select [Set Supervisor Password] and press

Enter.

4 Only when the Supervisor Password has been set:

Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press Enter.

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

zTo disable the Supervisor Password Press only Enter.

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

Enter.

zTo disable the Supervisor Password Press only Enter.

7 At [Setup Notice], press Enter.

8 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter.

CAUTION

zDo not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten, you will be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

zWhen running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.

NOTE

zYour password will not be displayed on the screen.

zUp to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) can be used.

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

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

•Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl.

zDisabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.

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