Panasonic CF-27 Series User manual

CF-27 Series
Reference Manual
Personal Computer
®
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Contents
Key Combinations ............................................. 2
LED Indicators ................................................... 3
Touch Pad (Advanced) .........................................4
Touchscreen ..................................................... 8
Panasonic Hand Writing................................. 10
Suspend/Hibernation Functions ................... 12
Security Measures.......................................... 15
Computing On The Road................................ 20
Battery Power ................................................. 21
Using a Multimedia Pocket Device................ 27
Using PC Cards .............................................. 29
Adding Memory .............................................. 30
Port Replicator ................................................ 31
Using a Printer ................................................ 32
Using an External Display ............................. 33
Using USB Devices ........................................ 37
Infrared Data Communications ..................... 38
Modem ............................................................. 39
Hard Disk Drive ............................................... 40
Setup Utility .................................................... 41
Technical Information .................................... 47
List of Error Codes ......................................... 48
DMI Viewer ...................................................... 50
Dealing With Problems................................... 51
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NOTE:NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION:CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING:WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.
[Start]-[Shut Down]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)
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.
page: When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to page (green display), the
shape of the cursor will change to . Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a
click is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.
: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.
Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the
explanation easier to understand.

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Functions
Hold down the Fn key and press F2 to change the
brightness.
By pressing this key combination, you can select
either an external display*1, LCD or simultaneous,
even if an external display is not connected.
Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on,
restores the display setting of the Setup Utility. The
combination does not work when the computer is
in the Dual-Display Mode.
Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio
from the internal speakers and headphone jack.
Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on,
restores the speaker setting of the Setup Utility.
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume
of the internal speakers and headphone jack.
Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to memory, and
powers off the computer. When the computer is
powered on, by sliding the power switch, the saved
screen will be displayed. (The computer must be
plugged into the AC adapter or have a battery pack
with sufficient remaining power installed.)
Pressing this key combination displays the remain-
ing battery capacity on the screen. ( page 21)
Pressing this key combination turns off the LCD
and hard disk drive until operation is resumed by
pressing any key or mouse*3 (except the keyboard
and mouse connected to the USB port).
LCD brightness con-
trol
Display change
Speakers on/off switch
Volume control
(down)
Volume control ( up)
Holding down on the
keys changes the
sound level.
Power off using the
suspend function
With Windows 98, this
key combination is not
supported
Remaining capacity of
the battery pack
ECO mode for con-
serving power
Key Combinations
Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.
Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (touchscreen or mouse) or other keys.
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F7
Fn + F8
Fn + F9
Fn + F 10
Fn + F6
Is displayed
when the bright-
ness is at its
maximum value.
Key Popup Window
OFF
ON
Disabling the speakers will also disable the
warning beep.
Remaining
capacity (%)
display
Battery pack is
not installed.
*2
*2
Down
Up
This key combination cannot be used to adjust
the volume of the warning beep.
*1The optional port replicator or external display adapter is required for use with an external display. ( page 31, page 33)
*2When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key] with the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable.
*3 This “mouse” indicates the touch pad, the touchscreen and an external mouse.
CAUTION
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This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non-
shifted input is capitalized.
These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed and then Key Pad is
pressed while holding down the Fn key. This causes a portion of the
keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key functions
differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions
differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights green when Key Pad is pressed while holding down
the Fn key. When the indicator is lit, a portion of the keyboard functions
as arrow keys. The [Enter] key functions differently depending on the
application.
This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (floppy disk drive,
CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive or SuperDiskTM drive) is 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.)
This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
Not lit : AC adapter not connected or charging not being per-
formed.
Orange : Charging in progress.
Green : Charging finished.
Red : Battery is low
(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less).
Blinking red : Battery pack or charging malfunction.
Blinking orange : Battery capacity being refreshed.
Blinking orange five times after the AC adapter is connected :
Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is
outside the allowable range. Once the allowable range
requirement is satisfied, charging begins automati-
cally.)
Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode
Green : Power on
Blinking green : Suspend* mode
Caps Lock
NumLk (Numeric key)
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
KeyPad (Arrow key)
Multimedia pocket
device status
Hard disk status
Battery pack sta-
tus
Power status
LED Indicators
* With Windows 98, the "Suspend" is called "Standby".

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Touch Pad (Advanced)
Wheel mode operations (almost identical
to the case of using the Microsoft®
IntelliMouseTM for scroll, zoom, etc., op-
erations) are possible for Microsoft®wheel
function-compatible applications.
Microsoft®IntelliMouseTM is a mouse-type
device that, in addition to the two conven-
tional buttons, incorporates a wheel able
to rotate forwards/backwards.
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer
operations.
The touch pad has the following two modes of operation.
Scrolling Area
Microsoft®IntelliMouseTM Wheel Mode
(Setting at the time of purchase)
Only scroll operation is possible for ap-
plications not compatible with the
Microsoft®wheel function.
Even for applications compatible with the
Microsoft®wheel function, there are
cases where only vertical scrolling or
only horizontal scrolling is possible in this
mode.
Scrolling side-to-side
Possible when a check mark
is added for [Horizontal].
Scrolling up/down
: Typical mouse operations use this area.
When no check mark is added for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode], [Horizontal] and
[Vertical] of [Scroll Configuration], the entire surface can be used for typical
mouse operations.
Scrolling Area
Scrolling up/down
Possible when a check
mark is added for
[Vertical].
For the Pan and Auto Scroll functions, the en-
tire work surface of the touch pad can be used
for scrolling.
Changing the mode of the touch pad
1Select from the taskbar and then select [TouchPad] or select [TouchPad] in
[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].
2To set the Microsoft®IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode
Add the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration].
To set the original mode
Delete the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration]
and add the check mark for [Horizontal] and/or [Vertical] .
3Press [OK].
When you are not sure whether an application is compatible with the Microsoft®
wheel function or not, try using both modes. Furthermore, depending on the appli-
cation, there are cases where scrolling may not be possible with either mode.
Original Mode
Left Button
Right Button
Work Surface
NOTE
The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do
not use any implement on the touch pad.
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Touch Pad (Advanced)
Operate after pressing the two buttons simultaneously.
When releasing the auto scroll function:
One tap on the work surface.
or
Two quick taps, but on the
second tap leaving your fin-
ger down (applying pres-
sure) and moving it on the
work surface.
While holding down the
button, moving your fin-
ger on the work surface.
or
Basic Operation
Function Touch Pad Operation
Moving the Cursor
Tapping/Clicking
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
Dragging
Scroll*2
Scroll a document
(rotate the wheel)
Auto Scroll*2
Automatically scroll a
document
(move the mouse after
clicking the wheel)
or
Move the tip of your finger
lightly over the surface.
Wheel
Original
Wheel
Original
tapping
clicking
double-tapping double-clicking
Wheel
Original
Wheel Original
Wheel
Original
Wheel
Wheel
Original
Wheel
Original
Indicates an operation applicable to the Microsoft®IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode.
Indicates an operation applicable to the original mode.
Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft®
IntelliMouseTM.
*2Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.
When a check mark is added for [use Drag
Lock]*1
After the drag operation (above : left side), it is nec-
essary to determine the destination (e.g., location of
drop) by one tap. Under the condition no destination
is selected, do not use the suspend or hibernation
function. Nothing is shown on the display, even after
resuming from the suspend or hibernation mode.
In this case, the display will return after a tap or click
is made.
*1In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] -
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Operate while holding down the two buttons.
Ctrl +
Magnify
Reduce
Pan*
Scroll in various directions of a
document
(move the mouse slightly while
holding down the wheel)
Zoom*
Magnify/reduce the display of
a document.
(rotate the wheel while holding
down Ctrl )
Data Zoom*
Display or hide a document, or
perform operations to return to
or proceed with Internet Ex-
plorer.
(rotate the wheel while holding
down Shift )
Function Touch Pad Operation
Wheel
Wheel
Shift +
Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft®
IntelliMouseTM.
*Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.
Wheel
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When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel func-
tion) is connected, a part or all of the additional functions may fail to operate. To
use these additional functions, install the driver or application software of the
external device by following the procedure below. However, once the driver or
application software is installed, touch pad functions (e.g., auto scroll) and
touchscreen may not operate even if the touch pad and touchscreen are enabled
(see the procedure for “When you want to re-enable the touch pad and
touchscreen.”).
1In [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs], select [touch pad/touchscreen]
from the list, press [Add/Remove...] to delete it, then press [Yes] to confirm the
deletion. If the message appears to reboot your computer, press [Yes].
2Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting down”) and connect
the external mouse or trackball device to the computer.
3Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 41). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.
4Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install
the necessary driver.
When you want to re-enable the touch pad and touchscreen: page 7
When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] is displayed in [Mouse]: page 7
Touch Pad (Advanced)
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Handling the Touch Pad
When using a key combination such as Fn + F5 , do not touch the touch pad.
If a key combination is used while the pad is being touched, the function of the key
combination will not work. In addition, it is possible that control of the cursor will be
lost and the cursor will not show proper movements. In such cases, the computer
has to be restarted by using the keyboard (e.g., ).
Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-
pointed objects (e.g., nails), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and
ball point pen).
Do not allow things that could dirty the touch pad, such as oil. The cursor may not
work properly in such cases.
When the touch pad becomes dirty:
Wipe to remove dirty areas 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 disinfectant-type alcohol.
Touch Pad (Advanced)
When you want to re-enable the touch pad and touchscreen;
1Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball
device. (Refer to the manual of the external device.)
If the explanation of uninstalling the driver or application software can not be
found in the manual of the external device, execute the following steps.
In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], when an external mouse
or trackball device is displayed in [Mouse], press [Remove] to delete it, and
then press [OK] to confirm the deletion.
2Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting down”) and remove
the external mouse or trackball device.
3Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 41). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.
4Confirm whether [touch pad/touchscreen] exists in [Mouse] (in [Control Panel]
- [System] - [Device Manager]).
When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] is displayed in [Mouse]:
1Select [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] and then press [Properties].
2Select [Driver] - [Update Driver] and then press [Next].
3Select [Display a list of all the drivers....] and then press [Next].
4Press [Have Disk].
5Input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [OK].
6At the [Update Device Driver Wizard], press [Next].
7Press [Next], then press [Finish].
8The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [Yes].
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Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed
objects (e.g., nails), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pen).
Do not apply pressure within 5 mm of the perimeter of the display panel. The
cursor may move to the edge of the display.
Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not
allow contact with substances that could dirty the touchscreen, such as oil. The
cursor may not work properly in such cases.
When the touchscreen becomes dirty:
Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as a gauze.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.
Handling the Touchscreen
Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen display allowing you to perform the same
operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with your
finger. The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings). The op-
eration settings can be changed. ( page 9)
Moving the cursor Clicking
Double-clicking Dragging
Cursor
Touchscreen
The touchscreen function can not be used in the MS-DOS mode and when using
the full screen in [MS-DOS prompt].
When displaying with the LCD alone or displaying with the LCD and an external
display simultaneously, the touchscreen function cannot be used when the area
of either display is set larger (e.g., 1024 x 768 dots) than the resolution of the
LCD (i.e., 800 x 600 dots).
When mouse drivers are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touchscreen function
can not be used.
When you want to uninstall or reinstall the touchscreen (touch pad) driver, refer to
the “Touch Pad (Advanced)”. ( page 6 “CAUTION”, page 7 “CAUTION” )
If a change is made to the screen resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed
correctly with your finger, be sure to perform [Calibration]. ( page 9)
Even when only an external display is in use, the cursor will move on the external
display if the surface of the internal LCD is touched when the touchscreen driver
is active. Therefore, do not touch the LCD when only an external display is in use.
Touch and hold the object (i. e.
file or icon), move your finger on
the surface (dragging the object
to the desired location), then re-
lease your finger.
Two quick
taps
One tap
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Configuring the Touchscreen
When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.
2Make necessary changes
3Click [OK]
For more information, click at the upper right corner.
1Select from the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen]
or select [TouchScreen] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control
Panel] - [Mouse]
The following screen will appear.
Advanced configuration
Set the advanced settings.
Calibration & Test
Define the calibration setup. Use
this procedure when the cursor
and your (finger) touches do not
appear to agree. (Necessary for
changes in the alignment of the
touchscreen with visual images or
an adjustment of the display reso-
lution.)
Touch the “+” mark on the calibra-
tion screen for about one second.
After the calibration procedure is
executed (e.g., after the nine “+”
marks are touched), the proce-
dure ends when the Enter is
pressed.
The double-click speed of the Touchscreen can be changed in [Tap and Buttons] in
[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].
Touchscreen
Test
Test for the “Double click settings”.
Double click settings
Set the width and height
of the double click.
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Drawing Characters or Figures
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Panasonic Hand Writing
Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the
work surface of the touchscreen, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format.
1Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]
from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]
2Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the
touchscreen
To draw, an object with a rounded tip (e.g., a pen for tablets) can be used.
Do not use any of the following objects, as they may damage the work surface.
• Objects with an extremely sharp tip, like screwdrivers and nails.
• Objects that leave marks, like ball-point pens.
Do not perform a drag operation by the Touch Pad or the external mouse as
the movement will be input on the display.
3Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File]
• The file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application
can be changed with [Option] - [Window size].
• Any 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.
• Data 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. Pasting is not possible to applications that do not support the
bitmap format.
Drawing accuracy may be degraded if another application, such as FD access-
ing, is being executed simultaneously. Begin drawing only after other applica-
tions have been closed.
Changing the number of colors of the display may affect the Panasonic Hand
Writing screen. If the screen is affected, 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.
CAUTION
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4Cancel the Touch Pad mode
Confirm that the [Panasonic Hand Writing] window is active, and then press the
left button of the touch pad.
In the following cases, the Touch Pad mode is automatically cancelled.
• When a switch is made to another application
• When the computer resumes operation from the suspend* or hibernation
mode
• When the settings window for [Panasonic Hand Writing] is shown
• When selecting a menu after pressing Alt
*With Windows 98, the “Suspend” is called “Standby”.
Panasonic Hand Writing
Using the Touch Pad mode
Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the
work surface of the touch pad, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format.
•Determine the position to begin drawing:
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. The above function will not
work even when the right-side button of a USB mouse is pressed.
• Data 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. Pasting is not possible to applications that do not support
the bitmap format.
1Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]
from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]
2Select or select [Touch Pad mode] in [Option]
3Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the touch
pad
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 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.
5Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File]
Drawing accuracy may be degraded if another application, such as FD ac-
cessing, is being executed simultaneously. Begin drawing only after other
applications have been closed.
Changing the number of colors of the display may affect the Panasonic Hand
Writing screen. If the screen is affected, 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.
CAUTION
NOTE
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Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function
Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function
Function Suspend function Hibernation function
Where data is saved to Memory Hard disk
Speed Fast Somewhat slow
Requires power supply Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost) Power is not required to maintain data
1Run the Setup Utility (page 41)
2Using and , select [Power]
3Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter
4Using and , select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and press
Enter
5Press F10 , then select [Yes]
If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down your
computer, you can do so by using the suspend or hibernation function.
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
Suspend/Hibernation Functions
Differences between the suspend and hibernation functions
[Off] is factory set.
Suspend Mode
or
Hibernation Mode
The computer should be set for suspend or hibernation ( see the above proce-
dure).
(After releasing your finger from the
power switch, do not touch the power
switch, keyboard or pointing device while
the computer is entering in the suspend
or hibernation modes.)
At the “beep*” sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you con-
tinue to slide the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the “beep*” will
sound again and the power will go OFF. Data not previously saved will be lost.
Slide the power switch to power on.
If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recom-
mended that hibernation mode be used instead of the suspend mode.
*When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with the Setup
Utility ( page 41) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep sound.
Slide the power switch
With Windows 98, the “Suspend” is called “Standby”.
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Resuming Operation
Suspend/Hibernation Functions
If the security indicator ( ) is displayed, your password has been set.
After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.
This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use the
suspend or hibernation functions again during this time, as this may subse-
quently cause Windows to operate abnormally.
Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or
hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.
When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards
may not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your com-
puter or reinitialize the individual devices.
Avoid the following until the computer is completely turned off when powering
down using the suspend or hibernation functions, or resuming operation by
using the power switch from the suspend or hibernation.
• Touch the keyboard (excluding password input), touch pad, touchscreen, ex-
ternal mouse, or power switch.
• Connect the AC adapter.
• Close the display.
Slide the power switch
With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the suspend
function.
Fn + F7 ( page 2)
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by].
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Suspend/Hibernation Functions
Save all data before powering off your computer.
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using in a network environment.
When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not
touch the touch pad or touchscreen (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is
connected). These devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your
computer using the keyboard.
Do not power off during the following periods (you may corrupt your data or file):
• While the MP indicator ( ) or HDD indicator ( ) is on.
• While playing/recording audio files.
• While communications software is being used.
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using an operating system
other than the one provided with your computer, the Setup Utility, or when experienc-
ing static electricity or noise.
If you hold down on the Alt , Ctrl or Shift key to enter the suspend or hibernation
mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For example, if you hold
down on the Shift key while pushing the power switch, upon resuming, if you do not
press the Shift key again, only capital letters will result from typing.
Only when the computer stops operating or locks up should the power switch be held
more than four seconds to power off the computer. Slide the power switch to power
on and data not previously saved will be lost.
In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards (e.g., a modem card) are
inserted, more of that power may be consumed. When all power has been con-
sumed, all data saved in suspend is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore
recommend plugging in the AC adapter when using the suspend function.
Repeatedly using the suspend or hibernation function will use up a lot of the system
resources and the computer may not work properly. Shut down Windows ([Start]-
[Shut Down]) on a regular basis, i.e. approximately once a week, without using the
suspend or hibernation function. Doing so will restore the system resources.
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function during the following periods. The
suspend or hibernation function, or peripherals may not work.
• When a file in external devices such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or ATA
card is opened, the suspend or hibernation function may not work. In such cases,
close the file.
• LAN, SCSI and modem function may not recover after entering the suspend or
hibernation mode. If this occurs, restart the computer.
When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted, after enter-
ing the suspend or hibernation mode, the computer may not function properly.
When a USB device is connected, there are cases the suspend or hibernation func-
tion will not operate in a normal manner due to the USB device. In addition, a USB
device may have to be removed temporarily and the computer restarted in cases
where the computer is unable to start up properly.
When both [Turn off monitor] (in [Control Panel] - [Power Management] - [Power
Schemes]) and [Screen Saver] (in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Screen Saver]) are
set, there are cases operations cannot resume in a normal manner from the suspend
or hibernation mode.
When the screensaver setting is active, do not enter the suspend or hibernation
mode while the [MS-DOS Prompt] is being displayed. There are cases operations
cannot resume in a normal manner.
When the computer resumes from the suspend/hibernation mode when MS-DOS is
running, the screen may become completely black. In such cases, press
Alt + Tab .
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Security Measures
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.
You should set your "Supervisor Password" and "User Password" (The User Password
can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set).
Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.
When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to
the hard disk when the hard disk is installed in a different computer, since a password is
also set for the hard disk. When the hard disk is returned to the original computer, you
can read and write data as before. In this case, however, make the settings in the Setup
Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed.
(The Hard Disk Lock can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set.)
It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lock without setting the User Password, but we rec-
ommend that you set the User Password for security reasons.
(Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)
Starting up when the password is set
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission
Upon entering your Supervisor
Password or User Password and
pressing Enter .
If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password
You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 41).
If entering the Setup Utility with User Password
You can not register [Advanced] menu.
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not regis-
ter the User Password.
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection], you can regis-
ter the User Password. ( page 41)
F9 does not work.
When only the Supervisor Password has been set, the password is not necessary
when the computer is started up, but the password becomes necessary when the
Setup Utility is started up. This alternative makes it possible to prevent the contents
of the Setup Utility from being changed.
ReferenceSituation
You do not want your computer to be used without permission
You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to
be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft.
You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a floppy
disk
You want to prevent theft of your computer
Function to use
Supervisor Password
User Password
Hard Disk Lock
Prevent operation by
using a floppy disk
Use security lock
below
below
page 19
"Names and Functions of
Parts"
*If you are starting from the suspend or hiberna-
tion mode, if after three attempts the correct pass-
word is not input, or if no password is entered for
about a minute, the computer returns to the sus-
pend or hibernation mode.
If the correct password is input, Will Start
Will Not Start*
(Power off)
Over three incorrect attempts,
or no password is entered for about a minute,
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Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction
between upper and lower case letters.
White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function keys
cannot be used.
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will
be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short
time.
Security Measures
1Run the Setup Utility ( page 41)
2Using and , select [Security]
3Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then press
Enter
4<Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter
5Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then press
Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
6Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then
press Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
7At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
8Press F10 , then select [Yes]
When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or disabled
without permission,
1Using and , select [User Password Protection] and press Enter .
2Using and , select [Protected] and press Enter .
CAUTION
NOTE

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Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
Security Measures
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction
between upper and lower case letters.
White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function keys
cannot be used.
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your User Pass-
word.
Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be unable to
use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short
time.
To prevent the changing of your password without permission
Set the User Password Protection option ( page 16).
1Run the Setup Utility ( page 41)
2Using and , select [Security]
3Using and , select [Set User Password], then press Enter
4<Only when the User Password has been set>
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter
5Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then press
Enter
To disable the User Password
Press only Enter
6Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then
press Enter
To disable the User Password
Press only Enter
7At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
8Press F10 , then select [Yes]
Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 16)
NOTE
CAUTION

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Setting the Hard Disk Lock (enabling, disabling)
Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] of the Setup
Utility to [Disable].
1Run the Setup Utility (page 41)
2Using and , select [Security]
3Using and , select [Hard Disk Lock], then press
Enter
4To enable the Hard Disk Lock
Select [Enable], then press Enter
At the [Caution], press Enter .
To disable the Hard Disk Lock
Select [Disable], then press Enter
5Press F10 , then select [Yes]
If [Hard Disk Lock] is not displayed, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
In the default setting, [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Disable].
You cannot set the [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Pass-
word. Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 16)
It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lock without setting the User Password,
but we recommend that you set the User Password for security reasons.
Security Measures
CAUTION
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE

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You may choose to protect the data on your computer from being accessed illegally or
overwritten accidentally by using a floppy disk. You can also set your computer to be
unbootable from a floppy disk.
Procedure
1Run the Setup Utility (page 41)
2Using and , select [Security]
3Using and , select [Boot Up Drive], then press Enter
4Using and , select either [C:] or [CDD,DVD / A: / C:] and
press Enter
5Using the and , select [Floppy Operation] and press
Enter
6Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter
7Press F10 , then select [Yes]
Preventing theft or damage to data using a floppy disk
Security Measures
To enable the floppy operation
Select [Enable] at Step 6.

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Things to Remember
POINT 4
POINT 2
POINT 1
One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of
computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on
how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.
Four Important Points
Conserving Power
Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.
To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power man-
agement mode.
Check to see that you have your AC adapter with you before
leaving your home or office.
Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU04) and the optional bat-
tery charger (CF-VCB251A) is highly recommended.
Always watch your battery level!
Leave your computer off when it is not in use
( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”)
Adjust the brightness (darker) with Fn + F2
By repeatedly pressing the keys to maximize the brightness ( will be displayed),
following this, if the keys are pressed again, the brightness will be minimized, thereby
lowering the power consumption.
Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn +
F10 to put your computer in the ECO mode
The ECO mode helps you conserve power by cutting off power to the LCD and
turning off the hard disk motor. To resume, you may press a key unrelated to the
direct triggering of a selection, like Ctrl key.
In [Control Panel] - [Power Management], make settings in
detail
By making settings in detail for the alarm, timeout, etc., it is possible to control the
consumption of power.
When Windows 98 is running, the individual timeout functions of the Setup Utility
will not work. It is necessary to make these settings with the timeout functions of
Windows 98 (in [Control Panel] - [Power Management]).
Computing On The Road
POINT 3
When installed in a network environment.
Be sure to disable the “System standby” settings with the [Control Panel] - [Power
Management].
After resuming operation from the suspend mode, the network connection may
be severed or the computer will not work properly.
When a device like a high-speed modem or ISDN terminal adapter is con-
nected to the serial port, etc.
There are times when high-speed communication is adversely affected if the
power management function is enabled.
Key operation and music playback.
When the power management function is running, you may feel that key,
touchscreen, touch pad (or mouse) operations are sluggish. Furthermore, music
may not be played back correctly when the power of the display is cut (for energy
conservation purposes) during playback.
CAUTION