Panasonic CF-37 Series User manual

CF-37 Series
Reference Manual
Personal Computer
®
Contents
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
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.
Illustrations in this Reference Manual
Read Me First ...................................................... 2
Key Combinations .............................................. 4
LED Indicators ....................................................5
Touch Pad (Advanced) ....................................... 6
Touchscreen .....................................................11
Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen) ......... 13
Display Rotation Tool ....................................... 14
Suspend/Hibernation Functions ..................... 15
Security Measures ............................................ 18
Computing On The Road.................................. 22
Battery Power ...................................................23
Multimedia Pocket ............................................ 28
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive ................................. 29
SuperDiskTM Drive ............................................. 32
PC Cards ........................................................... 33
RAM Module...................................................... 34
Printer ................................................................ 35
External Display ...............................................36
USB Devices ..................................................... 40
Infrared Data Communications ....................... 41
Modem ............................................................... 43
Hard Disk Drive .................................................44
Setup Utility ...................................................... 45
Smart Boot ........................................................ 51
Technical Information ...................................... 52
DMI Viewer ........................................................ 53
List of Error Codes ........................................... 54
Dealing With Problems (Advanced) ................ 56
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Do not power off your computer or press the SuperDisk drive eject button while
the MP indicator ( ) is on.
Doing so may damage the data on the disk and render the disk useless.
Use care when handling disks.
To protect the data on your disks or to prevent a disk from becoming stuck in your
computer, avoid the following:
• Sliding the shutter on the disk manually.
• Exposing the disk to a magnetic field.
• Storing the disk in locations prone to high temperatures, low pitched noise, dampness,
or dust.
• Applying more than one label on the disk.
Confirm the contents of a disk before formatting it.
Confirm that no important data is on the disk, because all data on the disk will be
erased.
Use the write-protect tab.
This is a must for preserving important data.
This prevents your data from being erased
or overwritten.
Do not expose your computer to shock.
Please use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk
or make your software applications and data unusable.
Do not power off your computer while software applications are running or
HDD indicator ( ) is on.
Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems ([Start] - [Shut Down] ).
Save all valuable data to disks.
Backing up data to disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or
should you inadvertently change or erase data.
Use the security function for all important data. ( page 18)
Saving Data on the Hard Disk
*This computer uses Microsoft®Windows®98 Second Edition Operating System.
Write Enable Write Disable
Write-protect Tab
Saving Data on Disks
Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software
and use them regularly.
Computer Viruses
We recommend you run the software:
• When booting your computer.
• After receiving data.
We recommend that you check data received on disks or from external sources,
such as data downloaded from the Internet, e-mail, etc. (For compressed files,
please uncompress them before running a check).
In this manual, the followings are described as disks.
When using disks, an optional SuperDisk Drive Pack (CF-VFS371/CF-VFS372) is needed.
SuperDisk (120 MB)
Floppy disk (720 KB, 1.44 MB)
NOTE
LCD Panel
High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color
liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 99.998% or more of the picture
elements are functioning properly, no defect is considered to exist.
Read Me First

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Read Me First
Environment
Place the computer on a flat stable surface.
In use: Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}
Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
Not in use: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}
Humidity: 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)
Usage Environment
Such areas may result in damage to the computer.
Areas with electronic equipment
These areas may interfere with your display or cause your computer to
produce strange sounds.
Areas with extremely high/low temperatures
Places not to use your computer
Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat. During opera-
tion, the computer may become warm.
Handling
This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, the
leakage of liquid (e.g., water) from the keyboard, etc., but no warranty is provided against such
trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, please be extremely careful in the handling.
Do not drop or hit your computer against solid objects.
Do not stand the computer on its side or allow it to tip over. When the computer receives ex-
tremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable.
Do not carry your computer when it is ON.
Remove all cables before transporting your computer.
We recommend preparing a fully charged battery (and optional charger, if possible).
When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended
that the batteries be stored in a plastic bag.
Do not place the computer upright. When the computer receives extremely strong shock
after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable.
Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the display.
Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.
Always carry your computer with you. Never check it in with luggage. For use of the computer
inside an aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy on this issue.
<When using the SuperDisk drive>
It is a good idea to make backup copies on disks and carry them with you.
Do not leave a disk in the drive while transporting your computer.
Maintenance
Areas excluding the display
Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after applying water or detergent diluted with water
to the soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water.
Display
Avoid using water when cleaning the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave
residue and reduce readability of the screen.
Touch Pad
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CAUTION
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 cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface.
Do not directly add or spray water or detergent. If liquid enters the inside of the computer, it may cause it to work
improperly or be damaged.
Avoid rubbing off dust/dirt with cloth since it may leave scratch on the screen.
Sweep dust/dirt with fine brush, then wipe it with “dry” soft cloth used for cleaning glasses.
Apply camera lens cleaner on a soft gauze and clean it with gentle force. Then, wipe
with dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses.
<When cleaning oily surface>
<When cleaning dust/dirt>

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CAUTION
CAUTION
Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness
of LCD. The brightness setting is stored in memory
separately under the condition the AC adapter is con-
nected and under the condition the AC adapter is
not connected.
By pressing this key combination, you can select ei-
ther an external display, 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.
Pressing this key combination turns off audio from
the internal speakers and headphone jack. Pressing
it again, or rebooting the computer 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 pow-
ered 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 suf-
ficient remaining power installed.)
Pressing this key combination displays the remain-
ing battery capacity on the screen. page 23
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 (mouse) or other keys.
When a MIDI file is playing, do not use the following key combinations. The tempo of the MIDI file may temporarily slow.
LCD brightness con-
trol ( down)
LCD brightness con-
trol ( up)
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
With Windows 98, this
key combination is not
supported
Fn + F1
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F7
Fn + F8
Fn + F9
Fn + F 10
Fn + F6
Is displayed when
the brightness is at
its maximum value.
Key Functions Popup Window
ON
OFF
Down
Up
Disabling the speakers will also disable the warn-
ing beep.
Remaining
capacity (%)
display
Battery pack is
not installed.
NOTE
Fn + F2
This key combination cannot be used to adjust the vol-
ume of the warning beep and the touchscreen sound.
*1When the Dual-Display is used, this key combination becomes inoperable.
*2Under the condition the sound function of Windows is not working, or is displayed, but the volume does not change.
*3 When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key] with the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable.
Is displayed when
the brightness is at
its minimum value.
%
A
%
B
%
A
78
%
B
*2
*2
*1
*3

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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. This causes a por-
tion 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 when the hard disk drive is accessed.
This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (CD-ROM drive,
DVD-ROM drive or SuperDisk drive) is accessed.
When the battery pack (including the adapter) is set in the Multimedia
Pocket, the Multimedia Pocket device status LED shows the same indica-
tions as the battery pack status LED (see below).
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 out-
side the allowable range. Once the allowable range re-
quirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.)
Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode
Green : Power on
Blinking green : Suspend* mode
Caps Lock
NumLk (Numeric key)
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
Hard disk status
Multimedia pocket
device status
Battery pack
status
Power status
LED Indicators
NOTE
MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.
* With Windows 98, the "Suspend" is called "Standby".

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Touch Pad (Advanced)
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations.
Left Button
Right Button
Work Surface
(To next page)
Operate after pressing the two buttons simul-
taneously.
or
Two quick taps, but on the
second tap leaving your
finger down (applying
pressure) and moving it
on the work surface.
While holding down the
button, moving your fin-
ger on the work surface.
*In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tapping]
or
Basic Operation
Function Touch Pad Operation
Moving the Cursor
Tapping/Clicking
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
Dragging
Scroll*
Scroll a document
(rotate the wheel)
Auto Scroll*
Automatically scroll a document
or
Move the tip of your finger
lightly over the surface.
When a check mark is added for [Drag
Lock] *
After the drag operation (above : left side), it
is necessary to determine the destination (i.e.,
location of drop) by one tap. Under the con-
dition 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.
tapping clicking
double-tapping
double-clicking
When releasing the auto scroll function:
One tap on the work surface.
2
The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do
not use any implement on the touch pad.
NOTE

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Operate while holding down the two buttons.
Ctrl +
Magnify
Reduce
Pan*
Scroll in various directions of a
document
Zoom*
Magnify/reduce the display of
a document.
Data Zoom*
Display or hide a document, or
perform operations to return to or
proceed with Internet Explorer.
Function Touch Pad Operation
Shift +
*Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.
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) may not
operate even if the touch pad is enabled (see the procedure for “When you want
to re-enable the touch pad.”).
1Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down") and connect
the external mouse or trackball device to the computer.
2Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 45). In [Main] menu,
set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.
3Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install
the necessary driver.
When you want to re-enable the touch pad;
1In [Start] - [Settings] - [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 45). In [Main] menu,
set [Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.
4Confirm whether [Alps GlidePoint] exists in [Mouse] (in [Control Panel] - [Sys-
tem] -[Device Manager]).
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Touch Pad (Advanced)
CAUTION
It is possible that no input is accepted from the touch pad while typing is being
performed. To change the settings, add the check mark for [Tap off when typing]
in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tapping]. ( page 10)

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Handling the Touch Pad
Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-
pointed objects (i.e. nails), hard objects that can leave marks (i.e. pencils and ball
point pen).
Do not allow contact with substances 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 a gauze or 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)
CAUTION
When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse] is displayed instead of [ALPS GlidePoint]
in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Mouse]:
1Select [PS/2 Compatible Mouse] and then press [Properties].
2Select [Driver] - [Update Driver] and then press [Next].
3Select [No, select drive from list] and then press [Next].
4At the [Device Driver Wizard], select [Alps GlidePoint] and press [Finish].
5At the [Insert Disk], press [OK].
6Input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [OK].
7Press [Close].

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Touch Pad (Advanced)
(To next page)
Select from the taskbar or select [Mouse] from [Start] -
[Settings] - [Control Panel]
2
Set the function to be activated when pressing the left button.
Set the function to be activated when
pressing the right button.
Set the function to be activated when
pressing the left and right buttons si-
multaneously.
Set the function when double-clicking
either button or the surface of the Touch
Pad.
Click [Buttons]
1
page 10
Configuring the Touch Pad
When needed, the touch pad can be configured using the following steps.
Press this button to return all settings (including the Options settings) of the But-
tons settings display to the factory settings.
It is also possible to change the double-click time in [Windows] for [Start] - [Pro-
grams] - [Updd] - [Settings] ( page 12). However, when the double click
time in [Windows] is changed, the double-click speed in [Buttons] is changed. In
addition, the setting in [Buttons] takes effect after the computer is restarted or
enters the suspend or hibernation mode.
The scroll function (including the auto scroll function) may not operate depending on the
application. In addition, its response may be slow for rapid repeating actions.
For more information, refer to on-line help.
NOTE
Click [Gestures]
In the top corners of the Touch Pad, set the func-
tions to be activated. To change the functions,
make selections from within the list boxes.
Easy Launcher can be operated simply by click-
ing the mark in the top corner when the Easy
Launcher function is set.
Easy Capture can be operated simply by click-
ing the mark in the top corner when the Easy
Capture function is set. page 10
Set whether to enable or disable the scroll function. When the scroll function is used,
scrolling operations are possible even when the pointer is not moved to the scroll bar. In
addition, it is possible to perform the operations of zoom and data zoom.
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<Easy Launcher>
When Easy Launcher is operated, the window displayed
on the right is shown. With Easy Launcher, it is possible
to start an application, shut Windows down, or operate
a window. Some applications may be unable to be
closed or minimized. In such cases, try pressing the
Exit button or the Minimize button in the application.
NOTE
<Easy Capture>
When Easy Capture is operated, the window display on
the right is shown. With Easy Capture, it is possible to
paste an image or characters to the currently running ap-
plications with the Touch Pad.
4Click [Options]
Set the scroll speed for when the scroll function is
enabled.
Set the area for scroll operations on the Touch Pad
and the area of operation of each mark (in each
corner).
The regions where the scrolling areas in the hori-
zontal and vertical directions overlap become the
operating areas of the marks.
If the box is checked, is displayed on the task
bar.
Touch Pad (Advanced)
Click [Tapping]
Adjust the tapping speed on the work surface.
If the box is checked, it is possible to make a drag
lock setting whereby the drag condition is main-
tained after dragging via a tap operation even if the
hand leaves the work surface. In addition, it is pos-
sible to select the method of release from the drag
condition, i.e., [Auto Release] or [Tap Release].
When [Auto Release] is selected, it is possible to
set the time for release.
Click [OK]
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CAUTION
When [Tap Release] is set, do not enter the suspend or hibernation mode dur-
ing drag lock. After resuming, nothing will be shown on the display.
In such cases, tap the work surface or click a button.
Make necessary changes
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If the box is checked, there is no response when the Touch Pad is tapped while
typing is being performed. It is possible to adjust the time to return to the tap function
enabled condition after the typing has stopped, i.e., from [Short] to [Long], with [De-
lay after last key is hit].
5Make necessary changes, click [OK].

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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 operation settings can be changed in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings].)
Handling the Touchscreen
Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed
objects (i.e. nails), hard objects that can leave marks (i.e. 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 or soft cloth
first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.
Moving the cursor Clicking
Double-clicking Dragging
Cursor
Touchscreen
CAUTION
The touchscreen function can not be used in the MS-DOS mode and when
using the full screen in [MS-DOS prompt].
When the operation of panning (only LCD) is performed while the screen reso-
lution is set to [1024 x 768 dots], the touchscreen function will not work properly.
If a change is made to the screen resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed
correctly with your finger, be sure to perform [Calibrate]. page 12
(To next page)
Tap 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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When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.
Configuring the Touchscreen
Make necessary changes
For more information, refer to [Help].
Click [OK]
Touchscreen
2
1
3
NOTE
Select from the taskbar or select [Settings] from [Start] -
[Programs] - [Updd]
The following screen will appear.
Advanced
Hardware
Button Modes
Calibration
Define the calibration setup.
Use when the cursor can not be pointed correctly with
your finger. (Needed if the alignment of the touchscreen
with the visual image change or adjust the display reso-
lution).
Set the hardware resources.
Match this setting with the
setting for [Base I/O] in the
Setup Utility.
Set the button modes.
Set the advanced settings.
Devices
Configure the device controller.
About
Display the version number.
Status
Display the status of the controller.
Windows
Set the “double-click”
settings.
General
Set the general settings and func-
tions.
Events
Set the events that can be generated
by a controller.
Settings
Set the general protocol
settings.
It is also possible to change the double-click speed in [Buttons] for [Start] -
[Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]. However, when [Double Click Speed] in
[Mouse] is changed, the double click time in [Windows] is also changed. In
addition, the setting becomes the setting for [Buttons] in [Mouse] after the
computer is restarted or enters the suspend or hibernation mode. page 9
Immediately run [Calibrate] when the number of points of calibration is changed.
NOTE
The touchscreen can be used for only [Whole Desktop] setting in [Devices] -
[Modify] - [logical desktop segment]. This setting is default.
NOTE

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CAUTION
Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen)
Drawing Characters or Figures
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.
Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]
from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]
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.
Panasonic Hand Writing does not operate properly when the Touchscreen can-
not be used.
1
2
NOTE
Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the
touchscreen
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.
CAUTION
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]
NOTE
The file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application
can be changed with [Option] - [Window size].
The Hand Writing mode does not work properly when the computer is in the
Dual - Display Mode.
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], and then run
Panasonic Hand Writing again.
CAUTION
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.

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Display Rotation Tool
Double-Click from the taskbar or press Alt + Ctrl + R .
When changing the key combination:
(Only the third key can be changed.)
1Right click in the taskbar.
2Select [Setting].
NOTE
3Select the key.
By running the Display Rotation Tool, it is possible to rotate the LCD computer screen
180 degrees and to perform Touchscreen operations in the rotated mode.
CAUTION
The Display Rotation Tool can be used in the only following modes:
800 x 600, High Color [16 bit]
800 x 600, 256 Color
When a moving picture is played with one of the applications below, there may be
times when the display will be unable to be rotated. In such cases, the moving
picture should be played after the display is rotated.
Windows Media Player
ActiveMovie
Direct Draw applications
MPEG overlay
When an external monitor is connected, the image on the external monitor will be
simultaneously rotated.
During display rotation, it is not possible to change the display output location by
pressing Fn + F3 .
The full screen display of the [MS-DOS prompt] during display rotation is shown in the
standard display direction. (The operation of the touch pad accommodates the rotation.)
In the full screen display of the [MS-DOS prompt], it is not possible to rotate the
display.
We recommend not rotating the display when the path of the cursor has been set to
be displayed and [Scheme] (in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -[Mouse] - [Pointer])
has been changed, since the movement of the cursor will become extremely slow.
When the display is being rotated, a moving image may not be displayed correctly if
an application using a CD+ is run.
When the message “Cannot rotate display. There is DirectDraw application running”
is displayed, close all applications currently running. If there is no change in the
situation (after all applications currently running are closed), restart Windows.
When the display is rotated, there is a slight drop in the overall performance. For
example, the speed for data transmission using infrared communications or using
the serial port becomes slow.
When the number of points of calibration for Touchscreen is changed, be sure to run
[Calibrate] before rotating the display.
After the display is rotated, it takes about four seconds before the Touchscreen can
be used.
A rotated display state is cancelled when entering the suspend/hibernation mode or
displaying the [Display Properties] screen.
A rotated display state may be cancelled if certain screensavers are activated.
During a drag operation, the cursor may appear to fly from its actual location.

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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 not required to maintain data
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
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 mouse while the
computer is entering in the suspend or
hibernation modes.)
*When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with the Setup
Utility ( page 46) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep sound.
Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function
Slide the power switch
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NOTE
With Windows 98, the “Suspend” is called “Standby”.
Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function
1Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Manage-
ment], in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [Enable hiber-
nate Support] and press [Apply].
2In [Advanced], select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I
press the power button on my computer] and press [OK].
The operation of the power switch and the operation of the computer when the
LCD is closed can be set in [Advanced].
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Resuming Operation
Slide the power switch
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With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the suspend
function.
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by].
NOTE
CAUTION
At the "beep*" sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you con-
tinue to press down on the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the
"beep*" sound will come out again and the power will go off. Data not previ-
ously saved will be lost.
Slide the power switch to power on.
Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shut-
down] with [Control Panel] - [Power Management], if the power switch is pressed,
a beep will sound and The power will go off if the button is pressed for more
than four seconds, although the computer will not completely shut down.
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.
If the security indicator ( ) is displayed, your password has been set.
When the computer enters the suspend mode by the closing of the LCD panel, it will
resume when the LCD panel is opened. If the computer does not resume when the
LCD panel is opened, press the power switch.
When the computer enters the hibernation mode by the closing of the LCD panel, it
will not resume even when the LCD panel is opened.
CAUTION
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.
When a password has been set in the Setup Utility, appears when the
computer resumes from the hibernation mode, but does not appear when
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Save all data before powering off your computer.
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 enter the suspend/hibernation mode during the following periods (you may
corrupt your data or file):
• While the MP indicator ( )* or HDD indicator ( ) is on.
* Except when using a second battery pack.
• 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 that comes with your computer, the Setup Utility, or when experi-
encing 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 ex-
ample, if you hold down on the key while pushing the power switch, upon
resuming, if you do not press the 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 at suspend is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recom-
mend 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 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.
• SCSI cards may not recover after entering the suspend or hibernation mode. If this
occurs, restart the computer.
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 .
Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function
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Situation Function to use Reference
Supervisor Password below
User Password
Prevent operation by
using a disk
Security Measures
You do not want your computer to be used without permission
You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a disk
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.
You can 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.
Starting up when the password is set
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission
If the correct password is input, Will Start
Will Not Start*
(Power off)
Upon entering your Supervisor
Password or User Password
and pressing Enter .
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If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password
If entering the Setup Utility with User Password
Over three incorrect attempts,
or no password is entered for about one minute,
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CAUTION
It is not necessary to set the User Password.
It is necessary to set [Password on boot] in the Setup Utility to [Enable].
You can not register [Advanced] menu and some items in [Security] menu.
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not reg-
ister the User Password.
F9 does not work.
You can register all items of the Setup Utility (page 48).
does not appear when the computer resumes from the suspend mode.
Use the hibernation mode.
(If you want to use the security function when using the suspend mode, add the
check mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off standby] in [Control
Panel] - [Power Management] - [Advanced].)
*If after three attempts the correct password is not
input, or if no password is entered for about a minute,
the computer returns to the condition just before
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CAUTION
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 distinc-
tion 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
password.
Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten you will be un-
able 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
1
2
4
3
Run the Setup Utility ( page 45)
Using and , select [Security]
Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then
press Enter
Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then
press Enter
<Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter
5
To disable the Supervisor Password
Simply press Enter
At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
6Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then
press Enter
7
Press F10 , then select [Yes]
To disable the Supervisor Password
Simply press Enter
8
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NOTE
When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or dis-
abled without permission:
1Using and , select [User Password Protection] and press Enter
2Using and , select [Protected] and press Enter .

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Security Measures
At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
7
Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then
press Enter
8Press F10 , then select [Yes]
To disable the User Password
Simply press Enter
1
2
Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disabling)
4
3
Run the Setup Utility ( page 45)
Using and , select [Security]
Using and , select [Set User Password], then
press Enter
Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then
press Enter
<Only when the User Password has been set>
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter
5
To disable the User Password
Simply press Enter
6
NOTE
Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 19)
CAUTION
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinc-
tion 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 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 19).