Panasonic CF-51 Series User manual

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Personal Computer
Reference Manual
Model No. CF-51 Series
XP We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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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 be not displayed as shown in this manual.
If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions.
zConfirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
zIn this manual, the following software packages are described as follows:
"WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version)" as "WinDVD"
"B's Recorder GOLD7 BASIC" as "B's Recorder"
"B's CLiP 5" as "B's CLiP"
zThe following drives may be described as "CD/DVD drive".
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive, DVD MULTI drive
zCircular media such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM are described as "discs".
Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual
NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Enter 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.
Îor ⇒These symbols indicated related pages.
Î: Refer to the page in this Reference Manual
⇒: Refer to the Operating Instructions
Orange*1 If *1 is selected, it will jump to a related explanatory
note.

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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) 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.
Besides, the popup window may not be displayed depending on the state of the
application you are using (e.g., when [Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen").
Key Functions Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)
Fn + F1
Fn + F2
LCD brightness control (down)
LCD brightness control (up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the
brightness of LCD.
The brightness setting is stored in memory
separately under the condition the AC adaptor is
connected and under the condition the AC adaptor
is not connected.

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Key Combinations
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. (Îpage 61)
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 a video such as a DVD video or an
MPEG file is playing.
• When the Dualview is being utilized.
• When a game such as pinball is dis-
played.
NOTE
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 Functions Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)

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Key Combinations
Fn + F4 Speaker on/off switch
Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio
from the internal speakers and headphone jack.
NOTE
zDisabling the speakers will also disable the
warning beep.
zSpeakers connected to the USB port
cannot be muted.
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Volume control (down)
Volume control (up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume
of the internal speaker and headphone jack.
NOTE
zThis key combination cannot be used to
adjust the volume of the warning beep or
speakers connected to the USB port.
Fn + F7 Power off using the standby function
Pressing this key combination causes the current
status of the computer to be saved to memory, and
powers off the computer. (Îpage 13)
Key Functions Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)

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Key Combinations
Fn + F9 Remaining capacity of the battery pack
Pressing this key combination displays the
remaining battery capacity on the screen.
When the battery pack is
inserted in the computer
(example)
When the battery pack is
not inserted in the
computer
Fn + F10 Power off using the hibernation function
Pressing this key combination causes the current
status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk,
and powers off the computer. (Îpage 13)
Key Functions Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)

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Key Combinations
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
1Run the Hotkey Settings.
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
2Set 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.
zTo use
Fn only once:
APress
Fn once. (Locked)
BPress another key for combination. (Lock released)
zTo 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 keys are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup
window display function OFF.
Hotkey Settings

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Key Combinations
3Select [OK].
NOTE
zEach 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 "
Fx " indicates any function key from F1 to F10 .

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LED Indicators
Power status zNot lit
Power off / Hibernation mode
zGreen
Power on
zBlinking green
Standby mode
zBlinking green rapidly
Due to extremely low temperatures, power
cannot be turned on, or computer cannot
resume from standby mode.
Battery pack status Îpage 28
Caps Lock This indicator lights green when
CapsLock is
pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is
capitalized.
NumLk
(Numeric key)
This indicator lights green when
NumLk is
pressed. This causes a portion of the keyboard
to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key
functions 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
(Scroll lock)
This indicator lights green when
ScrLk is
pressed. Scroll lock functions differently
depending on the application.
Hard disk drive status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is
accessed.

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LED Indicators
*1 MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.
*1 Multimedia pocket device
status
zThis indicator lights when the multimedia
pocket device (floppy disk drive, DVD-ROM &
CD-R/RW drive, DVD MULTI drive etc.) is
accessed.
zThis 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 (Îpage 28).

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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
Double-Tapping/Double-
Clicking
double-tapping or double-clicking
Dragging
Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger
down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface.
or
While holding down the button, moving your finger on the work
surface.

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Touch Pad
*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.
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.
Scroll *1
Scroll a document.
Function Operation
Handling the touch pad

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
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
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 the standby mode.
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.
Use any of the following methods to enter the standby or hibernation mode.
To use the hibernation mode, set [Power Options] in advance (Îpage 14).
(Enabled in factory preset.)
zUsing Fn key combinations (Îpage 5)
zUsing the power switch (Îpage 16)
zUsing the display (Îpage 17)
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
Function Where data is
saved to
Time until
recovery
Requires power 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
Entering the Standby or Hibernation Mode

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
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.
1Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -
[Power Options].
2In [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 an external CD/DVD drive, 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 the account to change in [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts].
BSet the password.
CAdd the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from
standby] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power
Options] - [Advanced].
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.

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
• When the MP indicator or hard disk drive indicator is on (Îpage 9).
• 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.)
zThe computer cannot enter standby or hibernation mode under the following condition.
• When B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP have been installed:
If a disc formatted with B’s CLiP is inserted into the CD/DVD drive (while is displayed
on the taskbar), eject the disc in advance.(Îpage 53)
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:
• Touching the keyboard, touch pad, or power switch.
• Using external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Closing or opening the display.
zIt may take one or two minutes to enter standby or hibernation mode.
In standby or hibernation mode
zDo not insert or remove peripherals; abnormal operation may result.
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.

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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
1Press the power switch (A); at the beep*1 sound, release your finger.
The computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode, depending on the
setting.
CAUTION
zAfter releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power switch until
the power indicator goes off or blinks.
zAt the beep*1 sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to
press the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the computer will emit
a second beep*1 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 press the power switch for more than four seconds and do not
release it, a second beep*1 will sound and the power will be turned off forcibly. Data
not previously saved will be lost.
*1 When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by the key combination
Fn + F4 , there will be no beep
sound.

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Using the Display
CAUTION
zDo not perform the following settings when the multimedia pocket device needs to be
installed or removed. (Îpage 36)
Setting
1Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -
[Power Options] - [Advanced].
2Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my porta-
ble 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.

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
CAUTION
zUntil resuming is complete (requires about 15 seconds, or 60 seconds if connected to
a network, after the display returns), avoid the following:
• Touching the keyboard (except for password input), touch pad, or power switch.
• Using external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Closing or opening the display.
• Shutting down or restarting Windows.
• Entering either the standby or hibernation mode again.
Using the Power Switch
1Press 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 por-
table computer] (Îpage 17), you can resume operation using the following procedure.
1Open 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, press the power switch.
Resuming Operation

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Security Measures
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are
provided below.
*1 You need to set the Supervisor Password beforehand.
NOTE
zWindows has a security function that differs from the above security measures. For
detailed information, refer to the Windows help.
zFor security functions for the wireless LAN: Îpage 76
1Run the Setup Utility. (Îpage 81)
2Using either Îor Í, select [Security].
3Using either Ïor Ð, select [Set Supervisor Password] and press
Enter .
Situation Function to use
You do not want the settings in the Setup
Utility to be changed
zSupervisor Password (below)
zUser Password (Îpage 21)
You do not want your computer to be used
without permission
zPassword on boot (Îpage 22)*1
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
zHard Disk Lock (Îpage 23)*1
You want to prevent theft or damage to data
by using a floppy disk
zPrevent operation by using a floppy disk
(Îpage 25)
You want to prevent theft of your computer zSecurity lock (⇒Operating Instructions
"Names and Functions of Parts")
Setting the Supervisor Password
(enabling, changing, disabling)

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Security Measures
4Only when the Supervisor Password has been set:
Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press Enter .
5Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press Enter .
zTo disable the Supervisor Password
Press only
Enter .
6Re-enter your password at [Confirm New Password] and press
Enter .
zTo disable the Supervisor Password
Press only
Enter .
7At [Setup Notice], press Enter .
8Press 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.
zOnly up to seven alphanumeric characters can be used.
• There is no distinction between upper and lower case letters.
• Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
• Do not input your password while holding down on
Shift or Ctrl .
zDisabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.