Panasonic CF-H1 Series User manual

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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-H1 Series
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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Introduction
zDo not set [Command Prompt] to “Full Screen”.
Terms and illustrations in this manual
Î: Page in this Manual.
: Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.
: Useful and helpful information.
Click : Touch the screen with the digitizer pen or finger.
Right-click :
Touch and hold with the digitizer pen.
You can also perform “Right-click” by pressing and holding the button of the digitizer pen, and then tapping the
object.
[start] - [All Programs] :
Click [start], and then click [All Programs].
<Only when connected to Cradle and keyboard>
: Press [ ] (Enter) key.
Ctrl + F7 :
Press and hold
Ctrl key, and then press F7 key.
Regarding Windows XP

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Touch Screen Operation
You can use Windows by touching the screen in the same way as you use a mouse.
The screen of this computer has following two pointing device functions.
zDigitizer: can be operated with the digitizer pen (included)
zTouchscreen: can be operated with your finger etc.
If you touch the screen with the digitizer pen and your finger at the same time, the operation by the digitizer pen is enabled.
zTo right-click
<When using the digitizer pen (included)>
You can perform “Right-click” with either of operation below.
zTouch and hold with the digitizer pen.
zPress and hold the button (A) of the digitizer pen, and then touch the object.
<When not using the digitizer pen>
zPlace the mouse pointer on the object, then press [A3] button.
NOTE
zThe operation by touching the screen does not work in the Setup Utility.
<Model with Barcode Reader>
zIf you do not use the digitizer pen, we recommend to assign [Right Click] to the application button [A1] or [A2].
(Îpage 11)
zTouch the screen with the digitizer pen (included) or your finger
When touching the screen, use only the digitizer pen (included) or your finger on the surface.
Touching the screen with an object other than the digitizer pen (included) or your fingertip may scar or stain the surface,
causing the malfunction.
zDo not apply too much pressure when touching the screen
Only a light touch is required to touch the screen. Applying too much pressure may damage the surface.
zWhen the screen becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth
The screen is specially treated to prevent dirt from adhering to the surface, so dirt can be removed easily using a dry
cloth. If the dirt does not come off easily, breathe on the surface and try again.
Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.
Operation by touching the screen
Maintaining the performance of the screen
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Touch Screen Operation
zCheck the following to prevent the surface of the screen from being scratched
zAre you using the digitizer pen or your finger to operate the screen?
zIs the surface clean?
zIs the cloth clean?
zIs the tip of the digitizer pen clean?
zIs your finger clean?
zDo not touch the screen outside of the LCD display area
The input area is defined by the LCD display screen. Touching the screen outside of the display area may result malfunc-
tions or damage to the screen.
zDo not apply excessive force to the screen
Do not lift the computer while holding the LCD screen, or allow the screen to be twisted. Do not place any objects on the
LCD screen. Any of the above may cause the screen glass to break, or may damage the LCD screen.
zOperation response may be slower in low temperature environments
The screen may respond to operations more slowly when using the computer in temperatures less than 5°C, but this is
not a malfunction. Response time will return to normal when the computer is returned to room temperature.
zIf the cursor jumps to a location other than where the screen was touched, or if the LCD reso-
lution changes, perform the calibration
Perform the procedure of “Calibration” (Îpage 5).
Things to keep in mind when using the screen

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Touch Screen Operation
Digitizer Calibration
To calibrate the digitizer, use the digitizer pen and follow the steps below.
1Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and other Hardware].
2Click [Tablet and Pen Settings].
3Click [Calibrate...] in [Settings].
4Using the digitizer pen, touch each of 4 “+” target marks one by one, and then click [OK].
Touchscreen Calibration
To calibrate the touchscreen, use your finger or other objects and follow the steps below. Do not use the digitizer pen.
1Click [start] - [All Programs] - [InPlay] - [Calibration].
2Using your finger or other objects, touch each of 9 “+” target marks one by one, and then
click [OK].
NOTE
zPerform the following calibration for each user.
Calibration

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Hardware Buttons
*1 Only for model with the Barcode Reader
<Model Without Barcode Reader> <Model with Barcode Reader>
Button Function
Camera Button
Take still pictures. (Îpage 30)
RFID Reader Button
Read the data from RFID tags. (Îpage 31)
*1
*1
Barcode Reader Button
Read the barcode.
*2
Application Buttons
Start the registered function or application. (Îpage 11)
Security Button
Works as
Ctrl + Alt + Del .
RFID
Application
Buttons
RFID
Camera
Security
Barcode RFID
Application
Buttons
Barcode
RFID
Camera
Security

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Hardware Buttons
*2 Only for model without the Barcode Reader
NOTE
zThe Hardware buttons work when the Windows screen is displayed.
zThe Hardware buttons may not work immediately after Windows is started up or the Windows logon screen (or the
Welcome screen) is displayed.

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Panasonic Dashboard
You can perform the following operations by using Panasonic Dashboard.
zCheck the remaining battery charge
zChange the LCD brightness
zChange the camera light settings
zChange the screen color of Cleaning Utility
zEnable or disable the touchscreen operation
zStart the application software which you registered
zChange the settings of cleaning reminder, RFID, touchscreen, button assignment of Panasonic Dashboard and applica-
tion buttons
1Press the application button [A2]*1 (A).
You can also start Panasonic dashboard by clicking icon on the
notification area and click [Settings...].
Panasonic Dashboard starts up.
*1 You can change the setting of application button (Îpage 11).
2Make the operation.
[Battery] (B)
You can check the remaining battery charge.
[Brightness] (C)
You can change the LCD brightness.
The brightness can be changed by clicking the desired position of the
bar.
The brightness for battery operation and AC power operation can be
set separately.
[Camera Light] (D)
zTo display the light switch while using the camera, add a check
mark for [Automatically display the light switch while using the
camera].
zTo turn on the light when the preview starts, add a check mark for
[Always turn the light ON when the preview starts].
[Cleaning Utility] (E)
You can change the screen color of Cleaning Utility. When a check
mark for [Half transparent] is added, Windows screen seems to be transparent of the screen color.
A
G
B
C
D
F
H
E

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Panasonic Dashboard
[Touchscreen] (F)
When a check mark for [Enable digitizer pen only] is added, you can use only the digitizer pen (included) to operate
by touching the screen. You cannot use the other stylus or the finger. We recommend to add a check mark for this,
when you place the palm on the screen and touch the screen by using the digitizer pen.
This setting is stored for each user.
Software buttons (G)
You can start the application software which you registered. You can change the registered application by using
[Advanced] menu. (Îbelow)
[Advanced...] (H)
You can select [Advanced] only if you logged on to Windows as an
administrator.
[Advanced Settings] menu is displayed. You can change the following
settings.
After making settings in [Advanced Settings], click [OK] to exit
[Advanced Settings].
[Cleaning Reminder] (I)
You can regularly display the message to remind cleaning. Some of following conditions can be selected.
z[Periodically]
When the defined time has passed since the last cleaning was performed.
z[At the time of log on]
When you log on to Windows.
z[When the battery is exchanged]
When you change the battery.
z[Undocked]
When you undock this computer from the Cradle.
[RFID] (J)
When a check mark is added, the data will be read only when RFID reader button is pressed.
When the check mark is removed, the RFID reader reads the data constantly.
[Touchscreen] (K)
When a check mark for [Enable digitizer pen only] is added, you can use only the digitizer pen (included) to operate
by touching the screen. You cannot use the other stylus or the finger. We recommend to add a check mark for this,
when you place the palm on the screen and touch the screen by using the digitizer pen.
This setting affects all users.
[Button Assignment] (L)
You can register the executable files or the applications to the buttons displayed on Panasonic Dashboard screen.
I
J
K
L
M

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Panasonic Dashboard
AClick any button.
BSelect the application from [Action].
You can select [Display Rotation], [Cleaning Utility], [Reference Manual] or [Launch Application]. To restore the
default setting, click [Restore Default].
When you select [Launch Application], input the label to [Label] box, and select a file you wish to execute.
zYou can also select files with extensions .pdf, .jpeg, .wma, etc. other than .exe.
zWhen you select a file with extension .exe, you can specify the parameter into [Program parameter].
zTo disable the application, make the text box blank.
[Application Button Settings] (M)
“Application Button Settings” (Îpage 11)
3Click [OK] to close Panasonic Dashboard.

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Application Button Setting
You can assign the startup functions of your favorite applications to the Applications Buttons.
1Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Application
Button Setting].
You can also start up Application Button Setting Utility from Panasonic
Dashboard (Îpage 8).
2Make the settings.
You can register the execute files of the applications.
NOTE
z<Only for model with Barcode reader>
Button [A3] is not displayed.
Application
Buttons

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Application Button Setting
1Select the action from [Action] of each button.
You can select [<none>], [Dashboard], [Display Switch], [Right Click],
[Cleaning Utility], [Reference Manual] or [Launch an Application]. To
restore the default setting, click [Restore Default].
When you select [Launch an Application], input the label to [Label]
box, and select a file you wish to execute.
zYou can also select files with extensions .pdf, .jpeg, .wma, etc.
other than .exe.
zWhen you select a file with extension .exe, you can specify the
parameter into [Program parameter].
zTo disable the application, select [<none>].
2Click [OK].
<Model without Barcode Reader>
<Model with Barcode Reader>

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Panasonic Hand Writing
You can make a bitmap file (.bmp) of a simple character and a figure such as signature by handwriting on the screen.
CAUTION
zDo not use the Fast User Switching function while Panasonic Hand Writing is active.
zIf you install other pointing devices (e.g., commercially available mouse driver), Panasonic Hand Writing will not work.
NOTE
zThe display of Panasonic Hand Writing may be distorted if the number of display colors is changed. Right-click on
the notification area and click [Exit Panasonic Hand Writing], and then restart Panasonic Hand Writing.
zPanasonic Hand Writing may not work properly if another application software is active. In this case, close the applica-
tion software and try handwriting again.
1Double-click on the notification area.
Alternatively you can click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Panasonic Hand Writing].
NOTE
zSelect the image size before handwriting by clicking [Option] - [Window size]. If you change the size after handwriting,
the image quality will become lower.
zYou can copy the bitmap image by clicking [Edit] - [Copy], and paste it in another application software that supports bit-
map format.
Starting Panasonic Hand Writing

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Display Rotation
1Press [A1] button (A).
Each time you press the button, the screen display rotates counter-
clockwise by 90°.
When the computer is set to the Cradle, the screen display does not
rotate. If you want to rotate the screen display even if the computer is set
to the Cradle, follow the step below.
AClick on the notification area and click one of the display angles.
NOTE
zAlternatively you can rotate the display by the following procedure.
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [mobile PC] - [Change screen orientation].
zWhile the display is rotated:
• Do not use the Extended Desktop. The touchscreen or digitizer may not work properly.
• Do not set the resolution larger than that of the internal LCD.
• The computer's performance is slightly lowered.
zWhen the display is rotated, the motion video may not be displayed correctly or the sound may be distorted. Return the
display angle to [Primary Landscape].
zWhen you start up Windows and rotate the display right after logging on, the display may return to the previous state in
approximately 1 minute. In this case, rotate the display again.
Rotating the Display
A

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Standby and Hibernation Functions
The standby or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can
quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before standby or hibernation.
1Click [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 click [OK].
NOTE
zYou need to make the setting if you want to use hibernation function.
zConnect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in standby for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adaptor, use
hibernation instead.
zUsing standby or hibernation repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize computer operation, restart
Windows regularly (about once a week) without using standby or hibernation.
zSave the necessary data.
zClose files you have opened from removable disks and network drives.
zIt may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter hibernation. Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark.
zThe password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. You can use the Windows password for security in
standby or hibernation.
AClick [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts], and select the account.
BClick [Create a password] and set the password.
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply
Standby Memory Short Required. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.)
Hibernation Hard disk Rather long Not required. (However power is slightly consumed to
keep the hibernation.)
Setting Standby or Hibernation
Precautions

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Standby and Hibernation Functions
CClick [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], and add a check
mark in [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby].
zDo not enter standby or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, standby or hiber-
nation may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices.
• When any of the hard disk drive indicator and the RFID indicator is on.
• When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files.
• When using communication software or network functions.
• When using peripheral devices.
(If peripheral devices fail to work normally, restart the computer.)
To enter standby or hibernation
1Press the power switch (A) until a beep*1 sounds.
Standby: The power indicator (B) blinks green.
Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.
zTo enter standby, you can click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By] instead
of pressing the power switch.
*1 If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
CAUTION
zAt the beep*2, immediately release the power switch. If you press and hold the power
switch for longer than 4 seconds, the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have
set [Shut down] in [When I press the power button on my computer] (Îpage 15 “Setting Standby or Hibernation”).
*2 According to circumstances, beeps may not sound.
zWhile the computer is entering standby or hibernation, do not touch the computer.
For example, do not:
• Touch the screen, hardware buttons or power switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Set to or remove from the Cradle.
Wait until the power indicator blinks green (standby) or goes off (hibernation).
Entering/Resuming from Standby or Hibernation
A
B

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Standby and Hibernation Functions
zIt may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter standby or hibernation.
In standby or hibernation
zDo not attach or remove a peripheral device (including the Cradle). Doing so may cause malfunction.
zPower is consumed in standby. When power is exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC
adaptor when using the standby function.
To resume from standby or hibernation
1Press the power switch(A).
CAUTION
zDo not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display is resumed, wait approximately
30 seconds (normally) or 60 seconds (when the computer is on a network).
• Touch the screen, hardware buttons or power switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Shut down or restart Windows.
• Enter standby or hibernation (Wait approximately 1 minute).
• Set to or remove from the Cradle.
NOTE
zAfter resuming from standby or hibernation, the message “TosBtMng has stopped working” may appear.
Click [Close program].
If Bluetooth connections are cut off, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [Bluetooth Settings], and connect to the
Bluetooth devices again.
A

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Saving Power
You can extend battery life and save power also during AC adaptor usage.
Use the methods below to reduce power consumption.
zChange [Power Options]
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] to select [Max Battery] under [Power
schemes].
While [Portable/Laptop] is selected under [Power Options] as the factory default, selecting [Max Battery] will further reduce
power consumption.
Also, make detailed settings such as reducing the time entered in the [Turn off monitor] setting.
zReduce LCD brightness by using Panasonic Dashboard
Reducing internal LCD brightness will reduce power consumption.
zTurn off the computer when it is not in use
You can also turn off only the wireless LAN, wireless WAN (only for model with wireless WAN) or Bluetooth power.
zDisconnect external devices (USB devices, external mice, etc.) that are not being used
zUse Standby/Hibernation
Enter to standby or hibernation when you have to leave the computer. This shuts down computer operation to reduce
power consumption.
Reducing Power Consumption

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Security Measures
Use these features to protect your data.
Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password.
Preparation
zSet the computer to the Cradle and connect an external keyboard to the Cradle.
1Start up the Setup Utility (Îpage 53).
2Select [Security].
3Select [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password], and press (Enter).
4Enter your password in [Enter New Password] and press (Enter).
zWhen the password has been set, you need to enter your password in [Enter Current Password] and press
(Enter).
zTo disable the password, leave the input field empty and press (Enter).
5Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password] and press (Enter).
6In [Setup Notice], press (Enter).
7Press F10 , and then select [Yes] and press (Enter).
CAUTION
zDo not forget your password. If you forget your Supervisor Password, you will not be able to use your computer. Con-
tact Panasonic Technical Support.
zWhen running the Setup Utility, do not leave and go away from your computer even for a short time, since other people
may set or change the password.
NOTE
zThe password will not be displayed on the screen.
zYou can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces).
• The case (upper/lower) is ignored.
• Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
• You cannot use
Shift and Ctrl to input a password.
zDisabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.
Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password

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Security Measures
You can set a start-up password to protect your computer from unauthorized use.
1Set the password (Îpage 19), and select [Enabled] in [Password on Boot] in the [Secu-
rity] menu of the Setup Utility (Îpage 58).
NOTE
zTo enter the password, you need to set the computer to the Cradle and connect an external keyboard to the Cradle.
zIf the Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, the password input screen will be displayed on starting-up
of the Setup Utility even though [Password on Boot] is set to [Disabled].
The hard disk lock function protects the hard disk data from being read or written when the hard disk is attached to another
computer. The data can be read/written when the hard disk is returned to the original computer.
1Select [Enabled] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (Îpage
58).
CAUTION
zFor the data being read/written on the original computer, the Setup Utility settings must be the same as when the hard
disk was removed.
zYou cannot use the hard disk lock function without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the Supervisor Password
beforehand (Îpage 19).
zWhen you have your hard disk drive repaired
• Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
• Before sending back the hard disk drive, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disabled].
NOTE
zThe hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.
zNote that the hard disk lock does not guarantee complete protection of the data.
Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use
Preventing Your Hard Disk Data from Being Read or Written