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
A

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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.