Panasonic Toughbook CF-18 Series User manual

Read Me First ...................................................... 2
Key Combinations .............................................. 3
LED Indicators .................................................... 6
Tablet Buttons ..................................................... 7
Touch Pad (Advanced) .......................................... 8
Touchscreen (Advanced) ................................... 15
Software Keyboard .......................................... 18
Panasonic Hand Writing.................................. 21
Display Rotation .............................................. 23
Standby/Hibernation Functions ..................... 26
Security Measures ........................................... 30
Computing on the Road .................................. 34
Battery Power .................................................. 36
PC Cards .......................................................... 42
RAM Module ..................................................... 45
Port Replicator ................................................. 47
External Display .............................................. 48
USB Devices .................................................... 51
Modem .............................................................. 53
LAN ................................................................... 55
Wireless LAN ................................................... 57
Hard Disk Drive................................................ 61
Setup Utility ..................................................... 63
Technical Information ..................................... 68
DMI Viewer ....................................................... 69
List of Error Codes .......................................... 70
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) ................... 71
Model No. CF-18 Series
Reference Manual
Personal Computer
®
Contents
XP2000
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Illustrations used in this Reference Manual
If 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 administrator authority to enable
these functions.
Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
NOTE:NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION:CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
WARNING:WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or seri-
ous injury.
Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional users.
Windows XP : Information for Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional users.
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.
: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions or Supple-
mentary Instructions.
Windows 2000 screens are used in this manual when no specific OS (operating
system) notes are required.
Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual
items in order to make the explanation easier to understand.
About the terminology used in this manual and the Setup Utility concerning the inter-
nal LCD and an external display
Read Me First
This manual and the
Setup Utility
Simultaneous display
[Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/
GME Graphics Controller
Properties]*
Intel(R) Dual Display CloneTo display the same screen
on both the LCD and exter-
nal display
*Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics].
Windows XP
Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics].

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Functions Function Descriptions
Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness of LCD.
The brightness setting is stored in memory separately un-
der the condition the AC adaptor is connected and under
the condition the AC adaptor is not connected.
By pressing this key combination, you can select either an
external display, internal LCD or simultaneous. ( page 48)
This key combination does not work when the [Command
Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen” .
Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the
internal speakers and headphone jack.
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the in-
ternal speaker and headphone jack.
Key Combinations
CAUTION
Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse), the touchscreen or other keys.
Fn + F1
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Key Popup Window
(Displayed after log-
ging on to Windows)
ON
OFF
Fn + F2
NOTE
Do 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.
The 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 the [Command Prompt]
screen is set to “Full Screen”).
Do not press another key until the display destination
has been completely switched.
Do not press this key combination in the following
conditions.
• While MPEG files are playing.
• When the Extended Desktop is being utilized.
Windows XP
When switching to a different user with the Fast User
Switching function, this key operation may not work. In
this case, log on with the administrator authority again,
not using the Fast User Switching function, and try the
operation once more.
NOTE
Disabling the speakers will also disable the warning beep.
Speakers connected to the USB port cannot be muted.
CAUTION
NOTE
LCD brightness
control ( down)
LCD brightness
control ( up)
Display change
Speakers on/off
switch
Volume control
(down)
Volume control
(up)
This key combination cannot be used to adjust the vol-
ume of the warning beep or speakers connected to the
USB port.
NOTE

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Functions Function Descriptions
Pressing this key combination causes the current status of
the computer to be saved to memory, and powers off the
computer. ( page 26)
Pressing this key combination displays the remaining bat-
tery capacity on the screen. ( page 37)
Pressing this key combination causes the current status of
the computer to be saved to the hard disk, and powers off
the computer. ( page 26)
Fn + F7
Fn + F9
Key Popup Window
(Displayed after log-
ging on to Windows)
Remaining
capacity (%)
display
Battery pack is
not inserted.
Fn + F10
Power off using
the standby
function
Remaining ca-
pacity of the bat-
tery pack
Power off using
the hibernation
function
Key Combinations

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Key Combinations
There are two Fn key functions as follows:
Fn 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.
Popup windows display ON/OFF
Settings
1 Run the Hotkey Settings.
Windows 2000
Select [Start]-[Programs]-[Panasonic]-[Hotkey Settings].
Windows XP
Select [Start]-[All Programs]-[Panasonic]-[Hotkey Settings].
2 Set the parameters.
Add the check mark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function.
The following Fn key lock function will then be enabled.
To use Fn only once: 1 Press Fn once. (Locked)
2 Press another key for combination. (Lock released)
To use Fn successively: 1 Press Fn twice. (Locked)
2 Press another key for combination.
Fn key remains locked until Fn is pressed once
more.
NOTE
The Fn key lock function also works with Fn and other keys (e.g., , )
aside from Fx *2.
Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey settings.
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 *2keys are pressed. To prevent this, turn the
popup window display function OFF.
3 Select [OK].
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 pressed, locked, or released.
[Show status on screen]:
Displays the Fn key status on the taskbar.
: Fn is locked
: Fn is not locked
*1If MUTE is set, you will not hear a beep.
*2“ Fx ” indicates any function key from F1 to F10 .
Hotkey Settings

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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
portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key
functions differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights green when Fn + ScrLk are pressed. Scroll lock
functions differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
Not lit : Battery pack is not connected or charging not be-
ing performed.
Orange*1: Charging in progress.
Green*1: Fully-charged.
Blinking green : In high temperature mode, the battery pack is dis-
charging to a level of 80%*2in normal temperature
mode. ( page 38)
Do not remove the battery pack while the battery
indicator is blinking green.
Red : The battery level is very low (the charge is less than
approx. 9% capacity).
Connect the AC adaptor.You can use the computer
when the indicator light is orange. If you do not
have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off
your computer. After replacing the battery pack with
a fully charged one, turn your computer on.
Blinking red*1: Battery pack or charging may not be working prop-
erly. Quickly save your data and power off your
computer.
Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC
adaptor, then connect them again.
If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Techni-
cal Support.
Blinking orange*1: Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because
the internal temperature of the battery pack is out-
side of the acceptable temperature range for re-
charging. Once the allowable range requirement is
satisfied, charging begins automatically.Your com-
puter can be used normally.
Blinking green and orange alternately:
Warming up the system to prevent hard disk drive
malfunctions at low temperature. Leave your com-
puter as is. Once the allowable range requirement
is satisfied, your computer will start automatically.
Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode
Green : Power on
Blinking green : Standby mode
Caps Lock
NumLk (Numeric key)
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
Hard disk drive
status
Battery pack
status
Power status
LED Indicators
*1When the AC adaptor is connected.
*2A level of 80% in normal temperature mode is displayed as [100%] in high temperature mode.

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Tablet Buttons
Function Descriptions
Pressing these buttons adjust the brightness of LCD. ( page 3)
Pressing this button starts up the software keyboard. For detailed
information, page 18.
Same operations as when Enter is pressed.
Pressing this button rotates the display. ( page 23)
• On the Windows logon screen or the Welcome screen:
Same operation as when Ctrl + Alt + Del are pressed.
• After logging on to Windows:
Pressing this button locks the computer.
When the Windows screen is displayed, you can use the tablet buttons to perform the following operations.
Functions
LCD brightness con-
trol ( down / up)
Input Panel
Enter
Rotation
Security
Button
NOTE
If the computer is set to display the password input screen when resuming from the screensaver, the input panel,
enter, and rotation buttons will not work while the screensaver is operating.
Immediately after Windows is started up or the Windows logon screen or the Welcome screen is displayed, the
tablet buttons may not work. After waiting for a while, try pressing the tablet buttons again.
NOTE
This button will not work while the screensaver is running.

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Touch Pad (Advanced)
Wheel mode operations (almost identical
to the case of using the Microsoft®
IntelliMouseTM for scroll, zoom, etc., op-
erations) are possible for Microsoft®wheel
function-compatible applications.
Microsoft®IntelliMouseTM is a mouse-type
device that, in addition to the two conven-
tional buttons, incorporates a wheel able
to rotate forwards/backwards.
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer
operations.
The touch pad has the following two modes of operation.
Scrolling Area
Microsoft®IntelliMouseTM Wheel Mode
(Setting at the time of purchase)
Only scroll operation is possible for appli-
cations not compatible with the Microsoft®
wheel function.
Even for applications compatible with the
Microsoft®wheel function, there are cases
where only vertical scrolling or only hori-
zontal scrolling is possible in this mode.
Scrolling side-to-side
Possible when a check mark is
added for [Horizontal].
Scrolling up/down
: Typical mouse operations use this area.
When no check mark is added for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode], [Horizontal] and
[Vertical] of [Scroll Configuration], the entire surface can be used for typical
mouse operations.
Scrolling Area
Scrolling up/down
Possible when a check
mark is added for
[Vertical].
For the Pan and Auto Scroll functions, the en-
tire work surface of the touch pad can be used
for scrolling.
Changing the mode of the touch pad
1 Windows 2000
Select from the taskbar or select [Mouse] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel],
and then select [TouchPad].
Windows XP
Select from the taskbar or select [Mouse] in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers
and Other Hardware], and then select [TouchPad].
2 To set the Microsoft®IntelliMouse™ Wheel mode
Add the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration].
To set the original mode
Delete the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration]
and then add the check mark for [Vertical] and/or [Horizontal].
3 Select [OK].
Original Mode
Work Surface
Left Button
Right Button
NOTE
When the display is rotated, the scroll functions described above will not work.
When you are not sure whether an application is compatible with the Microsoft®
wheel function or not, try using both modes. Furthermore, depending on the
application, there are cases where scrolling may not be possible with either mode.

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Touch Pad (Advanced)
Operate after pressing the two buttons simultaneously.
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
(move the mouse after clicking
the wheel)
Wheel Indicates an operation applicable to the Microsoft®IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode.
Indicates an operation applicable to the original mode. Original
Wheel
Original
Wheel
Original
Wheel Original Wheel
Original
When releasing the auto scroll function:
One tap on the work surface.
Wheel
Wheel
Original
Wheel
Original
Operate while holding down the two buttons.
Pan*
Scroll in various directions of a
document
(move the mouse slightly while
holding down the wheel)
Wheel
Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft®
IntelliMouse™.
* The movements will differ depending on the application.
(To next page)
or
Two quick taps, but on
the second tap leaving
your finger down (ap-
plying pressure) and
moving it on the work
surface.
While holding down
the button, moving
your finger on the work
surface.
Move the tip of your finger lightly
over the surface.
or
or
tapping clicking
double-tapping double-clicking

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Reduce
Touch Pad (Advanced)
Ctrl +
Zoom*
Magnify/reduce the display of
a document.
(rotate the wheel while holding
down Ctrl )
Data Zoom*
Display or hide a document, or
perform operations to return to
or proceed with Internet Ex-
plorer.
(rotate the wheel while holding
down Shift )
Function Touch Pad Operation
Wheel
Wheel
Shift +
Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft®
IntelliMouse™.
* The movements will differ depending on the application.
NOTE
CAUTION
Windows 2000
Do not remove [touchpad/touchscreen] in [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware]
- [Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices].
Windows XP
Do not remove [touchpad/touchscreen] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and
Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Mice and other point-
ing devices].
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode when an external mouse is con-
nected to the serial port.
The double-tapping speed of the touch pad can be changed using the following
menu.
Windows 2000
[Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons] - [Double-click Speed]
Windows XP
[Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons] -
[Double-click Speed]
The touch pad cannot be used in the Setup Utility.
Magnify

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Touch Pad (Advanced)
When you want to use an external mouse through the external
keyboard/mouse port of the port replicator
When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel function)
is connected, a part or all of the additional functions may fail to operate. To use these
additional functions, perform the operation below.
If you are using a USB mouse, the following operation is unnecessary.
Windows 2000
1 In [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs], select [touchpad/touchscreen] and
then select [Change/Remove] to delete it, then select [Yes] to confirm the dele-
tion.
• The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [No].
2 Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and connect the
external mouse or trackball device to the computer.
3 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 63). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] to [Disable].
4 Close the Setup Utility by pressing F10 . At the confirmation message, select
[Yes].
5 Log on to Windows with the administrator authority by using the keyboard. (Up to
step 6 , use the keyboard for all operations. The mouse will not function until the
computer restarts. Applications can be changed with Alt + Tab .)
6 Restart your computer by using the keyboard ( “Starting Up/Shutting
Down”).
7 Following the operating instructions of the connected external mouse, install the
necessary driver.
Windows XP
1 In [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs], select [touchpad/touchscreen]
and then select [Change/Remove] to delete it, then select [Yes] to confirm the
deletion.
2 When the message “The uninstallation was completed.” is displayed, select [OK].
3 In [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] -
[Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices], select [touchpad/touch-
screen], then select [Roll Back Driver] at [Driver].
At the confirmation message, select [Yes].
4 Select [Close].
• The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [No].
5 Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and connect the
external mouse or trackball device to the computer.
6 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 63). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] to [Disable].
7 Close the Setup Utility by pressing F10 . At the confirmation message, select
[Yes].
8 Log on to Windows with the administrator authority (only necessary when mul-
tiple accounts are created).
9 If the display asks you to restart Windows, select [Yes].
10 Following the operating instructions of the connected external mouse, install the
necessary driver.

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Touch Pad (Advanced)
When you want to re-enable the touch pad and touchscreen
Windows 2000
1 Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball device.
(Refer to the operating instructions of the external device on how to uninstall the
driver.)
If the explanation of uninstalling the driver or application software can not be found in
the operating instructions for the external device, execute the following steps.
In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager], when an external mouse
or trackball device is displayed in [Mice and other pointing devices], press Del to
delete it and then select [OK] to confirm the deletion.
2 The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [No].
3 Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and remove the
external mouse or trackball device.
4 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 63). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] to [Enable].
5 Close the Setup Utility by pressing F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes].
6 Log on to Windows with the administrator authority by using the keyboard. (Up to
step 9 , use the keyboard for all operations. The touch pad will not function until the
computer restarts. Applications can be changed with Alt + Tab .)
7 At [Digital Signature Not Found] screen*, press Enter .
8 Press Enter to close the wizard screen*.
9 The display will ask you to restart Windows*, press Enter .
10 Perform the touchscreen calibration. ( page 16)
* When the [Getting Started with Windows 2000] screen is displayed, these screens will
be displayed behind it. Press Enter one after another.
The [Digital Signature Not Found] screen in step 6 might not be displayed.
When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse] is displayed in [Mice and other pointing
devices]:
1 Double-click [PS/2 Compatible Mouse].
2 Select [Driver] - [Update Driver], then select [Next].
3 Select [Display a list of the known drivers....], then select [Next].
4 At the [Update Device Driver Wizard], select [touchpad/touchscreen], then
select [Next].
5 Select [Next].
6 If the message “Digital Signature Not Found” is displayed, select [Yes].
7 Select [Finish], then select [Close].
8 The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [Yes].
NOTE

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Windows XP
1 Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball de-
vice. (Refer to the operating instructions of the external device on how to uninstall
the driver.)
If the explanation of uninstalling the driver or application software can not be found
in the operating instructions for the external device, execute the following steps.
In [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] -
[Device Manager], when an external mouse or trackball device is displayed in
[Mice and other pointing devices], press Del to delete it and then select [OK]
to confirm the deletion.
2 The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [No].
3 Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and remove the
external mouse or trackball device.
4 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 63). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] to [Enable].
5 Close the Setup Utility by pressing F10 . At the confirmation message, select
[Yes].
6 Log on to Windows with the administrator authority (only necessary when mul-
tiple accounts are created).
7 In [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Hardware], select
the external mouse or trackball device and then select [Properties].
8 Select [Driver] and then select [Update Driver].
9 At [Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard], select [Install from a list or specific
location] and then select [Next].
10 Select [Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install.] and then select [Next].
11 Select [Have Disk], input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] at [Copy manufacturer’s files from],
then select [OK].
12 Select [touchpad/touchscreen] and then select [Next]. If same item names are
displayed, select one. If [xx has not passed Windows Logo testing....] is dis-
played, select [Continue Anyway].
13 Select [Finish] and then select [Close].
14 The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [Yes].
15 Perform the touchscreen calibration. ( page 16)
Touch Pad (Advanced)
When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse] is displayed in [Mice and other pointing
devices]:
1 Double-click [PS/2 Compatible Mouse].
2 Select [Driver] - [Update Driver], then select [Install from a list or specific
location (Advanced)], and then select [Next].
3 Select [Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install], then select [Next].
4 Select [touchpad/touchscreen], then select [Next].
5 If the message “Hardware installation” is displayed, select [Continue Anyway].
6 Select [Finish], then select [Close].
7 The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [Yes].
NOTE

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Handling the Touch Pad
If a key combination such as Fn + F5 is used while the pad is being touched,
the function of the key combination may not work. In addition, it is possible that
control of the cursor will be lost and the cursor will not show proper movements. In
such cases, the computer has to be restarted by using the keyboard (e.g., ).
The touch pad is designed to be used with a fingertip only. Therefore, avoid the
following actions, which may cause damage to the work surface.
• Placing any object on the work surface
• Pressing down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails) or hard objects
that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens)
Try 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.
When 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.
Touch Pad (Advanced)

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Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen function allowing you to perform the same
operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus
(included). (The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).
The operation settings can be changed. ( page 16)
Touchscreen (Advanced)
CAUTION
When the internal LCD is used alone or with an external display simultaneously,
the touchscreen function cannot be used when the area of either display is set
larger than default setting of the display resolution.
When mouse drivers are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touchscreen function
may not be used.
When you want to uninstall or reinstall the touchscreen (touch pad) driver, refer
to the “Touch Pad (Advanced)”. ( page 11)
Even when only an exter nal display is in use, the cursor will move on the exter-
nal display if the surface of the internal LCD is touched when the touchscreen
driver is active. Therefore, do not touch the internal LCD when only an external
display is in use.
If a change is made to the display resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed
correctly with the stylus, be sure to perform [Calibration]. ( page 16)
The touchscreen function can not be used in the Setup Utility or when using the
full screen in [Command Prompt].
Moving the cursor
Double-clicking
Clicking
Dragging
Cursor
Stylus
One tap
Touch and hold the object (i.
e. file or icon), move the sty-
lus on the surface (dragging
the object to the desired loca-
tion), then release the stylus.
Two quick
taps
To right-click:
1 Select on the taskbar.
changes to .
2 Select the object you want to right-click.
NOTE

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Touchscreen (Advanced)
2 Make necessary changes.
3 Select [OK].
Configuring the Touchscreen
When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.
1 Windows 2000
Select from the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or
select [TouchScreen] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -
[Mouse].
Windows XP
Select from the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or
select [TouchScreen] in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and
Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
The following screen will be displayed.
The double-click speed of the touchscreen can be changed in [Tap and
Buttons].
Rotates the display to [0 degrees] before performing the calibration. (
page 23)
For more information, click at the upper right corner.
Advanced configuration
Set the advanced settings.
Calibration & Test
Define the calibration setup. Use
this procedure when the cursor,
the stylus (included) touches do
not appear to agree. (Necessary
for changes in the alignment of the
touchscreen with visual images or
an adjustment of the display reso-
lution.)
Touch the “+” mark on the calibra-
tion screen for about one second.
After the calibration procedure is
executed (e.g., after the nine “+”
marks are touched), the procedure
ends when Enter is pressed.
Test
Test for the“Double click settings”.
Double click settings
Set the width and height
of the double click.
NOTE

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Touchscreen (Advanced)
Handling the Touchscreen
Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use an implement other than the
stylus that comes with the computer.
Do not place any object on the 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).
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.
When the touchscreen becomes dirty:
Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth included with the computer.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or rubbing alcohol.
For more information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface” that
comes with the soft cloth.
Handling the Stylus
Clean the stylus tip and screen prior to operation. Foreign particles can scratch the
screen and impede the operation of the stylus.
Use the stylus only for the computer screen. Using it for any other purpose may
damage the stylus and scratch the screen.
Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen operations.
The screen may be damaged as a result.

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Software Keyboard
The software keyboard enables you to perform the same operations as the internal
keyboard by touching the screen with the stylus (included).
Using the Software Keyboard
1 Press the input panel button .
The software keyboard shown below will appear.
The action is the same as a right
mouse button click.
(The same function as the key.)
One tap : Use as the short cut key.
Two quick taps : The same function as the key.
The software keyboard will be moved to the four corners of the screen.
The system menu is displayed. ( page 20)
2 Touch the software keyboard with the stylus to input characters etc.
3 Press the input panel button to close the software keyboard.

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You can also start up the software keyboard using the following procedure.
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Software Keyboard].
Windows XP
Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Software Keyboard].
If you want to press shortcut key, after pressing one key (the key turns blue),
press the second key in a continuous manner. For example, if you want to type
Ctrl + C, after pressing Ctrl , Press C.
When using two or more keys in combination ( Ctrl + Cetc.), use the internal
keyboard or the software keyboard alone.
When Fn is pressed, the function key will change to the display shown below.
(The Fn key function does not work on the Windows logon screen or the Wel-
come screen.)
NOTE
Ctrl + Alt + Del cannot be input through the software keyboard (except
when logging on).
If you press the space bar while the software keyboard is selected, the screen
will appear as though the space bar on the software keyboard has been pressed
repeatedly. In this case, select the title bar of the software keyboard.
Depending on the language, some keys are displayed in orange. These keys are
used to input characters such as “ê”, “ö”, etc. You can set input languages for
each application. ( Windows help) The software keyboard will switch to the
keyboard layout in the language set for the selected application.
To select the language, use the language bar (e.g. ) on the taskbar. If the
software keyboard layout does not change to the language you have set, select
the title bar of the software keyboard then select the application again. Even if
the language bar display does not match the language set for the application, the
input will be correct as long as the keyboard layout changes into the appropriate
language.
Characters cannot be input through the software keyboard when the [Command
Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”.
The software keyboard may not work while Windows is in the process of shutting
down. Be sure to save the all data before shutting down or restarting Windows.

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Changing the Settings
You can change the keyboard size, switch the keyboard to the numeric keypad, or change
other settings using the system menu.
1 Select (on the top left corner of the software keyboard).
2 Add a check mark to the function you want to use.
The software keyboard moves automatically so as not to
hide the window currently selected. (It will not move if
there is no place that it can move to.) Also, the software
keyboard will move to the topmost position on the display
when the computer changes to input mode.
If the software keyboard has been minimized on the task
bar, it will automatically be restored and will move to the
topmost position on the display when the computer
changes to input mode. Depending on the application,
this function may not work.
The currency symbols displayed on the numeric keypad are set using the fol-
lowing menu.
Windows 2000 : [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Regional Options] - [Cur-
rency] - [Currency symbol].
Windows XP : [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language and Regional
Options] - [Regional and Language Options] - [Regional Op-
tions] - [Customize] - [Currency] - [Currency symbol].
NOTE
Select the keyboard/keypad.
Set the software keyboard to the topmost position on
the display.
Set the software keyboard to transparent display.