Panasonic Toughbook CF-18 Series User manual

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Personal Computer
Reference Manual
Model No. CF-18 Series
XP We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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Read Me First
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.
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 the administrator authority to enable these functions.
Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
The following drives may be described as "CD/DVD drive".
CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-R/RW drive, DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive, DVD
MULTI drive
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.
or ⇒These symbols indicated related pages.
: Refer to the page in this Reference Manual
⇒: Refer to the Operating Instructions
cccc*1 If *1 is selected, it will jump to a related explanatory
note.

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Read Me First
The terminology in ( ) is the one used in [Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller
Properties].
To display [Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Properties]:
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics].
About Display Mode
Internal LCD (Notebook) This computer's display
External Display (Monitor) External display connected to this computer
Simultaneous display
(Intel(R) Dual Display Clone)
To display the same screen on both the LCD and
external display
Extended Desktop To use both the internal LCD and the external display as
an extended display domain. You can drag a window
from the internal LCD to the external display.

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Key Combinations
CAUTION
Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also, do
not press different key combinations quickly one after another.
Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external
mouse), touchscreen, tablet buttons, or other keys.
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. 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.
You can select a different brightness level setting
for when the AC adaptor is connected and for when
it 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. (page 67)
This key combination does not work when
[Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen".
CAUTION
Do not press another key until the display
destination has been completely switched.
Do not press this key combination in the
following conditions.
When the external display is not connected.
• When a video such as an MPEG file is
playing.
• When the Extended Desktop is being
utilized.
• When a game such as pinball is
displayed.
NOTE
When 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 speaker and headphone jack.
NOTE
Disabling the speakers will also disable the
warning beep.
Speakers 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
This 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 the memory,
and powers off the computer. (page 36)
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)
In normal
temperature mode
(page 52)
In high temperature
mode (page 52)
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. (page 36)
Key Functions Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)

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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
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.
To use
Fn only once:
APress
Fn once. (Locked)
BPress another key for combination. (Lock released)
To 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
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.
*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 Not lit
Power off / Hibernation mode
Green
Power on
Blinking green
Standby mode
Battery pack status page 50
Caps Lock This indicator lights green when
Caps Lock 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.
ScrLk
(Scroll lock)
This indicator lights green when
Fn + ScrLk are
pressed. Scroll lock functions differently
depending on the application.
Hard disk drive status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is
accessed.