Panasonic Toughbook CF-H1CSLFZ6M User manual

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.
zThe display of the key may be different from this manual according to the keyboard used. (e.g. “Delete” instead of
“Del”)
<For flash memory model>
Read the term “hard disk” as “flash memory” whenever it appears in this manual.
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>
You can perform “Right-click” with either of operation below.
zTouch and hold with the digitizer pen.
NOTE
zThe operation by touching the screen does not work in the Setup Utility.
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).
To improve the outdoor visibility of the display, a low reflection coating has been added. In order to avoid scratches and peel-
ing of this coating, an approved soft cloth has been included to wipe the LCD surface of the computer. Before using the com-
puter, be sure to read the instructions provided below.
Things to keep in mind when using the screen
Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface
zBe sure to wipe the LCD display to remove fingerprints, etc., with the soft cloth.
zDo not wipe areas other than the LCD display with the soft cloth.

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Touch Screen Operation
<How to use the soft cloth>
• Use the soft cloth when it is dry. Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.
• First, lightly wipe foreign particles and dust adhering to the LCD display on one side of the soft cloth. Do not use force,
since the LCD surface may be damaged with the foreign particles or dust.
Next, wipe off fingerprint, etc., with the other side of the soft cloth.
After wiping off foreign particles and dust, wash the soft cloth (refer to the following) to remove the foreign particles and
dust from the soft cloth.
• When the soft cloth becomes dirty, wash it with neutral detergent. Do not use bleach or a fabric conditioner (softener), or
carry out sterilization by boiling.
• If the LCD gets wet, wipe the surface lightly with the soft cloth.
• While wiping the LCD display, the computer must be turned off.
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
zTo calibrate the touchscreen, do not use the digitizer pen (included). Use your finger or other objects.
zPerform the calibration for the orientation to be used.
1Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Option] - [Touch Settings].
2Click [Calibrate].
3Using your finger or other object, touch of the 4 "+" target one by one, and then click [Fin-
ished].
4Restart the computer.
Calibration

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Hardware Buttons
*1 Only for Field model with Barcode Reader
*2 Only for Field model with RFID Reader
<Healthcare model without Barcode Reader> <Healthcare model with Barcode Reader>
<Field model>
RFID
Application
Buttons
RFID
Camera
Security
Barcode RFID
Application
Buttons
Barcode
RFID
Camera
Security
Barcode RFID
Application
Buttons
Security
*1 *2

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Hardware Buttons
*3 Only for Healthcare model
*4 Only for model with the RFID Reader
*5 Only for Healthcare model with the Barcode Reader
*6 Only for model with the Barcode Reader
*7 Only for Healthcare model without the Barcode Reader and Field model
*8 Only for Field model
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.
zThe Hardware buttons may not work after time zone is changed. In this case, restart the computer.
Button Function
*3 Camera Button
Take still pictures. (Îpage 39)
*3
*4
RFID Reader Button
Read the data from RFID tags. (Îpage 48)
*5
*6
Barcode Reader Button
Read the barcode. (Îpage 50)
*7
*8
*8
Application Buttons
Start the registered function or application. (Îpage 16)
Security Button
Works as
Ctrl + Alt + Del .

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Hardware Buttons
To assign different functions to the Security Button
The Security button functions as Ctrl + Alt + Del at the time of purchase.
Also, at the time of purchase, the Security button functions as
F2 while you start up the computer (while [Panasonic] boot
screen is displayed).
You can configure the button to function as buttons
F1 to F12 while you start up the computer.
1Start up the Setup Utility (Îpage 79).
2Select [Main].
3Select [SAS Button] and press (Enter).
4Press ÏÐto select the desired button ( F1 to F12 ) and press (Enter).
5Press F10, and then select [Yes] and press (Enter).
NOTE
zWhen the computer has started up, the Security button functions as
Ctrl + Alt + Del , regardless of the [SAS Button]
setting.

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Software Keyboard
You can use the Software Keyboard instead of the on-screen keyboard of Tablet PC Input Panel. By using the Software Key-
board, you can change the size of the Software Keyboard, and can use the numeric keypad.
NOTE
zYou cannot uninstall Tablet PC Input Panel. When you enter text, select either the Software Keyboard or Tablet PC
Input Panel.
1Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\meiskb\setup.exe], and click [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3Add a check mark for [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and click [Finish].
Installing the Software keyboard

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Software Keyboard
1Click [start] – [All Programs] – [Panasonic] – [Software Keyboard].
2Touch the software keyboard.
zTo use shortcut key
Example :
Ctrl + C
Press
Ctrl (turns blue) and then press C .
zIf you added the input language, the language bar (e.g. ) is displayed on the notification area. To select the
keyboard language, use the language bar on the notification area. If the keyboard language does not change,
click the title bar of the software keyboard and then click on the application.
A. Software keyboard menu (Îpage 11)
B. Moves the software keyboard to a corner of the screen.
C. One tap : Works as shortcut key (
Ctrl + C etc.).
Two taps : Works as the key.
D. Works as a right-click. (Same function as the key)
E. Switches between QWERTY keyboard and numeric keypad.
NOTE
zYou cannot use Ctrl + Alt + Del on the software after logging on. Use [ ] button instead of Ctrl + Alt + Del .
zYou cannot use the software keyboard when the [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”.
zYou can set a different language to each application (⇒Windows help), and the keyboard layout switches according to
the application.
zDepending in the language, some keys are displayed in orange. You can use them to input characters such as ëand
ö.
Starting the Software keyboard
BA
DC E

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Software Keyboard
1Click (A).
2Add a check mark to the function you want to use.
z[Minimize To Left]
When clicking the close button, the Software Keyboard is hidden in the
left side.
z[Auto Move]
The software keyboard moves automatically to avoid overlapping the selected window.
z[Auto Restore]
The software keyboard minimized on the notification area will be restored when you change the input mode. This
may not work on some applications.
z[Always On Top]
The software keyboard appears on the top.
z[Transparent]
The software keyboard appears semi-transparent.
z[Big Size]/[Medium Size]/[Small Size]
Select the size of the software keyboard.
z[Ten key (Big)]/[Ten key (Medium)]/[ten key (Small)]
Select the size of the numeric keypad.
z[Change Size Automatically (Big ↔Medium)]
The size changes according to the angle of the screen display.
Software Keyboard Menu
A

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Software Keyboard
NOTE
zYou can change the currency symbol (B) of the numeric keypad.
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language and Regional Options] -
[Regional and Language Options] - [Regional Options] - [Customize] - [Currency] -
[Currency symbol]
zAfter changing the currency symbol, click (A), and then change the size of the
numeric keypad so that the selected currency symbol is shown.
zYou can input the unit by using (C).
B
C

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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
1<Healthcare model without Barcode Reader>
Press the application button [A2]*1 (A).
<Field model>
Press the application button to which [Panasonic Dash-
board] is assigned (A)*2.
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 16).
*2 To check to see or change the setting of application buttons, use the Appli-
cation Button Setting function (Îpage 16).
2Make the operation.
[Battery] (B)
You can check the remaining battery charge and battery operating time.
Battery operating time is for reference. The operation time may
increase and/or decrease by the state of the computer. This is not a
malfunction.
[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. G
B
C
D
F
H
E
A
A
<Healthcare
model without
Barcode Reader>
<Field model>

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Panasonic Dashboard
[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.
[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.
I
J
K
L
M

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Panasonic Dashboard
[RFID] (J)
For saving power, add a check mark when you do not use the wireless smartcard function.
When a check mark is added, the data will be read only when RFID reader button is pressed.
[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.
AClick any button.
BSelect the application from [Action].
You can select [Display Rotation], [Cleaning Utility] / [Loupe 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 Setting” (Îpage 16)
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 13).
2Make the settings.
You can register the execute files of the applications.
NOTE
z<Only for Healthcare model with Barcode Reader>
Button [A3] is not displayed.
Application
Buttons
Application
Buttons
<Healthcare model without Barcode
Reader>
<Field model>

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Application Button Setting
1Select the action from [Action] of each button.
<For Healthcare model>
You can select [<none>], [Dashboard], [Display Switch], [Right Click],
[Cleaning Utility] / [Loupe 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.
<For Field model>
Depending on the configuration of your model, specific actions are
assigned to application buttons [A1], [A2], and [A3] at the time of pur-
chase.
For example, the Camera, RFID Reader, and Barcode Reader func-
tions are assigned to application buttons [A1], [A2], and [A3], respec-
tively, on models that include these functions.
These actions cannot be changed.
For the remaining application buttons, you can select [<none>],
[Dashboard], [Display Switch], [Right Click], [Cleaning Utility] / [Loupe
Utility], [Reference Manual], or [Launch an Application]. To restore the
default setting, click [Restore Default]. When you select [Launch an
Application], input the label in the [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].
<Healthcare model without Barcode
Reader>
<Healthcare model with Barcode
Reader>
<Field model without Camera, RFID
Reader and 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
1<Healthcare model>
Press the application button [A1] (A).
<Field model>
Press the application button to which [Display Switch] is
assigned*1.
Each time you press the button, the screen display rotates counter-clock-
wise by 90°*2.
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.
*1 To check to see or change the setting of application buttons, use the Applica-
tion Button Setting function (Îpage 16).
*2 You can change the order of the display rotation. (Îpage 20)
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
A
<Healthcare
model without
Barcode Reader>
<Field model>

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Display Rotation
1Click on the notification area and click [Settings].
2Change the settings.
A. You can choose the order of the display rotation. If you choose [None],
the order is skipped.
You can change the following settings only if you logged on to Windows
as an administrator.
B. When a check mark for [Allow all users to use setting dialog] is added,
each user can choose the order.
C. When a check mark for [This setting affects all users] is added, the
order which you chose is set to all users. To use the same setting for
all users, remove the check mark to [Allow all users to use setting dia-
log] and add the check mark for [This setting affects all users].
3Click [OK].
Changing the Settings
A
CB