Panasonic CF-P1Series User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Handheld Computer
®
Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down ................................... 13
LCD (Touchscreen)............................................... 15
Keyboard .............................................................. 18
Program Buttons................................................... 20
Battery Power ....................................................... 21
SD/Multi Media Cards........................................... 22
Connecting to Your Computer............................... 23
Pocket Internet Explorer ....................................... 25
Customizing the Computer ................................... 26
Getting Started
Read Me First ......................................................... 3
Precautions............................................................. 5
Names and Functions of Parts ............................... 8
First-time Operation.............................................. 11
Contents
Model No. CF-P1Series
Please read this instructions manual carefully before using this product and save this manual
for future use.
CE
Operation
Troubleshooting
Dealing with Problems.......................................... 28
Appendix
For Effective Use .................................................. 31
Specifications ....................................................... 32
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ............... 34
LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................... 36

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Handheld Computer. Read the operating instruc-
tions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer.
Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual
*For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-P1S3BZZ3M) located on the bot-
tom of the computer.
NOTE:NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION:CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or mod-
erate injury.
WARNING:WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or seri-
ous injury.
[Start] - [Programs]: This illustration means to tap [Start], then to tap [Programs].
(For some applications, you may need to double-tap.)
A : This illustration means to press the [A] key.
Mode key + NUM key: This illustration means to press and hold the [ ] key (Mode key),
then press the [NUM ] key.
: Where to go for referred information.
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.
Customer's Record
Serial No.
or
Model No.*
Code No.
Dealer's Name
Dealer's Address
Date of Purchase
Model No: CF-AA1527
AC Adaptor ................1 AC Cord ......................1 Battery Pack...............1
Strap ...........................1 Operating Instructions... 1
What’s in the Box?
Cradle .........................1
Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these items is missing
or is not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Make sure the accessory stylus has been stored to the computer ( page 15).
Model No: CF-VZSU22
RELEASE
CF-VEBP1A
Model No: CF-VEBP1 (this book)

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For U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference
Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a
computer or peripheral. Also, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP-5 (1-800-527-8675)
Read Me First
Notice for the products using LCD
This product uses one or more fluorescent lamps containing a small amount of mercury. It
also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your
community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please
contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

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Read Me First
Lithium Battery
Lithium Battery!
This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, and other data to be stored.
The battery should only be exchanged by authorized service personnel.
Warning! A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or misapplication may possibly
occur.
Pile au lithium!
Le micro-ordinateur renferme une pile au lithium qui permet de sauvegarder certaines données
comme la date et l'heure notamment. Elle ne devra être remplacée que par un technicien
qualifié.
Avertissement! Risque d'explosion en cas de non respect de cette mise en garde!
For Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Avoid Radio Frequency In-
terference
Do not place the computer near
a television or radio receiver.
Be careful of low-tempera-
ture burns
Avoid more than casual contact
with any heat producing area of
the computer, AC adaptor, and
any option or accessory you use
with it. Even low heat, if warmer
than the body’s temperature, can
cause burns, if the skin is ex-
posed to the heat source for a
long enough period of time.
Avoid Magnetic Fields
Keep the computer away from
magnets.
Avoid Stacking
Do not place heavy objects on
the computer.
Handling
Do not drop or hit your computer against
solid objects.
Remove all cables before transporting your
computer.
We recommend that the battery be fully
charged. We also recommend that the sub-
battery (a built-in coin type battery) be fully
charged.
When transporting spare batteries inside a
package, briefcase, etc., we recommend
that the batteries be stored in a plastic bag.
Always carry your computer with you
when traveling. Never check it in with lug-
gage. For use of the computer inside an
aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines
regarding their policy on this issue.
It is a good idea to make backup copies on
SD/Multi Media Cards and carry them with
you.
The CF-P1 was developed based on thorough research into real-world portable computing
environments. Exhaustive pursuit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to
innovations such as the magnesium alloy exterior and flexible internal connections.
The CF-P1's outstanding engineering has been tested using the stiff MIL-STD- 810E (for
vibration and shock) and IP (for dust and water) based procedures.
As with any portable computer device precautions should be taken to avoid to the CF-P1
damage. The following usage and handling procedures are recommended.
Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold
Do not store or use the computer in locations
exposed to heat (in an automobile on a sunny
day, for example), direct sunlight, or extreme
cold.
Avoid moving the computer between loca-
tions with large temperature differences.
Operation
Temperature: -20
o
C to 50
o
C {-4
o
F to 122
o
F}
Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
Storage
Temperature: -25
o
C to 60
o
C {-13
o
F to 140
o
F}
Humidity: 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)
Precautions
Keep Small Objects Away
Do not insert paper clips or other
small objects into the computer.
Do Not Disassemble the com-
puter
Do not attempt to disassemble
your computer.
Avoid Excessive Force on the
LCD
Do not apply excessive down-
ward force on the LCD.
Before putting the computer away, be sure to wipe off any moisture.

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Precautions
Do Not Disassemble
Do not insert sharp objects into
the battery pack, expose it to
bumps or shocks, or deform, dis-
assemble, or modify it.
Do Not Short
Do not short the positive (+) and
negative (-) contacts.
Do Not Put Into a Microwave
Do not put the battery pack into
a microwave oven or a pressur-
ized chamber.
Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and
Direct Sunlight
Do not charge, use or leave the
battery pack for extended peri-
ods where it will be exposed to
direct sunlight, in a hot place (in
an automobile on a sunny day,
for example), or in a cold place.
Stop Using
Should the battery emit an ab-
normal odor, become hot to the
touch, become discolored,
change shape, or become in any
way different from normal, re-
move it from the computer and
stop using it.
If the battery pack will not be used for a
long period of time (a month or more),
charge or discharge (use) the battery pack
until the remaining battery level becomes
30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry
place.
This computer prevents overcharging of
the battery by recharging only when the
remaining power is less than approx. 95%
of capacity.
The battery pack is not charged when the
computer is first purchased. Be sure to
charge it before using it for the first time.
When the AC adaptor is connected to the
computer, charging begins automatically.
If the battery leaks and the fluid gets into
your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Immedi-
ately flush your eyes with clear water and
see a doctor for medical treatment as soon
as possible.
Battery Pack
Care should be exercised with regard to
the following in order to avoid the possi-
bility of over-heating, fire, or damage.
Avoid Heat
Do not throw the battery pack
into a fire or expose it to exces-
sive heat.
Keep Articles Away
Do not place the battery pack to-
gether with articles such as neck-
laces or hairpins when carrying
or storing.
Do Not Use With Any Other
Device
The battery pack is rechargeable
and was intended for the speci-
fied computer. Do not use it with
a device other than the one for
which it was designed.
Peripherals
Incorrectly using peripheral devices may lead
to a decrease in performance, an increase in
temperature and/or damage your computer.

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NOTE
The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use. This is com-
pletely normal.
Recharging will not commence outside of the allowable temperature range (5 °C to 40
°C {41°F to 104°F}). Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging
begins automatically. Note that the recharging time varies based on the usage condi-
tions. (Recharging takes longer than usual when the temperature is 10 °C {50 °F} or
below.)
If the temperature is low, the operating time is shortened. Only use the computer
within the allowable temperature range.
The battery pack is a consumable item. If the amount of time the computer can be run
off a particular battery pack becomes dramatically shorter and repeated recharging
does not restore its performance, the battery pack should be replaced with a new one.
When a spare battery pack is to be carried in a pocket or bag, it is recommended that it
be placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are protected.
Always power off the computer when it is not in use. Leaving the computer on when
the AC adaptor is not connected will exhaust the remaining battery capacity.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for in-
formation on how to recycle this battery.
L’appareil que vous vous êtes procuré est alimenté par une
batterie au lithium-ion. Pour des renseignements sur le
recyclage de la batterie, veuillez composer le 1-800-8-BAT-
TERY.

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Stylus
Within Communications Range: Green
Out of Communications Range: OFF
RF Module Power
Message-In Indicator
Battery Indicator
Fully charged: Green
Charging: Orange
AC adaptor not connected or charging not
being performed: OFF
LCD (Touchscreen)
Keyboard
Names and Functions of Parts
Program Buttons
Cursor Control
Internal Microphone
Infrared Communication Port
( page 18)
By pressing a program
button (F1, F2, F3 and
Option), the program as-
signed to the button is
started up. ( page 20)
( below)
The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances.
Numeric key lock (NumLk)
Caps lock
( page 15)
( page 22)
( page 15)
( page 24)
Cursor Control
Using the cursor control, the following operations can be performed.
“Push” Operation:
Performs the same function as the Enter key of the com-
puter. For example, after an item within a menu is selected,
the cursor control can be pushed to execute this selected
item.
“Move Up/Down Right/Left” Operations:
Performs the same function as the up/down left/right cur-
sor keys of the computer. For example, the “Move Up”
operation can be performed to select an item towards the
top within a menu.
Some models have built-in
cards (e.g., scanner and RF
module). For such models,
refer to the attached Supple-
mentary Instructions.
(These cards cannot be
changed.)
LED Indicators
Power Switch
SD/Multi Media Card Slot
LED Indicators
*
*
*
*Not available on all models.

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To adjust the volume, tap [Start] - [Settings] - [Con-
trol Panel] in order, and then double-tap [Volume
& Sounds].
Speaker
Attaching the Strap
Use this connector to connect headphones or am-
plifier-equipped speakers. Audio output from the
internal speaker is disabled when headphones or
external speakers are connected.
The strap has been designed to carry only the weight of the computer. Therefore,
be sure that the strap does not carry a weight that exceeds the weight of the com-
puter. The strap may accidentally come loose from the computer.
Do not use a strap that is damaged or about to tear.
CAUTION
1
3
2
4
(pages 11 and 21)
Headphone Jack
Reset Switch
DC-IN Jack
Set the computer into the cradle (included) (
next page). Or, you can connect the computer di-
rectly to the computer using the proper cable (
page 23).
Battery Pack
Expansion Connector

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Connecting/Removing the Cradle
Connecting the Cradle
Connect the cradle after removing the AC adaptor from
the computer and closing the cover of the DC-IN jack.
Removing the Cradle
1Press the release lever.
2While firmly holding the cradle and pressing
down on the release lever with one hand, lift
the computer up with the other hand.
The AC adaptor is connected
to the position shown by the
arrow in the figure.
RELEASE
CF-VEBP1A
RELEASE
CF-VEBP1A
Release Lever
DC-IN Jack
Names and Functions of Parts
DC-IN Jack
Cover
1
2

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2Connect your computer to a power outlet.
When the AC adaptor is connected to the computer, charging begins automatically.
Charging Time: Approx. 3 hours
This computer is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges
from the fully-charged lithium-ion battery. This backup battery retains data in memory
when the lithium-ion battery is removed, and takes 24 hours to charge when you first use
this computer.
1Install the battery pack.
(1) Turn your computer over.
(2) Slide the latch and remove the battery pack cover.
If it is difficult to slide the latch, press position (A) and
then slide the latch.
(3) Set the arrow mark of the battery in the direction shown
in the figure, and then insert the battery pack into the
battery pack compartment.
(4) Align the projecting part of the cover with the hole,
attach the cover at an angle, and then set the cover on
the body. Slide the latch to lock the cover.
If it is difficult to slide the latch, press position (A) and
then slide the latch.
First-time Operation
Latch
1
23
Battery Pack Cover
Arrow Mark
(A)
(A)
NOTE
If the attached strap makes it difficult to remove the
battery pack cover, unbuckle the strap and then re-
move the cover.
NOTE
If you remove your lithium-ion battery before the
lithium-ion battery is fully charged, data may be lost.
For this reason, do not remove the battery within the
first 24 hours of use.
The [Backup Battery Very Low] message is displayed
until the backup battery is sufficiently charged.

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After the cover is closed, press down firmly on the cover and con-
firm that the cover is locked.
Handling the AC adaptor
Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the
connections.
Use only the specified AC adaptor with your computer. Using an AC adaptor other
than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer.
When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord from
your AC wall outlet.
Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder and
lightning storms. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterruptible
power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless the battery pack is installed.
CAUTION
3Turn your computer on
(1) Push the reset switch using the stylus.
(2) At the confirmation message, press Y.
The Windows* calibration screen is displayed.
(3) Calibrate the touchscreen.
(For calibration, tapping operations are required. For
information on tapping, refer to page 15.)
"+" is displayed in the center, upper left, lower left,
lower right, and upper right portions of the screen, in
that order. Each time the "+" mark is displayed, tap the
center of the "+" mark with the stylus.
After the calibration procedure is executed (i.e., after
the five “+” marks are touched), the procedure ends
when is pressed.
(4) Input the correct date, time and time zone and tap [Ap-
ply] or [OK] for your settings to take effect.
(5) Adjust the LCD brightness. ( page 16)
This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines.
* This computer uses Microsoft®Windows®CE Operating System.
First-time Operation
Reset Switch

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To turn only the LCD backlight on:
Press the power switch again and release the switch when the
LCD backlight goes on. (between 0.5 - 1.0 sec.)
To turn both the LCD backlight and keyboard backlight
on:
Press the power switch again, and release the power switch
when the keyboard backlight goes on. (The order in which
both backlights go on is as follows: LCD keyboard.)
To turn the backlights off:
Press the power switch again and release the switch when the
backlights go off (for 0.5 seconds or more).
Starting Up (from the second time)
Lightly press the power switch once (within 0.5 sec.).
An application or file that was previously displayed ap-
pears on your screen.
Starting Up/Shutting Down
Power Switch
The operation of the computer differs depending on the length of time that the power switch
is pressed, as follows.
Power Switch
Lightly press the
power switch
(within 0.5 sec.)
OFF ON
When the backlight is on, more power is consumed, and the shortening of the operating
time is accelerated.
NOTE
When the power switch is pressed for 0.5 sec. or less, the
LCD backlight and keyboard backlight do not go on.

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Starting Up/Shutting Down
Shutting Down (power off)
Lightly press the power switch once (within 0.5 sec.).
CF-P1 shut down is the same as the suspend state of a
computer.
[Start] Menu and Taskbar
The taskbar is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
[Start] Button
By tapping the but-
ton, the [Start] menu
is displayed. Icons are displayed
for programs that are
running.
Task Tray
System information is displayed. By
double-tapping an icon, the corre-
sponding properties window is dis-
played.
All windows
can be mini-
mized.
Power Switch

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LCD (Touchscreen)
Clean the stylus tip and screen prior to operation. Foreign particles can scratch the screen
and impede the operation of the stylus.
Use the accessory stylus only on the screen. Using it for any other purpose may damage
the stylus and scratch the screen.
Handling the Stylus
Using the Stylus
Use the stylus to perform operations on the touchscreen.
The stylus is located in the stylus holder at the upper right
of the device, and can be held like a pen or pencil. The
following operations are possible on the touchscreen.
Tapping
You can select an item on the screen by tapping it with the stylus.
This operation is called a “tap”.
Double-Tapping
You can select an item on the screen by tapping it twice quickly
with the stylus. This operation is called a “double-tap”.
Dragging
You can drag on item on the screen by holding the stylus down over
the item and then moving the stylus. This operation is called a “drag”.

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Adjust the LCD Brightness
If the computer is operated in a dark place, the brightness of the screen can be adjusted to
view the screen.
1Tap [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] in order, and then double-tap [Back-
light].
2Tap the [Brightness] tab and adjust the brightness with the slider.
3Tap [OK].
LCD (Touchscreen)
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 ob-
jects (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 LCD. Do not allow
substances such as oil to contact the LCD. The cursor may not work properly in such
cases.
When the LCD becomes dirty:
Wipe lightly to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.
Calibrating the Screen
Perform calibration if the cursor does not correctly move to the position where the stylus
touches the screen of the computer.
1Tap [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] in or-
der, and then double-tap [Stylus].
2Tap [Calibration] - [Recalibrate].
3"+" is displayed in the center, upper left, lower
left, lower right, and upper right portions of
the screen, in that order.
Each time the "+" mark is displayed, tap the center of
the "+" mark with the stylus.
After the calibration procedure is executed (i.e., after
the five “+” marks are touched), the procedure ends
when is pressed.
4Tap [OK].

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LCD Backlight ON/OFF
If the power switch is pressed for 0.5 - 1.0 sec. after the computer is turned on, the LCD
backlight goes on or off.
Setting the Timeout Function of the LCD Backlight
The LCD backlight can be set to switch off automatically (e.g., for conserve power) by
setting the timeout function. If the timeout function is set, the LCD backlight turns off auto-
matically when the computer is not operated and the timeout expires. Individual settings can
be made for battery use and AC adaptor use.
1Tap [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] in order, and then double-tap [Back-
light].
2Battery use setting: Tap the [Battery] tab.
AC adaptor use setting: Tap the [External] tab.
Add a check mark so that when the device is not oper-
ated, the LCD backlight switches off automatically
when the timeout expires.
Tapping this button closes the [Backlight Properties]
window without saving the changes.
Add a check mark so that tapping the screen turns the
LCD backlight on.
(Only the LCD backlight goes on when the screen is
tapped.)
(Example for [External].)
3Tap [OK].
Timeout

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Mode Key
The keyboard operation mode can be changed by a key press made in combination with
the NUM key or CAP key (see NUM key or CAP key).
A symbol or numeral on the key-top is input by pressing the Mode key (the numeric key
lock indicator goes on) followed by the corresponding alphabet key. Each Mode key press
works for the input of only one symbol or numeral. This is convenient when using one
hand to input sentences including symbols/numerals.
Example: To input “abc.def.”, press the keys in the following order.
A BC MDEF


 M
NUM (Shift) Key
Pressing this key alone is the same as pressing the Shift key of a computer.
Each time the Mode key + NUM key are pressed, the mode changes from the alphabet
input mode (default) to the symbol/numeral input mode, and vice versa. In the symbol/
numeral input mode (numeric key lock indicator on), the symbols and numerals on the
key-top can be inputted continuously.
To exit the symbol/numeral input mode, you can also choose to press only the NUM
key.
Cancel Key
Pressing this key stops the running of a program (the same as pressing ESC on a computer).
Backspace Key
This key works the same as the Backspace key of a computer.
Enter Key
This key works the same as the Enter key of a computer, e.g., line feed in a document, etc.
F1 F2 F3
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L
J
K
H
G
F
D
S
A
ZXCVBNM
SOFT
SPACE
NUM
CAP
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DEL
-
Keyboard
Cancel Key
CAP (Shift) Key
Mode Key
Num (Shift) Key
Backspace Key
Enter Key
SPACE/SOFT Key
Alphabet Keys
“.” “.”
Delete Key

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Delete Key
This key works the same as the Delete key of a computer.
CAP (Shift) Key
Each time the Mode key + CAP key are pressed, the mode changes from the caps lock
mode to the standard (non-caps) input mode, and vice versa. In the caps lock mode (caps
lock indicator goes on), capital letters can be inputted continuously.
(When both the numeric key lock indicator and caps lock indicator are on, priority is given
to the symbol/numeral input mode.)
Inputting non-capital characters in the caps lock mode:
Press an alphabet while also holding down on the NUM key.
The operation of pushing this key alone is the same as pressing the Shift key of a computer
(like the NUM key).
SPACE/SOFT Key
Pressing this key alone inserts a space.
When the Mode key + SPACE/SOFT key are pressed, the software keyboard is displayed
at the lower part of the screen. The software keyboard allows you to input characters (like
a real keyboard) by simply tapping the characters.
You can change the software keyboard settings in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -
[Input Panel].
Changing the Keyboard Repeat Settings
The keyboard repeat settings allow you to adjust the interval between the waiting time until
the repetition of an input begins (from the first character input to the second character input)
if a key is held down, and the repeat of the input (from the second character input and on).
1Tap [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] in order, and then double-tap [Key-
board].
2Tap the [Repeat] tab and choose each setting.
3Tap [OK].

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F1 F2 F3
QWERTYUIOP
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(1)Tap one button.
Program Buttons
The F1, F2, F3, and option buttons are called
program buttons. If either of the program
buttons is pressed after Windows has started
up, the program assigned for that button is
started up.
Changing the Assignment of a Program Button
1Tap [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] in order, and then double-tap [But-
tons].
2Choose each setting.
Programs are not assigned to the program buttons at the time of purchase.
NOTE
If the [Restore Defaults] button is tapped, the assign-
ments will be cancelled.
Program Buttons
3Tap [OK].
(2)Tap under [Button assignment] and select a
program from the list.
Tapping this button closes the [Buttons Properties]
window without saving the changes.
Option Button