Panasonic CF-29 Series User manual

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Personal Computer
Reference Manual
Model No. CF-29 Series
XP 2000 We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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Read Me First
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.
This manual covers two types of models, as distinguished by the type of LCD screen
models with touchscreen and models without touchscreen).
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 moderate injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.
Windows XP
Information for Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional users. "Windows" or "Windows XP"
in this manual.
Windows 2000
Information for Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional users. "Windows" or "Windows
2000" in this manual.

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.
⇒Operating Instructions
This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.
Windows XP 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.
The following drives are described as "CD drive".
CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-R/RW drive, DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive
Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual

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Read Me First
About the terminology used in this manual and the Setup Utility concerning the internal
LCD and an external display
*1 To display [Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller properties]:
Windows XP
Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics].
This manual and the Setup
Utility
[Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/
GME Graphics Controller
Properties]*1
To display the same screen
on both the LCD and
external display
Simultaneous display Intel(R) Dual Display Clone

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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 (only for models with touchscreen) 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.
Besides, 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.
The brightness setting is stored in memory
separately under the condition the AC adaptor is
connected and under the condition the AC adaptor
is not connected.

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Key Combinations
Fn + F3 Display change
By pressing this key combination, you can select
either an external display, internal LCD or
simultaneous. (page 68)
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.
• While MPEG files are playing.
• When the Extended Desktop is being
utilized.
NOTE
Windows XP
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 memory, and
powers off the computer. (page 31)
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)
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 31)
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.
Windows XP
Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [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:
1Press Fn once. (Locked)
2Press another key for combination. (Lock released)
To use
Fn successively:
1Press Fn twice. (Locked)
2Press 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
Hotkey Settings

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Key Combinations
to a window display if Fn + Fx
*2 keys are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup
window display function OFF.
3Select [OK].
NOTE
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 Not lit
Battery pack is not connected or charging not being performed.
Orange*1
Charging in progress.
Green*1
Fully-charged.
Blinking green
In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging to a level of
80%*2 in normal temperature mode. 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 battery
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 properly. 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 Technical Support. Possible failure in the
battery pack or charging circuit.
Blinking orange*1
Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature
of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for
recharging. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging
begins automatically. Your computer can be used normally in this state.
Blinking green and orange alternately
Warming up the system to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions at low
temperature. Leave your computer as is. Once the allowable range
requirement is satisfied, your computer will start automatically.

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LED Indicators
*1 When the AC adaptor is connected.
*2 A level of 80% in normal temperature mode is displayed as [100%] in high temperature mode.
*3 MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.
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.
(If an external keyboard or ten-keyboard is connected to the external keyboard/
mouse port, the numeric keypad of the internal keyboard will not operate.)
ScrLk
(Scroll lock)
This indicator lights green when
ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions
differently depending on the application.
Hard disk drive status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
*3
Multimedia pocket device
status
This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (floppy disk drive,
CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive etc.) is
accessed.
(When using the floppy disk drive as an external floppy disk drive, only the
access lamp on the side of the floppy disk drive is lit.)
This indicator shows the status of a second battery pack when a second
battery pack is installed in the multimedia pocket. The details of the status
display are the same as for the main battery pack status (page 10).
*3
Power status of the
multimedia pocket
This indicator lights when power is supplied to a device in the multimedia
pocket.
It is not lit when a second battery pack is installed in the multimedia pocket.
You can confirm the status of the second battery pack with (multimedia
pocket device status).

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Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer
operations.
CAUTION
By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Therefore, do not use any
implement which causes damage on the work surface.
A. Work Surface (touch pad)
B. Left Button
C. Right Button
The touch pad has the following two modes of operation.
Typical mouse operations use the area (F): 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.
Microsoft®IntelliMouse™ Wheel Mode
(Setting at the time of purchase)
Original Mode
Wheel mode operations (almost identical to
the case of using the Microsoft®
IntelliMouse™ for scroll, zoom, etc.,
operations) are possible for Microsoft®
wheel function-compatible applications.
Microsoft®IntelliMouse™ is a mouse-type
device that, in addition to the two
conventional buttons, incorporates a wheel
able to rotate forwards/backwards.
Only scroll operation is possible for
applications 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
horizontal scrolling is possible in this mode.
Scrolling Area
D.Scrolling up/down
For the Pan and Auto
Scroll functions, the
entire work surface of
the touch pad can be
used for scrolling.
Scrolling Area
D.Scrolling up/down
Possible when a check
mark is added for
[Vertical].
E.Scrolling side-to-side
Possible when a check
mark is added for
[Horizontal].

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Touch Pad
NOTE
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.
Changing the mode of the touch pad
1Display the setting menu.
Windows XP
Select (models with touchscreen) or (models without touchscreen) from
the taskbar or select [Mouse] in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other
Hardware], and then select [TouchPad].
Windows 2000
Select (models with touchscreen) or (models without touchscreen) from
the taskbar or select [Mouse] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel], and then
select [TouchPad].
2Change the settings.
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].
3Select [OK].
Function Operation
Moving the Cursor
Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work
surface.

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Touch Pad
Tapping/Clicking
tapping or clicking
Double-Tapping/Double-
Clicking
double-tapping or double-clicking
Dragging
Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger
down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface.
or
While holding down the button, moving your finger on the work
surface.
Scroll *1
Scroll a document.
(rotate the wheel)*2
Microsoft®IntelliMouse™ Wheel Mode
Original Mode
Function Operation

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Touch Pad
Auto Scroll*1*3
Automatically scroll a
document.
(move the mouse after
clicking the wheel)*2
Operate after pressing the two buttons simultaneously.
When releasing the auto scroll function: One tap on the
work surface.
Pan*1*3
Scroll in various directions
of a document.
(move the mouse slightly
while holding down the
wheel)*2
Operate while holding down the two buttons.
Zoom*1*3
Magnify/reduce the
display of a document.
(rotate the wheel while
holding down
Ctrl )*2
Ctrl +
A. Magnify
B. Reduce
Data Zoom*1*3
Display or hide a
document, or perform
operations to return to or
proceed with Internet
Explorer.
(rotate the wheel while
holding down
Shift )*2
Shift +
Function Operation

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Touch Pad
*1 The movements will differ depending on the application.
*2 Operations to follow when using an external Microsoft®IntelliMouse™.
*3 Operation applicable to the Microsoft®IntelliMouse™ Wheel mode.
CAUTION
<Models with touchscreen>
Do not remove [touchpad/touchscreen] in the following menu.
Windows XP
[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] -
[Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices]
Windows 2000
[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Mice
and other pointing devices]
<Models without touchscreen>
Do not remove [touchpad] in the following menu.
Windows XP
[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] -
[Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices]
Windows 2000
[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Mice
and other pointing devices]
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode when an external mouse is connected
to the serial port.
NOTE
The double-tapping speed of the touch pad can be changed using the following menu.
Windows XP
[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons]
- [Double-click Speed]
Windows 2000
[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons] - [Double-click Speed]
The touch pad cannot be used in the Setup Utility.

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Touch Pad
When you want to use an external mouse through the external keyboard/mouse port
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 XP
1Power off your computer (⇒Operating Instructions "Starting Up/
Shutting Down") and connect the external mouse or trackball to the
computer.
2Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility (page 88).
3In [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] (only for models
with touchscreen) to [Disable].
4Close the Setup Utility by pressing F10 . At the confirmation message,
select [Yes].
5Log on to Windows with the administrator authority (only necessary
when multiple accounts are created).
6When the message [Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard] is
displayed, select [Finish].
It may take a few minutes to complete this operation.
7If the display asks you to restart Windows, select [Yes].
The computer will restart.
8Following the operating instructions of the connected external mouse
or trackball, install the necessary driver.
NOTE
When you want to use the PS/2 compatible mouse:
1Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] -
[Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices].

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Touch Pad
2Select [touchpad/touchscreen] (models with touchscreen) or [touchpad] (models
without touchscreen), then select [Update Driver] at [Driver].
3Select [Install from a list or specific location] and select [Next].
4Select [Don’t search. I will choose driver to install.], then select [Next].
5Select [PS/2 Compatible Mouse], then select [Next].
6At the confirmation message, select [Yes].
7Select [Finish], then select [Close].
8The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [Yes].
The computer will restart.
Windows 2000
1Power off your computer (⇒Operating Instructions "Starting Up/
Shutting Down")and connect the external mouse or trackball to the
computer.
2Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility (page 88).
3In [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] (only for models
with touchscreen) to [Disable].
4Close the Setup Utility by pressing F10 . At the confirmation message,
select [Yes].
5Log on to Windows with the administrator authority (only necessary
when multiple accounts are created).
6When the message [Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard] is
displayed, select [Finish].
7If the display asks you to restart Windows, select [Yes].
The computer will restart.
8Following the operating instructions of the connected external mouse
or trackball, install the necessary driver.

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Touch Pad
NOTE
When you want to use the PS/2 compatible mouse:
1Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device
Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices].
2Select [touchpad/touchscreen] (models with touchscreen) or [touchpad] (models
without touchscreen), then select [Update Driver] at [Driver].
3Select [Next].
4Select [Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a
specific driver.], then select [Next].
5Select [PS/2 Compatible Mouse], then select [Next].
6Select [Next].
7At the confirmation message, select [Yes].
8Select [Finish], then select [Close].
9The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [Yes].
The computer will restart.
When you want to re-enable the touch pad and touchscreen (only for models with
touchscreen)
Windows XP
1Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or
trackball. (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.
1In [Start] - [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.
2If the confirmation message is displayed, select [OK].

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Touch Pad
2If the display asks you to restart Windows, select [No].
3Power off your computer (⇒Operating Instructions "Starting Up/
Shutting Down") and remove the external mouse or trackball.
4Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility (page 88).
5In [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] (only for models
with touchscreen) to [Enable].
6Close the Setup Utility by pressing F10 . At the confirmation message,
select [Yes].
7Log on to Windows with the administrator authority (only necessary
when multiple accounts are created).
8Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] -
[Mouse] - [Hardware].
9Confirm that [touchpad/touchscreen](models with touchscreen) or
[touchpad](models without touchscreen) is displayed at [Devices].
<When [touchpad/touchscreen](models with touchscreen) or [touchpad](models
without touchscreen) is not displayed>
1Select the external mouse or trackball and then select [Properties].
2Select [Driver] and then select [Update Driver].
3At [Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard], select [Install from a list or
specific location] and then select [Next].
4Select [Don't search. I will choose the driver to install.] and then select [Next].
5Select [Have Disk], input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] at [Copy manufacturer's files
from], then select [OK].
6Select [touchpad/touchscreen] (models with touchscreen) or [touchpad] (models
without touchscreen) and then select [Next].
If the some item names are displayed, select one.
If [xx has not passed Windows Logo testing....] is displayed, select [Continue
Anyway].
7Select [Finish] and then select [Close].