Panasonic CF-R1 Series User manual

Model No. CF-R1Series
Reference Manual
Personal Computer
®
Contents
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Read Me First.....................................................2
Key Combinations ............................................. 3
LED Indicators ................................................... 6
Touch Pad ..........................................................7
Standby/Hibernation Functions .................... 12
Security Measures.......................................... 16
Computing on the Road................................. 20
Battery Power ................................................. 22
SD-MovieStage...........................................................26
PC Cards ......................................................... 27
SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card................ 29
RAM Module.................................................... 37
External Display ............................................. 38
USB Devices ................................................... 41
Modem............................................................. 43
LAN.................................................................. 45
Setup Utility .................................................... 47
Technical Information .................................... 52
DMIViewer ...................................................... 53
List of Error Codes ......................................... 54
Dealing with Problems (Advanced).................. 56
When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to page number (green display), the shape of the
cursor will change to . Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a click is made), the corresponding page
in the Reference Manual will be displayed.
XP
2000

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Read Me First
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 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.
*Windows XP :[start]
For U.S.A.and Canada : Information for CF-R1N*****M users.
For Hong Kong : Information for CF-R1N*****H users.
: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.
Windows 2000 screens are used in this manual when no specific OS notes are re-
quired.
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
Illustrations andTerminology in this Reference Manual
If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not
be executable, and some screens may not be 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.
This manual and the
Setup Utility
Simultaneous display
[Intel(R) 82830M 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® Extreme
Graphics].
Windows XP : Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] -
[Intel® Extreme Graphics].

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Key Combinations
CAUTION
Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external mouse) or other keys.
NOTE
Do not press the following key combinations until you log on toWindows 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] screen
is set to “Full Screen”).
Key Functions
LCD brightness
control ( down)
LCD brightness
control ( up)
Display change
Speaker on/off
switch
Volume control
(down)
Volume control
(up)
Function Descriptions
Pressingthiskey combination adjuststhe brightness ofLCD.
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, LCD or simultaneous.( page 38)
This combination does not work when [Command Prompt]
screen is set to “Full Screen”.
Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the
internal speaker and headphone jack.
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the
internal speaker and headphone jack.
PopupWindow
(Displayed after log-
ging on toWindows)
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Fn + F1
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F2
This key combination cannot be used to adjust the
volume of the warning beep or speakers connected
to the USB port.
NOTE
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
NOTE
Windows XP
When switching to a different user with the Fast User
Switching function, this key combination may not
work. In this case, log on with the administrator au-
thority again, not using the Fast User Switching func-
tion, and try the operation once more.
NOTE
Disabling the speaker will also disable the warn-
ing beep.
Speakers connected to the USB port cannot be
muted.
Do not press another key until the display desti-
nation has been completely switched.
Do not press this key combination while MPEG
files are playing.
CAUTION

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Key Combinations
Key Functions
Power off using
the standby func-
tion
Remaining ca-
pacity of the bat-
tery pack
Power off using
the hibernation
function
Function Descriptions
Pressing this key combination causes the current status
of the computer to be saved to memory, and powers off
the computer. ( page 12)
Pressing this key combination displays the remaining bat-
tery capacity on the screen. ( page 22)
Pressing this key combination causes the current status
of the computer to be saved to the hard disk, and powers
off the computer. ( page 12)
PopupWindow
(Displayed after log-
ging on toWindows)
Fn + F9
Fn + F 10
Fn + F7
Remaining
capacity (%)
display
Battery pack is
not inserted.

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Key Combinations
Hotkey Settings
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 2000 : Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
Windows XP : Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
2Set the parameters
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.
NOTE
The Fn key lock function also works with Fn and other keys (e.g., , )
aside from Fx *.
Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey
settings.
Notification
This setting is only available when [Use Fn key lock] is checked.
[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]:
Notifies the user with a sound when Fn is pressed, locked, or released.
(If MUTE is set, you will not hear a beep.)
[Show status on screen]:
Displays the Fn key status on the taskbar.
: Fn is locked
: Fn is not locked
3Select [OK]
*“ Fx ” indicates any function key from F1 to F10 .
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 * are pressed.To prevent this, turn the popup
window display function OFF.

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This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent
non-shifted input is capitalized.
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.
This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock func-
tions differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
This indicator lights when the SD memory card or MultiMedia Card is
accessed.
Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode
Green : Power on
Blinking green : Standby mode
Not lit : AC adaptor not connected or charging not being
performed.
Orange * : Charging in progress.
Green * : Charging finished.
Red : Battery is low
(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less).
Blinking red * : Battery pack or charging malfunction.
Blinking orange *: Battery cannot be recharged because the internal
temperature of the battery pack is outside of the
acceptable temperature range for recharging.Once
the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charg-
ing begins automatically.
Caps Lock
NumLk (Numeric
key)
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
Hard disk drive
status
SD memory card
status
Power status
Battery pack
status
LED Indicators
* When the AC adaptor is connected.

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Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer
operations.
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.
NOTE
or
Two quick taps, but on the
second tap leaving your fin-
ger down (applying pres-
sure) and moving it on the
work surface.
or
Function Operation
Moving the Cursor
Tapping/Clicking
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
Dragging
Scroll
or
Move the tip of your finger
lightly over the work surface.
Left Button
Right Button
Work Surface
clicking
tapping
double-tapping double-clicking
NOTE
Refer to [Mouse Properties]* for information on basic operations other than the
above.
*Windows 2000 : Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]
Windows XP : Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hard-
ware] - [Mouse].
Windows 2000
The help message in [Settings] for [Mouse Properties] - [Device Settings] will
be displayed in the same language as the one set for [Control Panel] - [Re-
gional Options] - [General] - [Your locale (location)].
Windows XP
The help message in [Settings] for [Mouse Properties] - [Device Settings] will
be displayed in the same language as the one set for [Control Panel] - [Date,
Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Regional and Language Options] -
[Standards and formats].
While holding down the
button, moving your finger
on the work surface.
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Touch Pad
Using theTouch Pad Utility
The Touch Pad Utility enables you to scroll easily by tracing a circle around the
touch pad.
Depending on the application software, the scroll operation may differ, or
the scroll function may not operate properly.
NOTE
How to Scroll
1Select the screen you want to scroll
2Position the cursor over the area you want to scroll
3Trace a circle around the edge of the touch pad as indicated
in the following diagrams
4Once scrolling has begun, continue to trace a circle on the
touch pad without removing your finger from the pad
5When you are finished scrolling, remove your finger from
the touch pad
To scroll down (trace clockwise)
To scroll up
(trace counter-clockwise)
Scrolling will begin more easily if you start from here and trace as
indicated by the arrow.
As long as you are tracing a circle, you can continue scrolling
using any position on the touch pad. It is not necessary to trace a
circle around the edge of the pad.
To scroll in the opposite direction, trace a circle in the opposite
direction without removing your finger from the touch pad.

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Touch Pad
Hints for EasierTouch Pad Operation
You can change various touch pad settings using the following procedure:
Windows 2000 :[Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility Setting]
Windows XP : [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility Setting]
Settings can be changed for the following functions:
• Use Touch Pad function (On/Off)
• Display icon in task tray (On/Off)
• Animated icon in task tray (On/Off)
• Rotate icon when wheel is operated (On/Off)
• Scroll item under mouse cursor (On/Off)
• Scroll speed setting
• Set initial scroll scope
On screens that cannot be scrolled (e.g., desktop screen), if you use the touch pad
as described in Step 3 ( page 8), the computer may try to scroll the screen,
causing the cursor to freeze. If this happens, remove your finger from the touch pad
and begin again, this time starting from the center of the touch pad.
Using theVirtual Scrolling Function
Because the Touch Pad Utility and the Virtual Scrolling function both offer scrolling
functions that use the touch pad, these two features cannot be used simultaneously. If
you try to use them at the same time, a message may be displayed asking you if you
want to enable the Touch Pad Utility.
• To use the Touch Pad Utility:
Select [Yes].The Virtual Scrolling function will be disabled.
• To use the Virtual Scrolling function:
Select [No], and then remove theTouch Pad Utility and set theVirtual Scrolling function
using the procedure shown below. In this case, theTouch Pad Utility will be disabled.
Windows 2000
1Log on with the administrator authority
2Select on the taskbar with the right button, and select [Exit]
• If is not displayed on the taskbar, display it using the following procedure.
In [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility Setting] - [General
settings], add a check mark for [Display icon in task tray] and select [OK].
3In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Pro-
grams], select [TouchPadUtility], then select [Change/Re-
move]
4At the confirmation message,select [OK],then select [Finish]
5Select at [Add/Remove Programs]
6Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [De-
vice Settings]
7Select the device name in [Devices] (e.g., Synaptics
TouchPad), then select [Settings] (To next page)

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Touch Pad
8Select [Virtual Scrolling], add a check mark for the scroll
functions you want to use, then select [OK]
9Select [OK] at [Mouse Properties]
Windows XP
1Log on with the administrator authority
Do not use the Fast User Switching function.
2Select on the taskbar with the right button,and select [Exit]
• If is not displayed on the taskbar, display it using the following procedure.
In [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility Setting] - [General
settings], add a check mark for [Display icon in task tray] and select [OK].
3In [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs], se-
lect [TouchPadUtility], then select [Change/Remove]
4At the confirmation message,select [OK],then select [Finish]
5Select at [Add or Remove Programs]
6Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hard-
ware] - [Mouse] - [Device Settings]
7Select the device name in [Devices] (e.g., Synaptics
TouchPad), then select [Settings]
8Select [Virtual Scrolling], add a check mark for the scroll
functions you want to use, then select [OK]
9Select [OK] at [Mouse Properties]
To begin using the touch pad utility again:
1Log on with the administrator authority.
2Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\touchpad\setup.exe], then select [OK].
Windows XP
Select [start] - [Run], input [c:\util\touchpad\setup.exe], then select [OK].
3Select [Next] at [Welcome].
4Select [Finish].
At the confirmation message asking if you want to enable the Touch Pad
Utility, select [Yes].
When the setup is complete, will be displayed on the taskbar.
NOTE