Panasonic CF-T2 Series User manual

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Personal Computer
Reference Manual
Model No. CF-T2 Series
XP 2000 We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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Read Me First
zIf 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.
zThis manual covers two types of models, as distinguished by the type of LCD screen
(models with touchscreen and models without touchscreen).
zConfirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
zNOTE
NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
zCAUTION
CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.
zWARNING
WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.
zWindows XP
Information for Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional users. "Windows" or "Windows XP"
in this manual.
zWindows 2000
Information for Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional users. "Windows" or "Windows
2000" in this manual.
z
Enter
This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
z
Fn
+
F5
This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.
z[start] - [Run]
This illustration means to click , then to click [Run]. For some applications, you may need
to double-click.
• In Windows 2000, [start] is displayed as [Start]
zFor U.S.A. and Canada
Information for CF-T2******M users.
zFor Hong Kong
Information for CF-T2******H users.
z⇒Operating Instructions
This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.
zWindows XP screens are used in this manual when no specific OS (operating system)
notes are required.
Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual

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Read Me First
zSome of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in
order to make the explanation easier to understand.
zAbout 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
zDo not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also,
do not press different key combinations quickly one after another.
zDo not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external
mouse), touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) or other keys.
NOTE
zDo 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.
zThe 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. (Îpage 69)
This key combination does not work when
[Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen".
CAUTION
zDo not press another key until the display
destination has been completely switched.
zDo not press this key combination in the
following conditions.
• While MPEG files are playing.
• When the Extended Desktop is being
utilized.
NOTE
Windows XP
zWhen 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
zDisabling the speakers will also disable the
warning beep.
zSpeakers 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
zThis 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. (Îpage 22)
Key Functions Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)

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Key Combinations
There are two Fn key functions as follows:
zFn 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.
zPopup 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].
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. (Îpage 22)
Key Functions Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)
Hotkey Settings

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Key Combinations
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.
zTo use
Fn
only once:
1Press
Fn
once. (Locked)
2Press another key for combination. (Lock released)
zTo 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
to a window display if
Fn
+
Fx
*2 keys are pressed. To prevent this, turn the
popup window display function OFF.
3Select [OK].
NOTE
zThe Fn key lock function also works with
Fn
and other keys (e.g. Î, Í) aside from
Fx
*2.
zEach 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 zNot lit
Power off / Hibernation mode
zGreen
Power on
zBlinking green
Standby mode
Battery pack status zNot lit
Battery pack is not connected or charging not being performed.
zOrange*1
Charging in progress.
zGreen*1
Fully-charged.
zRed
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.
zBlinking 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 your technical support office. Possible failure in the
battery pack or charging circuit.
zBlinking 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.
Caps Lock This indicator lights green when
Caps Lock
is pressed. Subsequent non-
shifted input is capitalized.

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LED Indicators
*1 When the AC adaptor is connected.
NumLk
(Numeric key)
These indicators light green when
NumLk
is pressed. When the green
light is on, if the
Fn
is pressed along with keys on certain other segments of
the keyboard, then those keys will operate as numeric keys. 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.
SD memory card status This indicator lights when the SD memory card or MultiMedia Card is
accessed.

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Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer
operations.
CAUTION
zBy 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
Function Operation
Moving the Cursor
Move the tip of your finger lightly over the
work surface.
Tapping/Clicking
tapping or clicking
Double-Tapping/Double-
Clicking
double-tapping or double-clicking

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Touch Pad
NOTE
zRefer to [Mouse Properties] for information on basic operations other than the above.
To display [Mouse Properties]:
Windows XP
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].
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 Îpage 13
Function Operation

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Touch Pad
The Touch Pad Utility enables you to scroll easily by tracing a circle around the touch pad.
NOTE
zDepending on the application software, the scroll operation may differ, or the scroll
function may not operate properly.
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
diagrams.
To scroll down (trace clockwise)
To scroll up (trace counter-clockwise)
Scrolling will begin more easily if you start from the position marked by the and
trace as indicated by the arrow.
4Once scrolling has begun, continue to trace a circle on the touch pad
without removing your finger from the pad.
zAs 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.
zTo scroll in the opposite direction, trace a circle in the opposite direction without
removing your finger from the touch pad.
Using the Touch Pad Utility

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Touch Pad
5When you are finished scrolling, remove your finger from the touch
pad.
Hints for Easier Touch Pad Operation
zYou can change various touch pad settings using the following procedure:
Windows XP
[start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings]
Windows 2000
[Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings]
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
zOn screens that cannot be scrolled (e.g., desktop screen), if you use the touch pad as
described in Step 3(Îpage 13), 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.

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Touch Pad
Using the Virtual 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.
zTo use the Touch Pad Utility:
Select [Yes]. The Virtual Scrolling function will be disabled.
zTo use the Virtual Scrolling function:
Select [No], and then remove the Touch Pad Utility and set the Virtual Scrolling function
using the following procedure. In this case, the Touch Pad Utility will be disabled.
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 settings] - [General
settings], add a check mark for [Display icon in task tray] and select [OK].
3In [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs], select
[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 Hardware] -
[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].

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Touch Pad
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 Programs],
select [TouchPadUtility], then select [Change/Remove].
4At the confirmation message, select [OK], then select [Finish].
5Select at [Add/Remove Programs].
6Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [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].
NOTE
zTo begin using the touch pad utility again:
1Log on with the administrator authority.
2Run the setup program.
Windows XP
Select [start] - [Run], input [c:\util\touchpad\setup.exe], then select [OK].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\touchpad\setup.exe], then select [OK].
3Select [Next] at the welcome message.
4Select [Finish].

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Touch Pad
zAt the confirmation message asking if you want to enable the Touch Pad Utility, select
[Yes].
zWhen the setup is complete, will be displayed on the taskbar.
zDo not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed
objects (e.g., nails) or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point
pens).
zTry to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil, come in contact with the touch
pad. The cursor may not work properly in such cases.
zWhen the touch pad becomes dirty:
Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first applied with
detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung. Do not use benzene or thinner,
or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. In
addition, do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they
may contain components harmful to the surface.
Handling the touch pad

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Touchscreen
Only for models with touchscreen
Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen function allowing you to perform the same
operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus
(included). The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).
The operation settings can be changed. (Îpage 20)
Functions Operation
Moving the cursor
The cursor is moved to the location
pointed by the stylus.
Clicking (Tapping)
One tap
Double-clicking
(Double-tapping) Two quick taps
Dragging
Touch and hold the object (i.e. file or
icon), move the stylus on the surface
(dragging the object to the desired
location), then release the stylus.

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Touchscreen
CAUTION
zWhen the internal LCD is used alone or with an external display simultaneously, the
touchscreen function cannot be used when the area of either display is set larger than
default setting of the display resolution.
zIf a change is made to the display resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed
correctly with the stylus, be sure to perform [Calibration]. (Îpage 20)
zWhen mouse drivers are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touchscreen function may
not be used.
zWhen the operation of panning (only the internal LCD) is performed while the display
resolution is set higher than the resolution of the internal LCD, the touchscreen
function will not work properly.
zEven when only an external display is in use, the cursor will move on the external
display if the surface of the internal LCD is touched when the touchscreen driver is
active. Therefore, do not touch the internal LCD when only an external display is in
use.
zThe touchscreen function can not be used when using the full screen in [Command
Prompt].
NOTE
zSelect to view [Important Tips] for using the touchscreen. You can also view
[Important Tips] using the following procedures.
Windows XP
Select [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals].
Windows 2000
Select [Important Tips] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals].

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Touchscreen
Configuring the Touchscreen
When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.
1Display [Mouse Properties] screen.
Windows XP
Select on the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or select [TouchScreen] in
[start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
Windows 2000
Select on the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or select [TouchScreen] in
[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].
A. Double click settings
Set the width and height of the double click.
B. Advanced configuration
Set the advanced settings.
C. Test
Test for the "Double click settings".
D. Calibration & Test
Define the calibration setup. Use this procedure when the cursor, the stylus
(included) touches do not appear to agree. (Necessary for changes in the
alignment of the touchscreen with visual images or an adjustment of the display
resolution.)
Touch the "+" mark on the calibration screen for about one second.
After the calibration procedure is executed (e.g., after the nine "+" marks are
touched), the procedure ends when
Enter
is pressed.
2Make necessary changes and select [OK].
NOTE
zThe double-click speed of the touchscreen can be changed in [Buttons].
zFor more information, click at the upper right corner.