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.