Panasonic CF-W4 Series User manual

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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-W4 Series
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zSome of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items
on your computer. This should make the explanations easier to understand.
zIf a user has logged on to Windows 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 to Windows with the administrator authority to enable these
functions.
zIn this manual, "Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced
Security Technologies" is indicated as "Windows" or "Windows XP."
zIn this manual, the following software packages are described as follows:
• "WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version)" as "WinDVD"
• "B's Recorder GOLD8 BASIC" as "B's Recorder"
• "B's CLiP 6" as "B's CLiP"
zIf the icon on the notification area being explained in this manual is hidden and not
displayed, click the icon to display all icons.
(The icons on the notification area used in this manual are only examples. The actual
types and order of icons may differ depending on your operating environment; for
example, settings of various functions and connected devices.)
zOptional Products or Accessories
Confirm the latest information on optional products or accessories from various sources.

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Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual
NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor
or moderate injury.
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.
When using with the
Fn key and the Ctrl key functions
interchanged, read with the
Fn key and the Ctrl key
reversed.
[start] - [Run] This illustration means to click [start], then to click [Run].
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ing Reference Manual.
⇒: Refer to the Operating Instructions.
xxxx*1 If *1 is clicked, it will jump to a related topic.

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The terminology in ( ) is the one used in [Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express
Chipset Family Properties].*1
*1 To display:
Click [start] - [Control Panel], from the [See Also] area click [Other Control Panel Options], and then
click [Intel(R) GMA Driver for Mobile].
About Display Mode
Internal LCD (Notebook) This computer's display
External Display (Monitor) External display connected to this computer
Simultaneous Display
(Intel(R) Dual Display Clone)
To display the same screen on both the LCD and
external display
Extended Desktop To use both the internal LCD and the external display as
an extended display domain. You can drag a window
between the internal LCD and the external displays.

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Using the Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations.
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
To right-click: Can only be performed by clicking the right
button.
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.
Vertical/Horizontal Scroll Trace a circle around the touch pad. (Îpage 6)

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NOTE
zYou can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons
using [Mouse Properties] screen.
To display [Mouse Properties]:
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
When the cursor doesn’t move the way you want it to
zSensitivity when touching the touch pad can be adjusted. (Îpage 15)
zWhen an external mouse is connected and the cursor does not operate properly:
In the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable]. When you want to
use the touch pad again, return the setting to [Enable]. (Îpage 142)
There are two ways of scrolling with the touch pad: the Touch Pad utility, and the Virtual
Scrolling Function. You cannot use both functions at the same time.
The Touch Pad utility is enabled at the time of purchase.
zThe Touch Pad utility (Îpage 7)
• You can scroll continuously by tracing a circle on the touch pad.
• This is designed for ease of use, in keeping with the shape of the touch pad.
zThe Virtual Scrolling function (Îpage 13)
• You can scroll vertically (or horizontally) by tracing repeatedly in the desired direction.
• This is the same operation as that used on square touch pads installed in other
computers.
You can use separate settings for each account regarding whether to use the Touch Pad
utility or the Virtual Scrolling function.
Scroll
Vertical scroll It can be used at the time of purchase.
Horizontal scroll A setting is required to use the horizontal scroll.
Vertical scroll The Virtual Scrolling function must be set to enable.
Horizontal scroll

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Using the Touch Pad Utility
You can scroll easily by tracing a circle on the touch pad.
NOTE
zExternal mouse drivers cannot be used at the same time as the Touch Pad utility.
When using an external mouse, refer to "When Using an External Mouse." (Îpage
118)
1Make the following settings to use the horizontal scroll.
Once the settings have been made, it is not necessary to make the same settings
the next time.
AClick the icon on the notification area, and click [Settings].
When the icon is not displayed:
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings].
If a message appears indicating that the Touch Pad utility is not yet running,
click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility], and display the
icon.
BAdd a checkmark for [Use horizontal scroll function] in the [General settings]
screen, and click [OK].
2Display the scrollable screen.
3Place the cursor over the area that you want to scroll, and tap (click).

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4Remove your finger from the pad, then place your finger in the
appropriate area to begin scrolling. (See figure below)
The scroll direction and finger position on the touch pad can be changed using
the settings in the Touch Pad utility. (Îpage 10) This explanation assumes the
settings at the time of purchase.
*1 If the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, the segment shown in the figure above (A) is
also included in the area to begin vertical scrolling.
*2 You can change the area for starting the scroll. (Îpage 12)
Vertical scroll*1 Horizontal scroll
Position
where finger
is placed*2
Icon on the
notification
area
When you place your finger on the touch pad, the icon
changes.

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5Trace a circle around the touch pad without lifting your finger from the
pad.
The scroll direction can be changed using [Reverse the direction of the vertical
scrolling] or [Reverse the direction of the horizontal scrolling] in the Touch Pad
utility. (Îpage 10)
This explanation assumes the settings at the time of purchase.
*1 When the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, any scrolling will be vertical scrolling.
zThe screen will not scroll if you trace toward the center of the touch pad.
zOn screens that cannot be scrolled (e.g., desktop screen), if you scroll, the
computer may try to scroll the screen, causing the cursor to freeze. If this
Vertical scroll Horizontal scroll*1
Trace clock-
wise
To scroll down To scroll right
Icon on the
notification
area
While scrolling, the icon will rotate clockwise.
Vertical scroll Horizontal scroll*1
Trace
counter-clock-
wise
To scroll up To scroll left
Icon on the
notification
area
While scrolling, the icon will rotate counter-clockwise.

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happens, remove your finger from the touch pad and begin again, this time
starting from the center of the touch pad.
zFor example, on a screen that will only scroll horizontally, even if you execute a
vertical scroll, the screen will scroll horizontally.
6Once 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.
7When you finish scrolling, remove your finger from the touch pad.
Change the settings for the Touch Pad utility
1Click the icon on the notification area, and then click [Settings].
When the icon is not displayed:Îpage 7, step1-A
2Change the settings.
zGeneral settings
Use Touch Pad function
(On/Off)
If you add a checkmark, you can use the touch pad
function (screen scroll). If you remove the checkmark,
the touch pad function will be disabled, and the
icon will be displayed on the notification area.
Display icon in task tray
(On/Off)
If you add a checkmark, the icon will be displayed in the
notification area.