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].
Îor ⇒These symbols indicate related pages.
Î: If this is clicked, it will jump to the page correspond-
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.

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Animated icon in task
tray (On/Off)
If you add a checkmark, the icon displayed when you
touch the area to begin scrolling, and the icon displayed
while you are scrolling, will change.
Rotate icon when wheel
is operated (On/Off)
If you add a checkmark, the icon will rotate while you
are scrolling.
Scroll item under
mouse cursor
If you add a checkmark, scroll the region where the
mouse cursor is located within the active window.
If you remove the checkmark, scroll the selected region
within the active window. In either case, if the mouse
cursor is outside the active window, scroll the selected
region.
Reverse the direction of
the vertical scrolling
You can change the direction in which the screen scrolls
when you trace the touch pad clockwise from the
position where you begin scrolling.
• When checkmark is added: Upwards
• When checkmark is removed: Downwards
Use horizontal scroll
function (On/Off)
Îpage 7
Touch the area to begin scrolling
Scrolling
Scrolling
Touch the area to begin scrolling

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zInitial scope
3Click [OK].
Reverse the direction of
the horizontal scrolling
You can change the direction in which the screen scrolls
when you trace the touch pad clockwise from the
position where you begin scrolling.
• When checkmark is added: Scroll left
• When checkmark is removed: Scroll right
Scroll speed setting You can change the scroll speed.
A. Width of the initial
scope
By dragging the inner circumference of the starting area,
you can change the width of the initial scope (A) in five
stages.
You can also change the width by sliding the [Initial
scope] slide bar.
B. Vertical and
horizontal scroll
initial scope
You can change the initial scope (B) by dragging border
of the vertical and horizontal scroll initial scope. The
maximum starting area for the horizontal scroll is half
the circumference.

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Using the Virtual Scrolling Function
Set the Virtual Scrolling function using the following procedure. The Touch Pad utility will be
disabled.
1Click the icon on the notification area, and click [Settings].
When the icon is not displayed:Îpage 7, step 1-A
2Remove a checkmark from [Use Touch Pad function] in [General set-
tings], and then click [OK].
The icon on the notification area will change to the icon.
3Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] -
[Mouse] - [Device Settings].
4Click the device name in [Devices] (e.g., Synaptics TouchPad), then
click [Settings].

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5Click [Virtual Scrolling], add a checkmark for the scroll functions you
want to use, then click [OK].
6Click [OK] at [Mouse Properties].
NOTE
zTo begin using the Touch Pad utility again:
AConduct steps 3to 4in previous page.
BClick [Virtual Scrolling], remove a checkmark from [Enable vertical scrolling] and
[Enable horizontal scrolling], then click [OK].
CClick [OK] at [Mouse Properties].
DClick [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings].
EClick [General settings], add a checkmark for [Use Touch Pad function], then click
[OK].
zBecause 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:
Click [Yes]. The Virtual Scrolling function will be disabled.
• To use the Virtual Scrolling function:
Click [No].
You can uninstall the Touch Pad utility using the following procedure.
AClick the or icon on the notification area, and then click [Exit].
BClick [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] - [Touch Pad Utility],
and then click [Change/Remove] to remove the program.

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Adjust [PalmCheck] and [Touch Sensitivity] using the following procedure:
1Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] -
[Mouse] - [Device Settings].
2Click the device name in [Devices] (e.g. Synaptics TouchPad), then
click [Settings].
3Double-click [Sensitivity], then click [PalmCheck] or [Touch Sensitivity].
4After making the adjustment, click [OK].
Adjusting the Sensitivity when Touching the Touch Pad

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PalmCheck™
zWhen operating the keyboard, if your hand touches the touch pad unintentionally causing
the cursor to move, adjust the sensitivity using "PalmCheck™."
• By dragging slide bar (A) to the [Maximum] position, you can prevent the cursor from
moving unintentionally.
• By dragging slide bar (A) to the [Minimum] position, you can enable the cursor to move
even with a light touch of the palm on the touch pad.
Touch Sensitivity
zWhen operating the touch pad, if your finger touches the touch pad, unintentionally
causing the cursor to move; or if the cursor does not move even when you move your
finger on the touch pad, adjust the sensitivity using the "Touch Sensitivity" setting.
• When slide bar (B) is dragged to the [Heavy Touch] position, the cursor will only move
with a strong touch on the touch pad.
• When slide bar (B) is dragged to the [Light Touch] position, the cursor will move even
with a light touch on the touch pad.
NOTE
zClick [Defaults] to return the settings to their original positions at the time of purchase.
zBy design, the touch pad is to be used with a fingertip only. Do 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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Using the Fn Key
If you press a key for a character or symbol contained in a key while pressing the Fn key, the
function for the character or the symbol contained in that key will be executed.
CAUTION
zDo not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also,
do not press different key combinations quickly one after another. (Execute the
following operation after the operation of pressing combined keys has been reflected.)
zDo not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad or external
mouse.
zDo not press the function key (such as
F1 and F2 ) simultaneously while holding down
the
Fn key.
NOTE
zDo not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard
disk drive indicator turns off.
Note, that pop-up windows will not be displayed in the Setup Utility, however, the key
combinations the
Fn + F1 key, the Fn + F2 key and the Fn + F3 key are operable in the
Setup Utility.
zThe key combinations (Îpage 18) may not work while some applications are
running.
The pop-up 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").
zWhen using with the
Fn and Ctrl functions interchanged: Îpage 143

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Key Functions Pop-up Window
(Displayed after
logging on to
Windows)
Fn + F1
Fn + F2
LCD brightness control
(
Fn + F1 = down / Fn + F2 = up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the LCD
brightness control.
You can select a different brightness level setting
for when the AC adaptor is connected and for
when it is not connected.
(At the time of purchase, the LCD brightness is set
to be darker when the AC adaptor is not
connected.)
NOTE
zThe brightness of the power indicator
(Îpage 24) changes in keeping with the
brightness level of the internal LCD.

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Fn + F3 Display change (When the external display is
connected)
By pressing this key combination, you can select
either an external display, internal LCD or
simultaneous. (Îpage 112)
CAUTION
zDo not press another key until the display
destination has been completely switched.
zDo not press this key combination in the
following conditions:
• When the external display is not connected
• When a video such as a DVD video or an
MPEG file is playing
• When the Extended Desktop is being
utilized
• When a game such as pinball is displayed
NOTE
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.
zWhen an external display is connected,
refer to "NOTE" in "External Display."
(Îpage 113)
Key Functions Pop-up Window
(Displayed after
logging on to
Windows)

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Fn + F4 Speaker on/off switch
Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio
from the internal speaker and headphone jack.
NOTE
zTurning off the speaker will also turn off the
warning beep.
zSpeaker and other audio devices connected
to the USB port cannot be turned off.
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Volume control
(
Fn + F5 = down / Fn + F6 = up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume
of the internal speaker and headphone jack.
NOTE
zThe volume for speaker and other audio
devices connected to the USB port cannot
be adjusted.
Fn + F7 Forcing the standby function
Pressing this key combination causes the current
status of the computer to be saved to memory, and
puts the computer into standby mode. (Îpage 45)
Fn + F9 Remaining capacity of the battery pack Îpage 31
Fn + F10 Forcing the hibernation function
Pressing this key combination causes the current
status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk,
and puts the computer into hibernation mode.
(Îpage 45)
Key Functions Pop-up Window
(Displayed after
logging on to
Windows)