Panasonic CF-Y2 Series User manual

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Personal Computer
Reference Manual
Model No. CF-Y2/CF-W2 Series
XP We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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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.
zIf 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.
zConfirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
zIn this manual, the following software packages are described as follows:
"WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version)" as "WinDVD"
"B's Recorder GOLD7 BASIC" as "B's Recorder"
"B's CLiP 5" as "B's CLiP"
zCircular media such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM are described as "discs".
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] and [Ctrl] functions
interchanged, read with [Fn] and [Ctrl] reversed.
[start] - [Run] This illustration means to click [start], then to click [Run].
For some applications, you may need to double-click.
Îor ⇒These symbols indicated related pages.
Î: Refer to the page in this Reference Manual
⇒: Refer to the Operating Instructions
Orange*1 If *1 is selected, it will jump to a related explanatory note.

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Read Me First
The terminology in ( ) is the one used in [Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller
properties].
To display [Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller properties]:
<CF-Y2 series>
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2
M].
<CF-W2 series>
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics].
About Display Mode
Internal LCD (Notebook) This computer's display
External Display (PC 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 display each
other.

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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) 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").
zWhen using with the
Fn and Ctrl functions interchanged. (Îpage 99)
• Press
Ctrl instead of Fn .
• It is not possible to replace the markings on the keys, or the keys themselves.
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
(When the external display is connected)
By pressing this key combination, you can select
either an external display, internal LCD or
simultaneous. (Îpage 77)
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 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
zThis key combination does not work when
[Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen".
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.
<Only for CF-Y2 series>
zSimultaneous display cannot be used until
Windows startup is complete (during Setup
Utility, Windows logon screen, etc.). When
Fn + F3 is pressed, the screen is displayed
on the external display or internal LCD.
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 Shut down using the standby function
Pressing this key combination causes the current
status of the computer to be saved to memory, and
shuts down the computer. (Îpage 18)
Key Functions Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)

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Key Combinations
Fn + F9 Remaining capacity of the battery pack
When the battery pack is
inserted in the computer
(example)
When the battery pack is
not inserted in the
computer
Fn + F10 Shut down using the hibernation function
Pressing this key combination causes the current
status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk,
and shuts down the computer. (Îpage 18)
<Only for CF-W2 series>
Fn + NumLk
Fn + Home
The functions differ depending on the application
software being used.
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
NOTE
zThe Hotkey settings can be set separately for each user.
zWhen using with the
Fn and Ctrl functions interchanged (Îpage 99), read with Fn
and
Ctrl reversed.
1Run the Hotkey Settings.
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
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:
APress
Fn once. (Locked)
BPress another key for combination. (Lock released)
zTo use
Fn successively:
APress
Fn twice. (Locked)
BPress 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
Hotkey Settings

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Key Combinations
C. Disable popup
Add the check mark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF.
"Full Screen" of [Command Prompt] 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].
*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 Îpage 34
Caps Lock This indicator lights green when
Caps Lock is
pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is
capitalized.
NumLk
(Numeric key)
This indicator lights green when
NumLk is
pressed. When the green light is on, if
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.