Panasonic Toughbook CF-18BCAGCMM User manual

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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-18 Series
Ta bl e t P C 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.
zIn this manual, "Microsoft®Windows®XP Tablet PC Edition 2005" is indicated as
"Windows" or "Windows XP".
zConfirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
zThe following drives may be described as "CD/DVD drive".
CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-R/RW drive, DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive, DVD
MULTI drive
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.
[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
xxxx*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 [Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express
Chipset Family Properties].
To display [Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family Properties]:
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [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
from the internal LCD to the external display and vice
versa.

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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), digitizer, tablet buttons, 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. 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
(
Fn + F1 = down / Fn + F2 = up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the LCD
brightness.
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.)

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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 69)
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 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.
zSimultaneous display cannot be used until
Windows startup is complete (during Setup
Utility 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
zTurning off the speaker will also turn off the
warning beep.
zSpeakers 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
zThis key combination cannot be used to
adjust the volume of the warning beep or
speakers connected to the USB port.
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 the standby mode. (Îpage
25)
Key Functions Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)

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Key Combinations
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)
zIn normal
temperature mode
(Îpage 42)
zIn high temperature
mode (Îpage 42)
When the battery pack is
not inserted in the
computer
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 the into the hibernation
mode. (Îpage 25)
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.
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
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 are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup
window display function OFF.
Hotkey Settings

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Key Combinations
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 Îpage 40
Hard disk drive status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is
accessed.
ScrLk
(Scroll lock)
This indicator lights green when
Fn + ScrLk are
pressed. Scroll lock functions differently
depending on the application.
NumLk
(Numeric key)
This indicator lights green when
NumLk is
pressed. This causes a portion of the keyboard
to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key
functions differently depending on the
application.
Caps Lock This indicator lights green when
Caps Lock is
pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is
capitalized.
See (A) in
the figure
at left.
SD Memory Card status This indicator lights when the SD Memory Card
is accessed.

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Tablet Buttons
When the Windows screen is displayed, you can use the tablet buttons to perform the
following operations.
NOTE
zWhen you press the tablet button, there may be cases that the message “Your tablet
computer can not perform this action. For assistance, contact your software
manufacturer.” is displayed. This, however, is not a malfunction. Select [OK] and press
the button again.
Button Functions Function Descriptions
LCD brightness control
:down
:up
Pressing these buttons adjusts the brightness
of the LCD. (Îpage 4)
Input Panel Pressing this button turns Tablet PC Input
Panel on or off. For detailed information, refer
to Windows help. (This button will not work on
the Welcome screen.)
Enter Same operations as when
Enter is pressed.
Rotation Pressing this button rotates the display.
(Îpage 22)
NOTE
zDo not press the rotation button again
until the display has completely
stopped rotating.
Security zSame operation as when Ctrl + Alt +
Del are pressed.

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Tablet Buttons
You can change the functions (key operations, application software and Windows operations)
which are assigned to the Input Panel ( ), Enter ( ) and Rotation ( ) buttons.
Changing the Settings
1Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] -
[Tablet and Pen Settings] - [Tablet Buttons].
2Select the tablet button you want to change and select [Change].
3Select the function to be assigned to the button from the [Action] list.
zWhen you select [Press a key or key combination], select the keys box and
press the key or the key combination you want to use.
•
Fn cannot be used.
zWhen you select [Launch an application], select [Browse] to set an application
to launch.
4Select [OK].
5Select [OK].
Changing the Settings of Tablet Buttons

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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
*1 The movements will differ depending on the application.
Function Operation
Moving the Cursor
Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work
surface.
Tapping/Clicking
tapping or clicking
zTo right-click: click with 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.
Scroll *1
Scroll a document.

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Touch Pad
NOTE
zRefer to [Mouse Properties] for information on basic operations other than the above.
To display [Mouse Properties]:
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
zThe operations of Scroll, Pan or Zoom will differ depending on the application. There
are cases the touch pad will not support these operations even with an application
that supports the functions.
zThe touch pad cannot be used in the Setup Utility.
When you want to use an external mouse through the external keyboard/mouse port of
the port replicator (optional)
When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel function) is
connected, a part or all of the additional functions may fail to operate. To use these additional
functions, perform the operation below.
When the operation below is performed, a part or all of the touch pad functions cannot be
used.
If you are using a USB mouse, the following operation is unnecessary.
1Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -
[System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing
devices].
2Select [touchpad], then select [Update Driver] at [Driver].
3Select [No, not this time], then select [Next].
4Select [Install from a list or specific location] and select [Next].
5Select [Don't search. I will choose driver to install.], then select [Next].
6Select [PS/2 Compatible Mouse], then select [Next].
7At the confirmation message, select [Yes].

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Touch Pad
8Select [Finish], then select [Close].
9The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [Yes].
The computer will restart.
NOTE
zIf the additional functions of the external mouse or trackball cannot be used, even
after performing the operation above, perform the operation below.
APower off your computer (⇒Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down")
and connect the computer to the port replicator (⇒Operating Instructions of the
Port Replicator).
BConnect the external mouse or trackball to the port replicator.
CTurn the computer on and run the Setup Utility (Îpage 102).
DIn [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable].
EClose the Setup Utility by pressing
F10
. At the confirmation message, select [Yes].
FLog on to Windows with the administrator authority.
GIf the message [Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard] is displayed, select
[Finish].
It may take a few minutes to complete this operation.
HIf the display asks you to restart Windows, select [Yes].
The computer will restart.
IFollowing the operating instructions of the connected external mouse or trackball,
install the necessary driver.

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Touch Pad
When you want to re-enable the touch pad
NOTE
zIf you performed the operation under the "Note" (Îpage 15) when using the external
mouse or trackball, perform the following steps A- H, and then perform steps 1- 4
described below.
AUninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball. (Refer
to the operating instructions of the external device on how to uninstall the driver.)
<Only if the explanation of uninstalling the driver or application software cannot be found
in the operating instructions for the external device, execute the following steps B- C.>
BIn [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] -
[Hardware] - [Device Manager], when an external mouse or trackball device is
displayed in [Mice and other pointing devices], press
Del to delete it.
CIf the confirmation message is displayed, select [OK].
DIf the display asks you to restart Windows, select [No].
EPower off your computer (⇒Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down")
and remove the external mouse or trackball.
FTurn the power on and run the Setup Utility (Îpage 102).
GIn [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] to [Enable].
HClose the Setup Utility by pressing
F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes].
1Log on to Windows with the administrator authority.
2Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] -
[Mouse] - [Hardware].
3Confirm that [touchpad] is displayed at [Devices].
<When [touchpad] is not displayed>
ASelect your mouse and then select [Properties].
BSelect [Driver] and then select [Update Driver].
CAt [Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard], select [No, not this time], and
then select [Next].
DSelect [Install from a list or specific location] and then select [Next].
ESelect [Don't search. I will choose the driver to install.] and then select [Next].

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Touch Pad
FSelect [Have Disk], input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] at [Copy manufacturer's files
from], then select [OK].
GSelect [touchpad] and then select [Next].
If the some item names are displayed, select one.
HSelect [Finish] and then select [Close].
IThe display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [Yes].
The computer will restart.
<When [touchpad] is displayed>
ASelect [OK].
zBy design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip 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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Digitizer (Advanced)
Your computer is equipped with a digitizer function allowing you to perform the same
operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the pen
(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 pen.
Clicking
One tap
Double-clicking
Two quick taps
Dragging
Touch and hold the object (i.e. file or
icon), move the pen on the surface
(dragging the object to the desired
location), then release the pen.

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Digitizer (Advanced)
CAUTION
zWhen the internal LCD is used alone or with an external display simultaneously, the
digitizer function cannot be used when the area of either display is set larger than
default setting of the display resolution.
zEven when only an external display is in use, the cursor will move on the external
display if you touch the surface of the internal LCD with the pen or bring the pen close
to the surface of the internal LCD when the digitizer driver is active. Therefore, do not
touch the internal LCD when only an external display is in use.
zIf a change is made to the display resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed
correctly with the pen, be sure to perform [Calibration]. (Îpage 20)
zThe digitizer function can not be used in the Setup Utility or when using the full screen
in [Command Prompt].
NOTE
zYou can move the cursor by bringing the pen close to the screen, without actually
touching the screen’s surface.
zFor information on how to use the pen (included), refer to [Get Going with Tablet PC]
in [start] - [All Programs].
zDo not move the pen too quickly. If the pen moves too quickly, the cursor may be
unable to follow its movement.
zIf you cannot click on the edge of the screen, hold the pen perpendicular to the display
and try clicking again.
Right-clicking
Press and hold down the pen button (A),
then tap the object.
Functions Operation

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Digitizer (Advanced)
When needed, the digitizer can be configured using the following steps.
1Display [Tablet and Pen Settings] screen.
Double-click on the taskbar or select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and
Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings].
The screen at left will be displayed.
A. Display
Set the display angle and the order of display rotation positions.
B. Tablet Buttons
Change the settings of the tablet buttons (Îpage 11).
C. Pen Options
Set the pen actions.
D. Calibration
Define the calibration setup. Use when the cursor can not be pointed correctly
with the pen.
• Calibration must be performed when the display resolution has been changed.
• When you perform the calibration, hold the pen at the same angle as you would
when actually using it.
• Perform the calibration separately for [Landscape] and [Portrait]. (Îpage 22)
2Make necessary changes and select [OK].
NOTE
zRotates the display to [Primary landscape] before performing the calibration. (Îpage
22)
zFor more information, refer to [Help].
zUse the pen included with the computer. You cannot use implements other than the pen
that comes with the computer.
Configuring the Digitizer
Handling the Digitizer