Panasonic Toughbook CF-30C3DAZBM User manual

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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-30 Series
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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Regarding Windows 7
zThis manual explains using the Windows 7 default setting.
zWindows Update
You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.
Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Windows Update].
Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact your
technical support office.
zSound (e.g. MP3, WMA) and video (e.g. MPG, WMV) recorded in PC Cards and SD Memory Cards may be interrupted
during playback. If this happens, copy them to the hard disk drive and play back.
z Depending on the processing status on Windows, sound may be interrupted at Windows startup. You can mute the sound at startup.
ARight-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds].
BRemove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound], and click [OK].
If high-frequency sound occurs around keyboard while using the computer, check the settings for the USB power saving function.
A standard user needs to enter an administrator password and click [OK].
zSet [USB selective suspend setting] to [Enabled].
AClick (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [Power Options].
BClick [Change plan settings] of the current power plan.
CIn [Change settings for the plan], click [Change advanced power settings].
DIn [Advanced settings], double-click [USB settings].
EDouble-click the displayed [USB selective suspend setting].
FChange settings of [On battery] and [Plugged in] to [Enabled].
GClick [OK] and exit the [Advanced settings] screen.
Sound and Video
When high-frequency sound occurs

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Key Combinations
NOTE
zDo not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession.
zDo not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for model with touch-
screen) or other key operations.
zDo not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
On the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of
Fn + F1 , Fn + F2 and Fn + F3 .
zThe key combinations may not work with some applications.
zThe pop-up icon appears after logging on to Windows. It may not appear in some application conditions.
Key Function Pop-up icon
Fn + F1
*1
Fn + F2
*1
LCD brightness
(
Fn + F1 = down / Fn + F2 = up)
Fn + F3 Display switching (Îpage 43)
When an external display is connected you can change the operating mode. (The
change you mode may not be ineffective unitil
Enter is pressed.) You can also
change the operating mode by pressing +
P .
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CAUTION
zDo not press any keys until the display has finished switching.
zDo not use this function:
• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.
• When using the Extended Desktop.
zUntil Windows startup is completed (during Setup Utility, etc.), the simulta-
neous display cannot be used and pressing
Fn + F3 switches the display
between the internal LCD and the external display.

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Key Combinations
*1 These key combinations are disabled when [Concealed Mode] is enabled.
*2 Even if [Sound] is set to [OFF] on the [Concealed Mode Configuration] menu, icon on the notification area and [Volume] in [Sound-
MAX] display do not show mute state.
However, audio from the speaker is not heard.
Fn + F4
*1 Speaker on/off
NOTE
zBeeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound.*2
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Fn + F5
*1
Fn + F6
*1
Volume
(
Fn + F5 = down / Fn + F6 = up)
NOTE
zWhen fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold
Fn , and press F5 or
F6 intermittently.
zThis does not work on beeps or speakers connected to the USB port.
Fn + F7 Activate sleep (Îpage 11)
Fn + F8 Concealed Mode on/off
You can select on/off of LCD Backlight, LED, Sound*2, Wireless Radio, and Backlit
Keyboard.
NOTE
zYou have to set [Concealed Mode] to [Enabled] in Setup Utility.
(Îpage 76)
zYou can set the devices turned off in [Concealed Mode] with Setup Utility
(Îpage 76).
zIf you press
Fn + F8 in succession, the Concealed Mode may not be
switched. More than 4 minutes interval is necessary to switch on/off.
Fn + F9 Remaining battery charge (Îpage 20)
Fn + F10 Activate hibernation (Îpage 11)
Key Function Pop-up icon

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Key Combinations
You can make 2 settings:
•Fn key lock
When you press
Fn , the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key
combinations.
• Pop-up icon on/off
1Start up the Hotkey Settings.
Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
2Make the settings.
[Use Fn key lock]
zWhen using an
Fn key combination
APress
Fn once. (Locked)
BPress another key. (Lock released)
zWhen using successive
Fn key combinations
APress
Fn twice. (Locked)
BPress another key.
Fn key remains locked until you press
Fn again.
[Notification]
[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]*3
[Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status on the notification area.
•:
Fn is locked.
•:
Fn is not locked.
[Disable popup]
The pop-up icon will not be displayed.
3Click [OK].
NOTE
zYou can have different settings for each user.
*3 If the speaker is muted or [Sound] is turned off in [Concealed Mode Configuration], beeps do not sound.
Hotkey Settings

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Touchscreen
<Only for model with touchscreen>
You can use the touchscreen function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse. Touch the screen surface
with the stylus (included).
For further information, click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Touch] - [Flicks] - [Practice using
flicks].
zTo right-click
ATouch and hold with the stylus, or touch and select the right button of “touch pointer”.
NOTE
zThe touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility.
Operate the touchscreen with your finger or with an approved stylus
When using the touchscreen function, use only your finger or an approved stylus on the surface.
Operating the touchscreen with an object other than your fingertip or the stylus (a fingernail or metal object, or other hard
or sharp objects that may leave a mark) may scar or stain the surface, causing the touchscreen to malfunction.
Do not apply too much pressure when operating the touchscreen
Only a light touch is required to operate the touchscreen. Applying too much pressure may damage the surface.
When the touchscreen becomes dirty, wipe it with an approved soft cloth
The touchscreen is specially treated to prevent dirt from adhering to the surface, so dirt can be removed easily using a dry
cloth (use only the approved soft cloth). If the dirt does not come off easily, breathe on the surface and try again.
Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.
Clean the touchscreen while the computer is powered off
Cleaning the screen while the power is on may cause the computer to malfunction. Also, dirt on the touchscreen is easier
to see when the computer is powered off, and so is easier to clean.
Operation of the touchscreen
Maintaining the performance of the touchscreen

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Touchscreen
Wash the soft cloth when it becomes dirty
When the soft cloth becomes dirty, wash it with mild detergent. Do not use bleach or fabric conditioner (softener), or try to
sterilize the cloth by boiling.
If the soft cloth is dirty, it may be ineffective in cleaning the touchscreen, and in fact may cause dirt to adhere to the touch-
screen.
Check the following to prevent the surface of the touchscreen from being scratched
zAre you using your finger or a stylus to operate the touchscreen?
zIs the surface clean?
zIs the soft cloth clean?
zAre you using the stylus with the tip extended?
zIs the tip of the stylus clean?
zIs your finger clean?
Do not touch the screen outside of the LCD display area
The touchscreen input area is defined by the LCD display screen. Touching the screen outside of the display area may
result malfunctions or damage to the touchscreen.
Do not apply excessive force to the touchscreen
Do not lift the computer while holding the LCD screen, or allow the screen to be twisted. Do not place any objects on the
LCD screen. Any of the above may cause the touchscreen glass to break, or may damage the LCD screen.
Operation response may be slower in low temperature environments
The touchscreen may respond to operations more slowly when using the computer in temperatures less than 5°C, but this
is not a malfunction. Response time will return to normal when the computer is returned to room temperature.
If the cursor jumps to a location other than where the screen was touched, or if
the LCD resolution changes, recalibrate the touchscreen
Perform the procedure of “Touchscreen Calibration” (Îpage 8).
Things to keep in mind when using the touchscreen

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Touchscreen
A standard user needs to perform the calibration as an administrator before performing the calibration for each user.
Calibration by an administrator
NOTE
zAt first, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration.
1Run [Tablet PC Settings].
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].
2Click [Calibrate].
3Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one.
Calibration by a standard user
NOTE
zPerform the following calibration for each user.
1Run [Tablet PC Settings].
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].
2Click [Calibrate].
3Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then click [OK].
zPerform the calibration for the orientation to be used.
Touchscreen Calibration

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Panasonic Hand Writing
You can make a bitmap file (.bmp) of a simple character and a figure such as signature by handwriting on the touch pad and
the touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen).
CAUTION
zDo not use the Fast User Switching function while Panasonic Hand Writing is active.
zIf you install other pointing devices (e.g., commercially available mouse driver) and overwrite the touch pad driver,
Panasonic Hand Writing will not work.
NOTE
zThe display of Panasonic Hand Writing may be distorted if the number of display colors is changed. Click on the
notification area and right-click , then click [Exit Panasonic Hand Writing], and then restart Panasonic Hand Writing.
zPanasonic Hand Writing may not work properly if another application software is active. In this case, close the applica-
tion software and try handwriting again.
1Click on the notification area, and double-click .
Alternatively you can click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Panasonic Hand Writing].
NOTE
zSelect the image size before handwriting by clicking [Option] - [Window size]. If you change the size after handwriting,
the image quality will become lower.
zYou can copy the bitmap image by clicking [Edit] - [Copy], and paste it in another application software that supports bit-
map format.
zThe touch pad mode may not work properly when using the extended desktop.
zThe touch pad mode may be canceled in the following cases.
• Switching to another application
• Resuming from sleep or hibernation
• Pressing
Alt
• Touching the touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen)
zAn external mouse or trackball connected via the keyboard/mouse port of port replicator (optional) or the car mounter
(optional) will not work during handwriting in the touch pad mode.
Starting Panasonic Hand Writing

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Sleep or Hibernation Functions
The sleep or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can
quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before sleep or hibernation.
zConnect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in sleep for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adaptor, use
hibernation instead.
zUsing sleep or hibernation repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize computer operation, restart
Windows regularly (about once a week) without using sleep or hibernation.
zSave the necessary data.
zClose files you have opened from removable disks and network drives.
zIt may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter hibernation. Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark.
zThe password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. You can use the Windows password for security in
sleep or hibernation. In the default setting, you are requested to enter the Windows password when the computer
resumes.
zDo not enter sleep or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, sleep or hibernation
may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices.
• When any of the multimedia pocket device indicator *1, the hard disk drive indicator or the SD Memory Card indi-
cator is on.
• When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files.
• When playing a DVD-Video.
• When writing to a disc.
• When using communication software or network functions.
• When using peripheral devices.
(If peripheral devices fail to work normally, restart the computer.)
*1 Except when using a second battery pack
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply
Sleep Memory Short Required. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.)
Hibernation Hard disk Rather long Not required. (However power is slightly consumed to
keep the hibernation.)
Precautions

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Sleep or Hibernation Functions
To enter sleep or hibernation
1Close the display, or slide the power switch (A) until a beep*2
sounds.
Sleep: The power indicator (B) blinks green.
Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.
zYou can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter sleep or hibernation.
Click (Start) - - [Sleep] / [Hibernate].
CAUTION
While the computer is entering sleep or hibernation
zDo not:
• Touch the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), or power switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Operate the wireless switch.
• Close or open the display.
• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.
Wait until the power indicator blinks green (sleep) or goes off (hibernation).
zIt may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter sleep or hibernation.
zAt the beep*2, immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the power indi-
cator blinks or goes off. If you slide and hold the power switch for longer than 4 seconds, the computer will forcibly shut
down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [When I press the power button] to any item in [Choose what
the power button does] of [Power Options] in [Control Panel].
In sleep or hibernation
zDo not attach or remove a multimedia pocket device (excluding a second battery pack) and peripheral devices. Doing
so may cause malfunction.
zPower is consumed in sleep. Power consumption may increase when a PC Card is inserted. When power is
exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC adaptor when using the sleep function.
zDo not turn on/off the wireless switch.
*2 If the speaker is muted or [Sound] is turned off in [Concealed Mode Configuration], beeps do not sound.
Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation

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Sleep or Hibernation Functions
To resume from sleep or hibernation
1Open the display, or slide the power switch (A).
zIn the default setting, the Windows password will be requested to resume.
CAUTION
zDo not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display is resumed, wait approximately
30 seconds (normally) or 60 seconds (when the computer is on a network).
• Touch the keyboard (except for password input), touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), or power
switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Close or open the display.
• Shut down or restart Windows.
• Enter sleep or hibernation (Wait approximately 1 minute).
• Operate the wireless switch.
• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.
zIf the computer enters sleep while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, touching the USB keyboard keys or mouse
will resume the computer.

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Sleep or Hibernation Functions
Sleep
1Click or on the notification area, and click [More power options].
2Click [Change plan settings] of the power plan you want to change.
3Select the setting for [Put the computer to sleep], and then click [Save changes].
zThe setting for hibernation may change unexpectedly when you change the setting for sleep. Confirm that the
time to enter hibernation is 1,080 minutes (default setting) or longer (below).
Hibernation
1After the step 2of “Sleep” setting (above), click [Change advanced power settings].
2Double-click [Sleep], and double-click [Hibernate after].
3Click the item and select the setting.
4Click [OK].
Changing When the Computer Sleeps or Hibernates

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Saving Power
You can extend battery life and save power also during AC adaptor usage.
Use the methods below to reduce power consumption.
zChange [Power Options]
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [Power
Options] to select [Power saver].
While [Panasonic Power Management] is selected as the factory
default, selecting [Power saver] will further reduce power con-
sumption.
Also, to make detailed settings such as reducing the time entered
in the [Turn off the display] setting, click [Change plan settings].
zUse Power Saving Utility (Îpage 15)
Power Saving Utility provides additional power saving functions
not available in [Power Options].
zPress
Fn + F1 to reduce LCD brightness
Reducing internal LCD brightness will reduce power consumption.
zTurn off the computer when it is not in use
You can also turn off only the wireless LAN or wireless WAN
power.
zDisconnect external devices (USB devices, PC cards, external mice, etc.) that are not being used
zUse Sleep/Hibernation
Press
Fn + F7 to set the computer to sleep or Fn + F10 to set it to hibernation when you have to leave the computer. This
shuts down computer operation to reduce power consumption.
Disable Wake Up from wired LAN function when it is not needed. This reduces power consumption in Sleep/Hibernation.
To confirm current settings, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] - [Advanced] to view
[Wired LAN standby power saving function] or [Wireless LAN standby power saving function].
Reducing Power Consumption

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Saving Power
A single setting allows you to enable all the following power saving features. Enable each of these functions to prolong bat-
tery operation time.
zIntel video driver power saving function (Intel®Display Power Saving Technology)
This function adjusts video contrast, color and other factors to lower internal LCD power consumption while retaining ade-
quate image quality.
Disable this function for work that requires subtle image and color nuances or in video editing using video editing applica-
tions.
zWired LAN standby power saving function
Enabling this function disables the Wake Up from wired LAN function to save power in sleep/hibernation.
Disable this function if you want to use the Wake Up from wired LAN function.
zScreen colors
This function set [Screen colors] to [Medium (16 bit)].
zPower plan
This function set the power plan to [Panasonic Power Management] (Default settings), and then make the following
changes:
Change [Maximum processor state] in [Processor power management] (both [On battery] and [Plugged in]) from [100 %]
to [50 %].
Setup
1Click (Start)- [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] - [Advanced].
2Click [Enable] for each function.
Click [OK] in the confirmation screen that appears.
zTo enable “Intel video driver power saving
function”
Select [Enable], and slide the slide bar to the
“Maximum Battery” end.
3Click [OK].
Click [Restore initial settings] to return to the factory
default settings, and click [OK].
Using Power Saving Utility

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Saving Power
NOTE
zEven if you can enable each function using power saving utility, you can also enable them as follows.
• For how to enable the Intel video driver power saving function.
ARight-click the desktop and click [Graphics Properties]. The [Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile]
screen appears.
BClick [Notebook], [Apply] and [OK].
CClick [Display Settings].
DClick [Power Settings].
EClick [Modify Settings].
FClick [Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology] to add a check mark.
GMove the slide bar to [Maximum Battery] and click [OK].
HClick [OK].
There is no need to reboot the computer.
• For how to enable/disable the Wake Up from wired LAN function (Îpage 62)

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Security Measures
Use these features to protect your data.
zAnother security measure
• Embedded Security (TPM) (Îpage 81): For further information, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform
Module (TPM)”.
Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password.
1Start up the Setup Utility (Îpage 73).
2Select [Security].
3Select [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password], and press Enter .
4Enter your password in [Create New Password] and press Enter .
zWhen the password has been set, you need to enter your password in [Enter Current Password] and press
Enter .
zTo disable the password, leave the input field empty and press
Enter .
5Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password] and press Enter .
6Press F10 , and then select [Yes] and press Enter .
CAUTION
zDo not forget your password. If you forget your Supervisor Password, you will not be able to use your computer. Con-
tact Panasonic Technical Support.
zWhen running the Setup Utility, do not leave and go away from your computer even for a short time, since other people
may set or change the password.
NOTE
zThe password will not be displayed on the screen.
zYou can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces).
• The case (upper/lower) is ignored.
• Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
• You cannot use
Shift and Ctrl to input a password.
zDisabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.
Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password

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Security Measures
You can set a start-up password to protect your computer from unauthorized use.
1Set the password (Îpage 17), and select [Enabled] in [Password on boot] in the [Secu-
rity] menu of the Setup Utility (Îpage 81).
NOTE
zIf the Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, the password input screen will be displayed on starting-up
of the Setup Utility even though [Password on boot] is set to [Disabled].
The hard disk lock function protects the hard disk data from being read or written when the hard disk is attached to another
computer. The data can be read/written when the hard disk is returned to the original computer. (Note that the hard disk lock
does not guarantee complete protection of the data.)
1 Select [Enabled] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility ( Î page 81).
CAUTION
zFor the data being read/written on the original computer, the Setup Utility settings must be the same as when the hard
disk was removed.
zYou cannot use the hard disk lock function without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the Supervisor Password
beforehand (Îpage 17).
zWhen you have your hard disk drive repaired
• Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
• Before sending back the hard disk drive, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disabled].
NOTE
zThe hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.
zWe recommend you to set [Password on boot] to [Enabled] to ensure security though it is not required to enable the
hard disk lock.
Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use
Preventing Your Hard Disk Data from Being Read or Written

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Battery Power
Battery indicators: Main battery pack, Second battery pack
*1 Only for the main battery pack.
*2 In high temperature mode, the 100% battery level is equivalent to 80% level of the normal temperature mode.
NOTE
zOnce the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the battery level becomes less than
approximately 95%, so overcharging is avoided.
zWhen [LED] is set to [OFF] on the [Concealed Mode Configuration] menu, LED disappears (Îpage 76).
Battery Indicator
Battery indicator Battery status
Not lit The battery pack is not inserted or not being charged.
Orange Charging is in progress.
Green The battery is fully-charged.
Blinking green*1 In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80%*2 of normal
temperature mode (Îpage 21). Do not remove the battery pack in this status.
Red The remaining battery is approximately 9% or less.
Blinking red The battery pack or the charging circuit is not operating properly.
Blinking orange The battery cannot be charged temporarily due to the following reasons:
• Its internal temperature is out of the acceptable range.
• The power supply is not enough because software applications or peripheral
devices are consuming a large amount of power.
Blinking green and
orange alternately
The temperature is low and the computer is warming up to prevent the hard disk drive
from malfunctioning. The computer will start automatically after warming-up.
Blinking orange slowly When you set [Battery Charging Indicator] to [Flashing] on the [Main Menu] of [Setup Utility].

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Battery Power
You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen.
(After logging on to Windows)
1Press Fn + F9 .
zWhen the battery pack is inserted (example)
: Normal temperature mode (Îpage 21)
: High temperature mode (Îpage 21)
zWhen the battery pack is not inserted
zWhen the battery pack is discharged (AC adaptor is disconnected)
: The discharging battery is surrounded with the yellow frame.
Left icon: Main battery
Right icon: Second battery (optional)
NOTE
zThe battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery charge in the cases as below. To correct the
display, perform the Battery Recalibration (Îpage 23).
• The battery indicator remains red.
• The indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time.
• Low battery warning appears soon after a short time of use.
This can occur when the computer is in sleep for a long time without power supply from the AC adaptor.
zThe battery display may not be the same as that of notification area. This is not a malfunction.
Checking the Remaining Battery Charge