Panasonic Toughbook CF-31ATA112M User manual

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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-31 Series
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Descriptions
• For common procedures and screens for Windows 7 and
Windows XP, this Reference Manual uses the procedures
and screens of Windows 7.
• Some menus may differ for Windows XP.
• Windows XP does not require clicking operation to of
the notification area.

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Introduction
This manual explains using the Windows 7 or Windows XP default setting.
In these instructions, the names are referred as follows.
“Genuine Windows®7 Professional” as “Windows” or “Windows 7”
“Genuine Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional” as “Windows” or “Windows XP”
For the users of the model with Discrete Video Controller
Your computer is equipped with two graphics processing units (GPUs).
The Intel®GPU consumes less power, but reduces the graphics display performance.
The discrete GPU consumes more power, but maintains a higher graphics display performance.
In this manual, refer to the sections preceded by the following descriptions, whenever they appear.
<When the Intel®GPU with lower power consumption is activated>
<When the discrete GPU with higher power consumption is activated>
For the users of the model without Discrete Video Controller
Your computer is equipped with the Intel®graphics processing unit (GPU), which is designed to save power effectively.
In this manual, refer to the sections preceded by the following description, whenever it appears.
<When the Intel®GPU with lower power consumption is activated>
You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.
Click (Start)*1 - [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 tech-
nical support office.
*1 Windows XP: [start]
Sound and video
Sound (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.
Windows Update
Regarding Windows 7

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 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].
When high-frequency sound occurs
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].
Set [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.
Switching the GPU that is used
<Only for the model with Discrete Video Controller>
When you start up the computer for the first time after purchase, the Intel®GPU is activated to save power.
You can manually change the GPU that is used.
1Set [Switchable Graphics] to [Switchable].
ATurn on or restart the computer.
BPress
F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer starts the startup
procedure.
CSelect the [Main] menu and set [Switchable Graphics] to [Switchable].
DPress
F10 , select [Yes], and press Enter to exit the Setup Utility.
Computer will start.
2Log on to Windows.
3Click on the notification area, and click .
4Select [Switchable Graphics].
5To switch to the Intel®GPU, select [Power Saving Video] in [Switchable Graphics].
To switch to the discrete GPU, select [Performance Video] in [Switchable Graphics].

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6Click [OK].
Wait until the next [OK] screen appears.
7Click [OK].
NOTE
You cannot change the GPU that is used while operating graphics-related application programs.
Once the GPU is switched, switching to the other GPU is not possible for a certain period of time.
When a digital display (such as an HDMI display) is connected and the computer’s display is closed, you cannot
switch the GPU that is used.
When an external display is connected and the GPU is switched, the video output destination may unexpectedly be
changed.
You can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs on or off.
This manual explains using the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).
If the message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayed
Select (red icon) on the notification area and make the appropriate settings. The Windows Security Center regularly gives
you notice so that you can make the optimum settings. This is not an error message and you can use the computer.
However, making appropriate measures is recommended to reduce the risk of virus and other attacks.
Regarding Windows XP

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Key Combinations
NOTE
Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession.
Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for model with touch-
screen) or other key operations.
Do 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 .
The key combinations may not work with some applications.
The 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)

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Fn + F3 Display mode switching (page 48)
When an external display (a projector etc.) is connected, you can change the dis-
play mode.
APress
Fn + F3 .
BClick the display mode. (Computer only/Duplicate/Extend/Projector only)
The change you made may not be effective until
Enter is pressed.
You can also change the operating mode by pressing +
P .
Computer only Duplicate Extend Projector only
CAUTION
Do not press any keys until the display has finished switching.
Do not use this function:
• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.
• When an extended monitor is not connected.
• When showing a game screen such as pinball.
• When using the extended desktop.
Fn + F4
*1 Speaker on/off
NOTE
Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound.*3
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Key Function Pop-up icon
LCD LCD + HDMI display (port replicator side)*2 HDMI display (port
replicator side)*2 LCD + HDMI display (computer side) HDMI display
(computer side) LCD + analog display analog display HDMI dis-
play (computer side) + analog display

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Key Combinations
*1 These key combinations are disabled when [Concealed Mode] is enabled.
*2 Only when a port replicator having an HDMI port is connected.
*3 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.
*4 Windows XP: standby
Fn + F5
*1
Fn + F6
*1
Volume
(
Fn + F5 = down / Fn + F6 = up)
NOTE
When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold
Fn , and press F5 or
F6 intermittently.
This does not work on beeps or speakers connected to the USB port.
Fn + F7
Activate sleep*4 (page 16)
Fn + F8 Concealed Mode on/off
You can select on/off of LCD Backlight, LED, Sound*3, Wireless Radio, Backlit
Keyboard and Fan.
NOTE
You have to set [Concealed Mode] to [Enabled] in Setup Utility.
(page 90)
You can set the devices turned off in [Concealed Mode] with Setup Utility
(page 90).
If 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 (page 26)
Fn + F10 Activate hibernation (page 16)
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)*5 - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
2Make the settings.
[Use Fn key lock]
When using an
Fn key combination
APress
Fn once. (Locked)
BPress another key. (Lock released)
When 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]*6
[Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status when on the notification area is clicked.
•:
Fn is locked.
•:
Fn is not locked.
[Disable popup]
The pop-up icon will not be displayed.
3Click [OK].
NOTE
You can have different settings for each user.
*5 Windows XP: [start]
*6 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].
To right-click
ATouch and hold with the stylus, or touch and select the right button of “touch pointer”.
AClick on the notification area.
changes to .
BClick the object you want to right-click.
returns to .
NOTE
The touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility.
You need to make the following setting for each user.
AClick [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Panel Configuration].
BSelect the settings, and then click [OK].
• Do not add a check mark to [Delete Cursor] since the display may be distorted.
If you add a check mark for [Use] in [Hold [Ctrl] key down + Touch the screen] of [Touch Panel Configuration], touching
the screen may always be recognized as a right-click. To return to the normal operation, press
Ctrl on the keyboard.
The touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility, in the full screen of [Command Prompt].
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.
Operation of the touchscreen

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Touchscreen
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.
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
Are you using your finger or a stylus to operate the touchscreen?
Is the surface clean?
Is the soft cloth clean?
Are you using the stylus with the tip extended?
Is the tip of the stylus clean?
Is 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.
Maintaining the performance of the touchscreen
Things to keep in mind when using the touchscreen