Panasonic Toughbook CF-48 Series User manual

Model No. CF-48 Series
Reference Manual
Personal Computer
®
Contents
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Read Me First ..................................................... 2
Key Combinations ............................................. 3
LED Indicators ................................................... 4
Touch Pad (Advanced) ................................................. 5
Standby/Hibernation Functions ....................... 7
Security Measures.......................................... 12
Computing On the Road ................................ 17
Battery Power ................................................. 21
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive ............................... 24
SuperDisk™ Drive .......................................... 26
PC Cards ......................................................... 27
RAM Module.................................................... 29
Port Replicator ................................................ 30
Printer .............................................................. 31
External Display ............................................. 32
USB Devices ........... 35
Modem ............................................................. 36
LAN .................................................................. 39
Hard Disk Drive ............................................... 42
Setup Utility .................................................... 43
Technical Information .................................... 49
DMI Viewer ...................................................... 51
List of Error Codes ......................................... 52
Dealing With Problems (Advanced) ...................... 54
2000NT98
Windows 98 Windows 2000

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Read Me First
Terminologies used in this Reference Manual
The following terminologies are used in this Reference Manual particularly when notes
are not used.
The followings are described as “disks”.
SuperDisk (120 MB), Floppy disk (720 KB, 1.44 MB)
Circular media such as CD-ROM and DVD-ROM are described as “discs”.
(With the Setup Utility, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM are described as “CD”).
NOTE:NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION:CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
WARNING:WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or seri-
ous injury.
[Start]-[Shut Down]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)
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.
Windows 98 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 98 users.
Windows NT : Information for Microsoft Windows NT®Workstation Version 4.0
users.
Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 2000 users.
page: When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to
page (green display), the shape of the cursor will change to .
Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a click is made),
the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.
: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.
Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual
items in order to make the explanation easier to understand.
Illustrations used in this Reference Manual

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LCD brightness con-
trol ( down)
LCD brightness con-
trol ( up)
Display change
Speakers on/off switch
Volume control
(down)
Volume control ( up)
Power off using the
standby function
Remaining capacity of
the battery pack
Power off using the hi-
bernation function
Pressing this key combination adjusts the bright-
ness 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.
By pressing this key combination, you can select
either an external display, LCD or simultaneous,
even if an external display is not connected.
(page 32)
The combination does not work in the following
cases:
• When either the internal LCD or external display
is set to [Secondary] in [Displays] of Display Prop-
erties.
•Windows 98 When the computer is in the Dual-
Display mode.
Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio
from the internal speakers and headphone jack.
Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on,
restores the speaker setting of the Setup Utility.
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume
of the internal speakers and headphone jack.
Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to memory, and
powers off the computer. ( page 7)
Pressing this key combination displays the remain-
ing battery capacity on the screen. ( page 21)
Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to hard disk, and
powers off the computer. ( page 7)
Key
Key Combinations
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F7
Fn + F6
Functions Popup Window
ON
OFF
Down
Up
Fn + F9
Fn + F 10
Remaining
capacity (%)
display
Battery pack is
not installed.
Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.
Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse) or other keys.
CAUTION
NOTE
CAUTION
Disabling the speakers will also disable the
warning beep.
This key combination cannot be used to adjust
the volume of the warning beep.
Fn + F1
*When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10 Key] with the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable.
*
*

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This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent
non-shifted input is capitalized.
This indicator lights green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a por-
tion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key
functions differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions
differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights when the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive is accessed.
This indicator lights when the floppy disk drive/SuperDisk drive is ac-
cessed.
This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
Not lit : AC adaptor not connected or charging not being
performed.
Orange : Charging in progress.
Green : Charging finished.
Red : Battery is low
(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less).
Blinking red : Battery pack or charging malfunction.
Blinking orange : Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is
outside the allowable range. Once the allowable
range requirement is satisfied, charging begins au-
tomatically.)
Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode
Green : Power on
Blinking green : Standby mode ( page 7)
Caps Lock
NumLk (Numeric
key)
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
status
Floppy disk/
SuperDisk status
Hard disk status
Battery pack status
Power status
LED Indicators

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Using the Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer
operations.
Touch Pad (Advanced)
Left Button
Right Button
Work Surface
The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore,
do not use any implement on the touch pad.
The double-tapping speed of the touch pad cannot be changed.
NOTE
or
Two quick taps, but on the
second tap leaving your
finger down (applying
pressure) and moving it
on the work surface.
While holding down the
button, moving your finger
on the work surface.
or
Function Touch Pad Operation
Moving the Cursor
Tapping/Clicking
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
Dragging
Scroll
Scroll a document
(The movements will differ
depending on the applica-
tion.)
or
Move the tip of your finger
lightly over the surface.
When a check mark is added for [Locking Drags] *
After the drag operation (above : left side), it is neces-
sary to determine the destination (i.e., location of drop)
by one tap. Under the condition no destination is se-
lected, do not use the standby or hibernation function.
Nothing is shown on the display, even after resuming
from the standby or hibernation mode.
In this case, the display will return after a tap or click is
made.
*In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Touch]
Basic Operation
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tapping clicking
double-tapping double-clicking
Besides the above operations, operations such as Zoom and Pan are possible by
allocating these functions to the buttons and/or pad. For more details, refer to [Help] in
[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].

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When you want to use an external mouse through the External
Keyboard/Mouse Port
1Select [Synaptic Touch Pad] in [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] and re-
move it.
Touch Pad (Advanced)
CAUTION
Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-
pointed objects (e.g. nails), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g. pencils and ball
point pen).
Do not allow things that could dirty the touch pad, such as oil. The cursor may not
work properly in such cases.
When the touch pad becomes dirty:
Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as a gauze or soft cloth
first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.
Handling the Touch Pad
The 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.
NOTE
NOTE
Windows NT Windows 2000
The Touch Pad can only be uninstalled by the Administrator. Ask the Adminis-
trator when you want to uninstall the Touch Pad.
2Restart the computer and run the Setup Utility ( page 43)
3In the [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable].
4Connect an external mouse and restart the computer.
5After Windows starts up, follows the instructions for the mouse.
If an external mouse is connected to the External Keyboard/Mouse Port while
the Touch Pad is being used, the Touch Pad and external mouse will both come
to operate as a two-button mouse. All other functions will no longer operate.
When you want to re-enable the Touch Pad
1Uninstall the driver of the external mouse by following the manual for the mouse.
2Restart the computer and run the Setup Utility ( page 43)
3In the [Main] menu, set [Touch Pad] to [Enable].
4After Windows starts up, run [c:\util\drivers\mouse\setup.exe] in [Start] - [Run] and
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If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down
your computer, you can do so by using the standby or hibernation function.
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
Standby/Hibernation Functions
Differences between the standby and hibernation functions
Windows NT
[Off] is factory set.
1Run the Setup Utility ( page 43)
2Using and , select [Power]
3Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter
4Using and , select [Standby] or [Hibernation] and press
Enter
5Press F10 , then select [Yes]
Windows 98 Windows 2000
1Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Manage-
ment]*, in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [Enable hiber-
nate support] and press [Apply].
* Windows 2000: [Power Options]
2In [Advanced], select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I press
the power button on my computer] and press [OK].
The operation of the computer when the LCD is closed can also be set in [Ad-
vanced].
Hibernation function
Hard disk
Somewhat slow
Power is not required to maintain data
Standby function
Memory
Fast
Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost)
Function
Where data is saved to
Speed
Requires power supply
Setting the Standby or Hibernation Function
NOTE

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Standby Mode
or
Hibernation Mode
The computer should be set for standby or hibernation ( page 7).
Press the power switch; at the “beep*” sound, release your finger.
(After releasing your finger from the
power switch, do not touch the power
switch until the power indicator goes off
or blinks.)
* When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with the
Setup Utility ( page 43) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep
sound.
Standby/Hibernation Functions
At the “beep” sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to
press down on the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the unit will emit
a second “beep” then power off. Data not previously saved will be lost.
Windows 98 Windows 2000
Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shut-
down]*1with [Control Panel] - [Power Management]*2, if the power switch is
pressed, a beep will sound and the power will go off if the switch is pressed for
more than four seconds, although the computer will not completely shut down.
*1Windows 2000: [Power Off]
*2Windows 2000: [Power Options]
If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recom-
mended that hibernation mode be used instead of the standby mode.
With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the standby
function.
• Fn + F7 ( page 3)
• •Windows 98 Windows 2000
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by].
• •Windows NT
In [Control Panel] - [APM 2.0 for NT] - [Power Control], select [Click Here to
Suspend].( page 19)
With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the hiberna-
tion function.
• Fn + F10 ( page 3)
• •Windows 2000
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Hibernate].
Shutting Down Using the Standby or Hibernation Function
CAUTION
NOTE

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Windows NT
If the security indicator ( ) is displayed, your password has been set.
This password has been set in the Setup Utility and is not an NT password.
Windows 98 Windows 2000
When the computer enters the standby or hibernation mode by the closing of the LCD
panel, it will resume when the LCD panel is opened. If the computer does not resume
when the LCD panel is opened, press the power switch.
After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.
This takes about 30 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use the
standby or hibernation functions again during this time, as this may subsequently
cause Windows to operate abnormally.
Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the standby or
hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.
When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards
may not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer
or reinitialize the individual devices.
Do not use the standby or hibernation function when using the network function.
Avoid the following until the power is completely turned off when turning off the
computer by using the standby or hibernation functions, or resuming operation by
pressing the power switch from the standby or hibernation.
• Touch the keyboard (excluding password input), touch pad, or power switch.
• Connect the AC adaptor.
• Close the display.
Windows 98 Windows 2000
Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, does not appear
when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode.
(If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation
mode, add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off
standby] in [Control Panel] - [Power Management]* - [Advanced].)
* Windows 2000: [Power Options]
Press the power switch
Standby/Hibernation Functions
Resuming Operation
CAUTION

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Save all data before powering off your computer.
When restarting from or shutting down to the standby or hibernation mode, do not
touch the touch pad (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected).
These devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your computer using
the keyboard.
Windows 98
In addition, when restarting from the hibernation mode, do not use the touch pad
or keyboard, or press the power switch, until Windows completely resumes.
(After the resume processing screen is displayed, nothing will appear on the dis-
play for about 10 seconds, but the Windows display will appear soon after that.)
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode during the following periods (you may
corrupt your data or file):
• While the FDD indicator ( ), HDD indicator ( ) or CD-ROM/DVD-ROM indicator
() is on.
• While playing/recording audio files.
• While communications software is being used.
Do not use the standby or hibernation function during the following periods. The
standby or hibernation function may not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may
fail to work properly.
• When a file in external devices such as a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, external hard
disk, or ATA card is opened, the standby or hibernation function may not work. In
such cases, close the file.
• LAN cards (port), SCSI cards and modem cards (port) etc. may not recover after
entering the standby or hibernation mode. If this occurs, restart the computer.
Do not use the standby or hibernation function when using an operating system other
than the one that comes with your computer, the Setup Utility, or when experiencing
static electricity or noise.
If you hold down on the Alt , Ctrl or Shift key to enter the standby or
hibernation mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For ex-
ample, if you hold down on the Shift key while pushing the power switch, upon
resuming, if you do not press the Shift key again, only capital letters will result from
typing.
Press the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds to power off the com-
puter only when the computer locks up. Data not previously saved will be lost.
In the standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inserted, more of that
power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data at standby is lost
since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC adaptor
when using the standby function.
Do not use the standby or hibernation function when using in a network environment.
If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not work
properly. To stabilize computer operations, we recommend shutting down Windows
([Start]-[Shut Down]) on a regular basis (about once a week) without using the standby
or hibernation function.
The screen that is displayed when resuming from the hibernation mode may be dif-
ferent from the screen that is displayed before entering the hibernation mode.
Precautions for Using the Standby or Hibernation Function
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Windows 98 Windows 2000
When a USB device is connected, there are cases the standby or hibernation func-
tion will not operate in a normal manner due to the USB device. In addition, a USB
device may have to be removed temporarily and the computer restarted in cases
where the computer is unable to start up properly.
Windows 98
When both [Turn off monitor] (in [Control Panel] - [Power Management] - [Power
Schemes]) and [Screen Saver] (in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Screen Saver]) are
set, there are cases operations cannot resume in a normal manner from the standby
or hibernation mode.
When the screensaver setting is active, do not enter the standby or hibernation mode
while the [MS-DOS Prompt] is being displayed. There are cases operations cannot
resume in a normal manner.
When the computer resumes from the standby/hibernation mode when MS-DOS
application is running, the screen may become completely black. In such cases, press
Alt + Tab .
When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted, after enter-
ing the standby or hibernation mode, the computer may not function properly.
If you are using a PC card, note that some cards may cease to function if the standby
or hibernation function is used several times. When this occurs, immediately shut
down Windows without using the standby or hibernation function.
When [Hibernation] is not displayed in [Power Switch] of the [Power] menu in the
Setup Utility, the hibernation specific partition is not secured. Reinstall the OS to
secure a partition by using the Product Recovery CD-ROM.
Windows NT
Confirm that Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT®is installed, in order for the date and
time to be normally displayed with the standby or hibernation function. (If [APM 2.0
for NT] is displayed in [Control Panel], this means that the program is installed.)
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode before logging on. The computer will
no longer generate a sound and will not function properly.
Manually set the computer in the standby or hibernation mode when not using the
computer, since there are cases the standby/hibernation timeout may not work prop-
erly.
When [Hibernation] is not displayed in [Power Switch] of the [Power] menu in the
Setup Utility, the hibernation specific domain is not secured. Reinstall the OS to
secure a domain by using the Product Recovery CD-ROM.
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Security Measures
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.
You should set your “Supervisor Password” and “User Password” (The User Password
can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set).
Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.
Starting up when the password is set
(When [Password on boot] of the [Security] menu is set to [Enable].)
Upon entering your password and pressing Enter .
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission
Over three incorrect attempts,
If the correct password is input, Will Start
Will Not Start*
(Power off)
If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password
You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 43).
If entering the Setup Utility with User Password
You can not register [Advanced] menu and some items in [Security] menu.
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not regis-
ter the User Password.
F9 does not work.
*If after three attempts the correct password is not input, or if no pass-
word is entered for about a minute, the computer returns to the condition
just before the attempt was made to start up the computer.
ReferenceSituation
You do not want your computer to be used without permission
You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to
be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft.
You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a disk
You want to prevent theft of your computer
Function to use
Supervisor Password
User Password
Hard Disk Lock
Prevent operation by
using a disk
Use security lock
below
page 15
page 16
“Names and Func-
tions of Parts”
When [Password on boot] in Setup Utility is set to [Disable], the password is not
necessary when the computer is started up, but the password becomes necessary
when the Setup Utility is started up. This alternative makes it possible to prevent the
contents of the Setup Utility from being changed.
NOTE

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Security Measures
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction
between upper and lower case letters.
White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function keys
cannot be used.
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will
be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short
time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another
person.
When the User Password is set, the Supervisor Password will be needed.
Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
1Run the Setup Utility ( page 43)
2Using and , select [Security]
3Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then press
Enter
4<Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter
5Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then press
Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
6Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then
press Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
7At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
8Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter
NOTE
CAUTION

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Security Measures
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction
between upper and lower case letters.
White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function keys
cannot be used.
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be unable to use
your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short
time.
Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
1Run the Setup Utility ( page 43)
2Using and , select [Security]
3Using and , select [Set User Password], then press Enter
4<Only when the User Password has been set>
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then
press Enter
5Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then press
Enter
To disable the User Password
Press only Enter
6Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then
press Enter
To disable the User Password
Press only Enter
7At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
8Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter
When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can
not be set.
Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 13)
NOTE
CAUTION
When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or disabled
without permission:
1Using and , select [User Password Protection] and press Enter
2Using and , select [Protected] and press Enter .
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1Run the Setup Utility (page 43)
2Using and , select [Security]
3Using and , select [Hard Disk Lock], then press
Enter
4To enable the Hard Disk Lock
Select [Enable], then press Enter
At the [Caution], press Enter .
To disable the Hard Disk Lock
Select [Disable], then press Enter
5Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter
Security Measures
If [Hard Disk Lock] is not displayed, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] of the Setup
Utility to [Disable].
You cannot set the [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Password.
Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 13)
Procedure
NOTE
NOTE
CAUTION
When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to
the hard disk when the hard disk is installed in a different computer, since a password is
also set for the hard disk. When the hard disk is returned to the original computer, you
can read and write data as before. In this case, however, make the settings in the Setup
Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed.
It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lock even if [Password on boot] is set to [Disable], but
we recommend that [Password on boot] be set to [Enable] for security reasons.
(Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)
In the default setting, [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Disable].
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You may choose to protect the data on your computer from being accessed illegally or
overwritten accidentally by using a disk. You can also set your computer to be unbootable
from a disk.
Preventing theft or damage to data using a disk
Security Measures
Model with a SuperDisk Drive:
Do not set [Floppy Operation] to [Disable] with the Setup Utility while a disk is in
the SuperDisk drive. The disk will not be able to be removed by pressing the
eject button.
1Run the Setup Utility (page 43)
2Using and , select [Security]
3Using and , select [Floppy Operation] and press
Enter
4Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter
5Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter
CAUTION
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Computing On the Road
One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of
computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on
how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.
Four Important Points
Conserving Power
Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.
To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power man-
agement mode.
Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you before
leaving your home or office.
Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU18) is highly recom-
mended.
Always watch your battery level!
Leave your computer off when it is not in use
( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”)
Adjust the brightness (darker) with Fn + F1
By holding down on the keys ( will be displayed), the degree of brightness will
be lowered, thereby lowering the power consumption.
Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn + F7 or
Fn + F10 to put your computer in the standby or hiberna-
tion mode (page 3)
Setting the Intel®SpeedStep™ technology ( page 20)
You can control power consumption by setting CPU performance separately for
“AC adaptor connected” and “AC adaptor disconnected (i.e., running on batter-
ies).”
Windows 98 Windows 2000
In [Control Panel] - [Power Management]*, make settings in detail
By making settings in detail for the alarm, timeout, etc., it is possible to control
the consumption of power.
When Windows 98 or Windows 2000 is running, the individual timeout functions
of the Setup Utility will not work.
* Windows 2000 : [Power Options]
Windows NT
Setting the power management mode ( page 18)
The ECO mode timeout function will always work if [Enable (Always)] is selected
for [Power Management Mode]. If [Enable (Battery)] is selected for [Power Man-
agement Mode], it will work only during operation by the battery.
POINT 4
POINT 2
POINT 1
POINT 3
Things to Remember
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Setting Power Management
CAUTION
Windows NT
1Run the Setup Utility ( page 43)
2Using and , select [Power]
3Using and , select [Power Management Mode] and press
Enter
4Using and , select either [Enable (Battery)] or
[Enable(Always)] and press Enter
5Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter
Computing On the Road
When installed in a network environment.
Do not use the standby or hibernation mode.
After resuming operation from the standby or hibernation mode, the network
connection may be severed or the computer will not work properly.
When a device like a high-speed modem or ISDN terminal adapter is con-
nected to the serial port, etc.
There are times when high-speed communication is adversely affected if the
power management function is enabled.
Key operation and music playback.
When the power management function is running, you may feel that key or
touch pad (or mouse) operations are sluggish. Furthermore, music may not be
played back correctly when the power of the display is cut (for energy conserva-
tion purposes) during playback.
Never
Never
Disable
2 min
2 min
Disable
Power Management settings
HDD Motor Timeout
ECO Mode Timeout
Power Conservation
(AC adaptor Connected)
Enable (Always)
(Setting at the time of
purchase)
Power Management
Mode
Functions
automatically set
Disable
2 min
2 min
Enable
Enable(Battery)*
HDD Motor Timeout/ECO Mode Timeout
If there is no input from a key, the touch pad, or a mouse for more than two min-
utes, the LCD and hard disk drive will be powered off. Even when an application
software is being installed, the computer may enter the ECO mode. (except when
the power management is set to [Disable])
*Enabled only when the battery itself is being used.

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Enabling Power Conservation
Confirm that Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT®is installed. (If [APM 2.0 for NT] is
displayed in [Control Panel], this means that the program is installed.) If the program is
not installed, be sure to install it.
(To install the Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT®, execute the following procedure.
In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\drivers\apm\setup.exe], then press [OK]. Follow the on-
screen instructions.)
Windows NT
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The LCD will be powered off.
To resume, press any key.
(On this screen, the condition the power of the
display is OFF is called “standby”.)
The computer will enter the standby mode.
To resume, press the power switch.
(On this screen, “standby” is called “suspend”.)

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Select or on the taskbar
You can control power consumption by setting CPU performance separately for “AC
adaptor connected” and “AC adaptor disconnected (i.e., running on batteries).” For
performance settings, select either [Battery Optimized Performance] or [Maximum Per-
formance].
Setting the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) technology
Windows NT
When performance switches from [Battery Optimized Performance] to [Maxi-
mum Performance], a screen appears suggesting that the computer be rebooted.
Select [Yes]. The settings will become effective after the computer has been
rebooted. If you select [No], the setting will not switch to [Maximum Performance].
This screen will be displayed even if the [Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology]
screen is not displayed.
Select performance.
Even if [Running on batteries] is set to
[Maximum Performance], and if
[Plugged in] is set to [Battery Optimized
Performance], settings will return to their
original performances after the com-
puter is rebooted.
Displays settings currently in effect.
Display detailed settings ( screen
in the “CAUTION” shown below)
When this checkmark is on, a confirmation screen is displayed when switching from
[Maximum Performance] to [Battery Optimized Performance].
(This screen appears only when a switch is made between AC adaptor operation
and battery operation.)
Other start-up methods:
Right-click on either or , and select [Adjust Properties].
Windows 98 Windows 2000
Choose [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Management]*, and se-
lect [Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology].
* Windows 2000: [Power Options]
Do not turn on the check mark for [Disable Intel
SpeedStep technology control].
Do not delete the check mark for [Disable au-
dio notification when performance changes].
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Start-up methods
NOTE
NOTE
CAUTION