Panasonic Toughbook CF-52AJC15AM User manual

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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-52 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.
zDepending 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 func-
tion.
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 . By using the key com-
binations of
Fn + F3 , the display is switched between the internal LCD, simultaneous display*1 and the external dis-
play.
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.
*1 Only for model with Mobile Intel®PM45 Express Chipsets
Key Function Pop-up icon
Fn + F1
Fn + F2
LCD brightness
(
Fn + F1 = down / Fn + F2 = up)
Fn + F3 Display mode switching (Îpage 43)
When an external display (a projector etc.) is connected you can change the dis-
play mode. (The change you made may not be effective until
Enter is pressed.)
You can also change the display mode by pressing +
P .
Computer only Duplicate Extend Projector only
NOTE
zWhen an external display is connected to an optional port replicator (CF-
VEB522), the display switching may work differently from the above. For
further information, refer to the instruction manual of the port replicator.
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.

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Key Combinations
Fn + F4 Speaker on/off
NOTE
zBeeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound.
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
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 10)
Fn + F9 Remaining battery charge
(When the battery pack is inserted in the computer)
Îpage 17
Fn + F10 Activate hibernation (Îpage 10)
Fn + Ð
Fn + Ï
<Only for model with touchscreen>
Keyboard LED
(
Fn + Ð= down / Fn + Ï= up)
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]*2
[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
zYou can have different settings for each user.
*2 If the speakers are muted, 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 if the following conditions are satisfied to prevent the surface of the touch-
screen from being scratched
zYou are using your finger or a stylus to operate the touchscreen.
zThe surface is clean.
zThe soft cloth is clean.
zYou are using the stylus with the tip extended.
zThe tip of the stylus is clean.
zYour finger is 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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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.
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 , the hard disk drive indicator or the SD Memory Card indica-
tor 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.)
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 press the power switch (A) until a beep*1
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. Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark.
zAt the beep*1, immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the power indi-
cator blinks or goes off. If you press 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 [Change
what the power button does].
*1 If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
In sleep or hibernation
zDo not attach or remove a multimedia pocket device 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.
Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation

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Sleep or Hibernation Functions
To resume from sleep or hibernation
1Open the display, or press 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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Security Measures
Use these features to protect your data.
zOther security measure
• Embedded Security (TPM) (Îpage 78): 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 72).
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 13), and select [Enabled] in [Password On Boot] in the [Secu-
rity] menu of the Setup Utility (Îpage 77).
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.)
1Select [Enabled] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility
(Îpage 77).
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 13).
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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Security Measures
Disable CD/DVD drive operation to prevent the drive from being read/written and from being used to start the computer. You
can protect your data from unauthorized access or accidental overwriting.
1Select [Disabled] in [Optical Drive] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility
(Îpage 75).
NOTE
zThis does not work for USB CD/DVD drive.
Disabling CD/DVD Drive

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Battery Power
*1 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.
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 In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80%*1 of normal tem-
perature mode (Îpage 18). 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.

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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 18)
: High temperature mode (Îpage 18)
zWhen the battery pack is not inserted
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 20).
• 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

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Battery Power
High temperature mode
The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature envi-
ronment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged.
Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility (Îpage 75).
NOTE
zNote that a level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80%
charge level for normal temperature mode.
zAfter switching from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature] or vice versa, the remaining battery capacity will not
be displayed correctly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged.
zIn the [Auto] mode:
Once the computer has automatically switched from the normal temperature mode to the high temperature mode, the
computer will not switch back to the normal temperature mode until the battery has been used and recharged to a total
charge level of about 5 times as much as that of the fully-charged state. This is to avoid battery deterioration.

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Battery Power
Computer behavior with low battery
The default settings are as follows.
When the battery level becomes 10%
[Low battery alarm]
When the battery level becomes 5%
[Critical battery alarm]
zDisplays a message that the battery level is low. zThe computer enters hibernation.
↓↓
Charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up
the computer.
zConnect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not
have the AC adaptor, exit the running programs and
Windows, then confirm that the power indicator is off.
zIf you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.
zConnect the AC adaptor and charge the battery.
zIf you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.
When the computer enters hibernation with the battery
down and you resume the operation without charging
the battery, the Windows Resume Loader starts up. Fol-
low the on-screen instructions. After that, however,
Windows may not start up normally, or the [Low battery
level]/[Critical battery level] function may not work nor-
mally.

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Battery Power
The “Battery Recalibration” function measures and memorizes the battery capacity. To correct the battery display, use this
function to fill the battery and then discharge it completely. Perform the procedure at least once immediately after purchasing
the computer. Normally the interval of battery recalibration is 3 months. The battery display may not be correct when the bat-
tery pack deteriorates after a long time use. In this case, perform the procedure again.
1Connect the AC adaptor.
2Close all the applications.
3Perform “Battery Recalibration”.
AClick (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Battery Recalibration].
BWhen the confirmation message appears, click [Start].
zFrequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery. A caution message appears when the battery
recalibration is performed at the shorter interval than approximately a month. In this case, cancel the battery
recalibration.
CWhen the message requests shut down of Windows, click [Yes].
The battery recalibration starts.
After the battery pack is fully charged, discharging starts. When the discharging is completed, the power goes off
automatically.
After the battery recalibration is finished, normal charging starts.
NOTE
zThe temperature range should be 10°C to 30°C {50°F to 86°F}.
zThe battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.
• Full charge: Approximately 4 hours
• Complete discharge: Approximately <CF-52E/F series> 3.5 hours, <CF-52G/H/J series> 4.5 hours
zIf the computer is turned off during the battery recalibration (e.g., due to power failure, or accidental removal of the AC
adaptor and battery pack), the battery recalibration will not be completed.
zYou can also perform the battery recalibration with the following procedure.
ARestart the computer.
B
Press and hold F9 while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure.
CWhen the remaining battery capacity is displayed, press Enter .
DFollow the on-screen instructions.
Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration)