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