Panasonic ToughBook CF-72 Series User manual

Model No. CF-72 Series
Reference Manual
Personal Computer
®
Contents
Read Me First......................................................2
Key Combinations ..............................................3
LED Indicators ....................................................4
Touch Pad (Advanced) .................................................. 5
Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad) Windows 98 ..... 10
Standby/Hibernation Functions ..................... 12
Security Measures........................................... 17
Computing On the Road ................................. 22
Battery Power .................................................. 26
Multimedia Pocket ........................................... 31
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive................................ 33
SuperDisk™ Drive ........................................... 36
PC Cards .......................................................... 38
RAM Module..................................................... 41
Port Replicator................................................. 42
Printer............................................................... 43
External Display .............................................. 44
USB Devices Windows 98 Windows 2000 .................... 47
Infrared Data Communications Windows 98 Windows 2000 ... 48
Modem.............................................................. 50
Hard Disk Drive................................................ 53
Setup Utility ..................................................... 54
Technical Information ..................................... 60
DMI Viewer ....................................................... 62
List of Error Codes.......................................... 63
Dealing With Problems (Advanced).......................65
98 NT 2000
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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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 following items 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 Professional 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
hibernation function
Fn + F9
Key Functions Popup Window
Key Combinations
CAUTION
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.
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F7
Fn + F6
CAUTION
Disabling the speakers will also disable the warn-
ing beep.
NOTE
This key combination cannot be used to adjust
the volume of the warning beep.
Fn + F2
OFF
ON
Down
Up
Remaining
capacity (%)
display
Battery pack is
not installed.
%
A%
B
%
A78
%
B
*
*When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10 Key] with the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable.
Fn + F 10
*
Fn + F1 Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness
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 ei-
ther an external display, LCD or simultaneous, even if
an external display is not connected. ( page 44)
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 Proper-
ties.
• 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 12)
Pressing this key combination displays the remain-
ing battery capacity on the screen. ( page 26)
Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to the hard disk,
and powers off the computer. ( page 12)

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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.
(If an external keyboard or ten-keyboard is connected to the external
keyboard/mouse port, the numeric keypad of the internal keyboard will
not operate.)
This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions
differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
• This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (SuperDisk drive,
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive etc.) is accessed.
•This indicator shows the status of a second battery pack when a sec-
ond battery pack is installed in the multimedia pocket. The details of the
status display are the same as for the main battery pack status (see
below ).
This indicator lights when power is supplied to a device in the multimedia
pocket.
It is not lit when a second battery pack is installed in the multimedia
pocket. You can confirm the status of the second battery pack with
(multimedia pocket device status).
Not lit : AC adaptor not connected or charging not being per-
formed.
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 out-
side the allowable range. Once the allowable range re-
quirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.)
Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode
Green : Power on
Blinking green : Standby mode
Caps Lock
NumLk (Numeric key)
ScrLk(Scroll lock)
Hard disk status
Multimedia pocket
device status
Power status of the
multimedia pocket
Main battery pack
status
Power status
LED Indicators
MP
* MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.
*
*

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Wheel mode operations (almost identical
to the case of using the Microsoft®
IntelliMouseTM for scroll, zoom, etc., op-
erations) are possible for Microsoft®wheel
function-compatible applications.
Microsoft®IntelliMouseTM is a mouse-type
device that, in addition to the two conven-
tional buttons, incorporates a wheel able
to rotate forwards/backwards.
Using the Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer
operations.
The touch pad has the following two modes of operation.
Scrolling Area
Microsoft®IntelliMouseTM Wheel Mode
(Setting at the time of purchase)
Only scroll operation is possible for appli-
cations not compatible with the Microsoft®
wheel function.
Even for applications compatible with the
Microsoft®wheel function, there are cases
where only vertical scrolling or only hori-
zontal scrolling is possible in this mode.
Scrolling side-to-side
Possible when a check mark is
added for [Horizontal].
Scrolling up/down
: Typical mouse operations use this area.
When no check mark is added for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode], [Horizontal] and
[Vertical] of [Scroll Configuration], the entire surface can be used for typical
mouse operations.
Scrolling Area
Scrolling up/down
Possible when a check
mark is added for
[Vertical].
For the Pan and Auto Scroll functions, the en-
tire work surface of the touch pad can be used
for scrolling.
Changing the mode of the touch pad
1Select from the task tray or select [Mouse] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel],
and then select [TouchPad].
2To set the Microsoft®IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode
Add the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration].
To set the original mode
Delete the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration]
and add the check mark for [Horizontal] and/or [Vertical].
3Press [OK].
NOTE
When you are not sure whether an application is compatible with the Microsoft®
wheel function or not, try using both modes. Furthermore, depending on the appli-
cation, there are cases where scrolling may not be possible with either mode.
Original Mode
Touch Pad (Advanced)
Handling the Touch Pad
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 gauze or a soft cloth
first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.
Left Button
Right Button
Work Surface

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Operateafter pressing thetwo buttons simultaneously.
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or
Two quick taps, but on
the second tap leaving
your finger down (apply-
ing pressure) and mov-
ingitonthe 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
(rotate the wheel)
Auto Scroll*
Automatically scroll a document
(move the mouse after clicking
the wheel)
or
Move the tip of your finger
lightly over the surface.
Wheel Indicates an operation applicable to the Microsoft®IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode.
Indicates an operation applicable to the original mode. Original
Wheel
Original
tapping clicking
double-tapping double-clicking
Wheel
Original
Wheel Original Wheel
Original
When releasing the auto scroll function:
One tap on the work surface.
Wheel
Wheel
Original
Wheel
Original
Basic Operation
Touch Pad (Advanced)
Operate while holding down the two buttons.
Pan*
Scroll in various directions of a
document
(move the mouse slightly while
holding down the wheel)
Wheel
Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft®
IntelliMouse™.
* Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.

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Touch Pad (Advanced)
Ctrl +
Magnify
Reduce
Zoom*
Magnify/reduce the display of
a document.
(rotate the wheel while holding
down Ctrl )
Data Zoom*
Display or hide a document, or
perform operations to return to
or proceed with Internet Ex-
plorer.
(rotate the wheel while holding
down Shift )
Function Touch Pad Operation
Wheel
Wheel
Shift +
Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft®
IntelliMouse™.
* Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.
The double-tapping speed of the touch pad cannot be changed, even if the setting
for [Double - click Speed] in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons]
is changed.
Windows 98
When a mouse is connected to the serial port, touch pad settings can no longer
be changed in the [Mouse Properties] screen. This is because the [Mouse Prop-
erties] screen is overwritten by the driver of the connected mouse. To return to the
original screen, reinstall the driver with the following procedure.
1In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [touchpad] in [Mouse] and
press [Remove] to delete it, then press [OK] to confirm the deletion.
2Restart the computer.
3At the [Insert Disk], press [OK].
4Input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [OK].
5The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [Yes].
NOTE
CAUTION
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode when an external mouse is connected
to the serial port.

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Touch Pad (Advanced)
When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel function)
is connected, a part or all of the additional functions may fail to operate. To use
these additional functions, install the driver or application software of the external
device by following the procedure below. However, once the driver or application
software is installed, touch pad functions (e.g., auto scroll) may not operate even if
the touch pad is enabled (see the procedure for “When you want to re-enable the
touch pad.”).
Windows 98
1In [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs], select [touchpad] from the list, press
[Add/Remove] to delete it, then press [Yes] to confirm the deletion.
2The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [No].
3Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting down”) and connect the
external mouse or trackball device to the computer.
4Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.
5Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install the
necessary driver.
Windows NT
1In [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs], select [touchpad] from the list, press
[Add/Remove...] to delete it, then press [Yes].
2Press [OK].
If the message appears to reboot your computer, press [No].
3Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting down”) and connect the
external mouse or trackball device to the computer.
4Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.
5Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install the
necessary driver.
Windows 2000
1In [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs], select [touchpad] from the list, press
[Change/Remove] to delete it, then press [Yes] to confirm the deletion.
2The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [No].
3Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting down”) and connect the
external mouse or trackball device to the computer.
4Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.
Log on to Windows by using the keyboard. (Up to step 5, use the keyboard for all
operations. The mouse will not function until the computer restarts. Applications
can be changed with Alt + Tab .)
5Restart your computer by using the keyboard ( “Starting Up/Shutting
down”).
6Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install the
necessary driver.
When you want to use an external mouse
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Touch Pad (Advanced)
When you want to re-enable the touch pad
Windows 98
1In [Control Panel] - [Power Management] - [Advanced], select [Shutdown] for [When
I press the power button on my computer].
2In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], when an external mouse or trackball
device is displayed in [Mouse], press [Remove] to delete it, and then press [OK] to
confirm the deletion.
3Power off your computer by the power switch and remove the external mouse or
trackball device.
4Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.
5At the [Add New Hardware Wizard], press [Next].
When the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen is not displayed:
1In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [touchpad] in [Mouse]
and press [Remove] to delete it, then press [OK] to confirm the deletion.
2Restart the computer.
3At the [Add New Hardware Wizard], press [Next].
6Select [Search for the best...], then press [Next].
7Input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [Next].
8Press [Next] and then press [Next].
9Press [Finish].
10 The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [Yes].
Windows NT
1Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball de-
vice. (Refer to the operating instructions for the external device.)
2Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting down”) and remove the
external mouse or trackball device.
3Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.
4Select [Mouse] in [Control Panel].
5Select [General] and then press [Change].
6Press [Have Disk].
7Input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [OK].
8Press [OK], then press [Yes] to confirm the installation.
9Press [Close].
10 The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [Yes].
Windows 2000
1Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball de-
vice. (Refer to the operating instructions for the external device.)
If the explanation of uninstalling the driver or application software can not be
found in the operating instructions for the external device, execute the following
steps.
In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager], when an external
mouse or trackball device is displayed in [Mice and other pointing devices], press
Del to delete it, and then press [OK] to confirm the deletion.
2The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [No].
3Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting down”) and remove the
external mouse or trackball device.
4Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.
Log on to Windows by using the keyboard. (Up to step 7, use the keyboard for all
operations. The touch pad will not function until the computer restarts. Applica-
tions can be changed with Alt + Tab .)
5At [Digital Signature Not Found] screen*, press Enter .
6Press Enter to close the wizard screen*.
7The display will ask you to restart Windows*, press Enter .
* When the [Getting Started with Windows 2000] screen is displayed, these screens will be
displayed behind it. Press Enter one after another.
The [Digital Signature Not Found] screen in step 5might not be displayed.

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CAUTION
Panasonic Hand Writing(Touch Pad)
Drawing Characters or Figures
Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the
work surface of the touch pad, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format.
1Select from the task tray or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]
from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]
2Select or select [Touch Pad mode] in [Option]
3Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the touch
pad
To draw, an object with a rounded tip (e.g., a pen for tablets) can be used.
Do not use any of the following objects, as they may damage the work surface.
• Objects with an extremely sharp tip, like screwdrivers and nails.
• Objects that leave marks, like ball-point pens.
In the Touch Pad mode, an external mouse or trackball connected to the external
keyboard/mouse port will not operate.
If a commercially-available pointing device (e.g., mouse) driver is installed and over-
writes the driver of the touch pad, Panasonic Hand Writing will no longer work.
NOTE
Determine the position to begin drawing:
Determine the position to begin drawing while pressing down on the right
button of the touch pad. After determining this position, release your finger
from the button and draw. Drawing is not possible while the right button of
the touch pad is being pressed.
The above function will not work even when the right-side button of a USB
mouse is pressed.
Data can be copied to the clipboard with [Edit] - [Copy]. Copied data can be
added to other applications that support the bitmap format by using the paste
function. Pasting is not possible to applications that do not support the bitmap
format.
Windows 98
Panasonic Hand Writing function is not supported.
NOTE
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Windows NT Windows 2000
Positions on the work surface of the touch pad have corresponding positions in the
Panasonic Hand Writing window. For example, a character or figure made in the
top-left part of the work surface of the touch pad will be displayed in the top-left part
of the Panasonic Hand Writing window.

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5Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File]
NOTE
In the following cases, the Touch Pad mode is automatically cancelled.
• When a switch is made to another application
• When the computer resumes operation from the standby or hibernation mode
• When the settings window for [Panasonic Hand Writing] is shown.
• When selecting a menu after pressing Alt .
Panasonic Hand Writing(Touch Pad)
NOTE
• The file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application
can be changed with [Option] - [Window size].
• The Touch Pad mode does not work properly when the computer is in the
Dual-Display Mode.
• Changing the number of colors of the display may affect the Panasonic Hand
Writing screen. If the screen is affected, click on the task tray with the right
mouse button, close the application by selecting [Exit Panasonic Hand Writ-
ing], and then run Panasonic Hand Writing again.
• Drawing accuracy may be degraded if another application, such as disk ac-
cessing, is being executed simultaneously. Begin drawing only after other
applications have been closed.
4Cancel the Touch Pad mode
Confirm that the [Panasonic Hand Writing] window is active, and then press the left
button of the touch pad.
Windows 98

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Function Standby function Hibernation function
Where data is saved to Memory Hard disk
Speed Fast Somewhat slow
Requires power supply Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost) Powerisnotrequiredtomaintaindata
Setting the Standby or Hibernation Function
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
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]
The operation of the computer when the LCD is closed can also be set in [Ad-
vanced].
NOTE
Windows 98 Windows 2000
2In [Advanced], select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I
press the power button on my computer] and press [OK]
1Run the Setup Utility (page 54)
2Using and , select [Power]
3Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter
4Using and , select [Standby] or [Hibernation] and press
Enter
5Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter
Windows NT
[Off] is factory set.
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.
NOTE

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Standby Mode
or
Hibernation Mode
Shutting Down Using the Standby or Hibernation Function
The computer should be set for standby or hibernation ( page 12).
Slide the power switch; at the "beep*1" 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.)
Standby/Hibernation Functions
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 24)
With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the hiber-
nation function.
• Fn + F10 ( page 3)
• Windows 2000
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Hibernate].
CAUTION
At the "beep*1" sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you con-
tinue to slide the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the "beep*1"
sound will come out again and the power will go 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]*2with [Control Panel] - [Power Management]*3, if you slide the power
switch for more than four seconds and do not release it, a beep will sound and
the power will go off, although the computer will not completely shut down.
*2Windows 2000 : [Power Off]
*3Windows 2000 : [Power Options]
Windows NT
When [Power Switch] is set to [Off] in the Setup Utility, if you slide the power
switch, the computer will turn off and all unsaved data will be lost.
NOTE
*1When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with the
Setup Utility ( page 55) or by the key combination , there will be no beep
sound. Fn + F4

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
CAUTION
Resuming Operation
Afterthe display returns,the computer needs a short period of timeto 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 sub-
sequently 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.
Avoid the following until the power is completely turned off when turning off
the computer by using the standby or hibernation functions, or resuming op-
eration 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 hiberna-
tion mode, add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer
goes off standby.] in [Control Panel] - [Power Management]* - [Advanced].)
* Windows 2000 : [Power Options]
Slide the power switch
• 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 a Windows NT pass-
word.
•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, slide the power switch.

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Precautions for Using the Standby or Hibernation Function
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 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 slide the power switch, until Windows completely resumes.
(After the resume processing screen is displayed, nothing will appear on the dis-
play for 5 - 35 seconds, but the Windows display will appear soon after that.)
Do not use the standby or hibernation function during the following periods (you may
corrupt your data or file):
•While the MP indicator ( *) or HDD indicator ( ) is on.
* Except when using a second battery pack
• 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 an external device 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, 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 experi-
encing 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 example, if you hold
down on the Shift key while sliding the power switch, upon resuming, if you do not
press the Shift key again, only capital letters will result from typing.
Slide 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 the network function.
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.
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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Windows 98 Windows 2000
When a USB device is connected, there are cases the standby or hibernation function
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 or hibernation mode when MS-DOS 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 entering
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 partition is not secured. Reinstall the OS to
secure a partition 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 .
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission
* If after three attempts the correct password is not
input,or if nopassword is enteredfor about aminute,
the computer returns to the condition just before
the attempt was made to start up the computer.
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 54).
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.
Over three incorrect attempts,
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 locks
below
page 20
page 21
"Names and Functions of Parts"
NOTE
When [Password on boot] in the 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.
Enter

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1Run the Setup Utility (page 54)
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
Security Measures
CAUTION
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.
NOTE
Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
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.
NOTE
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 then select [Yes], then press Enter

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Security Measures
CAUTION
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your pass-
word.
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 54)
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
NOTE
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 18)
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.
NOTE
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 then select [Yes], then press Enter
NOTE
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 54)
2Using and , select [Security]
NOTE
If [Hard Disk Lock] is not displayed, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Security Measures
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] is 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].
When you do not want the data on the hard disk to be read/written
Procedure
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
3Using and , select [Hard Disk Lock], then press Enter
CAUTION
Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].
NOTE
You cannot set the [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the
Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 18)