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
Touchscreen *.................................................... 11
Panasonic Hand Writing.................................. 14
Standby/Hibernation Functions ..................... 16
Security Measures........................................... 20
Computing on the Road.................................. 25
Battery Power .................................................. 27
Multimedia Pocket ........................................... 33
CD Drive ........................................................... 36
PC Cards .......................................................... 39
RAM Module..................................................... 41
Port Replicator................................................. 42
Printer............................................................... 43
External Display .............................................. 44
USB Devices .................................................... 46
Infrared Data Communications ...................... 47
Modem.............................................................. 49
LAN ................................................................... 51
Hard Disk Drive................................................ 53
Setup Utility ..................................................... 54
Technical Information ..................................... 59
DMIViewer ....................................................... 60
List of Error Codes.......................................... 61
Dealing with Problems (Advanced)....................... 63
XP2000
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
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.
*Only for models with touchscreen

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Read Me First
Terminology used in this Reference Manual
The following terminology is used in this Reference Manual particularly when notes are
not used.
Circular media such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM are described as “discs”.
(With the Setup Utility, these media are described as “CD”).
The following drives are described as “CD drive”.
CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-R/RW drive, DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive
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] - [Run]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Run].
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 2000 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional users.
Windows XP : Information for MicrosoftWindows®XP 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 or
Supplementary Instructions.
Windows 2000 screens are used in this manual when no specific operating system
notes are required.
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
If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens
may be not displayed as shown in this manual. If this happens, log on with administrator authority to enable these
functions.
This manual covers two types of models, as distinguished by the type of LCD screen (models with touchscreen and
models without touchscreen).
Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.

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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
Fn + F9
Key Functions PopupWindow
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), touchscreen (only for models with
touchscreen) or other keys.
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Disabling the speakers will also disable the warn-
ing beep.
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 inserted.
%
1
%
2
%
178
%
2
*
*When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10 Key] with the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable.
Fn + F 10
Fn + F1
CAUTION
NOTE
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.
( page 44)
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 16)
Pressing this key combination displays the remain-
ing battery capacity on the screen.( page 27)
Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to the hard disk,
and powers off the computer.( page 16)
Windows XP
When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, these key operations may not work. In this case,
log on with the administrator authority again, not using the Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more.
NOTE
Fn + F7

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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
portion 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 func-
tions differently depending on the application.
•This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (floppy disk
drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-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 the hard disk drive is accessed.
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 :Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature lim-
its. (The ambient temperature is outside the allowable
range. Once the allowable range requirement is satis-
fied, charging begins automatically.)
Not lit: Power off / Hibernation mode
Green : Power on
Blinking green : Standby mode
Caps Lock
NumLk (Numeric key)
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
Multimedia pocket
device status
Hard disk drive
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.
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 [IntelliMouseWheel 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
1Windows 2000
Select (models with touchscreen) or (models without touchscreen) from the
taskbar or select [Mouse] in [Control Panel], and then select [TouchPad].
Windows XP
Select (models with touchscreen) or (models without touchscreen) from the
taskbar or select [Mouse] in [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware], 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 then add the check mark for [Vertical] and/or [Horizontal].
3Select [OK].
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)
Left Button
Right Button
Work Surface
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NOTE

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Operate after pressing the two buttons simultaneously.
1 2
or
Two quick taps, but on
the second tap leaving
your finger down (apply-
ing pressure) and mov-
ingit onthe worksurface.
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
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 can be changed using the following
menu.
Windows 2000 : [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons] - [Double - click
Speed]
Windows XP : [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Tap
and Buttons] - [Double-click Speed]
The touch pad cannot be used in the Setup Utility.
NOTE
CAUTION
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Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode when an external mouse is con-
nected to the serial port.
<Models with touchscreen>
Windows 2000
Do not remove [touchpad/touchscreen] in [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware]
- [Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices].
Windows XP
Do not remove [touchpad/touchscreen] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and
Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Mice and other point-
ing devices].
<Models without touchscreen>
Windows 2000
Do not remove [touchpad] in [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device
Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices].
Windows XP
Do not remove [touchpad] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -
[System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices].

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Touch Pad (Advanced)
Windows 2000
1In [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs], select [touchpad] (models without
touchscreen) or [touchpad/touchscreen] (models with touchscreen) and then se-
lect [Change/Remove] to delete it, then select [Yes] to confirm the deletion.
•The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [No].
2Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and connect the
external mouse or trackball device to the computer.
3Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 54). In [Main] menu, set
[Touch Pad] and [Touchscreen] (only for models with touchscreen) to [Disable]
and close the Setup Utility.
4Log on to Windows.
5The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [Yes].
6Following the operation manual of the connected external mouse, install the nec-
essary driver.
Windows XP
1In [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs], select [touchpad] (models with-
out touchscreen) or [touchpad/touchscreen] (models with touchscreen) and then
select [Change/Remove] to delete it, then select [Yes] to confirm the deletion.
2In [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] -
[Device Manager] - [Mice and other pointing devices], select [touchpad] (models
without touchscreen) or [touchpad/touchscreen] (models with touchscreen), then
select [Roll Back Driver] at [Driver].
At the confirmation message, select [Yes].
•The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [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] and [Touchscreen] (only for models with touchscreen) to [Disable]
and close the Setup Utility.
5Select User (only necessary when multiple accounts are created).
6The display will ask you to restart Windows, select [Yes].
7Following the operation manual of the connected external mouse, install the nec-
essary driver.
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When you want to use an external mouse through the external
keyboard/mouse port
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, perform the operation below.
If you are using a USB mouse, the following operation is unnecessary.

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Touch Pad (Advanced)
When you want to re-enable the touch pad and touchscreen (only
for models with touchscreen)
Windows 2000
1Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball de-
vice.(Refer to the operation manual of the external device on how to uninstall the
driver.)
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 exter-
nal mouse or trackball device is displayed in [Mice and other pointing devices],
press Del to delete it and then select [OK] to confirm the deletion.
2The display will ask you to restartWindows, select [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] and [Touchscreen] (only for models with touchscreen) to [Enable]
and close the Setup Utility.
5Log on to Windows by using the keyboard.
6The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [Yes].
•When the [Getting Started withWindows 2000] screen is displayed, this screen
will be displayed behind it. Press Enter .
7Log on toWindows.
8Confirm whether [touchpad] (models without touchscreen) or [touchpad/
touchscreen] (models with touchscreen) exists in [Mice and other pointing de-
vices] in [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].
When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse] is displayed in [Mice and other pointing
devices]:
1Double-click [PS/2 Compatible Mouse].
2Select [Driver] - [Update Driver] and then select [Next].
3Select [Search for a suitable....] and then select [Next].
4Select [Specify a location] and then select [Next].
5Input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] and then select [OK].
6At the [Update Device Driver Wizard], select [Next].
7Select [Finish].
8At [touchpad Properties] (models without touchscreen) or [touchpad/
touchscreen Properties] (models with touchscreen), select [Close].
9The display will ask you to restartWindows, select [Yes].
<Only for models with touchscreen>
9Perform the touchscreen calibration. ( page 12)
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Touch Pad (Advanced)
Handling theTouch Pad
If a key combination such as Fn + F5 is used while the pad is being touched,
the function of the key combination will not work. In addition, it is possible that
control of the cursor will be lost and the cursor will not show proper movements. In
such cases, the computer has to be restarted by using the keyboard (e.g., ).
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.
When you want to re-enable the touch pad and touchscreen (only
for models with touchscreen)
Windows XP
1Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball de-
vice.(Refer to the operation manual of the external device on how to uninstall the
driver.)
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] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [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 select [OK]
to confirm the deletion.
2The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [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] and [Touchscreen] (only for models with touchscreen) to [Enable]
and close the Setup Utility.
5Select User (only necessary when multiple accounts are created).
6In [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Hardware], select
[touchpad](models without touchscreen)or [touchpad/touchscreen] (models with
touchscreen) and then select [Properties].
7Select [Driver] and then select [Update Driver].
8At [Welcome to the Hardware UpdateWizard], select [Install from a list or specific
location] and then select [Next].
9Select [Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install.] and then select [Next].
10 Select [Have Disk], input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] at [Copy manufacturer’s files from],
then select [OK].
11 Select [touchpad](models without touchscreen) or [touchpad/touchscreen] (mod-
els with touchscreen) and then select [Next].
If same item names are displayed, select one.
12 Select [Finish] and then select [Close].
13 The display will ask you to restart Windows. Select [Yes].
<Only for models with touchscreen>
14 Perform the touchscreen calibration. ( page 12)

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Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen display allowing you to perform the same
operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the
stylus (included). The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).
The operation settings can be changed. ( page 12)
Moving the cursor Clicking
Double-clicking Dragging
Cursor
Touchscreen<Only for models with touchscreen>
When the LCD is used alone or with an external display simultaneously, the
touchscreen function cannot be used when the area of either display is set larger
than default setting of the screen resolution.
When mouse drivers are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touchscreen function
may not be used.
When you want to uninstall or reinstall the touchscreen (touch pad) driver, refer to
the “Touch Pad (Advanced)”. ( page 8)
If a change is made to the screen resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed
correctly, be sure to perform [Calibration]. ( page 12)
Even when only an external display is in use, the cursor will move on the external
display if the surface of the internal LCD is touched when the touchscreen driver
is active.Therefore, do not touch the LCD when only an external display is in use.
The touchscreen function can not be used when using the full screen in [Com-
mand Prompt].
CAUTION
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One tap
Touch and hold the object (e.g.
file or icon), move the stylus on
the surface (dragging the object
to the desired location), then re-
lease the stylus.
Two quick
taps

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Configuring theTouchscreen
When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.
2Make necessary changes
3Select [OK]
For more information, click at the upper right corner.
1Windows 2000
Select from the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or
select [TouchScreen] in [Control Panel] - [Mouse]
Windows XP
Select from the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or
select [TouchScreen] in [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other
Hardware] - [Mouse]
The following screen will appear.
Advanced configuration
Set the advanced settings.
Calibration &Test
Define the calibration setup. Use
this procedure when the cursor
does not appear properly. (Nec-
essary for changes in the align-
ment of the touchscreen with vi-
sual images or an adjustment of
the display resolution.)
Touch the “+”mark on the calibra-
tion screen for about one second.
After the calibration procedure is
executed (e.g., after the nine “+”
marksare touched), theprocedure
ends when Enter is pressed.
The double-click speed of the touchscreen can be changed in [Tap and Buttons]*.
*Windows 2000 : In [Control Panel] - [Mouse]
Windows XP : In [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse]
Test
Testfor the“Double click settings”.
Double click settings
Set the width and height
of the double click.
NOTE
NOTE
Touchscreen <Only for models with touchscreen>
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Handling theTouchscreen
Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use an implement other than
the stylus that comes with the computer.
Do not place any object on the 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 apply pressure within 5 mm of the perimeter of the display panel. The
cursor may move to the edge of the display.
Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do
not allow contact with substances that could dirty the touchscreen, such as oil.
The cursor may not work properly in such cases.
When the touchscreen becomes dirty:
Wipe lightly to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth included with the
computer.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.
(For more information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface”
that comes with the soft cloth.)
Clean the stylus tip and screen prior to operation. Foreign particles can scratch
the screen and impede the operation of the stylus.
Use the accessory stylus only for the computer screen. Using it for any other
purpose may damage the stylus and scratch the screen.
Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen op-
erations. The screen may be damaged as a result.
Since the stylus is retractable tip, be sure to use the stylus only after the stylus
tip is ready for use (i.e., clicked open).Otherwise, scratches may result on the
screen.
Handling the Stylus
Touchscreen <Only for models with touchscreen>

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Panasonic HandWriting
Drawing Characters or Figures
1Windows 2000
Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]
from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]
Windows XP
Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]
from [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]
2Draw a character or figure
<When using the Touch Pad mode>
Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the
work surface of the touch pad or the touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen),
and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format.
Any change to the size of an image must be made before beginning to draw. If the
image size is changed after the drawing is completed, the image (quality) will not be
sharp.
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.
The file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application can be
changed with [Option] - [Window size].
Changing the number of colors of the display may affect the Panasonic HandWriting
screen.If the screen is affected, click on the taskbar with the right mouse button,
close the application by selecting [Exit Panasonic Hand Writing], and then run
Panasonic Hand Writing again.
Drawing accuracy may be degraded if another application, such as disk accessing, is
being executed simultaneously.Begin drawing only after other applications have been
closed.
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.
CAUTION
In the Touch Pad mode, an external mouse or trackball connected to the
external keyboard/mouse port will not operate.
The Touch Pad mode does not work properly when the computer is in the
Dualview.
Do not operate any of the followings when using the Panasonic HandWriting
in the Touch Pad mode.The Touch Pad mode will be cancelled.The touch
pad, touchscreen, and keyboard may become inoperable. In such cases,
close the LCD of the computer once and then open it.
•Switch to another application
•Resume operation from the standby or hibernation mode
•Display the settings screen for [Panasonic Hand Writing]
•Select a menu after pressing Alt
•Touch the touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen)
CAUTION
1Select or select [Touch Pad mode] in [Option].
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Panasonic HandWriting
3Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File]
2Draw a character or figure using the touch pad.
Positions on the work surface of the touch pad have corresponding positions in
the Panasonic HandWriting 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.
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.
3Press the left button of the touch pad to end the Touch Pad mode.
<When not using the Touch Pad mode>
Drag* across the Panasonic Hand Writing window to draw a character or figure.
* Touch pad: page 6
Touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen): page 11
CAUTION
<Only for models with touchscreen>
When using the touchscreen, an object with a rounded tip (e.g., a stylus) can
be used.
Do not use any of the following objects, as they may damage the work sur-
face.
•Objects with an extremely sharp tip, like screwdrivers and nails.
•Objects that leave marks, like ball-point pens.
When using the touchscreen, do not perform a drag operation by the touch
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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 either the standby or hibernation function.
Starting UpYour Computer Quickly
Standby/Hibernation Functions
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.
If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not
work properly.To stabilize computer operations, we recommend shutting down
Windows on a regular basis (about once a week) without using the standby or
hibernation function.
NOTE
Function
Where data is saved to
Speed
Requires power supply
Differences between the standby and hibernation functions
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)
Use any of the following methods to enter the standby or hibernation mode.
To use the hibernation mode, make the setting below in advance.(Enabled in factory
preset.)
Fn key combinations ( page 3)
Using the power switch ( page 18)
From the shut down screen:
•Standby
Windows 2000 : In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by].
Windows XP : In [Start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By].
•Hibernation
Windows 2000 : In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Hibernate].
Windows XP : In [Start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold Shift , then
select [Hibernate].
Entering the Standby or Hibernation Mode
Setting for using the hibernation mode
Windows 2000
1Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options].
2In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernate support] and select [OK].
Windows XP
1Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Op-
tions].
2In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and select [OK].

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Precautions
Before entering the standby or hibernation mode
Save all data.
When a file in an external device such as a CD drive, external hard disk, or ATA
card is opened, close the file.
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, use the Windows password as follows:
Windows 2000
Set the password in [Control Panel] - [Users and Passwords], then add the check
mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off standby] in [Control Panel]
- [Power Options] - [Advanced].
Windows XP
Select the account to change in [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and set the
password, then add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer
resumes from standby] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power
Options] - [Advanced].
Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode under the following condi-
tions. You may corrupt your data or file, the standby or hibernation function may
not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may fail to work properly.
•When the MP indicator ( )*1or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on.
•When playing/recording audio files and displaying images (such as MPEG files).
•When communications software is being used.
•When using LAN cards (port), SCSI cards and modem cards (port) etc. (If these
cards fail to work properly, restart the computer.)
•When using the network function.
*1Except when using a second battery pack
When entering the standby or hibernation mode*2
Avoid the following:
•Touching the keyboard, pointing device (touch pad, touchscreen*3, external
mouse, etc.), or power switch.
•Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
•Closing or opening the display.
*2Standby mode: until the power indicator blinks green
Hibernation mode: until the power indicator goes off
*3Only for models with touchscreen
In standby or hibernation mode
Do not insert or remove peripherals; abnormal operation may result.
Do not insert or remove the multimedia pocket device.
In standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inserted, more of that
power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data saved at standby
is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC
adaptor when using the standby function.
Standby/Hibernation Functions

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Standby Mode
or
Hibernation Mode
Slide the power switch; at the“beep*”sound, re-
lease 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
At the“beep*”sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to
slide the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the computer will emit a
second “beep*”then power off. Data not previously saved will be lost.
Windows 2000
Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Power Off]
with [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], if you slide the power switch
for more than four seconds and do not release it, a second “beep*”will sound and
the computer will power off, although the computer will not completely shut down.
Windows XP
Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shut down]
with [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Ad-
vanced], if you slide the power switch for more than four seconds and do not
release it, a second “beep*”will sound and the computer will power off, although
the computer will not completely shut down.
* When 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
CAUTION
Using the Power Switch
Setting
Windows 2000
1Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options].
2In [Advanced], select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button
on my computer] and then select [OK].
Windows XP
1Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Op-
tions].
2In [Advanced], select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button
on my computer], then select [OK].
Shutting down

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
After the display returns, the computer needs about 30 seconds to reinitialize.
Do not shut down or restart Windows, or enter either the standby or hiberna-
tion mode again during this time, as this may subsequently causeWindows
to operate abnormally.
When resuming operation, avoid the following:
•Touching the keyboard (except for password input), pointing device (touch
pad, touchscreen*, external mouse, etc.), or power switch.
•Connecting or disconnect the AC adaptor.
•Closing or opening the display.
* Only for models with touchscreen
Slide the power switch
When [Standby]* or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of
my portable computer], the computer will enter either the standby or hibernation
mode when the LCD panel is closed. Operation will resume when the LCD panel is
opened. Even if the display is closed after the computer has entered either the
standby or hibernation mode, operation will resume when the display is opened. If
the computer does not resume when the LCD panel is opened, slide the power
switch.
* Windows XP : [Stand by]
CAUTION
Resuming Operation

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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].)
Enter your password* and press Enter .
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission
*Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility
(not the Windows password).
Will Start
Will Not Start
(Power off)
When the Setup Utility is started up with Supervisor Password
You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 54).
When the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password
You can not register [Advanced] menu and [Boot] menu.
The User Password can be changed only when [User Password Protection] has
been set to [No Protection].The User Password cannot be deleted.
Only [Password on boot] and [Set User Password] are displayed.
F9 does not work.
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 floppy
disk
You want to prevent theft of your computer
Function to use
Supervisor Password
User Password
Hard Disk Lock
Prevent operation by
using a floppy disk
Use security locks
below
page 23
page 24
“ 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.
Windows has a security function that differs from the above security measures. For detailed information, refer to
the Windows help.
NOTE
Three incorrect attempts
or
No password for about a minute
The correct password