Panasonic Toughbook CF-73 Series User manual

Personal Computer
Reference Manual
Model No. CF-73 Series
Contents
Read Me First................................................................2
Key Combinations........................................................3
LED Indicators..............................................................6
Touch Pad.....................................................................7
Touchscreen* ...............................................................9
Standby/Hibernation Functions................................12
Security Measures .....................................................16
Computing on the Road ............................................20
Battery Power.............................................................22
Multimedia Pocket......................................................27
CD Drive......................................................................29
PC Cards.....................................................................34
RAM Module ...............................................................36
Port Replicator ...........................................................37
Printer .........................................................................38
External Display ........................................................39
USB Devices ..............................................................42
Modem ........................................................................44
LAN..............................................................................46
Wireless LAN..............................................................48
Hard Disk Drive ..........................................................51
Setup Utility ................................................................52
Technical Information................................................59
DMI Viewer..................................................................60
List of Error Codes.....................................................61
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) .........................63
* Only for models with touchscreen
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We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
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page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.

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Read Me First
●If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be
executable, and some screens may not be displayed as shown in this manual. If this
happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions.
●This manual covers two types of models, as distinguished by the type of display (models
with touchscreen and models without touchscreen).
●Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
NOTE :NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION :CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate
injury.
WARNING :WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious
injury.
Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft Windows 2000®Professional users.
Windows XP : Information for Microsoft Windows XP®Professional users.
Enter
: This illustration means to press [Enter] key.
Fn
+
F5
: This illustration means to press and hold [Fn] key, then press [F5] key.
[Start] - [Run] : This illustration means to select [Start], then to select [Run].
For some applications, you may need to double-click.
⇒: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.
●Windows 2000 screens are used in this manual when no specific OS 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.
●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”.
DVD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive
Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual

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Key Combinations
CAUTION
●Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for mod-
els with touchscreen) or other keys.
NOTE
●Do not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
Note, however, that the key combinations
Fn
+
F1
,
Fn
+
F2
and
Fn
+
F3
are operable in the Setup Utility.
●The key combinations below may not work while some applications are running. Besides, the popup window may
not be displayed depending on the state of the application you are using (e.g., when [Command Prompt] screen is
set to “Full Screen”).
Key Functions Function Descriptions
Popup Window
(Displayed after logging on to
Windows)
Fn
+
F1
Fn
+
F2
LCD brightness control
(down)
LCD brightness control
(up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the
brightness of LCD. The brightness setting is
stored in memory separately under the condi-
tion the AC adaptor is connected and under
the condition the AC adaptor is not connected.
Fn
+
F3
Display change By pressing this key combination, you can
select either an external display, internal LCD
or simultaneous. (⇒page 39)
This combination does not work when [Com-
mand Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”.
CAUTION
●Do not press another key until the dis-
play destination has been completely
switched.
NOTE
●Windows XP
When switching to a different user with
the Fast User Switching function, this
key combination 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.
Fn
+
F4
Speaker on/off switch Pressing this key combination turns on/off
audio from the internal speakers and head-
phone jack.
NOTE
●Disabling the speaker will also disable
the warning beep.
●Speakers connected to the USB port
cannot be muted.
OFF (MUTE)
ON

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Key Combinations
Fn
+
F5
Fn
+
F6
Volume control (down)
Volume control (up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the vol-
ume of the internal speakers and headphone
jack.
NOTE
●This key combination cannot be used to
adjust the volume of the warning beep
or speakers connected to the USB port.
Fn
+
F7
Power off using the
standby function
Pressing this key combination causes the cur-
rent status of the computer to be saved to
memory, and powers off the computer.
(⇒page 12)
Fn
+
F9
Remaining capacity of
the battery pack
Pressing this key combination displays the
remaining battery capacity on the screen.
(⇒page 23)
Remaining capac-
ity (%) display.
Battery pack is not
inserted.
Fn
+
F 10 Power off using the hiber-
nation function
Pressing this key combination causes the cur-
rent status of the computer to be saved to the
hard disk, and powers off the computer.
(⇒ page 12)
Key Functions Function Descriptions
Popup Window
(Displayed after logging on to
Windows)

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Key Combinations
There are two Fn key functions as follows:
●Fn key lock function
After
Fn
is pressed once, it stays in the “pressed” position until another key is pressed.
This is convenient when it is difficult to press two buttons simultaneously.
●Popup windows display ON/OFF
■Settings
1Run the Hotkey Settings.
Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
Windows XP Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
2Set the parameters.
A.Use Fn key lock
Add the check mark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function.
The following Fn key lock function will then be enabled.
To use
Fn
only once: 1Press
Fn
once. (Locked)
2Press another key for combination.
(Lock released)
To use
Fn
successively: 1Press
Fn
twice. (Locked)
2Press another key for combination.
Fn key remains locked until
Fn
is pressed once
more.
B.Notification
This setting is only available when [Use Fn key lock] is checked.
●[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]*1:
Notifies the user with a sound when
Fn
is pressed, locked, or released.
●[Show status on screen]:
Displays the Fn key status on the taskbar.
:
Fn
is locked
:
Fn
is not locked
C.Disable popup
Add the check mark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF.
The full-screen display of [Command Prompt] screen or MPEG files may change
to a window display if
Fn
+
Fx
*2are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup win-
dow display function OFF.
3Select [OK].
NOTE
●The Fn key lock function also works with Fn
and other keys (e.g., keys for which
characters are printed in blue) aside from
Fx
*2.
●Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey set-
tings.
*1If MUTE is set, you will not hear a sound.
*2“
Fx ” indicates any function key from F1 to F10 .
Hotkey Settings
A
BC

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LED Indicators
*1 When the AC adaptor is connected.
*2 MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.
Battery pack status Not lit : Battery pack is not connected or charging not being
performed.
Orange*1: Charging in progress.
Green*1: Fully-charged.
Red : The battery level is very low (the charge is less than
approx. 9% capacity).
Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer
when the indicator light is orange. If you do not have
an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your
computer. After replacing the battery pack with a
fully charged one, turn your computer on.
Blinking red*1: Battery pack or charging may not be working
properly. Quickly save your data and power off your
computer. Remove the battery pack and disconnect
the AC adaptor, then connect them again.
If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical
Support.
Blinking orange*1: Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because
the internal temperature of the battery pack is out-
side of the acceptable temperature range for
recharging. Once the allowable range requirement is
satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your com-
puter can be used normally.
Power status Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode
Green : Power on
Blinking green : Standby mode
Caps Lock This indicator lights green when
Caps Lock
is pressed. Subsequent
non-shifted input is capitalized.
NumLk (Numeric key) This indicator lights green when
NumLk
is pressed. When the green light
is on, if the
Fn
is pressed along with keys on certain other segments of the
keyboard, then those keys will operate as numeric keys.
Enter
key func-
tions differently depending on the application.
ScrLk (Scroll lock) This indicator lights green when
ScrLk
is pressed. Scroll lock functions
differently depending on the application.
Multimedia pocket
device status
●This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (DVD-ROM drive,
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive etc.) is accessed.
●This indicator shows the status of a second battery pack when a second
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 above).
Hard disk drive status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
*2

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Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer
operations.
A.Work Surface (Touch Pad)
B.Left Button
C.Right Button
NOTE
●Besides the above operations, operations such as Zoom and Pan are possible by
allocating these functions to the buttons and/or pad. For more details, refer to
[Mouse Properties]*.
* Windows 2000:Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].
Windows XP :Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] -[Mouse].
●The operations of Scroll, Pan or Zoom will differ depending on the application.
There are cases the touch pad will not support these operations even with an
application that supports the functions.
Function Operation
Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the
work surface.
Tapping/Clicking
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
Dragging
Scroll
Scroll a document
(The movements will
differ depending on
the application.)
A
BC
tapping or clicking
double-tapping or double-clicking
While holding down
the button, moving
your finger on the
work surface.
Two quick taps, but on the
second tap leaving your
finger down (applying
pressure) and moving it
on the work surface.
or

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Touch Pad
Handling the Touch Pad
●The touch pad is designed to be used with a fingertip only. Therefore, avoid the following
actions, which may cause damage to the work surface.
• Placing any object on the work surface
• Pressing down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails) or hard objects that
can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens)
●Try to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil, come in contact with the touch
pad. The cursor may not work properly in such cases.
●When the touch pad becomes dirty:
Wipe to remove dirt 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 rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discolora-
tion. In addition, do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics,
as they may contain components harmful to the surface.

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Touchscreen
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 10)
●Moving the cursor ●Clicking
●Double-clicking ●Dragging
CAUTION
●When the internal 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.
●If a change is made to the screen resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed cor-
rectly, be sure to perform [Calibration]. (⇒page 10)
●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 internal LCD when only an external display is in
use.
●The touchscreen function can not be used when using the full screen in [Command
Prompt].
<Only for models with touchscreen>
One tap
Cursor
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.
Twoquick
taps

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Touchscreen <Only for models with touchscreen>
When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.
1Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Touch Panel].
Windows XP
Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] -
[
Touch Panel ].
2Make necessary changes.
A.Button
Set button functions on the touchscreen.
B.Double Touch
Set double-click area and speed.
C.Sound
Set the sound generated when the touchscreen is touched.
D.Calibration
Use this procedure when the cursor can not be pointed correctly.
(Necessary for changes in the alignment of the touchscreen with visual images or
an adjustment of the display resolution.)
3Select [OK].
NOTE
●Changing the settings (except for Double Touch) applies to all users.
●For more information about each item
Select at the upper right corner in [Touch Panel Property], then, using ,
select the item about which you want more information.
ABCD
Configuring the Touchscreen