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
®
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to ⇒page number (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.

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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

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Touchscreen <Only for models with touchscreen>
●Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use an implement other than the sty-
lus 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. 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 dirt by using a dry soft cloth included with the computer.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or rubbing 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 operations.
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 Touchscreen
Handling the Stylus

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
If you use the standby or hibernation function, you can shut down the computer without
closing programs and documents. Upon restarting your computer from either the standby
or hibernation mode, you can immediately continue working in all programs, or documents
that were open at the time the computer was placed into standby or hibernation mode.
Differences between the Standby and Hibernation Functions
NOTE
●We recommend plugging in the AC adaptor if the standby function is to be used for
a long period of time. If the AC adaptor cannot be connected, we recommend 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.
Use any of the following methods to enter the standby or hibernation mode.
To use the hibernation mode, make the setting in advance (⇒page 13). (Enabled in fac-
tory preset.)
●Fn key combinations (⇒page 3)
●Using the power switch (⇒page 14)
●From the shutdown screen:
<Standby>
Windows 2000
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by] and select [OK].
Windows XP
In [Start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By].
<Hibernation>
Windows 2000
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Hibernate] and select [OK].
Windows XP
In [Start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold
Shift
, then select [Hibernate].
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
Function Where data is
saved to
Speed Requires power supply
Standby func-
tion
Memory Fast Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost)
Hibernation
function
Hard disk S o m e w h a t
slow
Power is not required to maintain data
Entering the Standby or Hibernation Mode

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
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 Options].
2In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and
select [OK].
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, [Enter Password] 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
1Set the password in [Control Panel] - [Users and Passwords].
2Add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off standby]
in [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced].
Windows XP
1Select the account to change in [Control Panel] - [User Accounts].
2Set the password.
3Add 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 using communications software or the network function.
• When using LAN cards (port), SCSI cards and modem cards (port) etc. (If these
cards fail to work properly, restart the computer.)
*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.

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
■In standby or hibernation mode
●Do not insert or remove peripherals; abnormal operation may result.
●Do not insert or remove the multimedia pocket device (except when using a second
battery pack).
●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.
Using the Power Switch
■Setting
Windows 2000
1Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options] -
[Advanced].
2Select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power but-
ton on my computer] and then select [OK].
Windows XP
1Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -
[Power Options] - [Advanced].
2Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power but-
ton on my computer], then select [OK].
■Shutting down
Press the power switch (A) ; at the “Beep*” sound, release your
finger.
The computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode, depending on the set-
ting.
CAUTION
●After releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power switch
until the power indicator goes off or blinks.
●At the “beep*” sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to
press 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 [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], if you press
the power switch for more than four seconds and do not release it, a second “beep*”
will sound and the power will be turned off forcibly. Data not previously saved will be
lost.
Windows XP
Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shut down]
with [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] -
[Advanced], if you press the power switch for more than four seconds and do not
release it, a second “beep*” will sound and the power will be turned off forcibly.
Data not previously saved will be lost.
*When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by the key combination
Fn + F4 , there will be no
beep sound.
A

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Press the power switch (A).
When [Standby]*1or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of
my portable computer] in [Control Panel]*2- [Power Options] - [Advanced], the com-
puter will enter either the standby or hibernation mode when the display is closed.
Operation will resume when the display 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 display
is opened, press the power switch.
*1Windows XP:[Stand by]
*2Windows XP:[Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance]
CAUTION
●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 disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Closing or opening the display.
* Only for models with touchscreen.
●After the display returns, the computer needs about 15 seconds (60 seconds if con-
nected to a network) to reinitialize.
Do not shut down or restart Windows, or enter either the standby or hibernation
mode again during this time, as this may subsequently cause Windows to operate
abnormally.
NOTE
●Windows 2000
When the computer enters standby/hibernation mode and then resumes while a
USB 1.1 device (e.g., USB floppy disk drive (optional)) is connected, a device dis-
connection warning message may appear on the screen, but this will not impede the
computer’s operation.
Resuming Operation
A

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Security Measures
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are pro-
vided below.
NOTE
●Windows has a security function that differs from the security function of the Setup
Utility. For detailed information, refer to the Windows help.
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 [Security] menu is set to [Enable],
enter your password*1and press
Enter
.
*1Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the Windows password).
*2Even if no password is entered for about a minute when starting up the Setup Utility, the power
will not be turned off.
■When the Setup Utility is started with Supervisor Password
You can register all items of the Setup Utility. (⇒page 52)
■When the Setup Utility is started with User Password
●You can not register [Advanced] menu and [Boot] menu.
●[Set Supervisor Password] and [Hard Disk Lock] will not be displayed on [Security]
menu. The User Password can be changed only when [User Password Protection]
has been set to [No Protection]. The User Password cannot be deleted.
● F9
does not work.
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.
Situation Function to use Reference
You do not want your com-
puter to be used without per-
mission.
Supervisor Password
User Password
⇒below
You do not want the data
saved on your hard disk to be
read or written over, or you
want to prevent data from
being lost due to theft of the
hard disk.
Hard Disk Lock ⇒page 19
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission
Three incorrect attempts
or
No password for about a minute*2
The correct password
Enter Password [ ]
Will Not Start
(Power off)
Will Start

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Security Measures
Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
1Run the Setup Utility. (⇒page 52)
2Using either
 or  , select [Security].
3Using either
 or  , select [Set Supervisor Password] and
press Enter .
4<Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>
Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press
Enter .
5Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press
Enter .
●To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only
Enter
.
6Re-enter your password at [Confirm New Password] and press
Enter .
●To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only
Enter
.
7At [Setup Notice], press
Enter .
8Press
F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter .
NOTE
●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.
●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.
●Only the alphabet keys or number keys can be used. Note that the space bar and
function keys cannot be used.
●Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.
CAUTION
●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.

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Security Measures
Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
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 17)
1Run the Setup Utility. (⇒page 52)
2Using either
 or  , select [Security].
3Using either
 or  , select [Set User Password] and press
Enter .
4<Only when the User Password has been set>
Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press
Enter .
5Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press
Enter .
<When the Setup Utility is started up with Supervisor Password>
●To disable the User Password
Press only
Enter .
6Re-enter your password at [Confirm New Password] and press
Enter .
<When the Setup Utility is started up with Supervisor Password>
●To disable the User Password
Press only
Enter .
7At [Setup Notice], press
Enter .
8Press
F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter .
NOTE
●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.
●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.
●Only the alphabet keys or number keys can be used. Note that the space bar and
function keys cannot be used.
●When you do not want the User Password enabled or changed without per-
mission:
1Run the Setup Utility and enter the Supervisor Password.
2Using

and

, select [User Password Protection] in [Security] menu and
press
Enter
.
3Using

and

, select [Protected] and press
Enter
.
CAUTION
●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, as
the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.

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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 inserted 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] be set to [Enable] for security reasons.
(Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)
NOTE
●In the default setting, [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Disable].
●You cannot set [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the
Supervisor Password if you have not done so. (⇒page 17)
●The hard disk protection function only works with the internal hard disk. This func-
tion does not work with the external hard disk.
Setting the Hard Disk Lock (enabling, disabling)
1Run the Setup Utility. (⇒page 52)
2Using either
 or  , select [Security].
3Using either
 or  , select [Hard Disk Lock] and press Enter .
4●To enable the Hard Disk Lock
Select [Enable] and press Enter .
At [Caution], press
Enter
.
●To disable the Hard Disk Lock
Select [Disable] and press Enter .
5Press
F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter .
CAUTION
●To change your hard disk drive
• To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
• Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].
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Computing on the Road
One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of com-
puting away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on how to
maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.
Select to view important tips for using the battery pack.
You can also view important tips using the following procedures.
Windows 2000
Select [Important Battery Tips] or [Important Tips] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] -
[On-Line Manuals].
Windows XP
Select [Important Battery Tips] or [Important Tips] in [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] -
[On-Line Manuals].
●Four Important Points
POINT 1:Be sure to charge your battery before use.
POINT 2 :
To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power management mode.
POINT 3:Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you before leaving your
home or office.
Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU26) is highly recommended.
POINT 4:Always watch your battery level!
Power Saving Methods
●Leave your computer off when it is not in use
(⇒“ Starting Up/Shutting Down”)
●Adjust the brightness (darker) with
Fn + F1
●
Set [Audio Power Management] to [Enable] in the Setup Utility ( ⇒ page 54)
Note: this setting may also disable short sounds (e.g., warning sounds).
●Before stepping away from your computer, press
Fn + F7 or Fn +
F10 to put your computer in the standby or hibernation mode
(⇒page 12)
●Use the power saving function
Windows 2000
In [Control Panel] - [Power Options], make settings in detail for the timeout, alarm, etc.
to save power.
Windows XP
In [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options], make settings in
detail for the timeout, alarm, etc. to save power.
By selecting [Max Battery] in [Power Schemes], the battery’s operating time can be
extended even further.
●Remove peripheral devices (USB devices, PC Cards, external
mouse, etc.) when not in use
Windows 2000
●Setting the Intel®SpeedStep™technology (⇒ page 21)
CAUTION
●When installed in a network environment (except when the Wake up from LAN
function is in use).
Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode.
After resuming operation from the standby or hibernation mode, the network connec-
tion may be severed or the computer will not work properly.
Saving Power