Panasonic Toughbook CF-73 Series User manual

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Personal Computer
Reference Manual
Model No. CF-73 Series
XP 2000 We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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Read Me First
Windows XP screens are used in this manual when no specific OS (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.
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 the 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.
Circular media such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM are described as “discs”.
In this manual, "B's Recorder GOLD5" is indicated as "B's Recorder," and "WinDVD™4" is
indicated as " WinDVD."
The following drives may be described as "CD drive".
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive, DVD MULTI drive
Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual
NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Windows XP Information for Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional
users. "Windows" or "Windows XP" in this manual.
Windows 2000 Information for Microsoft®Windows®2000
Professional users. "Windows" or "Windows 2000" in
this manual.
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.

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[Start] - [Run] This illustration means to click [Start], then to click
[Run]. For some applications, you may need to double-
click.
or ⇒These symbols indicated related pages.
: Refer to the page in this Reference Manual
⇒: Refer to the Operating Instructions
Orange*1 If *1 is selected, it will jump to a related explanatory
note.

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Key Combinations
CAUTION
Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also, do
not press different key combinations quickly one after another.
Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external
mouse), touchscreen (only for models 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] is set to "Full Screen").
Key Functions 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 condition the AC adaptor is
connected and under the condition the AC adaptor
is not connected.

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Key Combinations
Fn + F3 Display change
By pressing this key combination, you can select
either an external display, internal LCD or
simultaneous. (page 56)
CAUTION
Do not press another key until the display
destination has been completely switched.
NOTE
Windows XP
When switching to a different user with the
Fast User Switching function, this key
operation may not work. In this case, log off
all users and restart the computer.
Fn + F4 Speaker on/off switch
Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio
from the internal speaker and headphone jack.
NOTE
Speakers connected to the USB port
cannot be muted.
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Key Functions Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)

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Key Combinations
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Volume control (down)
Volume control (up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume
of the internal speaker 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 current
status of the computer to be saved to memory, and
powers off the computer. (page 19)
Fn + F9 Remaining capacity of the battery pack
Pressing this key combination displays the
remaining battery capacity on the screen.
When the battery pack is
inserted in the computer
(example)
When the battery pack is
not inserted in the
computer
Key Functions Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)

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Key Combinations
Fn + F10 Power off using the hibernation function
Pressing this key combination causes the current
status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk,
and powers off the computer. (page 19)
Key Functions 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
1Run the Hotkey Settings.
Windows XP
Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [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 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
Hotkey Settings

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to a window display if Fn + Fx
*2 keys are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup
window display function OFF.
3Select [OK].
NOTE
The Fn key lock function also works with Fn and other keys (e.g. , ) aside from
Fx
*2.
Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey settings.
*1 If MUTE is set, you will not hear a beep.
*2 "
Fx " indicates any function key from F1 to F10 .

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LED Indicators
Power status Not lit
Power off / Hibernation mode
Green
Power on
Blinking green
Standby mode
Blinking green rapidly
Due to extremely low temperatures, power cannot be turned on, or
computer cannot resume from standby mode.
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 approx. 9% or less).
Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the battery
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. Possible failure in the
battery pack or charging circuit.
Blinking orange*1
Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature
of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for
recharging. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging
begins automatically. Your computer can be used normally in this state.
*1 When the AC adaptor is connected.
Caps Lock This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non-
shifted input is capitalized.