Panasonic Toughbook CF-73 Series User manual

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

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Read Me First
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.
In this manual, "Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced
Security Technologies" is indicated as "Windows" or "Windows XP".
In this manual, the following software packages are described as follows:
"WinDVD™ 5" as "WinDVD"
"B's Recorder GOLD7 BASIC" as "B's Recorder"
"B's CLiP 6" as "B's CLiP"
The following drives may be described as "CD/DVD drive".
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive, DVD MULTI drive
Circular media such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM are described as "discs".
Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.

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Read Me First
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.
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.
[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
xxxx*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 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. 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
(
Fn + F1 = down / Fn + F2 = up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the LCD
brightness.
You can select a different brightness level setting
for when the AC adaptor is connected and for when
it is not connected.
(At the time of purchase, the LCD brightness is set
to be darker when the AC adaptor is not
connected.)

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Key Combinations
Fn + F3 Display change
(When the external display is connected)
By pressing this key combination, you can select
either an external display, internal LCD or
simultaneous. (page 85)
CAUTION
Do not press another key until the display
destination has been completely switched.
Do not press this key combination in the
following conditions.
• When the external display is not
connected.
• When a video such as a DVD video or an
MPEG file is playing.
• When the Extended Desktop is being
utilized.
• When a game such as pinball is
displayed.
NOTE
This key combination does not work when
[Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen".
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.
Simultaneous display cannot be used until
Windows startup is complete (during Setup
Utility, etc.). When the
Fn + F3 key is
pressed, the screen is displayed on the
external display or internal LCD.
Key Functions Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)

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Key Combinations
Fn + F4 Speaker on/off switch
Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio
from the internal speakers and headphone jack.
NOTE
Turning off the speaker will also turn off the
warning beep.
Speakers connected to the USB port
cannot be turned off.
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Volume control
(
Fn + F5 = down / Fn + F6 = up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume
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 current
status of the computer to be saved to memory, and
powers off the computer. (page 18)
Key Functions Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)

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Key Combinations
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)
In normal
temperature mode
(page 36)
In high temperature
mode (page 36)
When the battery pack is
not inserted in the
computer
Fn + F10 Forcing the hibernation function
Pressing this key combination causes the current
status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk,
and puts the computer into hibernation mode.
(page 18)
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.
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:
APress
Fn once. (Locked)
BPress another key for combination. (Lock released)
To use
Fn successively:
APress
Fn twice. (Locked)
BPress 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
to a window display if
Fn + Fx
*2 keys are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup
window display function OFF.
Hotkey Settings

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Key Combinations
3Select [OK].
NOTE
The Fn key lock function also works with Fn and other keys 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 page 33
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. 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.)
ScrLk
(Scroll lock)
This indicator lights green when
ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions
differently depending on the application.
*1 Multimedia pocket device
status
This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (page 42) 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 (page
33).
Hard disk drive status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

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LED Indicators
*1 MP is the abbreviation for Multimedia Pocket.
*2 Only for models with the SD Memory Card slot.
*2 SD Memory Card status This indicator lights when the SD Memory Card is accessed.

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Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations.
A. Work Surface (Touch Pad)
B. Left Button
C. Right Button
Function Operation
Moving the Cursor
Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work
surface.
Tapping/Clicking
tapping or clicking
To right-click: click with the right button.
Double-Tapping/Double-
Clicking
double-tapping or double-clicking
Dragging
Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger
down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface.
or
While holding down the button, moving your finger on the work
surface.

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Touch Pad
*1 The movements will differ depending on the application.
NOTE
Refer to [Mouse Properties] for information on basic operations other than the above.
To display [Mouse Properties]:
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.
By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Do not place any object on the
work surface or press 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., discoloration. In addition, do not use commercially-available household
cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface.
Scroll *1
Scroll a document.
Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work
surface.
Function Operation
Handling the touch pad

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Touchscreen
Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen function allowing you to perform the same
operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus
(included). If the cursor cannot be pointed correctly with the stylus, perform [Calibration].
(Îpage 16)
The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).
Functions Operation
Moving the cursor
The cursor is moved to the location
pointed by the stylus.
Clicking (Tapping)
One tap
Double-clicking
(Double-tapping) Two quick taps
Dragging
Touch and hold the object (i.e. file or
icon), move the stylus on the surface
(dragging the object to the desired
location), then release the stylus.

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Touchscreen
zTo right-click:
Make the settings following the steps below.
ASelect [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Panel
Configuration].
BSelect the settings, and then select [OK].
• Make the above settings for each account created.
CAUTION
zWhen the internal LCD is used alone or with an external display simultaneously, the
touchscreen function will not work properly when the area of either display is set
larger than default setting of the display resolution.
zIf a change is made to the display resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed
correctly with the stylus, be sure to perform [Calibration]. (Îpage 16)
zEven 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.
zThe touchscreen function can not be used in the Setup Utility or when using the full
screen in [Command Prompt].
NOTE
zDo not move the stylus too quickly. If the stylus moves too quickly, the cursor may be
unable to follow its movement.
zSelect on the desktop to view [Important Tips] for using the touchscreen.
You can also view [Important Tips] using the following procedures.
Select [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals].

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Touchscreen
Calibrating the Touchscreen
When you cannot point correctly with the stylus (included), calibrate the touchscreen by
following the steps below.
1Run [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].
Select [start] - [All programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Screen
Calibration Utility].
2Touch the 12 "+" target marks sequentially with the stylus, and then
press Enter .
Keep touching each "+" target mark until it blinks.
3Select [Save & Exit].
NOTE
zConfigure the touchscreen for each account created.

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Touchscreen
zUse the stylus included with the computer. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips
or hard objects for screen operations.
zDo not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects
(e.g., nails), or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens).
zDo 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.
zWhen the touchscreen becomes dirty:
• Wipe 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.
zClean the stylus tip and screen prior to operation. Foreign particles can scratch the screen
and impede the operation of the stylus.
zUse the stylus only for the computer screen. Using it for any other purpose may damage
the stylus and scratch 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
*1 In hibernation mode, power is not required to maintain data. However, power is consumed.
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 standby mode in order to maintain data.
If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not work
properly. To stabilize computer operations, shut 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, set [Power Options] in advance (page 19).
(Enabled in factory preset.)
Using Fn key combinations (page 6)
Using the power switch (page 21)
Using the display (page 22)
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
Function Where data is
saved to
Time until
recovery
Requires power supply
Standby
function
Memory Short Yes
(if power is cut, all data is lost)
Hibernation
function
Hard disk Rather long Power is not required to maintain data*1
Entering the Standby or Hibernation Mode

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
From the shutdown screen
• Standby
In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By].
• Hibernation
In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold
Shift , then select [Hibernate].
Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode
At the time of purchase, the computer is set so that hibernation mode can be used.
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
Be sure to save all data.
When a file in an external device such as a CD/DVD drive, 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:
ASelect [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and select the account for
which the password will be set.
BSelect [Create a password], input the password, and then [Create Password].
CAdd the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from
standby] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power
Options] - [Advanced].

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode under the following conditions. 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 multimedia pocket device indicator *1, hard disk drive indicator or SD
Memory Card indicator *2 is on.
• When playing/recording audio files and displaying images (such as MPEG files).
• When playing a DVD-Video.
• When writing to a CD-R/RW disc.
• When using communications software or the network function.
• When using PC Cards.
(If these cards fail to work properly, restart the computer.)
*1 Except when using a second battery pack
*2 Only for models with the SD Memory Card slot.
If a disc formatted with B's CLiP is inserted into the CD/DVD drive (while is displayed
on the taskbar), the computer cannot enter standby or hibernation mode. In this case,
eject the disc in advance. (page 45)
When entering the standby or hibernation mode
Standby mode: until the power indicator blinks green
Hibernation mode: until the power indicator goes off
Avoid the following:
• Using the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen, or power switch.
• Using external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Closing or opening the display.
It may take one or two minutes to enter standby or hibernation mode.
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 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.