Panasonic Toughbook CF-F9KWH011M User manual

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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-C1 Series
Model No. CF-F9 Series
Model No. CF-S9 Series
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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Read Me First
“Genuine Windows®7 Professional (32-bit)” or “Genuine Windows®7 Professional (64-bit)” is indicated as “Windows” or
“Windows 7”.
In this manual, “Genuine Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional Service Pack 3” and “Genuine Microsoft®Windows®XP
Tablet PC Edition Service Pack 3” are indicated as “Windows” or “Windows XP” unless otherwise indicated.
<CF-C1 Series>
The computer screen supporting touching methods (using digitizer pen / stylus / your fingers) is referred to as the
“screen”.
<CF-C1 Series>
In this manual, the digitizer pen and the stylus are referred to as the “pen (included)”.
<CF-C1 Series>
In this manual, the Digitizer + Multi Touch Screen (Capacitive) is referred to as the “digitizer”, and the Multi Touch Screen
(Resistive) is referred to as the “touchscreen”.
<CF-F9/CF-S9 Series>
The following software package is described as follows:
• "WinDVD™ 8 (OEM Version)" as "WinDVD"
This manual explains using the Windows XP and Windows 7 default setting.
Some illustrations are simplified to help your understanding and may look different from the actual unit.
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.
When using with the
Fn key and the Ctrl key functions interchanged, read with the Fn
key and the
Ctrl key reversed.
(Start) - [All Programs]
This illustration means to click (Start), then to click [All Programs].
[start] - [Run]
This illustration means to click [start], then to click [Run].
or ⇒These symbols indicate related pages.
: If this is clicked, it will jump to the page corresponding Reference Manual.
⇒: Refer to the Operating Instructions.
xxxx*1 If *1 is clicked, it will jump to a related topic.
Windows 7
Windows XP

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Read Me First
Sound (e.g. MP3, WMA) and video (e.g. MPG, WMV) recorded in PC Cards and SD Memory Cards may be interrupted
during playback. If this happens, copy them to the hard disk drive and play back.
Sound and video in AVI files may be interrupted or produce a time-lag during playback. If this happens, Click or
on the notification area. Select [High performance]. This may remedy the problem.
Depending on the processing status on Windows, sound may be interrupted at Windows startup. You can mute the sound
at startup.
ARight-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds].
BRemove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound], and click [OK].
The computer may enter the hibernation mode by thermal control if you use the computer in a high ambient temperature and
use an application that uses a lot of CPU power.
Wait a few minutes (at least 5) before turning the computer on again if this occurs.
Sound and Video
Entering hibernation suddenly
Windows 7
Windows 7

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Using the Touch Pad
In this section, illustrations of the CF-C1 Series are used as examples.
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: Can only be performed by clicking the right
button.
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
double-tapping or double-clicking

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Using the Touch Pad
NOTE
You can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons by clicking (Start) -
[Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Mouse]/ [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printer and Other Hardware] -
[Mouse].
The Touch Pad utility (page 6)
You can scroll continuously by tracing a circle on the Touch Pad (Start scrolling from the edge of the Touch Pad).
The Virtual Scrolling function (page 9)
You can scroll vertically (or horizontally) by tracing repeatedly in the desired direction.
You can use separate settings for each account regarding whether to use the Touch Pad utility or the Virtual Scrolling function.
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.
Scroll Trace a circle around the Touch Pad. (below)
Scroll
Vertical scroll It can be used in the default setting.
Horizontal scroll A setting is required to use the horizontal scroll.
Vertical scroll The Virtual Scrolling function must be set to enable.
Horizontal scroll
Function Operation
Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows XP

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Using the Touch Pad
Using the Touch Pad Utility
You can scroll easily by tracing a circle on the Touch Pad.
NOTE
External mouse drivers cannot be used at the same time as the Touch Pad utility.
1Make the following settings to use the horizontal scroll.
Once the settings have been made, it is not necessary to make the same settings the next time.
AClick on the notification area and click .
Click on the notification area.
Bclick [Settings].
When is not displayed:
Click (Start)/ [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility settings].
If a message appears indicating that the Touch Pad utility is not running, click
(Start)/ [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch
Pad Utility], and display .
CAdd a check mark for [Activate horizontal scroll function] in the [General
settings] screen, and click [OK].
2Place the cursor over the area that you want to scroll, and tap
(click).
Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows 7 Windows XP
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Using the Touch Pad
3Remove your finger from the pad, then place your finger in the appropriate area to begin
scrolling.
The finger position on the Touch Pad can be changed using the Touch Pad utility. (page 8) This explanation
assumes in the default setting.
*1 If the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, the segment shown in the figure above (A) is also included in the area
to begin vertical scrolling.
4Trace a circle around the Touch Pad without lifting your finger from the pad.
The scroll direction can be changed using [Reverse vertical scrolling] or [Reverse horizontal scrolling] in the Touch
Pad utility. (page 8)
Vertical scroll*1 Horizontal scroll
Position where finger is
placed
Icon /
on the notification
area
When you place your finger on the Touch Pad, the icon changes.
Vertical scroll Horizontal scroll*2
Trace clockwise To scroll down To scroll right
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Windows XP

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Using the Touch Pad
*2 When the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, any scrolling will be vertical scrolling.
The screen will not scroll if you trace toward the center of the Touch Pad.
On screens that cannot be scrolled (e.g., desktop screen), if you scroll, the computer may try to scroll the screen,
causing the cursor to freeze. If this happens, remove your finger from the Touch Pad and begin again, this time
starting from the center of the Touch Pad.
For example, on a screen that will only scroll horizontally, even if you execute a vertical scroll, the screen will
scroll horizontally.
5Once scrolling has begun, continue to trace a circle on the Touch Pad without removing
your finger from the pad.
As long as you are tracing a circle, you can continue scrolling using any position on the Touch Pad.
To scroll in the opposite direction, trace a circle in the opposite direction without removing your finger from the
Touch Pad.
6When you finish scrolling, remove your finger from the Touch Pad.
Change the settings for the Touch Pad utility
1Click on the notification area and click .
Click on the notification area.
2Click [Settings].
When is not displayed:page 6, step1-B
3Change the settings.
Vertical scroll Horizontal scroll*2
Trace counter-clockwise To scroll up To scroll left
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Using the Touch Pad
4Click [OK].
NOTE
Because the Touch Pad utility and the Virtual Scrolling function both offer scrolling
functions that use the Touch Pad, these two features cannot be used simultaneously.
If you try to use them at the same time, a message may be displayed asking you if
you want to enable the Touch Pad utility.
• To use the Touch Pad utility: Click [Yes]. The Virtual Scrolling function will be
disabled.
• To use the Virtual Scrolling function: Click [No].
You can uninstall the Touch Pad utility using the following procedure.
AClick or on the notification area.
BClick [Exit].
CClick [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] - [Touch Pad Utility], and then click [Uninstall] to remove
the program.
Using the Virtual Scrolling Function
Set the Virtual Scrolling function using the following procedure. The Touch Pad utility will be disabled.
1Click on the notification area.
2Click [Settings].
When is not displayed:page 6, step 1-B
3Remove the check mark from [Activate Touch Pad function] in [General settings], and
then click [OK].
4 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Device Settings].
5Click the device name (e.g., Synaptics TouchPad) in [Devices], then click [Settings].
6Click [Virtual Scrolling], add a check mark for the scroll functions you want to use, then
click [OK].
7Click [OK] at [Mouse Properties].
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Using the Touch Pad
By design, the Touch Pad is to be used with a fingertip 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.
Handling the Touch Pad

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Screen Input Operation
<Only for CF-C1 Series>
The screen of your computer allows you to perform the same operations as the Touch Pad or mouse by touching its surface.
<Only for model with digitizer>
The computer supports, using the digitizer pen(included) and your fingers.
<Only for model with touchscreen>
The computer supports, using the stylus (included) and your fingers.
In this manual, the digitizer pen and the stylus are referred to as the “pen (included)”.
The operation settings can be changed. (page 14)
Touching with the pen (included)
In this section, illustrations of the digitizer pen are used as examples.
Operation by Touching the Screen
Functions Operation
Moving the cursor
The cursor is moved to the location pointed by the
pen (included).
Clicking (Tapping)
One tap

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Screen Input Operation
To right-click
You can choose either of the two ways below.
Touch and hold the object with the pen (included), and release the pen when a circle surrounding the object
appears.
<Only for model with digitizer>
Press and hold the button (A) of the digitizer pen, and then touch the object.
To Display the mouse image
AClick (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Touch].
BClick [Touch], and add a check mark for [Show the touch pointer when I’m interacting with items on the screen].
Double-clicking (Double-tapping)
Two quick taps
Dragging
Touch and hold the object (i.e. file or icon), move the
pen (included) on the surface (dragging the object to
the desired location), then release the pen (included).
Functions Operation
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Screen Input Operation
ATouch the item you want to right-click and continue touching until is completely displayed.
BMove the pen (included) away from the surface of the display.
Moving the pen (included) away from the surface of the display before has not completely displayed will
result in a left click.
When needed, the above settings can be configured using the following procedure.
AClick [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings] - [Pen Options].
BClick [Press and hold] in [Pen Action] and then click [Settings].
CIn [Press and Hold Settings], change the settings and then click [OK].
For more information, refer to “Help” in the bottom right corner of the [Press and Hold Settings].
Touching with your fingers
Functions Operation
Moving the cursor
The cursor is moved to the location pointed
with finger.
Clicking (Tapping)
One tap with one finger
Double-clicking (Double-tapping)
Two quick taps with one finger
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Screen Input Operation
The following operations may not be possible depending on the application program being used.
To right-click
Touch and hold the object with the finger and release the pen when a circle surrounding the object appears.
Change the settings for the screen
When needed, the screen settings can be configured using the following procedure.
ATo Display [Pen and Touch] screen.
Click on the notification area and click . And then click [Customize your
flicks settings].
When is not displayed:
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Touch],
and add the check mark in [Display flicks icon in the notification area] in
[Flicks].
BMake necessary changes and click [OK].
Dragging
Touch and hold the object (i.e. file or icon),
move the finger on the surface (dragging the
object to the desired location), then release
the finger.
Functions Operation
Zoom in, zoom out Use two fingers to touch the image or text you want to zoom in or out on, and draw
your fingers apart to zoom in and together to zoom out.
Rotate Use two fingers to touch the image or text, and use one finger as the center of
rotation and the other finger to rotate.
Functions Operation
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Screen Input Operation
CAUTION
If a change is made to the display resolution, or the cursor cannot be pointed correctly with the pen (included), be sure
to calibrate the screen. (page 15)
When mouse drivers are installed (e.g., IntelliMouse), the screen function may not be used.
When the operation of panning (only the internal LCD) is performed while the display resolution is set higher than the
resolution of the internal LCD, the screen function will not work properly.
 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 screen driver is active. Therefore, do not touch the internal LCD when only an external display is in use.
The screen function does not work in the Setup Utility.
The screen function does not work in the “Full Screen” of [Command Prompt].
NOTE
Do not move the pen (included) too quickly. If the pen (included) moves too quickly, the cursor may be unable to follow
its movement.
Calibrating the Screen
When you cannot point correctly with the pen (included) or your fingers, calibrate the screen by following the steps below.
A standard user needs to perform the calibration as an administrator before performing the calibration for each user.
<Only for model with digitizer>
Calibration by an administrator
NOTE
At first, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration.
Rotate the display to primary landscape before performing the calibration. (page 22).
1Run [Tablet PC Settings].
Click (start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].
2Click [Calibrate].
3Click [Pen input] or [Touch input].
To calibrate the screen for the digitizer pen operation, click [Pen input].
To calibrate the screen for the finger operation, click [Touch input].
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Screen Input Operation
4If [User Account Control] is displayed, click [Yes].
5Using the digitizer pen or finger, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then
click [Yes].
Calibration by a standard user
NOTE
Perform the following calibration for each user.
1Run [Tablet PC Settings].
Click (start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].
2Click [Calibrate].
3Click [Pen input] or [Touch input].
To calibrate the screen for the digitizer pen operation, click [Pen input].
To calibrate the screen for the finger operation, click [Touch input].
4Using the digitizer pen or finger, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then
click [Yes].
Calibration by a standard user
NOTE
Perform the following calibration for each user.
1Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings].
2Click [Calibrate…].
3Click [Pen] or [Touch].
To calibrate the screen for the digitizer pen operation, click [Pen].
To calibrate the screen for the finger operation, click [Touch].
4Using the digitizer pen or finger, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one.
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Screen Input Operation
5Click [OK] for the digitizer pen operation, or [Finished] for the finger operation.
<Only for model with touchscreen>
Calibration by an administrator
NOTE
At first, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration.
Rotate the display to primary landscape before performing the calibration. (page 22).
1Run [Tablet PC Settings].
Click (start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].
2Click [Calibrate].
3If [User Account Control] is displayed, click [Yes].
4Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then click [Yes].
Calibration by a standard user
NOTE
Perform the following calibration for each user.
1Run [Tablet PC Settings].
Click (start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].
2Click [Calibrate].
3Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then click [Yes].
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Screen Input Operation
Calibration by an administrator
If an administrator performs calibration once, other administrators will not need to do even if multiple user accounts are cre-
ated. This does not need to be performed two times or more for one computer.
1Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings].
2Set the following with [Calibration] in [Settings].
3Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then click [Yes].
Calibration by a standard user
1Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings].
2Set the following with [Calibration] in [Settings].
3Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then click [Yes].
Use the pen (included) with the computer. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen
operations. The screen may be damaged as a result.
Do 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).
Do not apply pressure to 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 screen, such as oil.
Do not apply too much pressure when operating the screen.
Only a light touch is required to operate the screen. Applying too much pressure may damage the surface.
Do not touch the screen outside of the LCD display area.
The screen input area is defined by the LCD display screen. Touching the screen outside of the display area may result
malfunctions or damage to the screen.
When the screen 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” (page 19).
Handling the Screen
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Screen Input Operation
<Only for model with digitizer>
The screen uses electromagnetic induction and may not work properly near strong electrical field or magnetic field such
as:
• Near AM radio base station or relay station antennas
• Near CRT displays that generate strong electromagnetic field noise
Move the screen away from such locations so it will work properly.
Clean the pen (included) tip and screen prior to operation. Foreign particles can scratch the screen and impede the
operation of the pen (included).
Use the pen (included) only for the computer screen. Using it for any other purpose may damage the pen (included) and
scratch the screen.
To improve the outdoor visibility of the display, a low reflection coating has been added. In order to avoid scratches and
peeling of this coating, an approved soft cloth has been included to wipe the LCD surface of the computer. Before using the
computer, be sure to read the instructions provided below.
<How to use the soft cloth>
Use the soft cloth when it is dry. Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.
First, lightly wipe foreign particles and dust adhering to the LCD display on one side of the soft
cloth. Do not use force, since the LCD surface may be damaged with the foreign particles or dust.
Next, wipe off fingerprints, etc., with the other side of the soft cloth. After wiping off foreign particles
and dust, wash the soft cloth (refer to the following) to remove the foreign particles and dust from
the soft cloth.
When the soft cloth becomes dirty, wash it with neutral detergent. Do not use bleach or a fabric
conditioner (softener), or carry out sterilization by boiling.
If the LCD gets wet, wipe the surface lightly with the soft cloth.
We recommend wiping the LCD display before using the computer.
Handling the pen (included)
Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface
• Be sure to wipe the LCD display to remove fingerprints, etc., with the soft cloth.
• Do not wipe areas other than the LCD display with the soft cloth.

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Tablet Buttons
<Only for CF-C1 Series>
NOTE
The Tablet buttons work when the Windows screen is displayed.
The Tablet buttons may not work immediately after Windows is started up or the Windows logon screen (or the
Welcome screen) is displayed.
NOTE
You can have different settings for each user.
On the Windows logon screen and Welcome screen, the tablet buttons are enabled and work in default irrespective of
the settings you made.
To change the tablet button functions
You can change the functions of the following tablet buttons.
(LCD Brightness) / (Input Panel) / (Rotation) / (USER)
Button Function
LCD Brightness
: down
: up
Input Panel
Tablet PC Input Panel on/off
This button does not work on the Welcome screen.
Rotation
Rotates the display. (page 22)
Do not press the button again until the display rotation is completed.
Security
Works as
Ctrl + Alt + Del .
USER
Dashboard for CF-C1 on/off (page 33)
Setting the Tablet Buttons