Panasonic Toughbook CF-H1ADBBZCM User manual

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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-H1 Series
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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Introduction
You can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs on or off.
This manual explains using the Windows Vista default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).
User Account Control
User Account Control is a security component of Windows Vista to stop unauthorized changes to your computer.
The User Account Control message will pop up every time you try making an important change to your computer.
If the message “Check your computer security” is displayed
Select icon on the notification area and make the appropriate settings. The Windows Security Center regularly gives
you notice so that you can make the optimum settings. This is not an error message and you can use the computer. How-
ever, making appropriate measures is recommended to reduce the risk of virus and other attacks.
Windows Update
You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.
(Start) - [All Programs] - [Windows Update]
Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, con-
tact your technical support office.
Terms and illustrations in this manual
Î: Page in this Manual.
: Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.
: Useful and helpful information.
Click : Touch the screen with the digitizer pen or finger.
Right-click Touch and hold with the digitizer pen.
You can also perform “Right-click” by pressing and holding the button of the digitizer pen, and then tapping the
object.
(Start) - [All Programs] :
Click (Start), and then click [All Programs].
<Only when connected to Cradle and keyboard>
: Press [ ] (Enter) key.
Ctrl + F7 : Press and hold Ctrl key, and then press F7 key.
Regarding Windows Vista

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Introduction
zSound and video in AVI files may be interrupted or produce a time-lag during playback. If this happens, click or on
the notification area, and click [High performance]. This may remedy the problem.
zDepending 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].
If high-frequency sound occurs while using the computer
This symptom is mitigated by changing the settings for the USB power saving function.
• Set [USB selective suspend setting] to [Enabled].
AClick (Start)- [Control Panel] - [System and Maintenance] - [Power Options].
BClick [Change plan settings] of the current power plan.
CIn [Change settings for the plan], click [Change advanced power settings].
DIn [Advanced settings], double-click [USB settings].
EDouble-click the displayed [USB selective suspend setting].
FChange settings of [On battery] and [Plugged in] to [Enabled].
GClick [OK] and exit the [Advanced settings] screen.
Sound and Video

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Touch Screen Operation
You can use Windows by touching the screen in the same way as you use a mouse.
The screen of this computer has following two pointing device functions.
zDigitizer: can be operated with the digitizer pen (included)
zTouchscreen: can be operated with your finger etc.
If you touch the screen with the digitizer pen and your finger at the same time, the operation by the digitizer pen is enabled.
For further information, click (Start) - [All programs] - [Tablet PC] - [Tablet PC Touch Training].
zTo right-click
<When using the digitizer pen (included)>
You can perform “Right-click” with either of operation below.
zTouch and hold with the digitizer pen.
zPress and hold the button (A) of the digitizer pen, and then touch the object.
<When not using the digitizer pen>
You can perform “Right-click” with either of operation below.
zTouch and hold with the digitizer pen.
zPlace the mouse pointer on the object, then press [A3] button. <Only for model without Barcode Reader>
NOTE
zThe operation by touching the screen does not work in the Setup Utility.
zWhen inputting on the [Command Prompt] screen, apply the keyboard input mode to [Tablet PC Input Panel]. You can-
not input correctly with the Writing Pad.
<Model with Barcode Reader>
zIf you do not use the digitizer pen, we recommend to assign [Right Click] to the application button [A1] or [A2].
(Îpage 12)
zTouch the screen with the digitizer pen (included) or your finger
When touching the screen, use only the digitizer pen (included) or your finger on the surface.
Touching the screen with an object other than the digitizer pen (included) or your fingertip (a fingernail or metal object, or
other hard or sharp objects that may leave a mark) may scar or stain the surface, causing the malfunction.
zDo not apply too much pressure when touching the screen
Only a light touch is required to touch the screen. Applying too much pressure may damage the surface.
Operation by touching the screen

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Touch Screen Operation
zWhen the screen becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth
The screen is specially treated to prevent dirt from adhering to the surface, so dirt can be removed easily using a dry
cloth. If the dirt does not come off easily, breathe on the surface and try again.
Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.
zWash the soft cloth when it becomes dirty
When the soft cloth becomes dirty, wash it with mild detergent. Do not use bleach or fabric conditioner (softener), or try to
sterilize the cloth by boiling.
If the soft cloth is dirty, it may be ineffective in cleaning the screen, and in fact may cause dirt to adhere to the screen.
zCheck the following to prevent the surface of the screen from being scratched
zAre you using the digitizer pen or your finger to operate the screen?
zIs the surface clean?
zIs the soft cloth clean?
zIs the tip of the digitizer pen clean?
zIs your finger clean?
zDo not touch the screen outside of the LCD display area
The input area is defined by the LCD display screen. Touching the screen outside of the display area may result malfunc-
tions or damage to the screen.
zDo not apply excessive force to the screen
Do not lift the computer while holding the LCD screen, or allow the screen to be twisted. Do not place any objects on the
LCD screen. Any of the above may cause the screen glass to break, or may damage the LCD screen.
zOperation response may be slower in low temperature environments
The screen may respond to operations more slowly when using the computer in temperatures less than 5°C, but this is
not a malfunction. Response time will return to normal when the computer is returned to room temperature.
zIf the cursor jumps to a location other than where the screen was touched, or if the LCD reso-
lution changes, perform the calibration
Perform the procedure of “Calibration” (Îpage 6).
Maintaining the performance of the screen
Things to keep in mind when using the screen

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Touch Screen Operation
Digitizer Calibration
To calibrate the digitizer, use the digitizer pen and follow the steps below.
1Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Calibrate the screen] - [Cali-
brate].
2Touch each of the 4 “+” target marks one by one.
3Click [OK].
Touchscreen Calibration
zTo calibrate the touchscreen, do not use the digitizer pen (included). Use your finger or other objects.
zPerform the calibration for the orientation to be used.
1Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and sound] - [Touch Settings].
2Press Ctrl and click [Calibrate].
3Using your finger or other object, touch of the 4 "+" target one by one, and then click [Fin-
ished].
4Restart the computer.
Calibration

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Hardware Buttons
*1 Only for model with the Barcode Reader
*2 Only for model without the Barcode Reader
<Model Without Barcode Reader> <Model with Barcode Reader>
Button Function
Camera Button
Take still pictures. (Îpage 33)
RFID Reader Button
Read the data from RFID tags. (Îpage 34)
*1
*1
Barcode Reader Button
Read the barcode. (Îpage 35)
*2
Application Buttons
Start the registered function or application. (Îpage 12)
Security Button
Works as
Ctrl + Alt + Del .
RFID
Application
Buttons
RFID
Camera
Security
Barcode RFID
Application
Buttons
Barcode
RFID
Camera
Security

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Hardware Buttons
NOTE
zThe Hardware buttons work when the Windows screen is displayed.
zThe Hardware buttons may not work immediately after Windows is started up or the Windows logon screen (or the
Welcome screen) is displayed.

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Panasonic Dashboard
You can perform the following operations by using Panasonic Dashboard.
zCheck the remaining battery charge
zChange the LCD brightness
zChange the camera light settings
zChange the screen color of Cleaning Utility
zEnable or disable the touchscreen operation
zStart the application software which you registered
zChange the settings of cleaning reminder, RFID, touchscreen, button assignment of Panasonic Dashboard and applica-
tion buttons
1Press the application button [A2]*1 (A).
You can also start Panasonic dashboard by clicking icon on the
notification area and click [Settings...].
Panasonic Dashboard starts up.
*1 You can change the setting of application button (Îpage 12).
2Make the operation.
[Battery] (B)
You can check the remaining battery charge and battery operating time.
Battery operating time is for reference. The operation time may increase
and/or decrease by the state of the computer. This is not a malfunction.
[Brightness] (C)
You can change the LCD brightness. The brightness can be changed by
clicking the desired position of the bar.
The brightness for battery operation and AC power operation can be set
separately.
[Camera Light] (D)
zTo display the light switch while using the camera, add a check mark
for [Automatically display the light switch while using the camera].
zTo turn on the light when the preview starts, add a check mark for
[Always turn the light ON when the preview starts].
[Cleaning Utility] (E)
You can change the screen color of Cleaning Utility. When a check mark
for [Half transparent] is added, Windows screen seems to be transparent
of the screen color.
A
G
B
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Panasonic Dashboard
[Touchscreen] (F)
When a check mark for [Enable digitizer pen only] is added, you can use only the digitizer pen (included) to operate
by touching the screen. You cannot use the other stylus or the finger. We recommend to add a check mark for this,
when you place the palm on the screen and touch the screen by using the digitizer pen.
This setting is stored for each user.
Software buttons (G)
You can start the application software which you registered. You can change the registered application by using
[Advanced] menu. (Îbelow)
[Advanced...] (H)
You can select [Advanced] only if you logged on to Windows as an
administrator.
[Advanced Settings] menu is displayed. You can change the following
settings.
After making settings in [Advanced Settings], click [OK] to exit
[Advanced Settings].
[Cleaning Reminder] (I)
You can regularly display the message to remind cleaning. Some of following conditions can be selected.
z[Periodically]
When the defined time has passed since the last cleaning was performed.
z[At the time of log on]
When you log on to Windows.
z[When the battery is exchanged]
When you change the battery.
z[Undocked]
When you undock this computer from the Cradle.
[RFID] (J)
For saving power, add a check mark when you do not use the wireless smartcard function.
When a check mark is added, the data will be read only when RFID reader button is pressed.
[Touchscreen] (K)
When a check mark for [Enable digitizer pen only] is added, you can use only the digitizer pen (included) to operate
by touching the screen. You cannot use the other stylus or the finger. We recommend to add a check mark for this,
when you place the palm on the screen and touch the screen by using the digitizer pen.
This setting affects all users.
[Button Assignment] (L)
You can register the executable files or the applications to the buttons displayed on Panasonic Dashboard screen.
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J
K
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