Panasonic Toughbook CF-T8EWATZJM User manual

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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-T8 Series
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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Read Me First
z“Windows®7 Professional” is indicated as “Windows” or “Windows 7”.
zIn this manual, “Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional Service Pack 3 with Advanced Security Technologies” and
“Microsoft®Windows®XP Tablet PC Edition Service Pack 3” are indicated as “Windows” or “Windows XP” unless other-
wise indicated.
zThis manual explains using the Windows XP and Windows 7 default setting.
zSound (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.
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. Select [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].
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].
Îor ⇒These symbols indicate related pages.
Î: 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.
Sound and Video
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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.
Entering hibernation suddenly
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Using the 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: Can only be performed by clicking 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.
Scroll Trace a circle around the Touch Pad. (Îpage 5)

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NOTE
zYou can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons by clicking (Start) -
[Hardware and Sound] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]/ [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printer and Other Hardware] -
[Mouse].
zThe Touch Pad utility (below)
You can scroll continuously by tracing a circle on the Touch Pad (Start scrolling from the edge of the Touch Pad).
zThe Virtual Scrolling function (Îpage 8)
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.
Using the Touch Pad Utility
You can scroll easily by tracing a circle on the Touch Pad.
NOTE
zExternal 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.
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
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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).
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. (Îpage 7) 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.
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.
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The scroll direction can be changed using [Reverse vertical scrolling] or [Reverse horizontal scrolling] in the Touch
Pad utility. (below)
*2 When the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, any scrolling will be vertical scrolling.
zThe screen will not scroll if you trace toward the center of the Touch Pad.
zOn 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.
zFor 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.
zAs long as you are tracing a circle, you can continue scrolling using any position on the Touch Pad.
zTo 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.
Vertical scroll Horizontal scroll*2
Trace clockwise To scroll down To scroll right
Trace counter-clockwise To scroll up To scroll left
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2Click [Settings].
When is not displayed:Îpage 5, step1-A
3Change the settings.
4Click [OK].
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:Îpage 5, step 1-A
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].
NOTE
zBecause 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.
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• 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.
zBy 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).
zTry 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.
zWhen 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 addi-
tion, 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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Using the 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). The following explanation gives one example (for the
default settings).
The operation settings can be changed. (Îpage 12)
CAUTION
zWhen using the stylus to input, avoid touching the screen with your hands, etc. at the same time. Failure to do may
result in input errors.
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
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To right-click
zYou can choose either of the two ways below.
zTouch and hold the object (i.e. file or icon).
zTouch the object (i.e. file or icon), and tap the right button of the mouse image on the display.
• 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].
<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>
zUse on the notification area.
AClick on the notification area.
changes to .
BClick the object you want to right-click.
changes to .
• If you accidentally change the icon to , click to return to .
• appears when you restart the computer after setting up Windows.
zWhen needed, the above settings can be configured using the following procedure.
ATo Display [Touch Panel Configuration] screen.
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Panel Configuration].
BMake necessary changes and click [OK].
• For more information, click at the upper right corner.
<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>
ATouch the item you want to right-click and continue touching until is completely displayed.
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BMove the stylus away from the surface of the display.
Moving the stylus away from the surface of the display before has not completely displayed will result in a
left click.
zWhen 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].
Change the settings for the Touchscreen
zWhen needed, the Touchscreen settings can be configured using the following proce-
dure.
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].
CAUTION
zIf a change is made to the display resolution, or the cursor cannot be pointed correctly with the stylus, be sure to cali-
brate the Touchscreen. (Îpage 14)
zWhen mouse drivers are installed (e.g., IntelliMouse), the touchscreen function may not be used.
zWhen 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 touchscreen function will not work properly.
z 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.
zThe touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility, also in the “Full Screen” of [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.
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Install the touchscreen driver
zIf the touchscreen driver not installed, you can install the touchscreen driver using the following procedure.
1Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Tablet Mode] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility.
2Press F10 .
3Click (Start) and input [c:\util\drivers\tscreen\TPSetUp.exe] in [Search programs and
files], and then press Enter .
zFollow the on-screen instructions.
4Perform the touchscreen calibration (Îpage 14).
<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>
1Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Touchscreen Mode] in the [Main] menu of the Setup
Utility.
2Press F10 .
3Input [c:\util\drivers\tscreen\ftsetup.exe] in [start] - [Run], and then click [OK].
zFollow the on-screen instructions.
zappears when you restart the computer after installing the touchscreen driver.
4Perform the touchscreen calibration (Îpage 14).
<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>
1Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Tablet Mode] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility.
2Press F10 .
3Input [c:\util\drivers\tscreen\TPSetUp.exe] in [start] - [Run], and then click [OK].
zFollow the on-screen instructions.
4Perform the touchscreen calibration (Îpage 14).
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Calibrating the Touchscreen
When you cannot point correctly with the stylus (included), calibrate the Touchscreen by following the steps below.
A standard user needs to perform the calibration as an administrator before performing the calibration for each user.
Calibration by an administrator
NOTE
zAt first, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration.
zRotate the display to 0 degree before performing the calibration. (Îpage 18).
1Run [Tablet PC Settings].
Click (start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].
2Click [Calibrate].
3If [User Account Control] is displayed, and click [Yes].
4Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one.
“+”is displayed in order at 16 locations.
Calibration by a standard user
NOTE
zPerform 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 [OK].
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<Only for model with Windows XP Professional>
Calibrate the Touchscreen for each account created.
1Run [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].
2Touch the 9 “+” target marks sequentially with the stylus, and then press Enter .
Keep touching each “+” target mark until blinks.
3Touch [Save & Exit].
<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>
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. However, calibrate again after you reinstall the
software.
1Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Tablet Calibration].
2Touch the 9 “+” target marks sequentially with the stylus.
3Touch [OK] and restart the computer.
Calibration by a standard user
1Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings].
2Set the following with [Calibration] in [Settings].
ASelect [Landscape] and click [Calibrate].
BTouch the 4 “+” target marks sequentially with the stylus.
CClick [OK].
DSelect [Portrait] and click [Calibrate].
ERepeat steps Band Cabove.
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zUse the stylus included with the computer. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen oper-
ations. The screen may be damaged as a result.
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 apply pressure to the perimeter of the display panel. The cursor may move to the edge of the display.
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.
zDo not apply too much pressure when operating the touchscreen.
Only a light touch is required to operate the touchscreen. Applying too much pressure may damage the surface.
zDo not touch the screen outside of the LCD display area.
The touchscreen input area is defined by the LCD display screen. Touching the screen outside of the display area may
result malfunctions or damage to the touchscreen.
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” (Îpage 17).
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.
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Handling the Stylus

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To improve the outdoor visibility of the display, a low reflection coating has been added. In order to avoid scratches and peel-
ing of this coating, an approved soft cloth has been included to wipe the LCD surface of the computer. Before using the com-
puter, be sure to read the instructions provided below.
<How to use the soft cloth>
zUse the soft cloth when it is dry. Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.
zFirst, 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.
zWhen 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.
zIf the LCD gets wet, wipe the surface lightly with the soft cloth.
zWe recommend wiping the LCD display before using the computer.
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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Display Rotation
After Windows is started up, you can rotate the display and perform the Touch Pad and touchscreen operations in the rotated
mode.
1Click on the notification area and double-click or press Alt + X ..
Double-click on the notification area or press Alt + X .
Each time this operation is performed, the screen display switches between the landscape mode (0 degree) and the
previously set angle (below).
To select the angle and rotate the display
1Click on the notification area and right-click , and then select the angle.
Right-click on the notification area, and then select the angle.
You can select rotation angles of 90, 180, or 270 degrees from the landscape mode.
NOTE
zBe sure to use the above procedures to rotate the display.
By using the Display Rotation Tool, you can change the settings of the display rotation.
1Click on the notification area right-click .
Right-click on the notification area.
2Click [Setting...].
Rotating the Display
Changing the Settings
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3Change the settings.
A. Changing the key combination
B. Changing the angle
(Default: 180 degrees)
4Click [OK].
NOTE
zIf you shut down Windows when you rotate the display, the Touch Pad and touchscreen do not match the display angle
next time you start up Windows for a few seconds.
zThe Touch Pad and the touchscreen may not match the display angle if you change display properties or Intel(R)
Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile when you rotate the display. (Îpage 100)
z
The display cannot be rotated when the [Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen” or Setup Utility.
zWhen some applications are running, the display may not be rotated and the operation of the Touch Pad and the
touchscreen may not match the display angle. Press
Alt + X to rotate the display to the landscape mode. After exiting
the application, rotate the display, then start up the application again.
zThe computer’s performance will decrease somewhat.
zWhile the display is rotated:
• Do not use the Extended Desktop (The Touch Pad or touchscreen may fail to operate properly).
• Do not calibrate the touchscreen.
• Do not set the display resolution larger than the resolution of the internal LCD.
zIf motion video is played while the display is rotated, the picture may not be displayed properly or the sound may be
broken up. This problem can be corrected by rotating the display to 0 degree.
zThe Touch Pad scroll function does not work while the display is rotated.
z
If the display is rotated when the resolution is set to 800 x 600 pixels, depending on the Windows specifications,
incorrect values may be shown for the resolution displayed in [Resolution] of [Display Settings].
Continue using these settings, without changing [Resolution].
zExit the tool with the following procedure:
AClick on the notification area right-click , and then click [Exit].
Right-click on the notification area, and then click [Exit].
• In the default mode, the Display Rotation Tool will start up when Windows starts up.
• To restart the tool after exiting:
Click (Start) / [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Display Rotation Tool].
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zThe display cannot be rotated in the Setup Utility.
zThe display rotation angle may differ before and after Logging on.
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