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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Using the Touch Pad
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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Using the Touch Pad
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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Using the Touch Pad
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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Using the Touch Pad
• 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
release the stylus.