Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1A1B1G2M User manual

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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-U1 Series
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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Introduction
You can easily operate this computer with one hand since Sticky Key function and Fn key lock function have been enabled at
the time of purchase. (Îpage 6)
zTo display the start menu with keyboard operations, press (Windows) 3 times when Sticky Key function is enabled.
zThe key operations illustrated in this manual explain when Sticky Key function is disabled.
Terms and illustrations in this manual
Keyboard operations for this computer
Î: Page in this Manual.
: Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.
: Useful and helpful information.
: Press [ ] (Enter) key.
Fn + (Del):
Press and hold [Fn] key, and then press [ ] (Del) key.
This manual explains key operations based on QWERTY keyboard models for US-English.
When the key combinations differ in using Numeric keyboard model, see the footnote.
The key combinations may differ when using QWERTY keyboards other than US-English models. In such
cases, look for the functions or icons (printed in blue) on your keyboard that correspond to the key functions in
parenthesis in this manual, and press the key that is above or below these functions.
Click : Touch the screen with the stylus.
Right-click :
AClick on the notification area.
BClick the object you want to right-click.
[start] - [All Programs] :
Click [start], and then click [All Programs].

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Key Combinations
NOTE
zDo not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession.
zDo not use the key combinations together with touchscreen or other key operations.
zDo not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the flash memory drive indicator turns
off. On the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of “LCD brightness” and “Display switching”.
zThe key combinations may not work with some applications.
zThe pop-up icon appears after logging on to Windows. It may not appear in some application conditions (e.g., when
[Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen”).
QWERTY key-
board model
Numeric key-
board model
Function Pop-up icon
Fn + Q ()
Fn + W ()
Fn + * ()
Fn + + ()
LCD brightness
<QWERTY keyboard model>
(
Fn + Q ( ) = down / Fn + W ()=up)
<Numeric keyboard model>
(
Fn + * ( ) = down / Fn + + ()=up)
NOTE
zLCD brightness changes in accordance with the
environment although you do not use this function.

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Key Combinations
Fn + E () Fn + 4 ()
Display switching (Îpage 76)
(When an external display is connected)
Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display
CAUTION
zDo not press any keys until the display has finished
switching.
zDo not use this function:
• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.
• When showing a game screen such as pinball.
• When operating on the Fast User Switching
display, and on the display in the process of
returning to the normal desktop from Screen Saver
with a password, or from Standby/Hibernation.
zUntil Windows startup is completed (during Setup
Utility, etc.), the simultaneous display cannot be used
and pressing
Fn + E ()
*1 switches the display
between the internal LCD and the external display.
zWhen the display cannot be switched, right-click on
the desktop and click [Graphic Properties] to select
the display.
*1 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + 4 ()
Fn + R () Fn + 5 () Speaker on/off
NOTE
zBeeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker
sound.
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
QWERTY key-
board model
Numeric key-
board model
Function Pop-up icon

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Key Combinations
Fn + A ()
Fn + S ()
Fn + ( )
Fn + 7 ()
Volume
(
Fn + A ()*2= down / Fn + S ()
*3 = up)
NOTE
zWhen fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold
Fn , and press A ()
*2 or
S ()
*3 intermittently.
zThis does not work on beeps or speakers connected
to the USB port.
*2 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + ( )
*3 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + 7 ()
Fn + T () Fn + 6 () Activate standby (Îpage 22)
Fn + F () Fn + 9 () Remaining battery charge (Îpage 29)
Fn + G () Fn + 0 () Activate hibernation (Îpage 22)
Fn + Z () Fn + Ctrl () Light up the keyboard
QWERTY key-
board model
Numeric key-
board model
Function Pop-up icon

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Key Combinations
When you operate the computer only by touchscreen, etc., accidental keyboard or other button operations are ignored.
Setting Fn key operations
You can make 2 settings:
•Fn key lock
When you press
Fn , the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key
combinations.
• Pop-up icon on/off
1Start up the Hotkey Settings.
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
Lock the keyboard and operation buttons
QWERTY key-
board model
Numeric key-
board model
Function
Fn + D () Fn + 8 () Keyboard (except for
Fn + D ())
*4, scroll button, zoom button and application
buttons are disabled.
When locked:
• The message appears to show how to unlock.
• icon on the notification area changes to .
• If a locked key is pressed, the entire keyboard gleams.
To cancel, press
Fn + D ()
*4 again.
NOTE
zPower switch is not disabled.
zWhen you enter the user account selection display (Switch user, etc.) in
the locked condition, unlocking is impossible.
zThis function is canceled when you turn the computer off.
*4 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + 8 ()
Hotkey Settings

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Key Combinations
2Make the settings.
[Use Fn key lock]
zWhen using an
Fn key combination
APress
Fn once. (Fn key is locked and the indicator next to the key lights up.)
BPress another key. (Lock released)
zWhen using successive
Fn key combinations
APress
Fn twice. (Fn key is locked and the indicator next to the key lights up.)
BPress another key.
Fn key remains locked until you press
Fn again.
[Notification]
[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]*5
[Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status on the notification area.
•:
Fn is locked.
•:
Fn is not locked.
[Disable popup]
The pop-up icon will not be displayed.
3Click [OK].
NOTE
zYou can have different settings for each user.
*5 If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
Setting Ctrl, Alt*6, Shift*6 keys and Windows key operations
When you press Ctrl , Alt
*6, (Shift)*6 or (Windows), the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key.
You can easily operate this computer with one hand since this function has been enabled at the time of purchase.
1Click icon on the notification area.
2Set Sticky Key function.
zTo enable this function
Add a check mark for [Enable Sticky Key Function].
zTo disable this function
Remove the check mark for [Enable Sticky Key Function].

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Key Combinations
Ctrl , Alt
*6, (Shift)*6, (Windows) keys operations when Sticky key function is enabled
zPress once: The key is locked. Press another key to release the lock.
zPress twice: The key is locked. The lock cannot be released even if you press another key.
zPress 3 times: The lock is released.
• The indicator next to each key lights up while each key is locked. (except for Windows key)
• An illustration is displayed on the notification area as below.
: A locked key icon is highlighted.
(The illustration shows (Shift)*6 key is locked).
NOTE
zYou can have different settings for each user.
zWhen Sticky key is active:
The start menu is not displayed by pressing (Windows) key once. Press 3 times to display the menu. (Windows
specification)
zWhen Sticky key is not active:
After pressing
Ctrl + Alt + Fn + (Del)*7, the indicator next to Ctrl and Alt
*6 remains lit. The light goes off when
the original display is returned.
zWhen you input letters, if you want to confirm that (Shift)*6 key is pressed on the screen, follow the steps below to
install Sticky Key Notification.
ALog on to Windows as an administrator.
BClick [start] and input [c:\util\pnotif\setup.exe] in [Run], and click [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
CAdd a check mark for [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and click [Finish].
The computer restarts.
“Shift Key ON” will be displayed when the key is pressed.
*6 For Numeric keyboard model, use a USB keyboard.
*7 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + (Ctrl+Alt+Del)

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Touchscreen
You can use the touchscreen function to perform the same operation as a mouse. Touch the screen surface with the stylus
(included).
zTo right-click
AClick on the notification area.
change to .
BClick the object you want to right-click.
returns to .
NOTE
zThe touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility.
zOperate the touchscreen with your finger or with an approved stylus
When using the touchscreen function, use only your finger or an approved stylus on the surface.
Operating the touchscreen with an object other than your fingertip or the stylus (a fingernail or metal object, or other hard
or sharp objects that may leave a mark) may scar or stain the surface, causing the touchscreen to malfunction.
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.
zWhen the touchscreen becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth
The touchscreen 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.
For more information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface” (Îpage 10).
zClean the touchscreen while the computer is powered off
Cleaning the screen while the power is on may cause the computer to malfunction. Also, dirt on the touchscreen is easier
to see when the computer is powered off, and so is easier to clean.
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 touchscreen, and in fact may cause dirt to adhere to the touch-
screen.
Operation of the touchscreen
Maintaining the performance of the touchscreen

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Touchscreen
zCheck the following to prevent the surface of the touchscreen from being scratched
zAre you using your finger or a stylus to operate the touchscreen?
zIs the surface clean?
zIs the soft cloth clean?
zAre you using the stylus with the tip extended?
zIs the tip of the stylus clean?
zIs your finger clean?
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.
zDo not apply excessive force to the touchscreen
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 touchscreen glass to break, or may damage the LCD screen.
zOperation response may be slower in low temperature environments
The touchscreen 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, recalibrate the touchscreen
Perform the procedure of “Touchscreen Calibration” (Îpage 11).
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.
Things to keep in mind when using the touchscreen
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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Touchscreen
<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 fingerprint, 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.
• While wiping the LCD display, the computer must be turned off.
1Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options].
2Click [Touch Panel].
3Select [Calibration] in [Touch Panel Settings].
4Select [9 point], [12 point] or [20 point] in [Accuracy required].
5Click [Apply].
6Click [Calibrate Now] in [Calibration].
7Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one until it blinks, and then
press (Enter).
8Click [Update] in [Calibration].
9Click [OK].
NOTE
zPerform the following calibration for each user.
Touchscreen Calibration

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Software Keyboard
You can use the Software Keyboard. By using the Software Keyboard, you can change the size of the Software Keyboard,
and can use the numeric keypad.
1Click [start] – [All Programs] – [Panasonic] – [Software Keyboard].
2Touch the software keyboard.
zTo use shortcut key
Example :
Ctrl + C
Press
Ctrl (turns blue) and then press C .
zIf you added the input language, the language bar (e.g. ) is displayed on the notification area. To select the
keyboard language, use the language bar on the notification area. If the keyboard language does not change,
click the title bar of the software keyboard and then click on the application.
A. Software keyboard menu (Îpage 13)
B. Moves the software keyboard to a corner of the screen.
C. One tap : Works as shortcut key (
Ctrl + C etc.).
Two taps : Works as the (Windows) key.
D. Works as a right-click. (Same function as the key)
E. Switches between QWERTY keyboard and numeric keypad.
F. Works as “Ctrl+Alt+Del”.
NOTE
zYou cannot use the software keyboard when the [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”.
zYou can set a different language to each application (⇒Windows help), and the keyboard layout switches according
to the application.
zDepending in the language, some keys are displayed in orange. You can use them to input characters such as ëand
ö.
Starting the Software keyboard
B
F
A
DC E
<After logging on to Windows>
<On the Windows logon screen and
welcome screen>
F

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Software Keyboard
1Click (A).
2Add a check mark to the function you want to use.
z[Auto Move]
The software keyboard moves automatically to avoid overlapping the
selected window.
z[Auto Restore]
The software keyboard minimized on the notification area will be restored when you change the input mode. This
may not work on some applications.
z[Always On Top]
The software keyboard appears on the top.
z[Transparent]
The software keyboard appears semi-transparent.
z[Big Size]/[Medium Size]/[Small Size]
Select the size of the software keyboard.
z[Ten key (Big)]/[Ten key (Medium)]/[Ten key (Small)]
Select the size of the numeric keypad.
NOTE
zYou can change the currency symbol (B) of the numeric keypad.
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language and Regional Options] -
[Regional and Language Options] - [Regional Options] - [Customize] - [Currency] -
[Currency symbol].
zAfter changing the currency symbol, click (A), and then change the size of the
numeric keypad so that the selected currency symbol is shown.
zYou can input the unit by using (C).
Software Keyboard Menu
A
B
C

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Hardware Button Setting
You can adjust the scroll speed for Scroll button or assign the startup functions of your favorite applications to 4 Applications
Buttons.
1 Click icon on the notification area to display the menu.
2Click [Setup]
Hardware Button Setting starts up.
3Make the settings.
[Scroll Button] (A)
Slide the bar to the left (Slow) or right (Fast) to adjust how many lines
to scroll by pressing the scroll button once.
[Application Buttons] (B)
You can register the execute files of the applications.
z
Ctrl + Alt + Fn + (Del)*1 function can be assigned for
[Button 4] in the [Main] menu of Setup Utility. Select [Ctrl+Alt+Del]
from the [APP4 Button] items (Îpage 87).
AClick any [Browse] button from [Button 1] to [Button 4].
BSelect a file you wish to execute and confirm.
zYou can also select files with extensions: [.pdf] [.jpeg] [.wma],
etc. other than [.exe]
• When selecting files other than [.exe], select [All File(*.*)].
• You can specify the parameter only for [.exe] files.
• If the application software starting up from the file has not
been associated, this function does not work.
zYou can register different files for from [Button 1] to [Button 4]
respectively.
zTo cancel the file registered, make the text box (C) blank.
4Click [OK].
NOTE
zWhen
Ctrl + Alt + Fn + (Del)*1 is assigned for [Button 4] in the Setup Utility, the execute file of the application for
[Button 4] cannot be changed.
zAn Administrator can allow all users to use the Administrator’s Application Button setting.
Log on to windows as an Administrator, and add a check mark for [Button settings apply to all users].
zAn Administrator can regulate other users’ Application Button settings.
Log on to windows as an Administrator, and remove the checkmark from [Allow setting by all user].
*1 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + (Ctrl+Alt+Del)
ABAB
AB
C

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Zoom Function
By zooming in the screen, small characters or icons become easy to see.
You can operate the computer (e.g. click) with the zoomed screen.
NOTE
zThe Zoom function is not available in the following conditions.
• When selecting a larger display resolution than the actual display resolution in the display setting
• On the logon screen during startup of Windows or in the log off condition
zYou cannot zoom the items below.
• Hot key icon displayed when
Fn key is pressed
zMotion pictures may not be zoomed in.
zYou can use the Zoom function on the external display only in the mirroring mode.
zWhen you set the extended desktop mode;
• Only the primary device is enlarged.
• The pointer may remains in the enlarged primary device even if you try to move it to the secondary device.
• You can move the pointer to the secondary device only when you select [Click on Screen Edges] mode. However,
the pointer does not appear in the secondary device if you use the Zoom Cursor.
• If the external display is set to the primary device, you cannot enlarge the display.
zSome functions set in [Mouse Property] may not work properly when an entire screen is enlarged (e.g., [Show location
of pointer when I press the CTRL key] function).
zSome of the pointer’s functions, such as Display pointer trails or Hide pointer while typing, may not work.
zThere may be two pointers displayed during enlarged display depending on an application software (e.g.,[Paint]).
1Put the cursor (A) on the position you want to zoom in.
2Press the zoom button (B).
: Zoom in
: Zoom out (to the original size)
Each time you press the button, zoom ratio changes. You can zoom between
100% and 500%.
zYou can also click icon on the notification area to display Zoom menu
and select the zoom ratio.
To zoom out to the original size
There are 2 ways.
zPress the zoom button to [ ] direction to return to the original screen.
zClick icon on the notification area to display Zoom menu and click [100% Zoom].
AB

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Zoom Function
NOTE
zThe Zoom ratio returns to 100% in the following conditions even while the screen is zoomed.
• When you switch the log in user
• When the computer resumes from Standby/Hibernation
• In the log off condition
• When you press
Ctrl + Alt + Fn + (Del)*1
z[Full Screen Zoom Setup] screen and [About Full Screen Zoom] screen appear only when you set the zoom ratio
100%.
zIf Zoom menu, [Full Screen Zoom Setup] screen or [About Full Screen Zoom] screen is displayed, you cannot enlarge
the screen from the zoom ratio 100% by pressing the zoom button ( ).
*1 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + (Ctrl+Alt+Del)
To select the zoom mode
1Click icon on the notification area.
Zoom menu appears.
2Click [Setting].
[Full Screen Zoom Setup] screen appears.
3You can make the following settings.
[Navigation]
z[Click and Drag]
• If you select this mode, the cursor changes to . And [Switch to Input
Mode] button is displayed on upper right corner of the screen.
• The display area can be moved by dragging it with the cursor. You
cannot input data while dragging.
• If you select Click and Drag Mode, you cannot operate the icon or the window
on the zoom desktop. To enable these operations, select Input Mode.
• If you want to operate the icon or the window on the zoom desktop, click [Switch to Input Mode]. However, you
cannot move the display area in Input Mode. To return Click and Drag Mode, press the zoom button ( or ).
z[Click on Screen Edges]
• The display area is moved by holding one side of touchscreen.
z[Disable Navigation]
• The display area is not moved.
[Zoom Position]
You can select zoom to [Cursor Position], [Upper Left Corner] or [Lower Right Corner].
4Click [OK].

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Zoom Function
NOTE
zYou can also make the following settings in [Full Screen Zoom Setup] screen.
Set Zoom Step
You can select intervals of zoom step.
Lower Screen Refresh Rate
The check mark is added as a factory default.
With the check mark added, the screen refresh interval becomes longer when you do not operate the computer a
certain length of time in the zoomed condition.
If the check mark is removed, the computer may not enter standby or hibernation in the zoomed condition.
Hot Key Setting (Îpage 18)
To use the Zoom Cursor, add a check mark for [Use Zoom Cursor] by following procedure below.
The cursor changes to while using the Zoom function. will also be displayed when it is on the frame of Windows.
1Click icon on the notification area.
Zoom menu appears.
2Click [Use Zoom Cursor] to add a check mark.
NOTE
z[Use Zoom Cursor], [About Full Screen Zoom] and [Exit Full Screen Zoom] appear only in the following conditions.
• The zoom ratio is 100% (100% Zoom).
zWhen using application software displaying a unique cursor (i.e. Paint), note the following restrictions.
• The cursor unique for the application software is not enlarged.
• The cursor unique for the application software may not be displayed at the right position. In this case, use Zoom Cursor.
zYou cannot turn on/off Zoom Cursor during enlarged display.
Using Zoom Cursor

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Zoom Function
Always Foremost mode
You can display the notification area in its original size for easy operations even in the zoomed
screen.
AClick icon on the notification area to display Zoom menu.
BClick and add a check mark for [Always Foremost on the Screen]. (In the default setting,
check mark is added.)
Hot Key Setting
You can make the zoom setting by key combinations.
AClick icon on the notification area to display Zoom menu.
BClick [Setting].
CClick the text box (A) and press the key you prefer.
You can use only
Ctrl or (Shift)*2 key for combinations.
• To combine with
Ctrl or (Shift)*2 key, click the text box and
press together with any key simultaneously. (e.g.,
Ctrl + Z ,
etc.)
• You cannot use
Alt key as the hot key.
• Keys that can be combined as a hot key are up to two.
• Selectable items
[Click and Drag Mode]: You can assign the Click and Drag
function.
[Click on Screen Edges Mode]: You can assign the Click on
Screen Edges function.
[Disable Navigation]: You can assign the Disable Navigation
function.
[Zoom Up Area Always Foremost Side On]: Set Always
Foremost mode to ON.
[Zoom Up Area Always Foremost Side Off]: Set Always
Foremost mode to OFF.
DClick [OK].
*2 For Numeric keyboard model, use a USB keyboard.
Other settings
A

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Panasonic Hand Writing
You can make a bitmap file (.bmp) of a simple character and a figure such as signature by handwriting on the touchscreen.
CAUTION
zDo not use the Fast User Switching function while Panasonic Hand Writing is active.
zIf you install other pointing devices (e.g., commercially available mouse driver), Panasonic Hand Writing will not work.
NOTE
zThe display of Panasonic Hand Writing may be distorted if the number of display colors is changed. Right-click on
the notification area and click [Exit Panasonic Hand Writing], and then restart Panasonic Hand Writing.
zPanasonic Hand Writing may not work properly if another application software is active. In this case, close the applica-
tion software and try handwriting again.
1Double-click on the notification area.
Alternatively you can click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Panasonic Hand Writing].
NOTE
zSelect the image size before handwriting by clicking [Option] - [Window size]. If you change the size after handwriting,
the image quality will become lower.
zYou can copy the bitmap image by clicking [Edit] - [Copy], and paste it in another application software that supports bit-
map format.
Starting Panasonic Hand Writing

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Display Rotation
1Click on the notification area and click one of the display angles.
NOTE
zWhile the display is rotated:
• Do not use the Extended Desktop. The touch pad, touchscreen may not work properly.
• Do not calibrate the touchscreen.
• Do not set the resolution larger than that of the internal LCD.
• The computer’s performance is slightly lowered.
zYou cannot rotate the display when the [Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen”.
zWhen the display is rotated, the motion video may not be displayed correctly or the sound may be distorted. Return the
display angle to 0°.
zWhen you set the resolution to 800 x 600 pixels and rotate the display, the resolution shown in [Screen resolution] of
[Display Properties] may not correspond to the correct resolution. This is not a problem.
1Click on the notification area and click [Setting].
2Change the settings.
A. You can choose the order of the display rotation. If you choose [None],
the order is skipped.
You can change the following settings only if you logged on to Windows
as an administrator.
B. When a check mark for [Allow all users to use setting dialog] is added,
each user can choose the order.
C. When a check mark for [This setting affects all users] is added, the
order which you chosen is set to all users. To use the same setting for
all users, remove the check mark to [Allow all users to use setting dia-
log] and add the check mark for [This setting affects all users].
3Click [OK].
Rotating the Display
Changing the Settings
A
CB