Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1AQB1G2M 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 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
Regarding Windows Vista
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 model.
When the key combinations differ in using Numeric keyboard model, see the footnote.
Click : Touch the screen with the stylus.
Right-click Touch and hold with the stylus, or touch and select the right button of “touch pointer”.
(Start) - [All Programs] :
Click (Start), and then click [All Programs].

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Introduction
zSound (e.g. MP3, WMA) and video (e.g. MPG, WMV) recorded in SD Memory Cards may be interrupted during playback.
If this happens, copy them to the flash memory 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, 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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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.
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)
Fn + E () Fn + 4 ()
Display switching (Îpage 54)
(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 an external display is not connected.
• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.
• When using the Extended Desktop.
• 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 Sleep/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 ()

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Key Combinations
Fn + R () Fn + 5 () Speaker on/off
NOTE
zBeeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker
sound. OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Fn + A ()
Fn + S ()
Fn + ( )
Fn + 7 ()
Volume
(
Fn + A ()
*2 = down /
Fn + S ()=up)
*3
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 sleep (Îpage 20)
Fn + F () Fn + 9 () Remaining battery charge (Îpage 28)
Fn + G () Fn + 0 () Activate hibernation (Îpage 20)
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.
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 ()

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Key Combinations
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].
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.
Hotkey Settings

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Key Combinations
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.
Use this when pressing difficult key combinations.
1Click icon on the notification area.
2Setting 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].
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.
*6 For Numeric keyboard model, use a USB keyboard or software 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).
For further information, click (Start) - [All programs] - [Tablet PC] - [Tablet PC Touch Training].
zTo right-click
ATouch and hold with the stylus, or touch and select the right button of “touch pointer”.
NOTE
zThe touchscreen function 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.
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.
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).
Things to keep in mind when using the touchscreen

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Touchscreen
A standard user needs to perform the calibration as an administrator before performing the calibration for each user.
Touch Screen Calibration Utility
NOTE
zAt first, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration.
1Run [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Additional Options] - [Tablet Calibration].
2Using the stylus, touch each of the 9 “+” target marks one by one.
Tablet PC Settings
NOTE
zPerform the following calibration for each user.
1Run [Tablet PC Settings].
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Mobile PC] - [Tablet PC Settings].
2Click [Calibrate].
3Using the stylus, touch each of the 4 “+” target marks one by one, and then click [OK].
Touchscreen Calibration

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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.
1Click 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.
zThe execute file for On Screen Keyboard has been registered for
[Button 4] at the time of purchase. No files have been registered for
the other buttons.
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].
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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 the desktop is in Aero mode
• 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 logoff condition
zYou cannot zoom the items below.
• Transparent window
• Hot key icon displayed when
Fn key is pressed
zMotion pictures may not be zoomed in.
zTablet PC Input Panel is not displayed while the screen is zoomed. Use On Screen Keyboard instead.
zYou can use the Zoom function on the external display only in the mirroring mode.
1Put the cursor (A) on the position you want to zoom in.
2Press the zoom button (B).
+ :Zoomin
- : Zoom out (to the original size)
The area around the cursor is zoomed in.
Each time you press the button, zoom ratio changes. You can zoom
between 100% and 500% (at 50 % intervals).
zYou can also click icon on the notification area to display Zoom
menu and select the zoom ratio.
zYou can operate the computer (e.g. click) with the zoomed screen.
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Zoom Function
To move the zoom position
Press and hold near the screen frame using the stylus.
Example: Press around (C) to move left.
Press around (D) to move up.
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].
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 Sleep/Hibernation
• In the log off condition
• When you press
Ctrl + Alt + Fn + (Del)*1
• When the [User Account Control] screen appears
zApply [Dock at Top of Screen] mode or [Dock at Bottom of Screen] mode to [Tablet PC Input Panel] while zooming.
Flicker will occur on [Tablet PC Input Panel] in [Float] mode.
*1 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + (Ctrl+Alt+Del)
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Zoom Function
You can synchronize the movement of zoomed screen with the movement of cursor by the following setting.
1Click icon on the notification area.
Zoom menu appears.
2Click [Zoom Up Area by Moving Cursor Position] to add a check
mark.
Cursor synchronization mode becomes active.
Click again to return to Cursor non-synchronization mode.
To move the zoom position
When you move the cursor to the position you want to zoom, the zoom position changes as
well.
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 set-
ting, check mark is added.)
NOTE
zWhen [Always Foremost on the Screen] is active, the [Float] mode for [Tablet PC Input Panel] cannot be used.
Cursor synchronization mode
Other settings

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Zoom Function
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 (Windows),
Ctrl or (Shift)*2 key for combina-
tions.
• To combine with (Windows) key, add a check mark for [Windows
Key +], click the text box and press any key. (e.g.,
Z , etc.)
Note that (Windows) cannot be combined with the following keys:
B , C , D , E , F , L , M , P , R , U , Ctrl + F and (Shift)+ M .*2
• 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 can make 3 types of key combinations.
• Selectable items
[Zoom Up Area by Moving Cursor Position On]: Set Cursor syn-
choronization mode to ON.
[Zoom Up Area by Moving Cursor Position Off]: Set Cursor synchoronization mode to OFF.
[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 or software keyboard.
Lower Screen Refresh Rate
Leave the check mark added normally.
When you do not operate the computer certain length of time in the zoomed condition, the screen updating frequency
changes from every 0.1 second to every 1 second.
To keep 0.1 second interval, remove the check mark. In this case, the computer does not enter hibernation in the zoomed
condition.
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Zoom Function
Transparency Setting
You can set the permeability degree for the zoomed screen.
AClick icon on the notification area to display Zoom menu.
BClick [Permeability].
CDrag the slider right and left to set the permeability degree.
DClick [OK].

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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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Sleep and Hibernation Functions
The sleep or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can
quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before sleep or hibernation.
zConnect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in sleep for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adaptor, use
hibernation instead.
zUsing sleep or hibernation repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize computer operation, restart
Windows regularly (about once a week) without using sleep or hibernation.
zSave the necessary data.
zClose files you have opened from removable disks and network drives.
zIt may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter hibernation. Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark.
zThe password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. You can use the Windows password for security in
sleep or hibernation. In the default setting, you are requested to enter the Windows password when the computer
resumes.
zDo not enter sleep or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, sleep or hibernation
may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices.
• When any of the flash memory drive indicator and the SD Memory Card indicator is on.
• When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files.
• When using communication software or network functions.
• When using peripheral devices.
(If peripheral devices fail to work normally, restart the computer.)
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply
Sleep Memory Short Required. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.)
Hibernation Flash memory Rather long Not required. (However power is slightly consumed to
keep the hibernation.)
Precautions

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Sleep and Hibernation Functions
To enter sleep or hibernation
1Press the power switch (A) until a beep*1 sounds.
Sleep: The power indicator (B) blinks green.
Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.
zThere are another 2 ways to enter Sleep/Hibernation.
•
Fn + T ( ) (Sleep) / Fn + G ( ) (Hibernation)*2
•Click (Start) - - [Sleep] / [Hibernate].
CAUTION
zAt the beep*1, immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the power indi-
cator blinks or goes off. If you press and hold the power switch for longer than 4 seconds, the computer will forcibly
shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [When I press the power button] to any item in [Change
what the power buttons do].
zWhile the computer is entering sleep or hibernation, do not touch the computer.
For example, do not:
• Touch the keyboard, touchscreen or power switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Operate the wireless switch.
• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.
Wait until the power indicator blinks green (sleep) or goes off (hibernation).
zIt may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter sleep or hibernation.
In sleep or hibernation
zDo not attach or remove a peripheral device. Doing so may cause malfunction.
zPower is consumed in sleep. When power is exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC
adaptor when using the sleep function.
*1 If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
*2 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + 6 ()(Sleep) / Fn + 0 ()(Hibernation)
Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation
AB