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