Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1GQG6L2M 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
This manual explains using the Windows 7 default setting.
Windows Aero
Do not turn Windows Aero on with this computer.
Windows Update
You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.
Click (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, contact your
technical support office.
Terms and illustrations in this manual
Regarding Windows 7
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 : 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
Windows Live mail
As in Windows mail for Windows Vista or Outlook Express 6 for Windows XP, Windows 7 contains mail software called
Windows Live mail.
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.
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
A standard user needs to enter an administrator password and click [OK].
• Set [USB selective suspend setting] to [Enabled].
AClick (Start)- [Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [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.
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 7)
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.
Sound and Video
Keyboard operations for this computer

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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)
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 75)
When a projector is connected you can change the display
mode. (The change you made may not be effective until
(Enter) is pressed.) You can also change the display
mode by pressing +
P
*1.
Computer only Duplicate Extend Projector only
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 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 Duplicate and Extend display cannot
be used and pressing
Fn + E ()
*2 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 : +
3
*2 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 ()
*3 = down /
Fn + S ()=up)
*4
NOTE
zWhen fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold
Fn , and press A ()
*3 or
S ()
*4 intermittently.
zThis does not work on beeps or speakers connected
to the USB port.
*3 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + ( )
*4 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + 7 ()
Fn + T () Fn + 6 () Activate sleep (Îpage 26)
Fn + F () Fn + 9 () Remaining battery charge (Îpage 34)
Fn + G () Fn + 0 () Activate hibernation (Îpage 26)
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 ())
*5, scroll button, zoom button and application
buttons are disabled.
When locked:
• The message appears to show how to unlock.
• If was displayed by clicking on the notification area, icon
changes to .
• If a locked key is pressed, the entire keyboard gleams.
To cancel, press
Fn + D ()
*5 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.
*5 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]*6
[Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status when you click 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.
*6 If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
Setting Ctrl, Alt*7, Shift*7 keys and Windows key operations
When you press Ctrl , Alt *7, (Shift)*7 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 on the notification area and then click .
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 *7, (Shift)*7, (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 as below when you click on the notification area.
: A locked key icon is highlighted.
(The illustration shows (Shift)*7 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)*8, the indicator next to Ctrl and Alt *7 remains lit. The light goes off when
the original display is returned.
zWhen you input letters, if you want to confirm that (Shift)*7 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 [Search Programs and files], and press (Enter).
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.
*7 For Numeric keyboard model, use a USB keyboard or software keyboard.
*8 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) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Touch] - [Flicks] - [Practice using flicks].
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.
For more information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface” (Îpage 11).
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 12).
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.
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.
zReturn the rotated display to [Landscape] before the touchscreen calibration.
1Run [Tablet PC Settings].
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].
2Click [Calibrate].
3Select [Touch input].
4Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one.
5Click [Yes].
Touchscreen Calibration

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Touchscreen
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].
3Select [Touch input] or [Pen input].
4Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then click [Yes].
zPerform the calibration for the orientation to be used.

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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 on the notification area and then click 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 88).
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)

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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.
1Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2Click (Start) and input [c:\util\pnotif\setup.exe] in [Search Programs and files], and
press (Enter).
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3Click (Start) and input [c:\util\meiskb\setup.exe] in [Search Programs and files], and
press (Enter).
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4Add a check mark for [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [Finish].
The computer restarts.
zYou can use the Software keyboard by clicking if is displayed on the task bar after logging on. If is not dis-
played, click (Start) – [All Programs] – [Panasonic] – [Software Keyboard].
1Touch 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 16)
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.
E. Switches between QWERTY keyboard and numeric keypad.
Installing the Software keyboard
Starting the Software keyboard
BA
DC E

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Software Keyboard
NOTE
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.
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 task bar 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.
Software Keyboard Menu
A

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Software Keyboard
NOTE
zYou can change the currency symbol (B) of the numeric keypad.
Click (Start) – [Control Panel] – [Clock, Language, and Region] – [Region and
Language] – [Formats] – [Additional settings] – [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).
B
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 logoff 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.
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)
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 on the notification area and then click to
display Zoom menu and select the zoom ratio.
zYou can operate the computer (e.g. click) with the zoomed screen.
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 on the notification area and then click to display Zoom menu and
click [100% Zoom].
AB
CD

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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 Sleep/Hibernation
• In the log off condition
• When you press
Ctrl + Alt + Fn + (Del)*1
• When the [User Account Control] screen appears
z[Tablet PC Input Panel] does not display while zooming.
*1 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + (Ctrl+Alt+Del)
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 on the notification area and then click .
Zoom menu appears.
2Click [Use Zoom Cursor] to add a check mark.
NOTE
z[Use Zoom Cursor] appears only in the following conditions.
• The zoom ratio is 100% (100% Zoom).
• There is no check mark for [Zoom Up Area by Moving Cursor Position].
• Windows Aero is off.
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. Confirm the operation
position using the Windows cursor (enlarged cursor when zoomed).
Using Zoom Cursor

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Zoom Function
You can synchronize the movement of zoomed screen with the movement of cursor by the following setting.
1Click on the notification area and then click .
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 task bar in its original size for easy operations even in the zoomed screen.
AClick on the notification area and then click 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