Panasonic CF-U1 series 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
Terms and illustrations in this manual
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 :
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)
Fn + E () Fn + 4 ()
Display switching (Îpage 50)
(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 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 ()

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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 ()
*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 18)
Fn + F () Fn + 9 () Remaining battery charge (Îpage 25)
Fn + G () Fn + 0 () Activate hibernation (Îpage 18)
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.
*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.
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 10).
Things to keep in mind when using the touchscreen

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Touchscreen
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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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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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.
• 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).
+ : 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 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.
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.
z Click icon on the notification area to display Zoom menu and click [100% Zoom].
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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
*1 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + (Ctrl+Alt+Del)
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.
Cursor synchronization mode

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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 set-
ting, 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 (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 synchro-
nization mode to ON.
[Zoom Up Area by Moving Cursor Position Off]: Set Cursor synchronization 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.
Other settings
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Zoom Function
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.
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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Standby and Hibernation Functions
The standby 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 standby or hibernation.
1Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] -
[Advanced].
2Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] / [When
I press the power button on my computer], and then click [OK].
NOTE
zYou do not need to make the setting if you use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation.
zConnect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in standby for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adaptor, use
hibernation instead.
zUsing standby or hibernation repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize computer operation, restart
Windows regularly (about once a week) without using standby 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
standby or hibernation.
AClick [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts], and select the account.
BClick [Create a password] and set the password.
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply
Standby 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.)
Setting Standby or Hibernation
Precautions

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Standby and Hibernation Functions
CClick [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], and add a check
mark in [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby].
zDo not enter standby or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, standby or hiber-
nation 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.)
To enter standby or hibernation
1Press the power switch (A) until a beep*1 sounds.
Standby: The power indicator (B) blinks green.
Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.
zThere are another 2 ways to enter Standby/Hibernation.
•
Fn + T ( ) (Standby) / Fn + G ( ) (Hibernation)*2
• To enter standby, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By]. To enter
hibernation, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer], then press and hold
(Shift)*3 and click [Hibernate].
*1 If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
*2 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + 6 ( ) (Standby) / Fn + 0 ( ) (Hibernation)
*3 For Numeric keyboard model, use a USB keyboard.
CAUTION
zAt the beep*4, immediately release the power switch. 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 [Shut down] in [When I press
the power button on my computer] (Îpage 17 “Setting Standby or Hibernation”).
*4 If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
zWhile the computer is entering standby 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.
Entering/Resuming from Standby or Hibernation
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Standby and Hibernation Functions
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Operate the wireless switch.
• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.
Wait until the power indicator blinks green (standby) or goes off (hibernation).
zIt may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter standby or hibernation.
In standby or hibernation
zDo not attach or remove a peripheral device. Doing so may cause malfunction.
zPower is consumed in standby. When power is exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC
adaptor when using the standby function.
To resume from standby or hibernation
1Press the power switch(A).
CAUTION
zDo not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display is resumed, wait approximately
30 seconds (normally) or 60 seconds (when the computer is on a network).
• Touch the keyboard (except for password input), touchscreen or power switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Shut down or restart Windows.
• Enter standby or hibernation (Wait approximately 1 minute).
• Operate the wireless switch.
• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.
NOTE
z<Only for model with Bluetooth>
After resuming from standby or hibernation, the message “TosBtMng has stopped working” may appear.
Click [Close program].
If Bluetooth connections are cut off, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [Bluetooth Settings], and connect to the
Bluetooth devices again.
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Saving Power
You can extend battery life and save power also during AC adaptor usage.
Use the methods below to reduce power consumption.
zChange [Power Options]
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power
Options] to select [Max Battery] under [Power schemes].
While [Portable/Laptop] is selected under [Power Options] as the factory
default, selecting [Max Battery] will further reduce power consumption.
Also, make detailed settings such as reducing the time entered in the [Turn off
monitor] setting.
zPress
Fn + Q ()
*1 to reduce LCD brightness
Reducing internal LCD brightness will reduce power consumption.
*1 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + * ()
zTurn off the computer when it is not in use
You can also turn off only the wireless LAN, wireless WAN or Bluetooth
power.
zDisconnect external devices (USB devices, external mice, etc.) that are
not being used
zUse Standby/Hibernation
Press
Fn + T ()
*2 to set the computer to standby or
Fn + G ()
*3 to set it to hibernation when you have to leave the
computer. This shuts down computer operation to reduce power consumption.
To confirm current settings, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] to view [Wired LAN standby
power saving function] or [Wireless LAN standby power saving function].
*2 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + 6 ()
*3 For Numeric keyboard model :
Fn + 0 ()
Reducing Power Consumption