Panasonic Toughbook CF-H1ADBBGJM User manual

Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-H1 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.
(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
Î: Page in this Manual.
: Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.
: Useful and helpful information.
Click : Touch the screen with the digitizer pen or finger.
Right-click Touch and hold with the digitizer pen.
You can also perform “Right-click” by pressing and holding the button of the digitizer pen, and then tapping the
object.
(Start) - [All Programs] :
Click (Start), and then click [All Programs].
<Only when connected to Cradle and keyboard>
: Press [ ] (Enter) key.
Ctrl + F7 : Press and hold Ctrl key, and then press F7 key.
zThe display of the key may be different from this manual according to the keyboard used. (e.g. “Delete” instead of
“Del”)
<For flash memory model>
Read the term “hard disk” as “flash memory” whenever it appears in this manual.
Regarding Windows 7

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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.
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.
Sound and Video

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Touch Screen Operation
You can use Windows by touching the screen in the same way as you use a mouse.
The screen of this computer has following two pointing device functions.
zDigitizer: can be operated with the digitizer pen (included)
zTouchscreen: can be operated with your finger etc.
You can use the touchscreen function to perform the same operation as a mouse. Touch the screen surface with the digitizer
pen.
For further information, click ( Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Touch] - [Flicks] - [Practice using
flicks].
zTo right-click
<When using the digitizer pen (included)>
You can perform “Right-click” with either of operation below.
zTouch and hold with the digitizer pen.
zPress and hold the button (A) of the digitizer pen, and then touch the object.
<When not using the digitizer pen>
You can perform “Right-click” with either of operation below.
zTouch and hold with the digitizer pen.
NOTE
zThe operation by touching the screen 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.
zTouch the screen with the digitizer pen (included) or your finger
When touching the screen, use only the digitizer pen (included) or your finger on the surface.
Touching the screen with an object other than the digitizer pen (included) or your fingertip (a fingernail or metal object, or
other hard or sharp objects that may leave a mark) may scar or stain the surface, causing the malfunction.
zDo not apply too much pressure when touching the screen
Only a light touch is required to touch the screen. Applying too much pressure may damage the surface.
Operation by touching the screen

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Touch Screen Operation
zWhen the screen becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth
The screen 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.
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 screen, and in fact may cause dirt to adhere to the screen.
zCheck the following to prevent the surface of the screen from being scratched
zAre you using the digitizer pen or your finger to operate the screen?
zIs the surface clean?
zIs the soft cloth clean?
zIs the tip of the digitizer pen clean?
zIs your finger clean?
zDo not touch the screen outside of the LCD display area
The input area is defined by the LCD display screen. Touching the screen outside of the display area may result malfunc-
tions or damage to the screen.
zDo not apply excessive force to the screen
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 screen glass to break, or may damage the LCD screen.
zOperation response may be slower in low temperature environments
The screen 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, perform the calibration
Perform the procedure of “Calibration” (Îpage 6).
Maintaining the performance of the screen
Things to keep in mind when using the screen

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Touch Screen Operation
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.
<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.
Digitizer Calibration
To calibrate the digitizer, use the digitizer pen and follow the steps below.
1Run [Tablet PC Settings].
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].
2Click [Calibrate].
3Select [Pen input].
4Touch each of the 4 “+” target marks one by one.
5Click [Yes].
Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface
zBe sure to wipe the LCD display to remove fingerprints, etc., with the soft cloth.
zDo not wipe areas other than the LCD display with the soft cloth.
Calibration

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Touch Screen Operation
Touchscreen Calibration
zTo calibrate the touchscreen, do not use the digitizer pen (included). Use your finger or other objects.
zPerform the calibration for the orientation to be used.
1Run [Tablet PC Settings].
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].
2Click [Calibrate].
3Select [Touch input].
4Using your finger or other object, touch of the 4 “+” target one by one.
5Click [Yes].

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Hardware Buttons
*1 Only for model with the Barcode Reader
*2 Only for model without the Barcode Reader
<Model without Barcode Reader> <Model with Barcode Reader>
Button Function
Camera Button
Take still pictures. (Îpage 42)
RFID Reader Button
Read the data from RFID tags. (Îpage 51)
*1
*1
Barcode Reader Button
Read the barcode. (Îpage 53)
*2
Application Buttons
Start the registered function or application. (Îpage 17)
Security Button
Works as
Ctrl + Alt + Del .
RFID
Application
Buttons
RFID
Camera
Security
Barcode RFID
Application
Buttons
Barcode
RFID
Camera
Security

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Hardware Buttons
NOTE
zThe Hardware buttons work when the Windows screen is displayed.
zThe Hardware buttons may not work immediately after Windows is started up or the Windows logon screen (or the
Welcome screen) is displayed.
zThe Hardware buttons may not work after time zone is changed. In this case, restart the computer.
To assign different functions to the Security Button
The Security button functions as Ctrl + Alt + Del at the time of purchase.
Also, at the time of purchase, the Security button functions as
F2 while you start up the computer (while [Panasonic] boot
screen is displayed).
You can configure the button to function as buttons
F1 to F12 while you start up the computer.
1Start up the Setup Utility (Îpage 82).
2Select [Main].
3Select [SAS Button] and press (Enter).
4Press ÏÐto select the desired button ( F1 to F12 ) and press (Enter).
5Press F10 , and then select [Yes] and press (Enter).
NOTE
zWhen the computer has started up, the Security button functions as
Ctrl + Alt + Del , regardless of the [SAS Button]
setting.

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Software Keyboard
You can use the Software Keyboard instead of the on-screen keyboard of Tablet PC Input Panel. By using the Software Key-
board, you can change the size of the Software Keyboard, and can use the numeric keypad.
NOTE
zYou cannot uninstall Tablet PC Input Panel. When you enter text, select either the Software Keyboard or Tablet PC
Input Panel.
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.
Installing the Software keyboard

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Software Keyboard
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 12)
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 key.
D. Works as a right-click. (Same function as the key)
E. Switches between QWERTY keyboard and numeric keypad.
NOTE
zYou cannot use Ctrl + Alt + Del on the software after logging on. Use [ ] button instead of Ctrl + Alt + Del .
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
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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.
z[Change Size Automatically (Big ↔ Medium)]
The size changes according to the angle of the screen display.
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] – [Regional and
Language Options] – [Formats] – [Customize this format] – [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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Panasonic Dashboard
You can perform the following operations by using Panasonic Dashboard.
zCheck the remaining battery charge
zChange the LCD brightness
zChange the camera light settings
zChange the screen color of Cleaning Utility
zEnable or disable the touchscreen operation
zStart the application software which you registered
zChange the settings of cleaning reminder, RFID, touchscreen, button assignment of Panasonic Dashboard and applica-
tion buttons
1Press the application button [A2]*1 (A).
You can also start Panasonic Dashboard by clicking on the notifica-
tion area, right-clicking , then clicking [Settings...].
Panasonic Dashboard starts up.
*1 You can change the setting of application button (Îpage 17).
2Make the operation.
[Battery] (B)
You can check the remaining battery charge and battery operating time.
Battery operating time is for reference. The operation time may increase
and/or decrease by the state of the computer. This is not a malfunction.
[Brightness] (C)
You can change the LCD brightness. The brightness can be changed by
clicking the desired position of the bar.
The brightness for battery operation and AC power operation can be set
separately.
[Camera Light] (D)
zTo display the light switch while using the camera, add a check mark
for [Automatically display the light switch while using the camera].
z To turn on the light when the preview starts, add a check mark for [Always
turn the light ON when the preview starts].
[Cleaning Utility] (E)
You can change the screen color of Cleaning Utility. When a check mark
for [Half transparent] is added, Windows screen seems to be transparent
of the screen color.
A
G
B
C
D
F
H
E
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Panasonic Dashboard
[Touchscreen] (F)
When a check mark for [Enable digitizer pen only] is added, you can use only the digitizer pen (included) to operate
by touching the screen. You cannot use the other stylus or the finger. We recommend to add a check mark for this,
when you place the palm on the screen and touch the screen by using the digitizer pen.
This setting is stored for each user.
Software buttons (G)
You can start the application software which you registered. You can change the registered application by using
[Advanced] menu. (Îbelow)
[Advanced...] (H)
You can select [Advanced] only if you logged on to Windows as an
administrator.
[Advanced Settings] menu is displayed. You can change the following
settings.
After making settings in [Advanced Settings], click [OK] to exit
[Advanced Settings].
[Cleaning Reminder] (I)
You can regularly display the message to remind cleaning. Some of following conditions can be selected.
z[Periodically]
When the defined time has passed since the last cleaning was performed.
z[At the time of log on]
When you log on to Windows.
z[When the battery is exchanged]
When you change the battery.
z[Undocked]
When you undock this computer from the Cradle.
[RFID] (J)
For saving power, add a check mark when you do not use the wireless smartcard function.
When a check mark is added, the data will be read only when RFID reader button is pressed.
[Touchscreen] (K)
When a check mark for [Enable digitizer pen only] is added, you can use only the digitizer pen (included) to operate
by touching the screen. You cannot use the other stylus or the finger. We recommend to add a check mark for this,
when you place the palm on the screen and touch the screen by using the digitizer pen.
This setting affects all users.
[Button Assignment] (L)
You can register the executable files or the applications to the buttons displayed on Panasonic Dashboard screen.
I
J
K
L
M

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Panasonic Dashboard
AClick any button.
BSelect the action from [Action].
You can select [Display Switch], [Cleaning Utility] / [Loupe Utility], [Reference Manual] or [Launch Application].
To restore the default setting, click [Restore Default].
When you select [Launch Application], input the label to [Label] box, and select a file you wish to execute.
zYou can also select files with extensions .pdf, .jpeg, .wma, etc. other than .exe.
zWhen you select a file with extension .exe, you can specify the parameter into [Program parameter].
zTo disable the application, make the text box blank.
[Application Button Settings] (M)
“Application Button Setting” (Îpage 17)
3Click [OK] to close Panasonic Dashboard.

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Application Button Setting
You can assign the startup functions of your favorite applications to the Applications Buttons.
1Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Applica-
tion Button Setting].
You can also start up Application Button Setting Utility form Panasonic
Dashboard (Îpage 14).
2Make the settings.
You can register the execute files of the applications.
NOTE
z<Only for model with Barcode Reader>
Button [A3] is not displayed.
Application
Buttons
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Application Button Setting
1Select the action from [Action] of each button.
You can select [<none>], [Dashboard], [Display Switch], [Right
Click], [Cleaning Utility] / [Loupe Utility], [Reference Manual] or
[Launch an Application]. To restore the default setting, click [Restore
Default].
When you select [Launch an Application], input the label to [Label]
box, and select a file you wish to execute.
zYou can also select files with extensions .pdf, .jpeg, .wma, etc.
other than .exe.
zWhen you select a file with extension .exe, you can specify the
parameter into [Program parameter].
zTo disable the application, select [<none>].
2Click [OK].
<Model without Barcode Reader>
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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 screen.
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. Click on the
notification area and right-click , then 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.
1Click on the notification area, and double-click .
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
1Press the application button [A1] (A).
Each time you press the button, the screen display rotates counter-clock-
wise by 90°*1.
When the computer is set to the Cradle the screen display does not
rotate. If you want to rotate the screen display even if the computer is set
to the Cradle, follow the step below.
AClick on the notification area, click , then click one of the dis-
play angles.
*1 You can change the order of the display rotation. (Îpage 21)
NOTE
zAlternatively you can rotate the display by the following procedure.
Click (start) - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Personalization] - [Display] - [Change display settings].
zWhile the display is rotated:
• Do not use the Extended Desktop. The touchscreen or digitizer may not work properly.
• Do not set the resolution larger than that of the internal LCD.
• The computer’s performance is slightly lowered.
zWhen the display is rotated, the motion video may not be displayed correctly or the sound may be distorted. Return the
display angle to [Primary Landscape].
zWhen you start up Windows and rotate the display right after logging on, the display may return to the previous state in
approximately 1 minute. In this case, rotate the display again.
Rotating the Display
A
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