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Standby/Hibernation Functions

Using the Power Switch

Setting

Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -
[Power Options] - [Advanced].

Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button
on my computer], and then select [OK].

Entering the standby or hibernation mode

Press the power switch (A); at the beep

sound, release your finger.

The computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode, depending on the
setting.

CAUTION

After releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power switch until
the power indicator goes off or blinks.

At the beep

sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to

press the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the computer will emit

a second beep

then power off. Data not previously saved will be lost.

Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shut down] with
[start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] -
[Advanced], if you press the power switch for more than four seconds and do not

release it, a second beep

will sound and the power will be turned off forcibly. Data

not previously saved will be lost.

When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by the key combination

, there will be no beep

sound.

Summary of Contents for CF-51 Series

Page 1: ...1 Personal Computer Reference Manual Model No CF 51 Series XP We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed ...

Page 2: ...er B s CLiP 5 as B s CLiP z The following drives may be described as CD DVD drive DVD ROM CD R RW drive DVD MULTI drive z Circular media such as DVD ROM and CD ROM are described as discs Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information CAUTION CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury Enter This illustrat...

Page 3: ...ions Fn F1 Fn F2 and Fn F3 are operable in the Setup Utility z The key combinations below may not work while some applications are running Besides the popup window may not be displayed depending on the state of the application you are using e g when Command Prompt is set to Full Screen Key Functions Popup Window Displayed after logging on to Windows Fn F1 Fn F2 LCD brightness control down LCD brig...

Page 4: ...s been completely switched z Do not press this key combination in the following conditions When a video such as a DVD video or an MPEG file is playing When the Dualview is being utilized When a game such as pinball is dis played NOTE z When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function this key operation may not work In this case log off all users and restart the computer Key...

Page 5: ...ume control down Volume control up Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the internal speaker and headphone jack NOTE z This key combination cannot be used to adjust the volume of the warning beep or speakers connected to the USB port Fn F7 Power off using the standby function Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to memory and powers off...

Page 6: ...e battery pack is inserted in the computer example When the battery pack is not inserted in the computer Fn F10 Power off using the hibernation function Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk and powers off the computer Î page 13 Key Functions Popup Window Displayed after logging on to Windows ...

Page 7: ...e Locked B Press another key for combination Lock released z To use Fn successively A Press Fn twice Locked B Press another key for combination Fn key remains locked until Fn is pressed once more B Notification This setting is only available when Use Fn key lock is checked Make sounds when Fn key is pressed 1 Notifies the user with a sound when Fn is locked or released Show status on screen Displa...

Page 8: ... Combinations 3 Select OK NOTE z Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey settings 1 If MUTE is set you will not hear a beep 2 Fx indicates any function key from F1 to F10 ...

Page 9: ...talized NumLk Numeric key This indicator lights green when NumLk is pressed This causes a portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad The Enter key functions differently depending on the application If an external keyboard or ten keyboard is connected to the external keyboard mouse port the numeric keypad of the internal keyboard will not operate ScrLk Scroll lock This indicator lights...

Page 10: ... when the multimedia pocket device floppy disk drive DVD ROM CD R RW drive DVD MULTI drive etc is accessed z This indicator shows the status of a second battery pack when a second battery pack is installed in the multimedia pocket The details of the status display are the same as for the main battery pack status Î page 28 ...

Page 11: ...oving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface Tapping Clicking tapping or clicking Double Tapping Double Clicking double tapping or double clicking Dragging Two quick taps but on the second tap leaving your finger down applying pressure and moving it on the work surface or While holding down the button moving your finger on the work surface ...

Page 12: ...ess down forcefully with sharp pointed objects e g nails or hard objects that can leave marks e g pencils and ball point pens z Try to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil come in contact with the touch pad The cursor may not work properly in such cases z When the touch pad becomes dirty Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first applied with deter...

Page 13: ...nstead of the standby mode z If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly the computer may not work properly To stabilize computer operations shut down Windows on a regular basis about once a week without using the standby or hibernation function Use any of the following methods to enter the standby or hibernation mode To use the hibernation mode set Power Options in advance Î page 14...

Page 14: ...l CD DVD drive hard disk or ATA card is opened close the file z Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility Enter Password does not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode use the Windows password as follows A Select the account to change in start Control Panel User Accounts...

Page 15: ...he disc in advance Î page 53 When entering the standby or hibernation mode Standby mode until the power indicator blinks green Hibernation mode until the power indicator goes off z Avoid the following Touching the keyboard touch pad or power switch Using external mouse or other peripheral devices Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor Closing or opening the display z It may take one or two min...

Page 16: ...itch until the power indicator goes off or blinks z At the beep 1 sound release your finger from the power switch If you continue to press the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds the computer will emit a second beep 1 then power off Data not previously saved will be lost Even when When I press the power button on my computer is set to Shut down with start Control Panel Performance ...

Page 17: ...ed 2 Select Stand by or Hibernate for When I close the lid of my porta ble computer and then select OK Entering the standby or hibernation mode 1 Close the display The computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode depending on the setting z When entering the standby or hibernation mode close the display correctly If you do not do so for example if you open the display soon after you c...

Page 18: ...g down or restarting Windows Entering either the standby or hibernation mode again Using the Power Switch 1 Press the power switch A Using the Display When Stand by or Hibernate is selected as the setting for When I close the lid of my por table computer Î page 17 you can resume operation using the following procedure 1 Open the display Even if the display is closed after the computer has entered ...

Page 19: ... and press Enter Situation Function to use You do not want the settings in the Setup Utility to be changed z Supervisor Password below z User Password Î page 21 You do not want your computer to be used without permission z Password on boot Î page 22 1 You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read or data to be written to the hard disk in cases including theft z Hard Disk Lock Î page 23 1 Yo...

Page 20: ...ur password If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will be unable to use your computer Contact Panasonic Technical Support z When running the Setup Utility do not leave your computer even for a short time as the possibility exists for the password to be set changed by another person NOTE z Your password will not be displayed on the screen z Only up to seven alphanumeric characters can be use...

Page 21: ...ess Enter 5 Enter your password at Enter New Password and press Enter z To disable the User Password Press only Enter 6 Re enter your password at Confirm New Password and press Enter z To disable the User Password Press only Enter 7 At Setup Notice press Enter 8 Press F10 and select Yes then press Enter CAUTION z Do not forget your password If a password is forgotten you will be unable to use your...

Page 22: ...d Ð select User Password Protection and press Enter C Using either Ï or Ð select Protected and press Enter When Password on boot is set to Enable it is impossible to start the computer without the password NOTE z Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so Î page 19 z When starting up the Setup Utility the password input screen will be displayed if a Supervisor Password or User Password ha...

Page 23: ...e to read write data from to the hard disk when the hard disk is inserted in a different computer since a password is also set for the hard disk When the hard disk is returned to the original computer you can read and write data as before In this case however make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lo...

Page 24: ...Í select Security 3 Using either Ï or Ð select Hard Disk Lock and press Enter 4 Select Enable or Disable z To enable the Hard Disk Lock Select Enable and press Enter At Caution press Enter z To disable the Hard Disk Lock Select Disable and press Enter 5 Press F10 and select Yes then press Enter CAUTION z To change your hard disk drive Contact Panasonic Technical Support Before changing the hard di...

Page 25: ... 2 Using either Î or Í select Security 3 Using either Ï or Ð select MP Floppy Operation and press Enter 4 Select Enable or Disable z To enable the floppy operation Select Enable and press Enter z To disable the floppy operation Select Disable and press Enter 5 Press F10 and select Yes then press Enter CAUTION z The setting described above works only for the floppy disk drive in the multimedia pock...

Page 26: ... is highly recommended POINT 4 Always watch your battery level Power Saving Methods z Change Power Schemes Select start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options and then set Power schemes to Max Battery Power consumption can also be minimized with detailed settings for example by reducing the time setting for Turn off monitor z Adjust the brightness darker with Fn F1 Î page 3 z Leav...

Page 27: ...ent except when the Wake up from LAN function is in use Do not use the standby or hibernation mode After resuming operation from the standby or hibernation mode the network connection may be severed or the computer will not work properly NOTE z Select to view Important Tips for using the battery pack You can also view Important Tips using the following procedures Select Important Tips in start All...

Page 28: ...9 or less Connect the AC adaptor You can use the computer when the battery indicator light is orange If you do not have an AC adaptor save your data and power off your computer After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one turn your computer on Blinking red 1 Battery pack or charging may not be working properly Quickly save your data and power off your computer Remove the battery pack ...

Page 29: ...ference between the remaining battery capacity displayed on the indicator and the actual remaining battery capacity To correct this execute the Battery Recalibration utility Î page 32 The battery indicator light remains red The battery remaining displays 99 and the indicator light is orange for a long period of time Low battery warning appears after a short period of time This may be caused by the...

Page 30: ...ery pack etc or usage condition when the AC adaptor has been connected for a long period of time Note that a level of 100 in the High Temperature mode is about a level of 80 in the Normal Temperature mode 1 The default mode NOTE z After switching from Normal Temperature to High Temperature or vice versa the remaining battery capacity will not be displayed properly until the battery pack is complet...

Page 31: ...r or replace the bat tery before starting up the computer next time z Connect the AC adaptor immediately If you do not have the AC adaptor with you exit any programs currently running then exit Windows and confirm that the power indicator is off z If you have a fully charged spare battery turn off the computer replace the battery and turn the computer on again Do not replace the battery pack while...

Page 32: ...ure should be performed once after you purchase the computer As you use the battery pack over a long period of time the remaining capacity display may become inaccurate due to aging of the battery pack and other factors The procedure described below should be performed again NOTE z If the computer is turned off while recalibrating the battery electrical power outage accidental removal of the AC ad...

Page 33: ...l require replacement CF VZSU29U If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short and if performance is not recovered even after executing Battery Recalibration we recommend that the battery be replaced CAUTION z Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged Also the computer may not opera...

Page 34: ...ove Insert the battery pack C z Removing Slide the latch D and then without releasing it pull the tab E on the battery pack and remove it from the computer z Inserting Firmly attach the battery pack to the connector 4 Reattach the cover Slide the cover back into place CAUTION z For an improperly attached cover your battery pack may fall out while you are carrying around your computer z Be sure the...

Page 35: ...media pocket device is changed after the installation screen for the peripheral is displayed the multimedia pocket device cannot be recognized even if it is properly installed Follow the procedure below only in the case of removal except for the second battery pack z When the multimedia pocket device has been removed after the computer is turned off these steps are not necessary z Insertion is car...

Page 36: ...rtable computer in the following menu start Control Panel Power Options Advanced Removing the device 1 Turn your computer over 2 Slide the latch A in the direction of the arrow in the figure then remove the device by holding both sides of the device CAUTION z Handle the device as shown holding both sides Otherwise the device may be damaged Also do not apply excessive downward force on the device T...

Page 37: ...e multimedia pocket do not connect the USB floppy disk drive and vice versa If you have done what is described above remove one of the floppy disk drives and restart the computer NOTE z You can confirm whether the device is properly recognized or not by selecting on the taskbar or Information menu in the Setup Utility If the device is not recognized or if the media cannot be read or written to Î p...

Page 38: ...a ballpoint pen into the emergency hole A z Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens Under some conditions dust may build up on the lens or on a disc This may result in a read or write malfunction z Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position z Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the CD DVD drive Doing so could cause it to malfunction z Do no...

Page 39: ...discs that have become deformed warped or are not completely round Depending on the condition record quality a crack dirt modification copy protection DVD recorder or disk maker used when creating the disc etc of a disc it may not be possible to be read it correctly The following discs can be used 1 In the case of DVD RAM only non cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be used 2 Does not...

Page 40: ...ll differ depending on the first DVD Video played z In the case of a DVD Video with a specific region code The drive will automatically be set with the same region code as the DVD Video z In the case of any other DVD Video Confirm Region appears Select region code and select OK Play now begins Confirm Region may not be displayed for some DVD Videos To confirm the current region code and the number...

Page 41: ...ttached to this com puter For information on how to install B s Recorder and B s CLiP Î page 51 z Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds 1 Depending on the disc the writing speed may become slower z If the write operation is to involve a long period of time be sure to connect the AC adaptor If the battery power runs low and the power of the computer is cut the write operation m...

Page 42: ...btained the DVD ROM CD R RW drive with this computer install DVD Multi Driver instead of DVD RAM Software by using DVD Multi Drive Utility Disc Before installing DVD Multi Driver be sure to install WinDVD and B s Recorder B s CLiP using DVD Drive Utility Disc attached to this computer Refer to the CF VDM731 s Operat ing Instructions for how to install DVD Multi Driver z When you obtained the DVD M...

Page 43: ...B s CLiP are included in DVD Drive Utility Disc attached to this computer For information on how to install B s Recorder and B s CLiP Î page 51 z Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds 1 Depending on the disc the writing speed may become slower z If the write operation is to involve a long period of time be sure to connect the AC adaptor If the battery power runs low and the po...

Page 44: ... 0 8X SPEED DVD R Revision 3 0 DVD RW Ver 1 2 4X SPEED DVD RW Revision 2 0 z Depending on the disc the quality of the write operation may not be so good We recommend using any of the following discs Recommended Discs CD R HITACHI MAXELL Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO Ltd MITSUI CHEMICALS Inc RICOH Co Ltd TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd CD RW High Speed CD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO Ltd RICOH Co Ltd DVD R Ma...

Page 45: ...nt pen or other writing instrument nor paste any paper to it Do not drop bend or place heavy objects on top of discs If the disc is brought from a cold into a warm environment moisture may form on the disc Wipe this moisture off with a soft dry lint free cloth before using the disc Cleaning the disc using a disc cleaner is recommended once every 2 or 3 months CAUTION z When inserting or removing a...

Page 46: ...s inserted correctly and check that the disc is in good condition If the disc is good and inserted correctly set CD DVD Drive Speed to Low in Main menu of the Setup Utility z For AutoPlay CDs If an AutoPlay CD does not start after the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation modes remove the disc from the drive then reinsert the disc again after a 15 second wait An AutoPlay CD may start du...

Page 47: ...low some time for disc recognition When the Utility Setup tool screen does not appear automatically input d windvd setup exe 1 in start Run and select OK B Select WinDVD Setup C Select Next at the Welcome Message D The License Agreement 2 screen appears Carefully read the agreement then select Yes E Follow the on screen instructions and install WinDVD 1 d is the drive letter of the CD DVD drive Ch...

Page 48: ...utomatically on WinDVD start up Windows Media Player select Tools Options and then remove the check mark from DVD Video and Movie file mpeg in File Types on the screen shown at left z If you cannot play the disc contents smoothly In the case of some operating environments or DVD videos playback may not be smooth or audio may become distorted when using fast forward time stretch A Right click on th...

Page 49: ...tally Î page 47 NOTE z Take steps to ensure that no other player software is allowed to coexist with WinDVD It may not be possible to play images properly if any player software other than WinDVD is installed There are some DVD Videos available on the market that work by installing their own player software when they are played In the case of such a DVD be absolutely sure to abort the installation...

Page 50: ...inistrator s authority DVD RW recorded in the VR format z Depending on the DVD recorder or the manufacturer of the media used for creation it may not be playable z Media in which digital broadcasts have been recorded using copyright management technologies such as CPPM Content Protection for Prerecorded Media or CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media cannot be played back How to Access the O...

Page 51: ...these discs DVD MULTI drive is required z Refer to Information for the DVD ROM CD R RW Drive Î page 41 or Information for the DVD MULTI Drive Î page 42 for information about recommended discs Select d 3 in start My Computer with the right button select Properties Recording then delete the check mark for Enable CD recording on this drive z Delete the check mark for Enable CD recording on this drive...

Page 52: ...n screen instructions During the course of the installation process you will be asked to input a serial number Input the serial number marked on the sticker and the disc D Upon completion of the installation select Yes I want to restart my computer now then select Finish The computer will restart E Input d Setuputil exe 4 in start Run and select OK The Utility Setup tool screen will appear F Selec...

Page 53: ...tton and select Eject Do not eject discs in any other way except the one described above If you cannot eject the disc even after attempting the operation described above shut down Windows and after the power is off insert a pointed object e g the bent out tip of a paper clip or the tip of a ballpoint pen into the emergency hole z Be sure to shut down B s Recorder before logging off Windows z Do no...

Page 54: ...ograms B H A B s CLiP User s Manual How to Access the Online Manual SUPPORT INFORMATION z If B s Recorder and B s CLiP do not operate properly we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem contact B H A URL http www bhacorp com ...

Page 55: ...me z ZV card SRAM card FLASH ROM card except for an ATA interface and card requiring 12V are not supported z With the repeated insertion removal of a PC Card the computer may no longer recognize the PC Card depending on the type of card In such cases restart the computer z When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted after entering either the standby or hibernation mode the ...

Page 56: ...nnot be recognized even if it is properly installed z When using PC cards for connecting peripheral devices SCSI IEEE1394 etc install using the following procedure one example A Connect the peripheral device to the card B Turn the device on C Slide the card in until it snaps into place z When inserting a card do not force the card in if difficulty is encountered Depending on the shape of the card ...

Page 57: ...vice connected to the PC Card such as when a SCSI card is used to connect an external hard disk to the computer In such cases turn off the power from start menu then remove the card 1 Disable the card function A Select on the taskbar select the PC Card then select Stop B Follow the on screen instructions When the PC Card has been removed after the computer is turned off this step is not necessary ...

Page 58: ...articles to enter Doing so has been known to cause damage fire or electric shock CAUTION z This computer has two RAM module slots When inserting one RAM module only insert it in SLOT 1 At the time of factory shipment the RAM module is in SLOT 1 When inserting the extended RAM module insert it in slot 2 z If the RAM module is difficult to insert or difficult to press down do not force it Check once...

Page 59: ...hooks A The RAM module will be raised at an angle B Gently remove the RAM module from the slot 4 Put the cover back in place A Insert the cover at an angle then fit it into place B Fasten the screw 5 Insert the battery pack Î page 34 NOTE z Whether the RAM module is properly recognized or not can be confirmed in Information menu of the Setup Utility Î page 83 If the RAM module is not recognized po...

Page 60: ... the various cables when carrying your computer around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a headphone or microphone etc The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector A on the back of your computer For more detailed information refer to the Operating Instructions of the port replicator Port Replicator ...

Page 61: ...ng from hibernation mode or after restarting may differ from the display destination before entering hibernation mode or before restarting When changing the display destination after Windows has started do not press any keys or press the power switch until the display destination has changed completely z When the display destination of the screen is switched using Fn F3 after the Command Prompt sc...

Page 62: ... add a check mark for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor then select Apply If a checkmark is already displayed remove the checkmark once and then turn the checkmark back on 3 Make the settings for each display screen area colors etc 4 Select OK NOTE z There are some applications that cannot be used in the Dualview z When the button to maximize a window is pressed one of the displays will ...

Page 63: ...hange Return the position of the extended display to the condition before the change Move the application to the internal LCD and then correct the position of the extended display When there is no display when the Dualview is disabled The application running is being displayed in the external display Set the Dualview again move the application from the external display to the internal LCD and then...

Page 64: ...ouse B Select Pointers C Select None in Scheme then select OK When the display will not be shown properly z When the Dualview is used set Never for Plugged in and Running on batteries for Turn off monitor in Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes If this setting is not made there are cases the display will not be shown properly z When an external display not compatib...

Page 65: ...ccordance with the media in which the driver of the printer exists Once a screen to install a driver is displayed the multimedia pocket device cannot be recognized even if it is properly installed 1 Power off your computer Operating Instructions Starting Up Shutting Down z Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode 2 Connect the printer to your comput...

Page 66: ...hen the floppy disk drive has already been inserted in the multimedia pocket do not connect the USB floppy disk drive and vice versa If you have done what is described above remove one of the floppy disk drives and restart the computer z When a USB device is connected there are cases the standby or hibernation function will not operate in a normal manner due to the USB device In addition a USB dev...

Page 67: ...se each application 1 Disable the device functions A Select on the taskbar and select the USB device then select Stop B Follow the on screen instructions This step is not necessary when the USB device has been removed after the computer is turned off if is not displayed or if the device disconnected in step A does not appear in the list 2 Remove the USB device ...

Page 68: ...creen instructions and refer to the operation manual for the IEEE 1394 device on how to install the driver z Before connecting an IEEE 1394 device change the multimedia pocket device in accordance with the media in which the driver of the IEEE 1394 device exists Once a screen to install a driver is displayed the multimedia pocket device cannot be recognized even if it is properly installed Removin...

Page 69: ... Select Edit in start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options Dialing Rules then select the location from which you will be dialing in Country region B Input the necessary information items such as the area code dialing rules etc select OK then select OK NOTE z Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode during communications z To remove the cable pull out while p...

Page 70: ...nication time and then set System standby There may be cases where the computer enters the standby mode after the time set for System standby elapses even during communications and cuts off the communications If Never is set the computer will not enter the standby mode during communications but once the computer resumes the power of the computer will remain on while the user is absent z When the R...

Page 71: ...mode z After operations are resumed from standby mode the screen remains dark The former screen display will be restored when the keyboard or touch pad is touched z The computer cannot resume if a telephone is connected to the line of a modem e g a PC Card modem other than the internal modem ...

Page 72: ...etwork system server HUB etc using a LAN cable 3 Turn on the computer CAUTION z Do not use the standby or hibernation functions during communications except when the Wake up from LAN function is in use as this may cause an error in data transmission or reception The timeout function may engage even during data transmissions causing the computer to automatically go into standby or hibernation mode ...

Page 73: ...aintenance System Hardware B Select the internal network adaptor from Network adapters C Select Power Management add the check mark for Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power and Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby then select OK CAUTION z Be sure to connect the AC adaptor and enable the supply of power NOTE z Even when a password is set in the Setup Utility an...

Page 74: ...ard or touch pad is touched z The computer may start up if accessed by another computer on the network The following procedure can be used to prevent startup due to unintentional access by a computer A Select start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager Network adapters then select the internal network adaptor and then select Power Management B Add the check mark ...

Page 75: ...at their transmission rate tends to drop as the communication distance increases It is recommended that the devices supporting the wireless LAN be used in close vicinity to each other z The rate may drop while a microwave oven is being used Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes in hospitals or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect the operation of devices in the vicinity z If you...

Page 76: ...he settings will vary for different network environments depending on the network system being used For more details ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network CAUTION z Set profiles for each user using the following procedure 1 Double click on the taskbar 2 Select your wireless LAN adapter and select General 3 Select On for Switch radio 4 Select Networks and select Add 5...

Page 77: ...When using an access point for which 128 bit can be set some access points display 104 bit we recommend setting data encryption to 128 bit to prevent unauthorized decryption 7 Select the profile you have set and select Connect z If the setting of the profile that is currently connected is changed the new setting will not be enabled until you select the profile and then select Connect 8 Select OK O...

Page 78: ... segment A Channel refers to the individual frequency bandwidth divisions The access point cannot be accessed z The network key setting may not conform to the access point Check the network key setting of the access point and if necessary set it again correctly z Depending on the access point and settings access may not be accepted unless the computer s MAC address is registered beforehand In this...

Page 79: ...disk drive The hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock In addition static electricity could later affect some internal components 1 Power off your computer Operating Instructions Starting Up Shutting Down z Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode z Disconnect the AC adaptor then turn your computer over 2 Remove the battery pack Î page 33 3 ...

Page 80: ...e as illustrated z Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place If you carry your computer without the latch lock in place the hard disk drive may fall out NOTE z Whether the hard disk is properly recognized or not can be confirmed in Information menu of the Setup Utility Î page 83 If the hard disk is not recognized power off the computer and insert it again ...

Page 81: ...Password on boot Setup Utility Prompt Boot First Menu User Password Protection MP Floppy Operation and Legacy USB Support will be displayed but cannot be set The User Password can be changed only when User Password Protection has been set to No Protection The User Password cannot be deleted z Get Default Values will not be displayed on Exit menu z F9 does not work NOTE z When Password on boot in t...

Page 82: ... among the menus z F5 F6 To move among the values z Enter To display sub menu of each item selected by Ï or Ð z F9 To set default settings except the password When starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password this key is not available z F10 To save the settings and exit NOTE z When setting date and time Tab can be used to move the cursor ...

Page 83: ...serted None Parameters Underline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment Select the language for displaying the Setup Utility Information Menu Language English Model No CF xxxxxxxxx Serial No xxxxxxxxxx CPU Type xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx CPU Speed x xx GHz BIOS Vx xxLxx Embedded Controller Vx xxLxx System Memory xxx MB Video RAM xxx MB Primary Master xx GB Secondary Master xxxxxx...

Page 84: ...rs Underline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment Main Menu System Date xx xx xxxx 1 System Time xx xx xx 2 Touch Pad Enable Display Simultaneous Display Expansion Enable CD DVD Drive Speed High Environment Auto Current Status 3 Normal Temperature Touch Pad Disable Enable Display 4 External Monitor Internal LCD Simultaneous Display Expansion Disable Enable CD DVD Drive Speed High Low...

Page 85: ...rdless of the Display setting NOTE z Advanced menu cannot be changed when the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password Parameters Underline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment Advanced Menu Serial Port Enable Parallel Port Enable Mode ECP Modem Enable LAN Enable Boot up from LAN Enable Wireless LAN Enable Serial Port Disable Enable Parallel Port Disable Enable Mode 1 Uni d...

Page 86: ...Lock will not be displayed Password on boot Setup Utility Prompt Boot First Menu User Password Protection MP Floppy Operation and Legacy USB Support will be displayed but cannot be set Modem Disable Enable LAN Disable Enable Boot up from LAN 2 Disable Enable Wireless LAN Disable Enable Security Menu Password on boot Enable XSet Supervisor Password Enter Setup Utility Prompt Enable Boot First Menu ...

Page 87: ... message is not displayed F2 and F12 will work 2 Setting impossible when the Supervisor Password is not set 3 This function works only for the floppy disk drive in the multimedia pocket This does not work for an external floppy disk drive Password on boot Disable Enable Set Supervisor Password To the sub menu Setup Utility Prompt 1 Disable Enable Boot First Menu Disable Enable Hard Disk Lock 2 Dis...

Page 88: ...ove a device up by one in the order select the device with Ï and Ð and then press F6 To move a device down by one in the order select the device with Ï and Ð and then press F5 NOTE z Boot menu cannot be changed when the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password z Boot Menu The device for starting up the operating system can also be selected during computer start up After the computer is t...

Page 89: ...es Exit Exit the Setup Utility and save your changes to CMOS Exit Without Saving Changes Exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes to CMOS Get Default Values Set the Setup Utility to the default settings Load Previous Values Load previous values from CMOS for all Setup items Save Current Values Save your changes to CMOS Battery Recalibration To accurately display remaining battery capacit...

Page 90: ... using the computer in a network environment we recommend that you set System standby and System hibernates to Never using the following procedure Select start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes The Windows files included in the Retail Version of the Windows CD ROM for OS are contained in the following folders c windows docs c windows dotnetfx c windows i386 c wi...

Page 91: ...c The screen shown at left is displayed When you select an item detailed information on that item will be displayed Displayed information can be saved to a text file txt Run the DMI Viewer and display the information you wish to save 1 Select save method z To save the item that is displayed Select Save Selected Data from File menu z To save all items Select Save All Data from File menu 2 Select th...

Page 92: ... Size is set 1 Some characters in homepages and HTML e mails may not be magnified NOTE z Icon Enlarger will not start up if the display resolution is set lower than 1024 x 768 dots z When magnifying screen a part of the menu or other screen elements may become hidden In this case overlay the cursor to display pop ups scroll the screen or use other functions to display the hidden elements z Close a...

Page 93: ... the appropriate values as needed Î page 81 z If the problem persists the internal clock battery may need to be replaced Contact Panasonic Technical Support 0271 Check date and time settings The date and time setting are incorrect z Run the Setup Utility and set the date and time correctly Î page 84 z If the problem persists the internal clock battery may need to be replaced Contact Panasonic Tech...

Page 94: ... bootable and change it to another if not z If the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk confirm whether the hard disk is properly recognized in Information menu of the Setup Utility If the hard disk is recognized perform the reinstallation procedure If not contact Panasonic Technical Support z If a device is connected to the USB port disconnect the device or run the Setup Utility and set L...

Page 95: ... Password or User Password If you have forgotten it contact Panasonic Technical Support POST Startup Error s is displayed Î page 93 Windows startup or an operation is extremely slow z Press F9 in the Setup Utility Î page 81 This will restore the Setup Utility s settings to their default values except the password settings Then the Setup Utility must be run once again for you to input the appropria...

Page 96: ...ove disks or other media Press any key to restart or a similar message is displayed z This means a floppy disk that does not contain system startup information has been left in the floppy disk drive Remove the floppy disk and press any key z If the message still appears even after trying the above measure this may be an indication that some type of hard disk failure has occurred Contact Panasonic ...

Page 97: ... Password appears after the Panasonic boot screen disappears Hold down F8 soon after inputting the password and pressing Enter Display No display after powering on z When there is no display to an external display Check your cable connection to the external display Confirm your display is powered on Check the settings for your external display z The display destination may be set to the external d...

Page 98: ...ter does not respond to keyboard commands read No response Î page 107 An afterimage appears e g green red and blue dots remain on the display or there are dots not displaying the correct colors z If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time an afterimage may appear This is not a malfunction The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is displayed z High precision and advanced ...

Page 99: ...ile using Dualview z If you use a 3D screen saver while in Dualview mode at a high resolution an error may occur or the computer may freeze Under these conditions do not use a 3D screen saver When the screensaver is set an error will occur during a resume operation z When the computer automatically enters the standby or hibernation mode while the screensaver is running an error may occur during a ...

Page 100: ...h Pad to Disable in Main menu of the Setup Utility The computer does not resume z Did you press the power switch and hold it for four seconds or more If you press the power switch and hold it for four seconds or more the power will be turned off forcibly In this case all unsaved data will be lost z Did you disconnect the AC adaptor or the battery pack while the computer was in standby mode If the ...

Page 101: ...en key mode press NumLk Only capital letters are being input z Check whether the indicator is on If it is on the computer is in Caps Lock mode To disable the Caps Lock mode press CapsLock How to input European characters ß à ç etc symbols or Euro currency symbol is unclear z Select start All Programs Accessories System Tools Character Map Network Unable to connect to a network z Confirm that eithe...

Page 102: ...urchased z Before connecting a peripheral change the multimedia pocket device in accordance with the media in which the driver of the peripheral exists Once a screen to install a driver is displayed the multimedia pocket device cannot be recognized even if it is properly installed Your peripheral does not work z Make sure a driver is installed z Contact the manufacturer of the product z When opera...

Page 103: ...ge 58 Cannot tell whether the RAM module has been correctly installed z You can check whether the RAM module is recognized using Information menu in the Setup Utility If the RAM module is not recognized turn the computer off and reinsert the RAM module The RAM module has not been recognized z Make sure the RAM module has been properly inserted z Use the RAM module that supports the recommended spe...

Page 104: ... logging on with administrator authority A Input c util cpupower setup exe in start Run and select OK Follow the on screen instructions B Select Performance in start Panasonic CPU Idle Setting and select OK then select Yes The computer will be restarted automatically z If these phenomena occur even with the above settings select start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power S...

Page 105: ...k to see if the hard disk is full If it is full delete unnecessary files z Your hard disk content may be corrupted Contact Panasonic Technical Support Trouble has occurred with the disc set in the CD DVD drive z You may need to clean the lens or disc Cleaning the lens Î page 39 Cleaning the disc Î page 45 The multimedia pocket device status indicator does not light z Is the disc set correctly Cann...

Page 106: ...allpoint pen into the emergency hole A Pushing it completely to the end will free the tray so that it can be pulled out The position of the emergency hole differs depending on the drive The disc tray does not close z Did you touch the eject button when you close the tray When the previous item is not the cause z Try testing another drive or media Touch Pad Unable to input using the touch pad z Has...

Page 107: ...gain If the program no longer works normally delete the program using the following menu Then reinstall the program start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs When trying to play back video files using Windows Media Player the message Codec required appears and the file cannot be played back z Some video files use a Codec that is not installed as a standard In these cases if you play back the vide...

Page 108: ...to a file Displayed information can be saved to a text file txt A Run the PC Information Viewer and display the information you wish to save B Select Save z To save the item that is displayed Select Save only the information displayed and select OK Some of the hidden information on the screen which cannot be shown without scrolling the screen will be saved too z To save all items Select Save all t...

Page 109: ...on Viewer Screen Copy z At the time of purchase the computer is set so that a copy of the screen can be saved to a file by pressing Ctrl Alt F8 This setting can be changed using the following procedure A Select PC Information Viewer Select start All Programs Panasonic PC Information Viewer B Select Screen Copy with the right button and select Properties Shortcut C Move the cursor to Shortcut key a...

Page 110: ...ta Electric Industrial Co Ltd assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals z Trademarks Microsoft Windows the Windows logo and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and or other countries Intel Pentium and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademark...

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