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Display Rotation Tool

Double-Click

from the taskbar or press Alt + Ctrl + R

When changing the key combination:
(Only the third key can be changed.)

Right-click

in the taskbar.

Select [Setting].

NOTE

Select the key.

Windows 98

Windows 2000

NOTE

Windows NT

The Display Rotation Tool is not supported.

Windows 2000

Install the Display Rotation Tool by the following procedure.

Select [Start] - [Run], then input [c:\util\disprot\setup.exe] and select [OK].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

After installing Display Rotation Tool, the screen may become black for several
seconds when starting up Windows. This is not a malfunction.

By running the Display Rotation Tool, it is possible to rotate the LCD computer screen
180 degrees and to perform Touchscreen operations in the rotated mode.

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Page 1: ...lt in minor or moderate injury WARNING WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury Start Shut Down This illustration means to click Start then to click Shut Down For some applications you may need to double click Enter This illustration means to press the Enter key Fn F5 This illustration means to press and hold the Fn key then press the F5 key Windows 98 Information f...

Page 2: ...Setup Utility page 25 54 Pressing this key combination displays the remain ing battery capacity on the screen page 29 Pressing this key combination turns off the LCD ex ternal display and hard disk drive until operation is re sumed by pressing any key or mouse 3 except the keyboard and mouse connected to the USB port Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in quick succession Do not...

Page 3: ...or battery pack not connected or charg ing not being performed Orange Charging in progress Green Charging finished Brinking green Battery pack is discharging to 65 or below in high temperature mode Red Battery is low remaining battery capacity is approx 9 or less Blinking red Battery pack or charging malfunction Blinking orange Charging on standby The ambient temperature is out side the allowable ...

Page 4: ...plication Windows 98 Windows 2000 Auto Scroll 2 Automatically scroll a document move the mouse after clicking the wheel or Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface When a check mark is added for Use Drag Lock 1 After the drag operation above left side it is neces sary to determine the destination i e location of drop by one tap Under the condition no destination is se lected do not use...

Page 5: ...duce the dis play of a document rotate the wheel while holding down Ctrl Windows 98 Windows 2000 Data Zoom 2 Display or hide a docu ment or perform opera tions to return to or pro ceed with Internet Ex plorer rotate the wheel while holding down Shift Function Touch Pad Operation Shift Within the parentheses are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft IntelliMouseTM 2 Indicates that t...

Page 6: ...ration is unnecessary 1 Windows 98 In Control Panel System Device Manager select touch pad in Mouse select Remove to delete it then select OK to confirm the deletion Windows 2000 In Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager select touch pad in Mice and other pointing devices Select Driver Uninstall to delete it then select OK to confirm the deletion The display will ask you to restart Windows s...

Page 7: ...elect Yes then select Next 6 At the Insert Disk select OK 7 Input c util drivers mouse and select OK 8 Select Finish 9 The display will ask you to restart Windows select Yes Windows 2000 When PS 2 Compatible Mouse or PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port UPDD is displayed in Mice and other pointing devices 1 Double click PS 2 Compatible Mouse 2 Select Driver Update Driver then select Next 3 Select Display a ...

Page 8: ...cohol For more information refer to Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface that comes with the soft cloth Moving the cursor Clicking Double clicking Dragging Cursor Touchscreen CAUTION The touchscreen function can not be used in the MS DOS mode and when using the full screen in MS DOS prompt When the operation of panning only LCD is performed while the screen reso lution is set to 1024 x 768 d...

Page 9: ...e version number Status Display the status of the controller Windows Set the double click settings General Set the general settings and func tions Events Set the events that can be generated by a controller Settings Set the general protocol settings Adjustments can be made when double click operations are assumed by the computer although single click operations are intended by clicking Windows fro...

Page 10: ...cted to the serial port of the port replicator both operate When connecting the serial device to the serial port of the port replicator if Windows does not start or the serial device does not work properly change the settings of the touchscreen driver with the following procedure 1 Select from the task bar or select Settings from Start Programs Updd 2 Select device2 in Devices The following device...

Page 11: ...e of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application can be changed with Option Window size Any change to the size of an image must be made before beginning to draw If the image size is changed after the drawing is completed the image quality will not be sharp Data can be copied to the clipboard with Edit Copy Copied data can be added to other applications that support the bitmap forma...

Page 12: ...ition to begin drawing while pressing down on the right button of the touch pad After determining this position release your finger from the button and draw Drawing is not possible while the right button of the touch pad is being pressed Select from the taskbar or select Panasonic Hand Writing from Start Programs Panasonic 1 3 Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the touch pad Posi...

Page 13: ...t supported Windows 2000 Install the Display Rotation Tool by the following procedure 1 Select Start Run then input c util disprot setup exe and select OK 2 Follow the on screen instructions After installing Display Rotation Tool the screen may become black for several seconds when starting up Windows This is not a malfunction By running the Display Rotation Tool it is possible to rotate the LCD c...

Page 14: ... may become completely black In such case return the Windows to its original size after rotating the display We recommend not rotating the display when the path of the cursor has been set to be displayed and Scheme in Start Settings Control Panel Mouse Pointer has been changed since the movement of the cursor will become extremely slow When the display is being rotated a moving image may not be di...

Page 15: ...Start Settings Control Panel Power Manage ment in Hibernate add the check mark for Enable hiber nate support and select Apply Windows 2000 Power Options 2 In Advanced select Standby or Hibernate for When I press the power button on my computer then select OK The operation of the computer when the LCD is closed can also be set in Ad vanced Hibernation function Hard disk Somewhat slow Power is not r...

Page 16: ...ter is set to Shut down 2 with Control Panel Power Management 3 if the power switch is pressed a beep will sound and the power will go off if the switch is pressed for more than four seconds although the computer will not completely shut down With the method below you can shut down the computer by using the standby function Fn F7 page 2 Windows 98 Windows 2000 In Start Shut Down select Stand by Wi...

Page 17: ...ion resumes serial devices such as a mouse modem or PC Cards may not function properly In such cases you will need to restart your computer or reinitialize the individual devices Avoid the following until the power is completely turned off when turning off the computer by using the standby or hibernation functions or resuming operation from the standby or hibernation Touch the keyboard excluding p...

Page 18: ...n mode If this occurs restart the computer Windows 98 Windows 2000 When a USB device is in use or is connected to the computer note only for some USB devices If this occurs remove the USB device temporarily and restart the computer Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode when using an operating system other than the one that comes with your computer the Setup Utility or when experiencing stat...

Page 19: ...ter resumes from the standby hibernation mode when MS DOS is running the screen may become completely black In such cases press Alt Tab If you are using a PC card note that some cards may cease to function if the standby or hibernation function is used several times When this occurs immediately shut down Windows without using the standby or hibernation function Windows NT Confirm that Phoenix APM ...

Page 20: ... Upon entering your password and pressing Enter Over three incorrect attempts If the correct password is input Will Start Will Not Start Power off When the Setup Utility is started up with Supervisor Password You can register all items of the Setup Utility page 51 When the Setup Utility is started up with User Password You can not register Advanced menu and some items in Security menu The User pas...

Page 21: ...curity 3 Using either or select Set Supervisor Password and press Enter 4 Only when the Supervisor Password has been set Enter your password at the Enter Current Password and press Enter 5 Enter your password at the Enter New Password and press Enter To disable the Supervisor Password Press only Enter CAUTION 6 Re enter your password at the Confirm New Password and press Enter To disable the Super...

Page 22: ...r New Password and press Enter To disable the User Password Press only Enter When the Supervisor Password has not been set the User Password can not be set Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so page 21 NOTE CAUTION When you do not want the User Password enabled changed or disabled without permission 1 Using and select User Password Protection and press Enter 2 Using and select Protec...

Page 23: ...you have not done so page 21 NOTE NOTE CAUTION When the Hard Disk Lock is set to Enable it is impossible to read write data from to the hard disk when the hard disk is installed 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 Utili...

Page 24: ... Intel SpeedStep technology page 27 28 You can control power consumption by setting CPU performance separately for AC adaptor connected and AC adaptor disconnected i e running on batter ies Windows 98 Windows 2000 In Control Panel Power Management make settings in detail By making settings in detail for the timeout alarm etc it is possible to control the consumption of power When Windows 98 or Win...

Page 25: ...sely affected if the power management function is enabled Key operation and music playback When the power management function is running you may feel that key or touch pad touchscreen or mouse operations are sluggish Furthermore music may not be played back correctly when the power of the display is cut for energy conservation purposes during playback Never Never Disable 2 min 2 min Disable Power ...

Page 26: ...stall it To install the Phoenix APM 2 0 for Windows NT execute the following procedure In Start Run input c util drivers apm setup exe and select OK Follow the on screen instructions Windows NT The LCD will be powered off To resume press any key On this screen the condition the power of the display is off is called standby NOTE The computer will enter the standby mode To resume slide the power swi...

Page 27: ...the Intel R SpeedStep TM technology Displays settings currently in effect Display detailed settings screen in the CAUTION shown below Other start up methods Right click on either or and select Adjust Properties Choose Start Settings Control Panel Power Management and se lect Intel R SpeedStep TM technology Windows 2000 Power Options Do not add the check mark for Disable Intel SpeedStep technology ...

Page 28: ...shown below When this checkmark is on a confirmation screen is displayed when switching from Maximum Performance to Battery Optimized Performance This screen appears only when a switch is made between AC adaptor operation and battery operation Other start up methods Right click on either or and select Adjust Properties Select Start Programs Intel R SpeedStep TM technology Applet Do not add the che...

Page 29: ... the AC adaptor is connected This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the remaining power is less than approx 95 of capacity after the battery is fully charged Getting a detailed reading Fn F9 The actual remaining battery capacity and the displayed indication may differ When the battery pack is not in the computer is displayed There may be a discrepancy with the v...

Page 30: ...the com puter starts up or resumes while the AC adaptor is not connected Windows may not operate properly or alarm op erations may stop working 2 When disabling the speakers with the Setup Utility or pressing Fn F4 the alarm beep is also disabled 3 Windows 2000 Power Options Plug in the AC adaptor and fully charge your battery Use a spare battery if you have one If you have neither the AC adaptor ...

Page 31: ...n the high temperature mode the full charge capacity of battery becomes approximately 65 In the case of a refreshed battery the full charge capac ity will be 65 But if a battery has not been refreshed for a long time it may be below 65 Battery Power If full charge capacity is below 50 in the high temperature mode The battery should be refreshed page 32 NOTE In the high temperature mode recharging ...

Page 32: ...menu is set to High Temperature set Environment to Normal Temperature then select Save Current Values from Exit menu and select Yes and then press Enter 3 Select Refresh Battery from Exit menu then press Enter 4 At the confirmation message select Yes then press Enter The battery pack will be completely charged and discharged the computer will power off automatically and then charging will commence...

Page 33: ...ction Battery Power Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased Be sure to charge it before using it for the first time When the AC adapter is connected to the computer charging begins automatically Use only the specified battery pack CF VZSU...

Page 34: ...ack to fall out Latch 5 4 Put the battery pack Tab Use the blue tab to lower the battery pack into place 2 Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector Close the cover using the arrow as a guide 2 Lock the latch into place 2 2 The cover is closed by inserting the hook at the right end see illus tration into the groove CAU...

Page 35: ...PC Card depending on the type of card In such cases restart the computer Windows 98 Windows 2000 If the computer freezes after resuming from the standby or hibernation mode try removing and then reinserting the PC Card If this does not correct the problem reboot the computer Windows 98 For the following cases be sure the power has been turned off before proceed ing When removing a network card Whe...

Page 36: ...alled When Card Executive 2 0 for NT is displayed in the Control Panel this indicates that the program is installed If Phoenix Card ExecutiveTM 2 0 for Windows NT has been uninstalled or the hard disk or Windows NT Service Pack has been reinstalled reinstall Phoenix Card ExecutiveTM 2 0 for Windows NT 1 Select Start Run 2 Input c util drivers pccard setup exe and select OK then follow the on scree...

Page 37: ...splay 3 NOTE Run the Setup Utility page 51 Using either or select Main 1 2 3 4 Using either or select the display to use and press Enter Press F10 then select Yes 5 Using either or select Display and press Enter Connect your computer to the optional port replicator The operation manual of the port replicator page 47 2 External Display Port Port Replicator 6 Select your external display Set your ex...

Page 38: ...r information on the possible values that can be set To confirm the monitor numbers By clicking and holding down on the monitor icon in the Display Proper ties dialog box the monitor number corresponding to the icon will be displayed 5 Set the position of the extension display external dis play 2 Drag and drop the monitor icon of the external display 2 Operations will be facilitated when the monit...

Page 39: ...ay Mode When the Dual Display Mode is used set Never for Plugged in and Running batteries for Turn off monitor in Control Panel Power Management Power Schemes If this setting is not made there are cases the display will not be shown properly To prevent images from being burned onto the external display manually shut off the power to the external display when the display does not have to be used Wh...

Page 40: ...4 x 768 OK OK 800 x 600 256 Colors 800 x 600 High Color 16 bit 640 x 480 OK OK 800 x 600 OK OK High Color 16 bit External Display Internal LCD 1024 x 768 OK OK 800 x 600 256 Colors 800 x 600 High Color 16 bit 640 x 480 OK OK 800 x 600 OK OK True Color 24 bit External Display Internal LCD 1024 x 768 OK OK 800 x 600 256 Colors 800 x 600 High Color 16 bit ...

Page 41: ...USB Devices The Panasonic CF VFDU03 USB floppy disk drive can be connected via the USB connector of either the computer or a port replicator In the DOS mode however only the USB connector of the computer can be used If a USB floppy disk drive other than the Panasonic CF VFDU03 USB floppy disk drive is used operations such as reinstallation cannot be performed because the FDD will be unable to be u...

Page 42: ...Modems General Input the necessary information items such as the country area code etc and select Close Select Edit in Start Settings Control Panel Phone and Modem Options Dialing Rules Input the necessary information items such as the country area code etc and select OK select OK Windows 2000 Select Dialing Properties in Start Settings Control Panel Modems Input the necessary information items su...

Page 43: ...l modem Concerning the setting for System standby in Start Settings Control Panel Power Management roughly consider the communication 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 durin...

Page 44: ...then select Close 4 Restart the computer Using LAN Setting LAN When using the LAN set Modem LAN to Enable in the Setup Utility Default Windows 98 1 Select Hardware Profiles in Start Settings Control Panel System 2 Select Original Configuration in Available Hardware Profiles then select Properties 3 Select Network then delete the check mark for Network dis abled hardware profile 4 Select OK then se...

Page 45: ... 98 1 Select Network in Start Settings Control Panel 2 Select Intel 8255x based PCI Ethernet Adapter 10 100 in Configuration 3 Select Properties 4 Select Advanced 5 Select Link Speed Duplex from Property and set Value to the communi cation speed 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps suitable for your HUB unit and then select OK Windows 2000 1 Select Device Manager in Start Settings Control Panel System Hardware 2 S...

Page 46: ... then select Enabled in Value Be sure to connect the AC adaptor and enable the supply of power Make settings to allow the use of a Local Area Network The computer will not wake up if the LAN cable is disconnected and recon nected Windows 98 Windows 2000 When using the Wake up from LAN function delete the check mark for Prompt for password when computer goes off standby in Start Settings Control Pa...

Page 47: ... etc The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the bottom of your computer For more detailed information refer to the operation manual of the port replicator Port Replicator Expansion Bus Connector Port Replicator CF VEB341 Mini Port Replicator CF VEB342 Port Replicator CF VEB343 FDD Port FDD Port CAUTION Only for CF VEB341 CF VEB342 The FDD port can not be used Only for CF VE...

Page 48: ... available as an option CF VSS341 The hand strap is convenient for computing while standing Adjust the length of the belt so that the computer does not fall by mistake and firmly hold the computer when using it For mobile computing a shoulder strap can be attached to the hand strap ...

Page 49: ...ition static electricity could later affect some internal components Do not put pressure on the top surface of the hard disk drive When handling the drive hold the drive from the side Installing Removing the hard disk drive For technicians at Panasonic Technical Support 3 2 2 Remove the battery pack page 33 Power off your computer Starting Up Shutting Down Do not shut down using the standby or hib...

Page 50: ...k Connect the cable Gently insert the hard disk drive 5 Put the cover back into place and insert the battery pack page 34 4 Perform the steps in the reverse order of the procedure to remove the hard disk drive Tab 2 Cable Connector Lock Remove the hard disk drive cover Disconnect the hard disk drive connector Connect the hard disk drive connector Attach the hard disk drive cover ...

Page 51: ...ange items of the Advanced menu Entering the User Password will not allow you to make changes to any of the items For more details on line help is available press F1 To close the Setup Utility see page 56 NOTE Key Operations F1 To display the corresponding help file Enter To display sub menu Esc To display Exit menu To move among the menus To move among the items F5 F6 To move among the values F9 ...

Page 52: ...r Display Display Expansion Environment Main Menu Model No xxxx Serial No xxxx BIOS Version Vx xxLxx System Time xx xx xx System Date xx xx xxxx System Memory 256 MB Hard Disk xx GB NumLock Off Touch Pad Enable Speaker Enable Display External Monitor Display Expansion Disable Environment Normal Temperature Default Parameters Does not operate for Windows NT or Windows 2000 ...

Page 53: ... Floppy Boot Enable BIOS OS Disable Enable Auto 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ5 2E8 IRQ7 Disable Enable Auto 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ5 2E8 IRQ7 Disable Enable Auto 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ5 2E8 IRQ7 Disable Enable Auto 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ5 2E8 IRQ7 Disable Enable Independent On Off Off Only Disable Enable Auto Uni directional Bi directional ECP EPP 378 IRQ7 278 IRQ7 3BC IRQ5 Disable Enable Disa...

Page 54: ... Password on boot Enable Set Supervisor Password Enter Hard Disk Lock Disable User Password Protection No Protection Set User Password Enter Setting impossible when the Supervisor Password is not set Default Parameters When the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password The User Password can be changed only when User Password Protection has been set to No Protection The User Password canno...

Page 55: ...artition by using the Product Recovery CD ROM On Windows 2000 this is not displayed 3 Not displayed when Power Switch is set to Off Windows NT Since access to the hard disk occurs often on Windows NT hibernation timeout may not function according to the set times Disable Enable Battery Enable Always Automatically set through setting of Power Management Mode 2 min Never Automatically set through se...

Page 56: ...arameters Boot Menu Floppy Drive Hard Disk CD Drive LAN The default order is as follows Floppy Drive Hard Disk CD Drive LAN To move a device up by one in the order select the device with and and then press F6 To move a device down by one in the order select the device with and and then press F5 Boot First Menu The device for starting up the Operating System can also be selected during computer sta...

Page 57: ... soft ware is to be used set System standby and System hibernates Turn off monitor and Turn off hard disks in Start Settings Control Panel Power Options to Never The network connection may be severed when entering the ECO mode and standby hibernation mode Be sure to disable the Standby Hibernation Timeout settings with the Setup Utility if you require a network environment The computer will not op...

Page 58: ...e Pack 6 In Start Run input c sp6 sp6i386 exe and select OK Follow the on screen instructions Windows NT Enabling Power Conservation Confirm that Phoenix APM 2 0 for Windows NT is installed If APM 2 0 for NT is displayed in Control Panel this means that the program is installed If the program is not installed be sure to install it page 26 Windows NT Precautions When Using a CardBus Type LAN Card P...

Page 59: ...cations of the Desktop Management Interface DMI The DMI Viewer can be used when you want to know information on the inter nal systems this computer supports starting with the CPU and memory Click to close the DMIViewer Saving information to a file Displayed information can be saved to a text file txt Run the DMI Viewer and display the information you wish to save To save all items To save the item...

Page 60: ...ended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn 0250 System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system 0251 System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data ...

Page 61: ...hadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested nnnn kB System RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested Operating System not found Operating system cannot be located on either drive A or drive C Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity error found in the system...

Page 62: ...Panel When the computer is connected to a Local Area Network LAN confirm the date and time of the server If you continue to experience problems the internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced Contact Panasonic Technical Support This computer will not correctly recognize the date and time starting from the year 2100 A D Windows NT When APM 2 0 for NT is not displayed in Control P...

Page 63: ...e key 3 When Hardware Profile Configuration Recover Menu is displayed follow the on screen instructions Starting Up Unable to shut downWin dows Shutting Down If a USB device is connected try removing it Unable to input using the touch pad Windows NT The movement of the touch pad may some times stop Touch Pad Has the Setup Utility been used to set Touch Pad to Enable page 52 When mouse drivers are ...

Page 64: ...rk If the standby or hibernation mode is entered the computer may have to be re started Was an attempt made to shut down or restart Windows while the computer was connected to a network drive using a LAN With the following procedure shut down or restart Windows after disconnecting the network drive 1 Right click My Computer on the Desktop 2 Select Disconnect Network Drive 3 Select all of the displ...

Page 65: ...crosoft IntelliMouse Wheel mode or the original mode is set for the touch pad only scroll operations are possible for the right part or bottom part of the touch pad In this case cursor operations are possible by using the work surface excluding the right part or bottom part When no mode is set the entire surface of the touch pad can be used for cursor operations If an image is displayed for a prol...

Page 66: ...mited Try different I O and IRQ settings in the Setup Utility Try setting Touch Pad to disable in the Setup Utility In some circumstances if a PS 2 external mouse with a serial interface conversion function is connected to the port it may not operate normally Try connecting it to the serial port Windows 98 If a switch is made to the Hand Written mode in Panasonic Hand Writing any external mouse or...

Page 67: ...ings Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Windows NT Select Start Programs Administrative Tools Common Windows NT Diag nostics to see the present conditions Windows 98 Windows 2000 Make sure a driver is installed Contact the manufacturer of the product Windows NT USB devices are not supported except the USB floppy disk drive CF VFDU03 Connecting Peripherals Sound The sound is not heard Try...

Page 68: ...entified that the following file may be cor rupted may appear for following normal files SETUPX DLL MSCAT32 DLL MSSIP32 DLL SOFTPUB DLL CRYPTUI DLL CRYPTNET DLL CRYPTEXT DLL MSOSS DLL MSSIGN32 DLL In such cases there is the possibility that the system will become unstable if the file is repaired with the System File Checker In this computer since Internet Explorer 5 01 is the default browser if th...

Page 69: ...ustrial Co Ltd assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals Trademarks PS 2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft MS DOS Windows and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and or other countries Intel Pentium and SpeedStep ar...

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