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Watching DVD Video (WinDVD)

WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback.
Here you will find explanations and general information on precautions to take.
Refer to the online manual for the detailed use of the software application.
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You can run WinDVD using either of the following procedures:

z

Double-click the

icon on the desktop

z

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD]

CAUTION

z

Be sure that the DVD MULTI drive power is turned on before running WinDVD. Even if
the DVD MULTI drive indicator is lit after running WinDVD, the display of the Optical
Disc Drive Power-Saving utility may be set to [Off], and the drive cannot be used.
(This may happen when the drive power is off while the disk has been set). In this
case, shut down WinDVD, turn on the drive power, and then run WinDVD.

To play back DVD-Audio using WinDVD;

z

DVD-Audio cannot be played back on WinDVD.

Do not start WinDVD under the following conditions:

z

While the hard disk drive indicator

is blinking immediately after the computer is turned

on.

While WinDVD is running, do not perform the following:

z

Entering the standby or hibernation mode

z

Switching the display by pressing the

Fn

+

F3

key

Running WinDVD

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Summary of Contents for CF-W2 Series

Page 1: ...F Y2 CF W2 Series XP For backup proposes Panasonic recommends that this Reference Manual be printed To magnify the screen display of this Reference Manual To magnify all the icon display for example etc To magnify the one part of the screen display ...

Page 2: ...vanced Security Technologies is indicated as Windows or Windows XP z In this manual the following software packages are described as follows WinDVD 5 OEM Version as WinDVD B s Recorder GOLD7 BASIC as B s Recorder B s CLiP 6 as B s CLiP z If the icon on the notification area A being explained in this manual is hidden and not displayed click on the icon to display all icons The icons on the notifica...

Page 3: ...means to press and hold the Fn key then press the F5 key When using with the Fn and Ctrl functions interchanged read with the Fn key and the Ctrl key reversed start Run This illustration means to click start then to click Run For some applications you may need to double click Î or These symbols indicate related pages Î If this is clicked it will jump to the page correspond ing Reference Manual Ref...

Page 4: ...ck start Control Panel from the See Also area click Other Control Panel Options and then click Intel R Extreme Graphics About Display Mode Internal LCD Notebook This computer s display External Display Monitor External display connected to this computer Simultaneous Display Intel R Dual Display Clone To display the same screen on both the LCD and external display Extended Desktop To use both the i...

Page 5: ...5 How to Use this Reference Manual In this Reference Manual you can use the following method to display the desired page or search for a page using a text string The screen shown is only an example ...

Page 6: ...u want to see This Reference Manual is displayed using Adobe Reader Adobe Reader uses the following methods to magnify and reduce the display size z Tools for magnifying reducing the display A Zoom In Tool Click to enlarge the display in the area around the position that was clicked Drag to magnify the display in the area selected B Zoom Out Display size is reduced each time this button is clicked...

Page 7: ...e screen NOTE z A printer sold separately is required to print out this Reference Manual z Depending on the printer the illustrations and screen samples may not be printed clearly 1 Confirm the page to be printed z To print out only the page currently being displayed Leave that page on the display z To print out a specified page Confirm the page number 2 Click on 3 Set Printer Print Range and othe...

Page 8: ... lightly over the work surface Tapping Clicking tapping or clicking To right click Can only be performed by clicking the right button 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 Vertic...

Page 9: ...he touch pad can be adjusted Î page 15 There are two ways of scrolling with the touch pad the Touch Pad utility and the Virtual Scroll function You cannot use both functions at the same time The Touch Pad utility is enabled at the time of purchase z The Touch Pad utility You can scroll continuously by tracing a circle on the touch pad This is designed for ease of use in keeping with the shape of t...

Page 10: ...rk in that direction regardless of the operation of the touch pad For example on a screen that will only scroll horizontally even if you execute a vertical scroll the screen will scroll horizontally 1 Make the following settings to use the horizontal scroll Once the settings have been made it is not necessary to make the same settings the next time A Click on the Scroll Icon on the notification ar...

Page 11: ...iagram above A is also included in the position where the finger is placed 2 If the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled if the application software is not compatible with the horizontal scroll on the Touch Pad utility or if the cursor is not placed over the area that you want to scroll then any scrolling will be vertical scrolling Vertical scroll 1 Horizontal scroll 2 Position where fi...

Page 12: ...will be vertical scrolling z On screens that cannot be scrolled e g desktop screen if you scroll the computer may try to scroll the screen causing the cursor to freeze If this happens remove your finger from the touch pad and begin again this time starting from the center of the touch pad Vertical scroll Horizontal scroll 3 Trace clock wise To scroll down To scroll right Icon on the notification a...

Page 13: ...h scrolling remove your finger from the touch pad NOTE z You can change various touch pad settings using the following procedure A Click on the icon on the notification area and then click Settings If the icon is not displayed on the notification area Click start All Programs Panasonic Touch Pad utility settings B Changeable settings are z General settings Use Touch Pad function On Off Display ico...

Page 14: ...tion area A Click start All Programs Panasonic Touch Pad utility settings 2 Remove a check mark from Use Touch Pad function in General set tings and then click OK The icon on the notification area will change to the icon 3 Click start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Mouse Device Settings 4 Click the device name in Devices e g Synaptics TouchPad then click Settings 5 Click Virtual Scrolli...

Page 15: ...ty and the Virtual Scrolling function both offer scrolling functions that use the touch pad these two features cannot be used simultaneously If you try to use them at the same time a message may be displayed asking you if you want to enable the Touch Pad utility To use the Touch Pad utility Click Yes The Virtual Scrolling function will be disabled To use the Virtual Scrolling function Click No Adj...

Page 16: ...to move even with a light touch of the palm on the touch pad Touch Sensitivity z When operating the touch pad if your finger touches the touch pad unintentionally causing the cursor to move or if the cursor does not move even when you move your finger above the touch pad adjust the sensitivity using the Touch Sensitivity setting When slide bar B is dragged to the Heavy Touch position the cursor wi...

Page 17: ...n 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 detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung Do not use benzene or thinner or rubbing alcohol Doing so may adversely affect the surface e g discoloration In addition do not use commerc...

Page 18: ...er keys NOTE z Do not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard disk drive indicator turns off Note that pop up windows will not be displayed in the Setup Utility however the key combinations the Fn F1 key the Fn F2 key and the Fn F3 key are operable in the Setup Utility z The key combinations Î page 19 may not work while some applications are running The pop up...

Page 19: ...control Fn F1 down Fn F2 up Pressing this key combination adjusts the LCD brightness control You can select a different brightness level setting for when the AC adapter is connected and for when it is not connected At the time of purchase the LCD brightness is set to be darker when the AC adaptor is not connected ...

Page 20: ...e is playing When the Extended Desktop is being utilized When a game such as pinball is displayed NOTE z Simultaneous display cannot be used until Windows startup is complete during Setup Utility etc When the Fn F3 key is pressed the screen is displayed on the external display or internal LCD z This key combination does not work when Command Prompt is set to Full Screen z When switching to a diffe...

Page 21: ...me control Fn F5 down Fn F6 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 Forcing the standby function Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to memory and puts the computer into...

Page 22: ...on causes the current status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk and puts the computer into hibernation mode Î page 42 Only for CF W2 series Fn NumLk Run the ScrLk Scroll Lock function The functions differ depending on the application software being used Fn Home Pressing this key combination leads to the last page or moves the cursor to the end of the current line End Key Functions Pop up...

Page 23: ...ettings 2 Set the parameters A Use Fn key lock Add the check mark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function The following Fn key lock function will then be enabled z To use the Fn key only once A Press the Fn key once Locked B Press another key for combination Lock released z To use the Fn key successively A Press the Fn key twice Locked B Press another key for combination Fn key remains lock...

Page 24: ...he check mark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF Full Screen of Command Prompt or MPEG files may change to a window display if the Fn Fx 1 key is pressed To prevent this turn the popup window display function OFF 3 Click OK 1 The Fx key indicates any function key from the F1 key to the F10 key ...

Page 25: ...ower off Hibernation mode z Green Power on z Blinking green Standby mode Battery pack indicator Î page 30 Caps Lock indicator This indicator lights green when the Caps Lock key is pressed Subsequent non shifted input is capitalized To disable press the Caps Lock key again the indicator will turn off ...

Page 26: ...t numbers or calculation functions The Enter key functions differently depending on the application To disable press the NumLk key again the indicator will turn off ScrLk indicator Scroll lock This indicator lights green when the ScrLk key 1 is pressed Scroll lock functions differently depending on the application 1 Only for CF W2 series Fn NumLk ScrLk Hard disk drive indicator This indicator ligh...

Page 27: ...t accessed z Blinking Drive power is on and the DVD MULTI drive is either being accessed including Background formatting of RW Î page 94 or the disk cover is ready to open How to switch the drive power on off Î page 62 SD memory card indicator This indicator lights when the SD memory card or MultiMedia Card is accessed Indicators Indicators Name Status ...

Page 28: ...s automatically when the AC adaptor is connected to the computer charging time varies depending on usage conditions z 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 z The battery pack normally becomes slightly warm during recharging and discharging This is not a malfunction z Batte...

Page 29: ...ips provides information on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for computing away from your home or office To see Important Tips double click the icon on the desktop or click Important Tips in start All Programs Panasonic On Line Manuals ...

Page 30: ... the battery pack with a fully charged one you can turn your computer on Blinking red 1 Battery pack or charging circuit may not be working properly Quickly save your data and power off your computer Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor then connect them again If the problem persists contact your technical support office The battery pack or charging circuit may be defective Blinki...

Page 31: ...y 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 use of standby mode for long periods of time The battery is discharging while the computer is in standby mode when the AC adaptor is not connected z The remaining battery power and remaining time indicated in the Windows Power Meter ...

Page 32: ...r Check the Remaining Battery Power and Remaining Time using the Windows Power Meter After logging on to Windows Display by double clicking the icon on the notification area when the AC adaptor is not connected z The remaining battery power and remaining time indicated are calculated based on the computer s usage conditions at that time so these displays may change when usage conditions change The...

Page 33: ...ew the remaining battery capacity using the following procedure A Close the display and confirm that the latch is locked B Disconnect the AC adaptor C Slide the power switch A and count the number of bright LEDs B The number of bright LEDs B Remaining Battery Capacity 0 0 4 1 5 24 2 25 49 3 50 74 4 75 94 5 95 100 ...

Page 34: ...onnect the AC adaptor or replace the battery 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 z Connect the AC a...

Page 35: ...in Alarms Alarm Action Add a check mark for Force stand by or shutdown even if a program stops responding B Set the value for Critical battery alarm to 5 or more This is necessary for the standby or hibernation function to be completed assuring data is saved when the battery level is low ...

Page 36: ...ation electrical power outage accidental removal of the AC adaptor or battery pack etc the Battery Recalibration will not be performed properly z Battery Recalibration does not increase the battery s capacity If Battery Recalibration is executed frequently deterioration of the battery may result 1 Attach the battery pack then connect the AC adaptor Remove all peripherals except for the battery pac...

Page 37: ...ore using it Î page 28 z Use only the specified battery pack CF VZSU27AU with your computer z Do not remove change the battery pack while the standby mode Removing the pack in the standby mode will erase your data and may damage the computer 1 Power off your computer Operating Instructions Starting Up Shutting Down Do not shut down using the standby function 2 Turn your computer over and remove th...

Page 38: ...then check to ensure that the battery pack is held firmly Right side latch is locked automatically CAUTION z Confirm that the latch is properly locked If it is not the battery pack may come off while you are carrying the computer z Do not remove the battery pack by force when the latch is locked Doing so could damage the battery pack z When the battery pack has been removed do not apply pressure f...

Page 39: ...3 Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you before leaving your home or office Purchasing a spare battery CF VZSU27AU is highly recommended POINT 4 Always watch your battery level Power saving Methods Change Power Schemes z Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options and then set Power Schemes to Max Battery Power consumption can also be minimized with detailed se...

Page 40: ...on Î page 62 Use the Optical Disc Drive Power Saving utility Î page 65 When using this computer with the battery pack only We recommend against using applications that place a significant load on the CPU Some screensavers place a large burden on the CPU even when you are not operating the computer We recommend that you do not use a screensaver We recommend that you fully charge the battery pack be...

Page 41: ...e recommend that you become familiar with battery power confirmation methods Î page 31 and alarm settings to become aware when battery power is low Î page 34 Alarm settings can be changed NOTE z When using the computer on the move we recommend that you always carry the AC adaptor ...

Page 42: ... standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly the computer may not work properly To stabilize computer operations shut down Windows on regularly 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 43 Enabled in factory preset z Press ...

Page 43: ...rt Turn Off Computer press and hold the Shift key then click Hibernate Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode At the time of purchase the computer is set so that hibernation mode can be used 1 Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options 2 In Hibernate add the check mark for Enable hibernation and click OK ...

Page 44: ...e indicator is blinking accessing drive or card When playing recording audio files and displaying images such as MPEG files When playing a DVD Video When writing to a disk CD R RW DVD R RW etc When using communications software or the network function except when the Wake Up from LAN function is in use After resuming from hibernation mode or standby mode the computer may not work properly or may n...

Page 45: ...inserted more power is consumed When all power has been consumed all data saved at standby is lost since it is retained in memory We therefore recommend plugging in the AC adaptor when using the standby function Using the Power Switch Setting 1 Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Advanced 2 Click Stand by or Hibernate for When I press the power button on my computer...

Page 46: ...anel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Advanced if you slide the power switch for more than four seconds and do not release it a second beep 1 will sound and the power will be turned off forcibly Data not previously saved will be lost 1 When the speaker function is disabled e g by the key combination the Fn F4 key there will be no beep sound When Closing the Display At the time of purchase...

Page 47: ... complete requires about 15 seconds or 60 seconds if connected to a network after the display returns avoid the following Touching the keyboard except for password input touch pad or power switch Using external mouse or other peripheral devices Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor Closing or opening the display Shutting down or restarting Windows Entering either the standby or hibernation mo...

Page 48: ...When Stand by or Hibernate is selected as the setting for When I close the lid of my portable computer Î page 46 you can resume operation using the following procedure 1 Open the display Even if the display is closed after the computer has entered either the standby or hibernation mode operation will resume when the display is opened If the computer does not resume when the display is opened slide...

Page 49: ... password is forgotten Computer administrator s password Situation Function to use z You do not want the settings in the Setup Utility to be changed z Supervisor Password Î page 50 z User Password Î page 52 1 z You do not want your computer to be used without your permission z Password on boot Î page 53 1 z You do not want your computer to be used without your permission z You do not want the comp...

Page 50: ...cters can be used for Supervisor Password and User Password There is no distinction between uppercase and lowercase letters Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password Do not input your password while holding down on the Shift key or the Ctrl key Using an SD memory card instead of entering a password If you initialize a commercial SD memory card SD Card Setup you can s...

Page 51: ...5 Enter your password at Enter New Password and press the Enter key z To disable the Supervisor Password Press only the Enter key 6 Re enter your password at Confirm New Password and press the Enter key z To disable the Supervisor Password Press only the Enter key 7 At Setup Notice press the Enter key 8 Press the F10 key and select Yes then press the Enter key NOTE z Disabling the Supervisor Passw...

Page 52: ...ervisor Password if you have not done so Î page 50 z To disable the User Password start up the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password 1 Run the Setup Utility Î page 147 2 Using either the Î key or the Í key select Security 3 Using either the Ï key or the Ð key select Set User Password and press the Enter key 4 Only when the User Password has been set Enter your password at Enter Current Passwo...

Page 53: ... either the Ï key or the Ð key select Protected and press the Enter key 8 Press the F10 key and select Yes then press the Enter key When Password on boot is set to Enable it is impossible to start the computer without knowing the password NOTE z You cannot set Password on boot without setting the Supervisor Password Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so Î page 50 z When starting up t...

Page 54: ...nter key z To disable the Password on boot Using the Ï key and the Ð key select Disable and press the Enter key 5 Press the F10 key and select Yes then press the Enter key Starting Up When the Password on boot is Set The screen shown at left is displayed Enter your password 1 and press the Enter key z When the correct password is input the computer will start z After 3 wrong password attempts have...

Page 55: ... To set a password after the log on user has been created execute step 2 and then execute steps 6 8 Step 1 and steps 3 5 are not required 1 Log on to Windows with full administrator authority 2 Click start Control Panel User Accounts 3 Click Create a new account 4 Input the account name and then click Next 5 Select an account type and then click Create Account Set the Windows Log on Password ...

Page 56: ...7 will be displayed Refer to step 7 7 Click Create a password 8 Input the password and then click Create Password NOTE z If the check mark has been removed from Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby in start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Advanced Enter Password does not appear when resuming from standby mode ...

Page 57: ...et to Enable for security reasons Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data NOTE z In the default setting Hard Disk Lock is set to Disable z You cannot set Hard Disk Lock without setting the Supervisor Password Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so Î page 50 z The hard disk lock function only works with the internal hard disk This function does not ...

Page 58: ...elect Enable and press the Enter key At Caution press the Enter key z To disable the Hard Disk Lock Select Disable and press the Enter key 5 Press the F10 key and select Yes then press the Enter key CAUTION z If your computer requires repair Be sure to set Hard Disk Lock to Disable ...

Page 59: ...the cover above the drive power open switch position of the arrow to ensure that cover is locked in place z Do not access the drive until after the disk cover is closed and the DVD MULTI drive indicator changes to lighting from blinking CF W2 series z When the computer is on be sure to use the open lever on the left side of the computer or perform the ejecting operation through Windows When using ...

Page 60: ... disk when the disk cover cannot be opened or when the computer is powered 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 A and move in the direction of the arrow ...

Page 61: ...If the disk cover is closed without securely inserting the disk the disk may be damaged About recognition of media z It may take about 30 40 seconds for an image recorded to a rewritable media to be played back While the DVD MULTI drive is being accessed z Do not open the DVD MULTI drive or move the computer while the DVD MULTI drive is being accessed Doing so could cause the disk to shift positio...

Page 62: ... the icon click on Eject and turn the power off after the media has been removed z When the drive power is turned on off if a message for another application is dis played on the notification area the message indicating the drive power status will be displayed after the earlier message disappears z When the DVD MULTI drive power is turned off a message may appear indicating that MATSHITA can now b...

Page 63: ... Optical Disc Drive Power Saving utility Î page 65 z Do not slide the drive power open switch repeatedly If the switch is slid repeatedly the message D unusable location 1 may be displayed but this is not a malfunction Click OK 1 D is the name of the DVD MULTI drive This may differ depending on your computer s usage status CF W2 series z The drive power can be turned on off by using Manual Switchi...

Page 64: ...rom the DVD MULTI drive For example when you want to minimize power consumption CF Y2 series z Set CD DVD Drive Power to Off z When using the drive or inserting a disk turn the power on sliding the drive power open switch z When finished using the drive remove the disk and turn the power off sliding the drive power open switch CF W2 series z Set CD DVD Drive Power to Off z When using the drive tur...

Page 65: ...ive power on by sliding the drive power open switch to the left CF W2 series You can also turn the drive power on by sliding the open lever however the disk cover will open z When a disk formatted using B s CLiP has been set If the utility does not turn off automatically even after the media has been removed turn it off manually Î page 66 When the icon is displayed on the notification area the DVD...

Page 66: ...to close the Optical Disc Drive Power Saving utility To restart this utility click start All programs Panasonic Optical Disc Drive Power Saving Utility or restart the computer z In the following cases the drive power will not turn off even after the time set in Auto Off Setting When the disk cover is open When a disk is set in the drive When an external CD DVD drive is connected When WinDVD is run...

Page 67: ... this computer DATA CD CD EXTRA Audio CD CD TEXT Photo CD To play specific software is required Video CD Type and logo mark Functions available yes no disk specifications Read Play Write Rewrite z Writing software is required B s Recorder B s CLiP has been installed in this computer CD ROM CD R z CD R in B s CLiP format cannot be read z CD R cannot be written by using B s CLiP in this computer Use...

Page 68: ...peed CD RW US CD RW writing rewriting speed is 8x or 10x Type and logo mark Functions available yes no disk specifications Read Play Write Rewrite z Writing software is required B s Recorder B s CLiP has been installed in this computer ...

Page 69: ...3 The data transfer rate of CD per 1X speed is 150 KB s z For a long write rewrite operation be sure to connect the AC adaptor If the battery power runs low and the power of the computer is cut the write operation may fail z Do not move the computer while in the midst of writing or rewriting as this may result in a writing failure z We recommend using any of the following disks Recommended Disks C...

Page 70: ... become dirty or scratched z Do not place or store disks in locations exposed to heat direct sunlight humidity or dust z Do not write on the surface of the disk with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument nor paste paper to it z Do not drop bend or place heavy objects on top of disks z If the disk is moved from the cold to a warm environment moisture may form on the disk Wipe this moisture of...

Page 71: ...d when creating the disk etc of a disk it may not be possible to be read it correctly DVDs supported in this computer DATA DVD DVD VR DVD Video Type and logo mark Functions available yes no no disk specifications Read Play z Software is required to play DVD videos WinDVD has been installed in this computer Write Rewrite z B s Recorder B s CLiP has been installed as the writing software DVD ROM Dat...

Page 72: ...he B s CLiP installed in this computer does not support DVD R packet writing Video z Finalize Î page 75 using DVD recorder z Separate soft ware required 4 7G for Authoring can only be played in a single session Type and logo mark Functions available yes no no disk specifications Read Play z Software is required to play DVD videos WinDVD has been installed in this computer Write Rewrite z B s Recor...

Page 73: ...er administrator authority z DVD RW recorded in the VR format cannot be han dled using Windows Explorer etc A message may appear for example indicating that the disk is damaged z Separate software required Type and logo mark Functions available yes no no disk specifications Read Play z Software is required to play DVD videos WinDVD has been installed in this computer Write Rewrite z B s Recorder B...

Page 74: ...You can write or rewrite as with the hard disk using Explorer without using the writing soft ware Î page 77 z You can write using B s Recorder but it will no longer be possible to write using applications other than B s Recorder To enable writing physical for matting is required For phys ical formatting add a checkmark on Execute physi cal format when formatting Î page 78 z DVD RAM cannot be writt...

Page 75: ...the operating instructions for your DVD Recorder z DVD Audio cannot be played back on WinDVD Î page 85 z Media in which digital broadcasts have been recorded using copyright management tech nologies such as CPPM Content Protection for Prerecorded Media or CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media cannot be played back R z 4 7G Data z R in B s CLiP format cannot be read z R cannot be written usi...

Page 76: ... 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 click OK Play may now begin Confirm Region may not be displayed for some DVD Videos To confirm the current region code and the number of settings remaining r...

Page 77: ...ng applications other than B s Recorder To enable writing physi cal formatting is required Î page 78 Logical formatting type There are two types of formatting for DVD RAM disks UDF Universal Disk Format and FAT32 We recommend that you choose the formatting type depending on the application z UDF1 5 This is the standard format type for DVD RAM Data can be transferred between different operating sys...

Page 78: ... data as required z Before starting up formatting software close all application software that uses DVD RAM disks 1 Log on to Windows with the administrator authority 2 Set the DVD RAM disk to be formatted in the DVD MULTI drive 3 Click start All programs DVD RAM DVD RAM Driver DVD Form 4 Click on the icon in Format Type to select the format and click Start z Volume label You must input a volume n...

Page 79: ... on the disk package z With DVD RAM you can write or rewrite as with the hard disk using Explorer without using the writing software DVD RAM driver is required This driver has been installed in this computer z Writing software is required to write data to a disk other than DVD RAM At the time of purchase the following software has been installed B s Recorder Î page 92 B s CLiP Î page 93 z Be sure ...

Page 80: ... Electric Industrial Co Ltd TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd DVD RW Victor Company of Japan Limited MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO Ltd R MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO Ltd RICOH Co Ltd RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO Ltd RICOH Co Ltd DVD RW z 4 7GB Ver 1 1 z 4 7GB Ver 1 1 2X SPEED DVD RW Revision 1 0 z 4 7GB Ver 1 2 4X SPEED DVD RW Revision 2 0 z 1X speed z 2X speed DVD RAM z 1 4GB 2 8GB 4 7GB 9 4GB Ver 2 0 or Ver 2 1 z ...

Page 81: ...d z Do not place or store disks in locations exposed to heat direct sunlight humidity or dust z Do not write on the surface of the disk with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument nor paste paper to it z Do not drop bend or place heavy objects on top of disks z If the disk is moved from the cold to a warm environment moisture may form on the disk Wipe this moisture off with a soft dry lint fr...

Page 82: ...ive indicator is off drive power is off it will take some time for the drive power to turn on and for the disk cover to open Wait for a moment 2 Raise the disk cover a little The disk cover will open up to about 70 degrees Do not force it open any wider If a hand is on the disk cover or the display is closed and the disk cover cannot open the drive will not be accessed correctly In this case open ...

Page 83: ...DVD MULTI drive is excessive check to see if the disk is inserted correctly and check that the disk is in good condition If the disk is good and inserted correctly set CD DVD Drive Speed to Low in the Setup Utility Or when writing to a CD using B s Recorder you can minimize vibration while writing by setting the writing speed at 8x or less z For AutoPlay CDs If an AutoPlay CD does not start after ...

Page 84: ...n accessed within 30 seconds the drive motor will automatically shut down to reduce the power consumption When the DVD MULTI drive is accessed once again the power of the drive motor is turned on However approximately 30 seconds are required until data is actually read from the disk ...

Page 85: ... MULTI drive indicator is lit after running WinDVD the display of the Optical Disc Drive Power Saving utility may be set to Off and the drive cannot be used This may happen when the drive power is off while the disk has been set In this case shut down WinDVD turn on the drive power and then run WinDVD To play back DVD Audio using WinDVD z DVD Audio cannot be played back on WinDVD Do not start WinD...

Page 86: ...ket that work by installing their own player software In the case of such a DVD be absolutely sure to abort the installation of the player software as soon as the installation start screen appears If the software is installed by mistake and the images cannot be played properly take the following action and see if it remedies the situation Uninstall the DVD s player software other than WinDVD which...

Page 87: ...n if the volume is adjusted using the Fn F5 F6 key or the icon on the notification area After shutting down WinDVD the volume and mute settings adjusted with the WinDVD will return to the original settings SUPPORT INFORMATION z If WinDVD does not operate properly we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations If you still cannot ...

Page 88: ...played After removing the check mark click on Finish B After starting up Windows Media Player the screen will be displayed when Tools Options File Types is clicked After removing the check mark click on OK To repeat a screen currently being played immediately z If there is a in the triangle on the play button the auto repeat function can be enabled by pressing the play button so that the contents ...

Page 89: ...diately after resuming from a pause frame dropping may occur depending on the operating environment or DVD video images or sounds are disrupted If you cannot play the disk contents smoothly z 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 the WinDVD screen click Setup Video B Co...

Page 90: ...all it by following the steps below A Log on to Windows with the administrator authority B Set the Product Recovery DVD ROM in the DVD MULTI drive C Input d windvd setup exe 1 in start Run and click OK Follow the onscreen instructions and install WinDVD z When the License Agreement screen 2 appears click Yes if you agree to the terms 1 d is the drive letter of the DVD MULTI drive Change this to ma...

Page 91: ...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 z Also refer to DVDs supported in this computer Î page 71 ...

Page 92: ... z DVD R 1 R 1 one time writable DVD media z DVD RAM 1 rewritable DVD media z DVD RW RW writable rewritable or erasable DVD media 1 Applicable only for B s Recorder Cannot read from or write to CD R DVD R R and DVD RAM disks using B s CLiP B s Recorder Ensure that the power to the DVD MULTI drive is on and start up the application using one of the following methods z Double click the icon on the d...

Page 93: ...malfunction such as an interruption in the external CD DVD drive operation B s Recorder z DVD RAM recorded using B s Recorder become read only Once a DVD RAM disk has been written using B s Recorder physical formatting is required to write using applications other than B s Recorder Î page 78 z Be sure to shut down B s Recorder before logging off Windows B s Recorder may fail to start up properly I...

Page 94: ... For this reason the DVD MULTI drive indicator blinks Even during Background formatting it is possible to read and write to media Only during Background formatting it is possible to remove the media even while the DVD MULTI drive indicator is blinking Right click on the icon on the notification area click on Eject and remove the media Do not remove the media immediately after reading or writing ev...

Page 95: ...ns automatically You can change the settings for B s Recorder so that the disk cover does not open automatically If you click OK after writing however the disk cover will open regardless of the settings Do not know recommended disk z Refer to When writing to CD R RW disks Î page 69 and Writing or Rewriting to Disks Î page 79 for information about recommended disks Cannot access properly when disk ...

Page 96: ...indows with the administrator authority B Click start All Programs B H A B s CLiP B s Config C Add a check mark for Disable B s CLiP at System configuration and click OK D When a message appears asking if you want to restart your computer click Yes To start using B s CLiP again remove the check mark from Disable B s CLiP using step C described above and click OK When accidentally deleted B s Recor...

Page 97: ...low for user registration A While connected to the Internet start up B s Recorder B Click Help Related Websites User Registration and follow the onscreen instructions 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...

Page 98: ... total operating current does not exceed the specified limit Allowable Current 3 3 V 400 mA 5 V 400 mA z ZV card SRAM card FLASH ROM card except for an ATA interface and cards 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 If the computer freezes a...

Page 99: ... procedures below Here is 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 a segment may remain protruding from the slot after insertion Do not try to force the card all the way in Doing so may damage the slot mak...

Page 100: ...t an external hard disk to the computer In such cases turn off the power from the start menu then remove the card CF Y2 series 1 Disable the card function A Double click the icon on the notification area click the PC Card then click Stop B Click OK on Stop a Hardware device screen When the PC Card has been removed after the computer is turned off this step is not necessary 2 Raise the bent part of...

Page 101: ...dware device screen When the PC Card has been removed after the computer is turned off this step is not necessary 2 Press the button B and then press the button B again The PC card will protrude slightly 3 Slide the PC Card out NOTE Only for CF W2 series z If the button is sticking out press it back to its original position ...

Page 102: ...r to purchase when you re format use SD memory card format software Do not use Format of Windows Formatting software can be downloaded from our web site Address http panasonic jp support audio sd download sd_formatter_e html z When using the SD memory card with other peripheral devices format the SD memory card using the peripheral device For details refer to the device s instruction manual Data t...

Page 103: ...OCK position Unlock the switch when you want to record checkout edit or save data z Use an oil base felt tip pen to write in the memo area B on the card Do not use a pencil or ball point pen Doing so can damage the card body or destroy data stored in the card z Do not remove the card or turn off the device Removing the card can destroy data stored in the card While data is being read from the card...

Page 104: ...to use MultiMedia cards under some conditions for example if the MultiMedia card has been formatted using certain peripheral devices Inserting the Card 1 Insert the card firmly with the label side facing up and with the cut corner in front z Make sure you insert the card in the proper direction Improper insertion may result in damage to the card or slot Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card MultiM...

Page 105: ...z When the screen on the left is not displayed it can be activated by doing the following A Click start My Computer B Right click Removable Disk on SD memory card MultiMedia Card and then click Properties C Click AutoPlay D Select the Content type then click Prompt me each time to choose an action and then click OK ...

Page 106: ...d for some length of time after operations such as writing to the card If you try to remove the card before the operation is completed important data may be damaged or it may not be possible to properly access the card the next time it is inserted 2 When you press the card it will stick out of the slot Now pull it all the way out z If you try to force the card out of the slot while it is locked in...

Page 107: ...r programs NOTE z Log on to Windows with the administrator authority z The drive letter for A Drive B Drive C Drive and Z Drive cannot be changed How to install the SD Drive Letter Name Change Tool A Click start Run B Input c util chgsddrv setup exe and click OK then follow the onscreen instructions How to change drive letter A Click start All Programs Panasonic SD Drive Letter Change Tool B Click...

Page 108: ...rd Setup z To use when starting the computer Set the Supervisor Password in the Setup Utility Î page 50 You can also set it during the initialization procedure z To use when logging on to Windows resuming from the standby or hibernation mode or while the screensaver is active The Windows log on user and password must be set in Control Panel in advance Î page 55 z When starting the computer z When ...

Page 109: ...y card for multiple computers Note however that if the card is used when logging on to Windows all of the computers must use the same log on user and password as those on the SD memory card Initialization SD Card Setup 1 Log on to Windows with the administrator authority 2 Insert the SD memory card in the SD memory card slot When Removable disk appears click Take no action then click OK 3 Start th...

Page 110: ...y card instead of entering a password The setting method is set separately for each computer Different SD memory cards may not use different setting methods on the same computer If you use a different method between starting the computer and logging on to Windows In this screen you can set the setting method for logging on to Windows To set the method when starting the computer run the Setup Utili...

Page 111: ...r intended z To use when starting the computer An SD memory card will be registered with the computer Up to two cards can be registered A Add the check mark for Use when starting computer B and click Next B Click Restart the computer after entering settings then click Finish ...

Page 112: ... confirmation then click OK Click Yes on the confirmation screen Supervisor Password and Password on boot in the Security menu of the Setup Utility will be set to be enabled Î page 154 z To use when logging on to Windows The Windows log on user name and password set in Control Panel are registered in the SD memory card After making this setting the following functions will be disabled z Displaying...

Page 113: ...ether or not the input user name has been set on this computer For example if different user names have been set on multiple computers as in the case of a company it requires a lot of work to register the user name on each individual SD memory card for each computer If the check mark is on user names for other computers can be registered on the SD memory card When user names for other computers ha...

Page 114: ...z The SD memory card indicator is blinking Enter the password through the keyboard without removing the SD memory card A software application etc may be accessing the SD memory card z The password input screen and the Windows log on screen do not appear If Leave set was selected as the setting method If an SD memory card is already inserted when starting the computer each screen does not appear wh...

Page 115: ...red on this computer will be unusable when starting this computer Remove the check mark if there is a possibility of unauthorized card being used by another person e g if you lose an SD memory card To use the SD memory card again add the check mark for Use when starting the computer under Setting for this SD card It will be registered with the computer again z Use the SD card when logging on to Wi...

Page 116: ...er name and password which are set in the SD memory card When the set user name appears enter the password and click OK Then enter the new user name and password User name and password can not be selected if the check mark is not added to Use when logging on to Windows 3 Click OK Operation differs depending on the setting z If you add the check mark for Use the SD card when starting the computer S...

Page 117: ...117 SD Memory Card Security Function B At the confirmation message The user name and password registered in the SD card will be erased click Yes 4 Restart the computer ...

Page 118: ...tion mode 2 Connect the external display to the external display port A on your computer 3 Turn on the external display then turn on your computer 4 Change the display destination There are two methods to change the display destination Do not change the display destination using any method other than the following ones z Press the Fn F3 key Î page 20 Extended Desktop Î page 121 switching cannot be...

Page 119: ...bernation mode or before restarting z Simultaneous display cannot be used until Windows startup is complete during Setup Utility etc When the Fn F3 key is pressed the screen is displayed on the external display or internal LCD z Simultaneous display and display destination switching cannot be used while Command Prompt is set to Full Screen z When the external display is used alone set the number o...

Page 120: ...not conform to the Plug Play standards Either select the correct external display driver use in the following menu or use the driver disk that was supplied with your monitor A Display Intel R 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Controller Properties Click start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display B Click Settings Advanced Monitor Properties Driver Update Driver z If a picture is not displayed prop...

Page 121: ...ized display z A window that has been maximized cannot be moved to the other display Precautions When the application running is not shown on the display refer to the following items z When the application is in the external display or after the application is closed in the external display there are times the application will not be shown in the display when executed the next time if the position...

Page 122: ...main for the Extended Desktop is changed the wallpaper and icons may become displaced z Wallpaper Change the setting for the wallpaper z Icons Right click on the desktop and click Arrange Icons By Auto Arrange When an animated pointer is used for the mouse pointer e g when changing the theme in Appearance and Themes of Control Panel z An error may occur when resuming from the standby or hibernatio...

Page 123: ...tion function will not operate normally due to the USB device In addition a USB device may have to be removed temporarily and the computer restarted when the computer is unable to start up properly z Some devices will not operate when connected to a USB HUB these devices must be connected directly to the USB port on your computer z Depending on the USB device being connected the computer may not r...

Page 124: ...ing the USB device to one port and installing the driver it may be necessary to reinstall the driver when the device is connected to the other port Removing USB Devices CAUTION z Do not remove a USB device while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode z Save important data and close each application 1 Disable the device function A Double click the icon on the notification area and clic...

Page 125: ...n click Change Remove to remove the driver 2 After following the message on screen to remove the driver click start Turn Off Computer Turn Off to turn off the computer 3 Turn on the computer and start Windows 4 When the message Communication with Flat Pad failed is displayed click OK 5 Click start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs TouchPadUtility and then click Change Remove to remove the progr...

Page 126: ... the Touch Pad Utility below When using the Touch Pad Utility 1 Click start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs to remove the external mouse driver 2 After the driver is removed shut down Windows and turn off the computer z If an external mouse is connected disconnect it after turning off the computer 3 Turn on the computer and start Windows 4 Click start Run and input C util drivers mouse Setup ...

Page 127: ...g Device remove the check mark from Show this message the next time Windows starts and click Close 10 Click start Run and input C util touchpad Setup exe and then click OK 11 At Touch Pad utility Setup click Next z Installing Touch Pad Utility starts z After completing the installation if the message Touch Pad function and original Flat Pad scroll function cannot be used simultaneously is displaye...

Page 128: ...utter on the floppy disk Exposing the disk to a magnetic field Storing the disk in locations prone to high temperatures low pitched noise dampness or dust Applying more than one label on the disk z Confirm the contents of a floppy disk before formatting it Confirm that no important data is left on the floppy disk because all data will be erased z Use the write protect tab A This is a must for pres...

Page 129: ...z How to print this Reference Manual in this computer Î page 7 1 Power off the printer and your computer About powering 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 USB cable attached to the printer or commercially available to the printer and then connect the other cable...

Page 130: ... the modem telephone cable included B with the port and insert the tab 2 Change the settings as necessary A Click Edit in start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options Dialing Rules then click 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 click OK then click OK NOTE z Do not en...

Page 131: ...uter automatically switches ON This function is convenient when using automatic information receiving applications such as a FAX When using this function it is necessary to run a software application that can receive telephone calls and then return the computer to the original condition after a call Enabling the Ring Resume Function A Click start Printers and Faxes B Click Set up faxing in the Pri...

Page 132: ...rnal modem H Click Power Management add the check mark for Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby then click OK When making the settings in steps A E above the battery operation time will be shortened to some degree When not using the Ring Resume function we recommend removing the check mark from Enable device to receive in the settings in step E CAUTION z When using this function ...

Page 133: ...To allow the computer to resume set the Call to a larger value than a typical telephone call If it is not possible for the sending side to set a long Call set the Number of rings until answer with the software application to maintain the condition to receive telephone calls to a small value 1 To display the setting for System standby Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Opti...

Page 134: ...r higher less than 100 m in length z In some cases LAN cables with a cover attached to the connector cannot be connected Check this in advance Only for CF W2 series z Open the cover by hooking a finger on the small hollow near the bottom of the computer 1 Power off your computer Operating Instructions Starting Up Shutting Down Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in standby o...

Page 135: ...Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes z When using the computer as a network computer some additional settings may have to be made depending on usage We recommend asking your system administrator or the person in charge of the network NOTE z If you are unable to connect to the network when the indicator of your HUB unit does not light A Display the Device Manager screen Cli...

Page 136: ...en click the on Device Manager screen to close CAUTION z Be sure to connect the AC adaptor and enable the power supply NOTE z Even when a password is set in the Setup Utility and Password on boot is set to Enable it is not necessary to input the password set in the Setup Utility when the computer resumes from standby or hibernation mode z The Wake up from LAN function will not operate under the fo...

Page 137: ...ess by a computer A Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager B Double click Network adapters double click the internal network adaptor and then click Power Management C Add a check mark for Only allow management stations to bring the computer out of standby click OK and then click the on Device Manager screen to close ...

Page 138: ...ility and stability CAUTION z Communication is performed through the wireless LAN antenna A Do not block the antenna area with your hand or otherwise interfere with the passage of the radio signals z Do not use the Fast User Switching function The wireless LAN cannot perform NOTE z The communication speeds and distances differ depending on the devices that support the wireless LAN the installation...

Page 139: ...he computer in the environments described above turn off the wireless LAN Î page 140 Prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN z When using the wireless LAN function there is a danger that data may be stolen from the hard disk or that shared files may be accessed If you plan to use wireless LAN functions we recommend that you do so only after making the appro...

Page 140: ...tification area or click start All Programs Intel PROSet Wireless Intel PROSet Wireless 2 Click and select Wireless On or Wireless Off Enable Disable Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802 11a 802 11a Outdoor communications using IEEE802 11a 5 GHz wireless LAN is prohibited depending on the countries In this case disable IEEE802 11a by using the Wireless LAN Switch before using this computer outside while ...

Page 141: ... System Hardware Device Manager B Double click Intel R PRO Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection 2 at Network adapters C Click Advanced and then click Wireless Mode in Property D Remove the check mark from Use default value and select the settings E g 802 11a and 802 11g E Click OK Switching of communication under the 802 11a standard between enabled or dis enabled using the Wireless LAN Switch also...

Page 142: ... the icon on the notification area will change at the same time z When you uninstall the Wireless LAN Switch Confirm that Wireless LAN is set to Enable in the Setup Utility z When the wireless LAN has been disabled using Device Manager or the Setup Utility the icon or the icon will not be displayed z Even if 802 11a is set to enable 802 11a cannot be used when the wireless LAN is set to off To use...

Page 143: ...ced menu of the Setup Utility may be set to Disable Set to Enable using the following procedure A Restart the computer B Press the F2 key while Panasonic boot screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure If a password is set Enter Password will be displayed Enter your password and press the Enter key C Select Wireless LAN in the Advanced menu and press the Enter key the...

Page 144: ...less Security Password Encryption Key In the case of pass phrase 64 bit 5 characters 128 bit 13 characters In the case of hexadecimal 64 bit 10 digits 128 bit 26 digits Set the same values for the computer side and the access point side 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 ...

Page 145: ...o computers using the wireless LAN and without using an access point make the following settings on each computer z Set the network to be accessed as Device to device Ad hoc z Set the network names to the same name z Set the network authentication to the same authentication z When using encryption set the same encryption and the same network key on both computers Exchanging Data between Computers ...

Page 146: ...r more information about how to use the Intel PROSet Wireless Software refer to Help in the menu bar z Click the icon or the icon on the notification area to check whether IEEE802 11a is enabled or disabled When Disable 802 11a is displayed 802 11a is enabled 802 11a is on When Enable 802 11a is displayed 802 11a is disabled 802 11a is off If the setting has been changed at Device Manager the wire...

Page 147: ...ssword z On the Advanced and the Boot menu You can view the settings but cannot change it z On the Security menu Clear registered SD card Set Supervisor Password and Hard Disk Lock will not be displayed Password on boot SD Startup SD Setting Method Setup Utility Prompt Boot First Menu and User Password Protection will be displayed but cannot be set The User Password can be changed only when User P...

Page 148: ...alternative can prevent the contents of the Setup Utility from being changed z If you fail to press the F2 key at the right moment the Setup Utility will not start up In this case let the computer fully boot up and then perform a shutdown or restart from Windows z To close the Setup Utility A Press the Esc key B Select the exiting method from the Exit menu and press the Enter key C Select Yes and ...

Page 149: ...can choose the desired item by pressing the Ï and Ð keys The color of the selected item will change C You can display the submenu by pressing the Enter key on the item shown in reverse display D When the submenu is displayed you can select items by pressing the Ï and Ð keys E The keys that can be used for settings are displayed in the Setup Utility screen ...

Page 150: ... menus Use these keys when the Information Main Advanced Security Boot or Exit menu is selected z F5 Select previous item Use this key when changing setting values z F6 Select next item Use this key when changing setting values z Enter To display sub menu of each item Use this key after selecting the item by using the Ï key or the Ð key z F9 To set default settings except the password System Time ...

Page 151: ...underline indicates the factory default settings System Time Time is shown in 24 hr style The Tab key can be used to move the cursor Numerical values can be adjusted using the F5 F6 keys xx xx xx System Date Date is shown in order of Month Day Year The Tab key can be used to move the cursor Numerical values can be adjusted using the F5 F6 keys xx xx xxxx Touch Pad Select whether to use the touch p...

Page 152: ...0 memory video will operate faster in comparison to Battery Optimized Max 266MHz equivalent to PC 2100 but the battery operating time will be shortened Max Performance Battery Optimized CD DVD Drive Power You can set the drive power to On or Off when the computer is started up When set to Off The next time the computer is started up you will not be able to boot from the DVD MULTI drive The disk co...

Page 153: ...rd Disable Enable Boot up from LAN Select whether to use the function starting the computer from a LAN server Enable or not Disable This can be set only when LAN is set to Enable This function works only for the internal LAN This does not work for an internal wireless LAN and external LAN card Disable Enable Wireless LAN Select whether to use the internal wireless LAN function Enable or not Disabl...

Page 154: ...ult settings Password on boot Select whether you will need to input Enable or not Disable the Supervisor Password or the User Password on booting Disable Enable SD Startup Select whether to use an SD memory card instead of entering the password on booting Enable or not Disable When registered SD memory card this is set to Enable Cannot be set when Password on boot is set to Disable Disable Enable ...

Page 155: ...ble or not Disable Î page 156 Disable Enable Hard Disk Lock Select whether enable Enable or disable Disable the hard disk lock This function will not work without the Supervisor Password being set Disable Enable User Password Protection Select whether to permit changing the User Password Protected or not No Protection No Protection Protected Set User Password Set User Password when multiple users ...

Page 156: ...e to return the display to its original condition Press the Ctrl Enter keys to display the names of both the floppy disk drive and the hard disk drive 3 Only for CF Y2 series This is not displayed when LAN or Boot up from LAN is set to Disable on the Advanced menu NOTE z When CD DVD Drive Power is set to Off in Main menu startup cannot be executed from DVD MULTI drive item name CD DVD drive Î page...

Page 157: ...ing Changes Exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes to CMOS Get Default Values This item is not displayed when starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password 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...

Page 158: ...rs 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 all running application befor...

Page 159: ...ect start All Programs Panasonic Loupe Utility z If you want to run Loupe Utility automatically when starting Windows next time Add the check mark for Register in Startup You can change the settings later for whether or not to register at startup z If you do not want to display the confirmation screen when running Loupe Utility next time Add the check mark for In the future do not show this messag...

Page 160: ...ect the enlarged display window will be hidden Selecting outside the enlarged display window or right clicking while pressing the Alt key again will hide the enlarged display window too C Changing the size If you drag this part you can enlarge downsize the enlarged display window The enlarged downsized size will differ depending on the display resolution NOTE z Loupe Utility displays the screen at...

Page 161: ...ation of the Alt key the Ctrl key and the Shift key and add the check mark Multiple keys can be combined for example the Alt Ctrl key C C Choose right click or left click D with the keys selected in step B z When using the keyboard A Select Keyboard A B Select the text box E and then press the key used for the shortcut e g the Alt Z key the Alt Ctrl Z key etc Changing the window shape Select Circu...

Page 162: ...162 Loupe Utility 3 Select OK Select whether to make the display enlargement 2x or 3x z Right click the icon and then select 2x enlargement or 3x enlargement ...

Page 163: ... Error s is displayed Operating Instructions List of Error Codes Windows startup or an operation is extremely slow z Press the F9 key in the Setup Utility Î page 147 This will restore the Setup Utility s settings to their default values except for the password System Date and System Time Then the Setup Utility must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings T...

Page 164: ...e created a password reset disk Operating Instructions First time Operation a message is displayed when you fail to correctly enter the password Follow the message s instructions and set the password again by using the password reset disk If you have not created a password reset disk after reinstalling set up Windows and then set the password again When Remove disks or other media Press any key to...

Page 165: ...the F8 key when Panasonic boot screen disappears 1 and release your finger when the Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed Start the computer in Safe Mode and confirm the details of the error 1 When Password on boot is set to Enable Enter Password appears after the Panasonic boot screen disappears Hold down the F8 key soon after inputting the password and pressing the Enter key Enter Password ...

Page 166: ...r hibernation mode power indicator turns off In such cases slide the power switch When the battery pack is used the screen is darker than when the AC adaptor is connected z Press the Fn F2 key and adjust the brightness Note however that when the brightness is increased the battery running time will become shorter Brightness can be maintained at different levels when the AC adaptor is connected and...

Page 167: ... displayed depending on the settings In this case try setting the number of colors screen area resolution and refresh rate to smaller values When you want to display the fonts or icons in a larger size z Change the size of the icons etc using Icon Enlarger Î page 158 z You can also change the settings as follows for more details refer to the Windows Help A Click start Control Panel Appearance and ...

Page 168: ...ow display is restored by pressing the Alt Enter key the screen is exhibited on both displays z Simultaneous display cannot be used until Windows startup is complete during Setup Utility etc When the Fn F3 key is pressed the screen is displayed on the external display or internal LCD When a video such as an MPEG file or a DVD video is being played with WinDVD or Windows Media Player the display de...

Page 169: ...otten it contact your technical support office z The Advanced and Boot menu can not be registered z Some items in the Security menu can not be registered z The F9 key does not work z Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password Shutting Down Windows cannot be shut down or restarted z If a USB device is connected try removing it z Is the connection to the ISP provider set properly If sett...

Page 170: ...automatically while using the computer with the internal LCD closed set Touch Pad to Disable in the Main menu of the Setup Utility z If there is a disk in the DVD MULTI drive that has been formatted using B s CLiP the computer will not enter standby or hibernation mode Remove the disk The computer does not resume z Did you disconnect the AC adaptor or the battery pack while the computer was in sta...

Page 171: ...ut 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 the Caps Lock key Î page 25 How to input European characters ß à ç etc symbols or Euro currency symbol is unclear z Display the character map and point to the desired font name such as European fonts and select it with the following procedure Click start All Programs Accessories...

Page 172: ...z Is the LAN cable connected properly z Confirm IP address settings sub net mask settings and default gateway settings Cannot see homepages on the Internet z When connected via a phone line Have you completed a contract with an ISP provider If not contact an ISP provider Have you completed the TCP IP settings If not follow the ISP provider s instructions z When connected via a LAN Have you complet...

Page 173: ...o install Confirm that the icon is displayed on the notification area If the icon is displayed the wireless LAN is off Even if the wireless LAN is on 802 11a may be set to disable If 802 11a is to be used change this setting to enable z This computer uses channels 1 through 11 1 when using 802 11b g Check the channel being used by the access point 1 In the case of wireless communications the frequ...

Page 174: ...ies General Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties C Confirm the protocol settings such as IP address and do the settings properly again z Depending on the access point and settings access may not be accepted unless the computer s MAC address is registered beforehand In this case check the computer s MAC address Î page 172 and register it according to the operating instructions of the access point Co...

Page 175: ...sable if these settings are changed repeatedly on the Network Connections screen In this case restart the computer z Press the F9 key in the Setup Utility This will restore the Setup Utility s settings to their default values except the password settings The icon is not displayed or has disappeared z When the computer is properly connected to an access point the icon will disappear To display the ...

Page 176: ...ect the applied device and remove the check mark for Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power in Power Management This item may be unavailable for some types of devices The mouse does not move the cursor z Check your mouse connection z A driver which is compatible with the connected mouse must be installed z If the device does not operate when the driver is installed In the Setup U...

Page 177: ...ive optional can be used z Make sure Legacy USB Support is set to Enable in the Setup Utility Î page 153 z After powering off the computer connect the USB floppy disk drive and restart the computer You do not know the available RAM module Operating Instructions RAM module Cannot tell whether the RAM module has been correctly installed z You can check whether the RAM module is recognized using the ...

Page 178: ...sing the performance losses resulting from CPU power saving functions but will not be effective against the phenomena resulting from other causes e g noise generated during periods of exceptionally high load on the CPU such as during video playback When these operations are performed the battery running time will be reduced to some extent We thus recommend that when these phenomena do not occur yo...

Page 179: ...Power in the Setup Utility to Off If it is set to off you cannot turn the drive power on without starting up Windows Cannot play disk or read data from it z Is the disk bent scratched or dirty Cannot play back TV programs recorded on a commercial DVD recorder z In the following cases finalize the recording on the DVD recorder When the program was recorded in DVD R RW in video mode When the program...

Page 180: ...r cannot be controlled properly If you are using an external mouse ensure that it has been connected correctly Restart the computer by using the keyboard Press the key the U key and select Restart with the keys then press the Enter key If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands read No response page 182 Unable to input using the touch pad Has the Setup Utility been used to set Touch Pad...

Page 181: ...f the SD memory card side by SD Card Setup Change the setting of the Windows side by Control Panel Î page 55 z If you change the setting for Language for non Unicode programs after the check mark has been added in Use when logging on to Windows under SD Card Settings Setting for this SD card remove the check mark from Use when logging on to Windows under SD Card Settings Setting for this SD card a...

Page 182: ...password input screen at startup hidden behind another window Use the Alt Tab key to check for other windows being displayed z After shutting down by sliding the power switch for more than four seconds slide the power switch to power on and open the application again If the program no longer works normally delete the program using the following menu Then reinstall the program start Control Panel A...

Page 183: ...tion 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 Click Save z To save the item that is displayed Click Save only the information displayed and click 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 Click Save all ...

Page 184: ...the screen to a file using the following procedure Click start All Programs Panasonic PC Information 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 the Ctrl Alt F8 key This setting can be changed using the following procedure A Click start All Programs Panasonic PC Information Viewer B Right click Screen Copy and the...

Page 185: ...nquiry include information on your computer s usage conditions z B s Recorder B s CLiP B H A URL http www bhacorp com http www bha co jp In Japanese E mail addresses U S Canada Asia Pacific English BHAxpsupport bhacorp com Europe English German French eurosupport bhacorp com Asia Chinese asiasupport bhacorp com z WinDVD InterVideo Inc URL http www intervideo com E mail address support intervideo c...

Page 186: ...ty related patch programs are provided as measures against the latest types of viruses Get the newest information about viruses from the Website of Microsoft Corp Website and other software makers When using the Internet or e mail Do not open e mail from unknown senders When downloading programs from the Internet do not execute them directly save them once to your hard disk and run a virus check f...

Page 187: ...ch as data downloaded from the network Internet e mail etc For compressed files decompression may be required before running a check Windows Firewall protects a computer from unlawful access via the Internet At the time of purchase the firewall is set to Enable Make the settings by the following methods A Click start Control Panel Security Center Windows Firewall B Click General Exceptions Advance...

Page 188: ... the help displayed by the following methods A Click start Help and Support and input Windows Firewall into Search B Click Windows Firewall overview In order to prevent secondary infection disconnect from the network and conduct a check of the hard disk and other data If a Virus Is Discovered ...

Page 189: ... update function refer to the Operating Instructions Update Windows 1 Perform Windows Update Click start All Programs Windows Update Do not apply Driver Updates even if a message to update a driver appears If a driver update is required contact your technical support office NOTE z Be sure to perform Windows Update after reinstallation How to confirm installed patch programs Click start Control pan...

Page 190: ...ained in the following folders c windows docs c windows dotnetfx c windows i386 c windows support tools c windows valueadd Windows has security functions aside from the security functions in the Setup Utility For details refer to Windows Help When Using the Files on the Retail Version of the Windows CD ROM Windows Security ...

Page 191: ...ms Panasonic The screen shown at left is displayed When you click 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 Click Save Selected Data from the File menu z To save all items Click Save All Data from the File ...

Page 192: ... point that links a computer to the Internet when connecting to a network When connecting to the Internet through a modem the provider uses that relay point When using a wireless LAN Î page 210 the access point also refers to the device that relays the communication Account Refers to the authority used when logging on to Windows Î page 202 using e mail or connecting to the Internet or other networ...

Page 193: ...eed data communications are conducted between these two modems AES Certified by National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST in 2001 as the U S government s next generation standard encryption technology When using AES with a wireless LAN you will require an access point that is compatible with AES It does not offer compatibility with WEP but unlike TKIP it is said to offer fast encryption ...

Page 194: ...d z On this computer data can be written to CD R disks using B s Recorder CD ROM A read only disk on which data has been recorded for computer processing Data cannot be written on or erased from a CD ROM CD RW A CD that enables writing erasing and rewriting of data z On this computer you can write erase or rewrite data using B s Recorder B s CLiP CD TEXT A CD that allows text information such as t...

Page 195: ... other related systems are effective in protecting computers from viruses It is also important to execute Windows Updates regularly and to use the latest Windows Service Packs and correction programs so that Windows is maintained in its most recent form CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media A copyright management technology used when recording digital broadcasts restricted to being recorded...

Page 196: ...d how it should be operated so that the OS can operate that device properly This software is also called a device driver The drivers for some peripheral devices are included in Windows but when the driver is not included it must be installed in order to use the device DVD MULTI A DVD drive capable of reading from DVD ROM disks and capable of reading from and writing to DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R for Gen...

Page 197: ...for converting data between a sender and a receiver are determined and the data converted encrypted by the sender is returned to its original form decrypted by the receiver In this way important interactions cannot be deciphered by others ESS ID Extended Service Set ID A text string that identifies the sender when using wireless LAN Since communications use wireless LAN radio waves data can be exc...

Page 198: ...pact Flash and Smart Media which can be used in a wide range of devices like portable computers and digital cameras H Hibernation A function that enables the current working conditions to be stored on the hard disk when the power is turned off so that when the power resumes the working conditions immediately before the power was turned off will be displayed on the screen Hotkey A specified functio...

Page 199: ...n A small picture displayed on the desktop or the notification area The picture expresses the content or function of an application in an easy to understand format The application can be executed by double clicking Î page 196 on this icon Some applications can be executed by dragging and dropping a folder or document file over the icon H ...

Page 200: ...d TKIP Temporary Key Integrity Protocol Î page 209 1 The values shown are the maximum theoretical values for wireless LAN standards and do not indicate actual data transmission speeds IEEE802 11b A wireless LAN standard approved by IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Communications at speeds up to 11 Mbps 2 can be achieved using frequency bands in the 2 4 GHz range Also supports...

Page 201: ...zed users can conduct communications Internal LCD The LCD display in the main body of the computer Compare External Display a separate display connected to the computer L Legacy USB A mechanism that makes the computer confirm the USB Î page 209 device after the computer s power is turned on and before Windows starts up MS DOS was developed before the origin of USB technology the ability to recogni...

Page 202: ... Address on this computer Î page 172 Memory A device for storing data on a computer There are two types of memory RAM and ROM but usually this refers to RAM RAM whose contents can be rewritten is used for the main memory or the cache memory ROM whose contents cannot be rewritten is used for BIOS and other systems Menu Bar The segment at the top of the window below the title bar Î page 209 where so...

Page 203: ...ion Area Appears at the right edge of the Taskbar Î page 208 displayed at the bottom of the screen time display and other icons Tools for changing settings such as volume adjustments are included in this area Also referred to as System Tray NTFS NT File System A file system for recording and managing files and data on Windows NT Windows 2000 and Windows XP Before NTFS FAT File Allocation Table was...

Page 204: ...hen it is no longer needed z On this computer the term Pop up Window also refers to windows that are displayed when a specified key is pressed in combination with the Fn key Protocol Common rules required to conduct data communications between computers To enable data interactions between different computers those computers must follow the same rules for example in terms of the timing of data tran...

Page 205: ...hich a DVD Video Î page 197 can be played The region code prevents new movies or software on DVD Video from being distributed before their official release in a particular area The world is divided into six regions for which codes 1 6 have been allocated If the region code of the DVD disk and the DVD drive do not match the disk cannot be played The region code for Hong Kong is 3 and all DVD player...

Page 206: ...ortcut menu is displayed S Safe Mode A startup mode used when a problem occurs in the computer and Windows does not start up properly Icons and other images are displayed in magnified form on the screen and a message indicates that the computer has been started up in Safe Mode This means the computer has been started up using only a minimal amount of required functions with most other extended fun...

Page 207: ...ty levels z On this computer the Setup Utility can be accessed by pressing the F2 key immediately after the computer starts up Simultaneous Display Intel R Dual Display Clone Displaying the same screen on both the internal LCD Î page 201 and a connected external display z On this computer the display can be switched between external display internal LCD and simultaneous display by pressing the Fn ...

Page 208: ...kbar The segment at the bottom of the screen at the time of purchase where information on software currently being executed is displayed When information for multiple programs is displayed in between start on the taskbar and the notification area Î page 203 you can switch between programs by clicking on these information Ten key Mode Part of the keyboard can be used to input numbers or calculation...

Page 209: ...o decipher the key thus increasing the level of security Touch Pad A pad used to move the cursor or select functions Operates in the same way as a mouse This computer features a unique round pad which enables easy scrolling U USB Universal Serial Bus A standard for connecting peripheral devices keyboards printers digital cameras etc to computers If the peripheral device is USB compatible it can be...

Page 210: ...ng information transmissions communication can only occur when the same network key Î page 203 is registered to both parties involved in the communication Wireless LAN A LAN Î page 201 that conducts wireless communications using radio waves Data is sent and received using common wireless frequencies Because a LAN cable is not required the computer can be located some distance from the Access Point...

Page 211: ... 118 Q A 166 DMI Viewer 191 Double Clicking 8 Double Tapping 8 DVD MULTI Drive DVD MULTI Drive Indicator 27 Usage Precautions 59 DVD ROM 71 E Emergency Hole 60 Extended Desktop 121 F Fast User Switching Q A 182 Finalizing 75 Fn Key Key Combinations 18 Lock Function 23 H Hard Disk Drive Indicator 26 Hibernation 42 Hibernation Q A 170 Hotkey Settings 23 I Icon Enlarger 158 Important Tips 29 Informat...

Page 212: ...tility 147 Q A 169 Shutting Down Q A 169 Sound Q A 180 Speaker On Off 21 Standby 42 Standby Q A 170 Starting Up Q A 163 T Tapping 8 Touch Pad Adjusting the Sensitivity 15 Operation 8 Q A 180 Touch Pad Utility 10 U USB Devices External Mouse etc 123 USB Floppy Disk Drive 128 V Virus 186 Volume Control 21 W WinDVD Running WinDVD 85 Support Information 87 Wireless LAN Communication Methods 138 Power ...

Page 213: ... 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 Windows NT 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 trademarks of Intel Corpora...

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