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CF-47

Series

Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Contents

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NOTE:

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CAUTION:

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WARNING:

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[Start]-[Shut Down]:

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(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.

page:

When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to

page (green display), the

shape of the cursor will change to

. Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a

click is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.

This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.

Illustrations in this Reference Manual

Key Combinations .............................................

LED Indicators ...................................................

Panasonic Hand Writing

(Touch Pad) .....................

Suspend/Hibernation Functions ......................

Security Measures ............................................

Computing On the Road ................................

Battery Power .................................................

Using PC Cards ..............................................

Adding Memory ..............................................

Port Replicator ................................................

Using a Printer ................................................

Using an External Display .............................

Using USB Devices ........................................

Infrared Data Communications .....................

Using Modem ..................................................

Hard Disk Drive ...............................................

Setup Utility ....................................................

Technical Information ....................................

List of Error Codes .........................................

DMI Viewer ......................................................

Dealing With Problems...................................

Summary of Contents for Toughbook CF-47 Series

Page 1: ...the cursor is moved to an item under Contents or to page green display the shape of the cursor will change to Under this condition if characters are tapped or a click is made the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions Illustrations in this Reference Manual Key Combinations 2 LED Indicators 3 Panasonic Hand Writing...

Page 2: ...ugged into the AC adapter or have a battery pack with sufficient remaining power installed Pressing this key combination displays the remain ing battery capacity on the screen page 15 Pressing this key combination cuts off power to the LCD and turns off the hard disk motor until operation is resumed by pressing any key CAUTION CAUTION Key Combinations Do not press the following key combinations re...

Page 3: ... on the application This indicator lights when the CD ROM drive is accessed This indicator lights when the floppy disk drive is accessed This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed Not lit AC adapter not connected or charging not being per formed Orange Charging in progress Green Charging finished Red Battery is low remaining battery capacity is approx 9 or less Flashing red Battery...

Page 4: ...he Hand Writing mode remove the external device that is connected If a switch is made to the HandWriting mode without disconnecting the external device and the external device stops working reconnect the device after quitting the HandWriting mode If the device still does not work try restarting the computer If a commercially available pointing device e g mouse driver is installed and overwrites th...

Page 5: ...sted to another application can be changed with Option Window size The Hand Writing mode does not work when the computer is in the Dual Dis play Mode In the following cases the Hand Writing mode is automatically cancelled When a switch is made to another application When the computer resumes operation from the suspend or hibernation mode When the settings window for Panasonic Hand Writing is shown...

Page 6: ...en the suspend and hibernation functions The computer should be set for suspend or hibernation see the above procedure Press the sleep switch at the beep sound release your finger After releasing your finger from the sleep switch do not touch the sleep switch or the power switch while the computer is in the suspend or hiberna tion modes Hibernation is factory set 1 Run the Setup Utility page 33 2 ...

Page 7: ...ze the individual devices Push the sleep switch or Slide the power switch With the method below you can shut down the computer by using the suspend function Fn F7 page 2 In Start Shut Down select Stand by NOTE CAUTION At the beep sound release your finger from the sleep switch If you continue to press down on the switch and hold it for more than four seconds the beep sound will come out again and ...

Page 8: ...spend function Repeatedly using the suspend or hibernation function will use up a lot of the system resources and the computer may not work properly Shut down Windows Start Shut Down on a regular basis e g about one time a week without using the sus pend or hibernation function Doing so will restore the system resources Do not use the suspend or hibernation function during the following periods Th...

Page 9: ... your computer is impossible Starting up when the password is set When you do not want your computer to be used without permission If you are starting from the suspend mode if after three attempts the correct password is not input or if no password is entered for about a minute the computer returns to the suspend mode Over three incorrect attempts If the correct password is input Will Start Will N...

Page 10: ...t leave your computer even for a short time 1 2 4 3 Run the Setup Utility page 33 Using and select Security Using and select Set Supervisor Password then press Enter Enter your password at the Enter New Password then press Enter Only when the Supervisor Password has been set Enter your password at the Enter Current Password then press Enter 5 To disable the Supervisor Password Press only Enter NOT...

Page 11: ... contact Panasonic Technical Support To prevent the changing of your password without permission When running the Setup Utility do not leave your computer even for a short time Set the User Password Protection option page 9 Press F10 then select Yes To disable the User Password Press only Enter 1 2 Setting the User Password enabling changing disabling 4 3 Run the Setup Utility page 33 Using and se...

Page 12: ... your selected key combination the computer locks key input use of the touch pad and use of an external mouse are no longer possible Alt Ctrl F9 Example of a selected key combination The computer is locked When leaving your desk When an incorrect password is inputted Operation resumes Operation does not resume When you do not want your computer to be used without permission while away temporarily ...

Page 13: ...re 1 Run the Setup Utility page 33 This error message is displayed when access to the floppy disk drive is attempted Using and select Security 2 Using and select Boot Up Drive and press Enter 3 4 Using the and select Floppy Operation and press Enter Preventing theft or damage to data using a floppy disk Using and select either C or CDD A C and press Enter Using and select Disable and press Enter P...

Page 14: ...g On the Road By repeatedly pressing the keys to maximize the brightness will be dis played following this if the keys are pressed again the brightness will be mini mized thereby lowering the power consumption Adjust the brightness dark with Fn F2 In Control Panel Power Management make settings in detail By making settings in detail for the alarm timeout etc it is possible to control the consumpti...

Page 15: ...mes after the AC adapter is connected Not lit When the AC adapter is connected NOTE 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 NOTE When the battery pack is not in the...

Page 16: ...2 Red indicator lights Beep sounds 1 2 at approx 9 capacity 2 Red indicator lights Beep sounds 1 2 at approx 4 capacity 2 1 When disabling the speakers with the Setup Utility or pressing Fn F4 the warning beep is also disabled 2 When the settings in Control Panel Power Management begin to result in a better power saving efficiency those settings Windows settings should take precedence at approx 4 ...

Page 17: ... specified Battery voltage specified The deviations for the estimated time can occur depending on the condition of the battery There are cases 0 indicating a full charge may be shown for the Estimated Time until fully charged even if the remaining battery power is about 97 e g when un plugging then plugging the AC adapter above 95 When the Panasonic Battery Monitor is being displayed the System st...

Page 18: ...l peripherals except for the battery pack and AC adapter Once the battery indicator turns green use the Battery Capacity re fresh utility to fully discharge the battery pack Charge the battery pack until the battery indicator turns green full charge When the Battery Capacity refresh utility starts it will take approximately 2 5 hours until the computer powers off automatically Battery Power Accura...

Page 19: ...e 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 VZSU09 with your computer 2 Remove the outside cover for...

Page 20: ... interface cards are not supported Do not use a CardBus type card and a non CardBus type card at the same time For the following cases be sure the power has been turned off before proceeding When removing a network card When replacing a CardBus type card with another card including another CardBus type card When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted When inserting one more...

Page 21: ...mage the RAM modules or internal components of the computer Therefore when installing or removing a RAM module handle the module with extreme care Installing Removing the RAM Module Do not touch the terminals or internal components insert objects other than the module or allow foreign particles to enter Doing so has been known to cause damage fire or electric shock 2 144 pins SO DIMM 3 3 V SDRAM R...

Page 22: ...hone or microphone etc The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the bottom of your computer For more detailed information please refer to the operation manual of the port replicator Port Replicator When connecting the external display to the display port on the port replicator the characters on the external display may be blurred if 1280 x 1024 resolu tion is selected In this...

Page 23: ... Printers Find your printer s icon double click on it and click File Set As Default If no icon is available select Add Printer and then follow the on screen instructions 4 Parallel Port Using a Printer You may need to install a driver for your printer Simply follow the on screen instructions and refer to the operation manual of the printer on how to install the driver Confirm whether or not the se...

Page 24: ... display to use during start up with the follow ing procedure For more detailed information please refer to the operation manual of the external display 2 NOTE Run the Setup Utility page 33 Using and select Main 1 2 3 Select your external display 4 Set your external display for Monitor in Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings Advanced When a monitor that does not conform to the Plug Play s...

Page 25: ... or 2 For the internal LCD 1 and external display 2 click on each of them to set the screen area and colors Refer to page 26 for 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 dis played 5 Set the Position of the Extension Di...

Page 26: ... external dis play external display 2 to the internal LCD internal LCD 1 and then disable the Dual Display Mode When the Dual Display Mode is used set Never for Plugged in and Running batter ies 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...

Page 27: ...ected but the color setting for the external display will be 256 colors 2 Can be selected but we recommend not using this mode 1024 x 768 OK OK 2 640 x 480 256 Colors 640 x 480 High Color 16 bit 640 x 480 True Color 24 bit 800 x 600 256 Colors 800 x 600 High Color 16 bit 800 x 600 True Color 24 bit 1024 x 768 256 Colors 1024 x 768 High Color 16 bit 1280 x 1024 256 Colors 640 x 480 256 Colors 1 640...

Page 28: ...e cases the suspend or hiberna tion function will not operate in a normal manner due to the USB device In addition a USB device may have to be removed temporarily and the com puter restarted in cases where the computer is unable to start up properly You may need to install a driver for your USB devices for Windows 98 Simply follow the on screen instructions and refer to the operation manual for US...

Page 29: ...ing and select 2F8 IRQ3 DMA3 and press Enter Press F10 then select Yes 4 5 Be sure to enable the use of the Infrared Communication Port in the same way for the computer with which communications will take place It is possible to confirm whether infrared communications is possible with another computer by selecting Status in Start Settings Control Panel Infrared NOTE In Start Settings Control Panel...

Page 30: ...uction or installation work will be neces sary depending on the shape of the connector of the telephone line NOTE CAUTION Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices Doing so may lead to a fire or electric shock 2 Select Modems in Start Settings Input the necessary information items such as the phone system and then press Close Be sure to make separate settings to connect ...

Page 31: ...or hibernation mode 3 Open the display Open the display until it is on the same horizontal line as the keyboard as shown in the figure Installing Removing the hard disk For technicians at PanasonicTechnical Support 2 Open Slot Hard Disk Lock To next page Slide the keyboard a little towards the display and then carefully flip the keyboard over so as not to disconnect the cables of the key board Unl...

Page 32: ... place Hard disk Drive 5 Inserting the hard disk 2 2 Connect the hard disk to the connector Carefully insert the hard disk so that the hooks are made to firmly fit into the proper holes Lock the hard disk lock Return the keyboard to its proper position Hooks ...

Page 33: ...To display the Advanced and Security menus 1 Restart the computer and press F2 when Press F2 to enter Setup is displayed 2 When Enter Password is displayed enter the Supervisor Password For more details on line help is available press F1 Running the Setup Utility Press F2 to enter SETUP Upon seeing this message Key Operations F1 To display the corresponding help file Enter To display sub menu Esc ...

Page 34: ...Lxx System Time xx xx xx System Date xx xx xxxx System Memory xxxxxKB Primary Master xxxxMB Secondary Master CD ROM Secondary Slave None Numlock On Touch Pad Enable Speaker Enable Display External Monitor Default On Off Disable Enable Disable Enable External Monitor Internal LCD Simultaneous ...

Page 35: ...cy USB Disable Parameters Default 1 Setting impossible when the Parallel Port has been set Disable 2 Setting impossible when the Mode has been set Uni directional Bi directional or EPP 3 Setting impossible when the Mode has been set EPP 4 Setting impossible when the Parallel Port has been set 3BC IRQ5 Disable 3F8 IRQ4 Disable 2F8 IRQ3 DMA3 Disable 378 IRQ7 3BC IRQ5 3 Uni directional Bi directional...

Page 36: ...rd can only be set when the User Password has been set Coffee Break Password can not be selected when User Password Protection has been set to Protected A C C CDD A C Disable 3 Enable To the sub menu No Protection Protected To the sub menu Disable Alt Ctrl F9 Alt Ctrl F10 Alt Ctrl F11 Alt Ctrl F12 Boot Up Drive Floppy Operation Set Supervisor Password User Password Protection 1 Set User Password 1...

Page 37: ...se Disable Power Management Functions automatically set 1 Does not operate for Windows 98 2 With Windows 98 the Suspend is called Standby 3 Set automatically when Sleep Switch is set to No Action 4 This item is set to Never at the time of purchase The Suspend Timeout item will be displayed when Sleep Switch is set to Suspend Both Hibernation Timeout and Suspend Timeout may not be displayed when Sl...

Page 38: ...rrent Values Parameters Save Values Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Current Values Exit the Setup Utility and save your changes to CMOS Exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes to CMOS Set the default settings system Load previous values from CMOS for all Setup items Save your changes to CMOS This item may not be displayed when starting up th...

Page 39: ...mmunications Be sure that the computer enters the ECO mode or suspend hibernation mode after the communications software is closed Network Communication Software 1 Double click on the task bar 2 Select Option Properties 3 Check Playback and add the check mark for ZV Port 4 Press OK 5 Delete the check mark for Mute at ZV Port 6 Click in the top of right corner of the window Using the ZV Card Hard D...

Page 40: ... CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values If you do not want these values enter Setup and enter your own values If the error persists check the system battery or contact Panasonic Technical Support 0260 System timer error The timer te...

Page 41: ...ccessfully 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 bus BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen I...

Page 42: ...ications of the Desktop Management Interface DMI The DMI Viewer can be used when you want to know information on the internal systems this computer supports starting with the CPU and memory Click to close the DMI Viewer Saving information to a file Displayed information can be saved to a text file txt Run the DMIViewer and display the information you wish to save To save all items To save the item...

Page 43: ...eration may not cause the processing speed to increase You can set the date and time through Date Time in Start Settings Control Panel If you continue to experience problems the internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced Please contact Panasonic Technical Support Press F9 in the Setup Utility page 33 This will restore the Setup Utility s settings to their default values except ...

Page 44: ...s for your external display Try changing the display by pressing Fn F3 When displaying only through an external display if the computer is shut down by using the suspend or hibernation function there will be no display on the LCD unless the external display is connected when operations are resumed In this case connect the external display Has the computer been set to the power saving mode To resum...

Page 45: ...out Dealing With Problems Emergency hole Did you open the CD ROM drive or remove the MPEG CD while it was operating Re insert the MPEG CD and close the CD ROM drive Press Enter Is the CD bent labeled A blue background appears on the screen with the MPEG image T h e C D R O M d r i v e vibrates a lot Character Input Unable to input anything but numerals Only capital letters are being input How to i...

Page 46: ...dministrator or the person in charge of the network Unable to connect to a network Network Enter Password is dis played Advanced menu can not be registered All or some items in Se curity menu can not be registered F9 does not work Coffee Break Password cannot be selected Setup Utility Try changing the mute by pressing Fn F4 Has the Setup Utility been used to set Speaker to Disable page 35 The soun...

Page 47: ...rks Please refer to the refer ence manual of the device Confirm that two mouse devices are not connected one through the external key board mouse port and the other through the serial port Try setting Touch Pad to disable in the Setup Utility Has the Setup Utility been used to set Serial Port to or 3F8 IRQ4 Try setting Touch Pad to disable in the Setup Utility In some circumstances if a PS 2 exter...

Page 48: ...Electric Industrial 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 Pentium is a regis...

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