Reference Manual

XP

1

Personal Computer

Reference Manual

Model No.

CF-50 Series

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Read Me First

2

Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation easier to understand.

If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may be not displayed as shown in this manual.

If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions.

Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.

In this manual, the following software packages are described as follows:

"WinDVD™ 4" as "WinDVD"

"B's Recorder GOLD7 BASIC" as "B's Recorder"

"B's CLiP 5" as "B's CLiP"

The following drives may be described as "CD/DVD drive".

DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive, DVD MULTI drive

Circular media such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM are described as "discs".

Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual

NOTE

CAUTION

Enter

Fn+F5

[start] - [Run]

or

⇒

Orange

*1

NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.

This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.

This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.

This illustration means to click [start], then to click

[Run]. For some applications, you may need to doubleclick.

These symbols indicated related pages.

: Refer to the page in this Reference Manual

⇒ : Refer to the Operating Instructions

If

*1

is selected, it will jump to a related explanatory note.

Key Combinations

3

CAUTION

Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also, do not press different key combinations quickly one after another.

Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external mouse) or other keys.

NOTE

Do not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard disk drive indicator turns off. Note, however, that the key combinations

Fn+F1,

Fn+F2 and Fn+F3 are operable in the Setup Utility.

The key combinations below may not work while some applications are running.

Besides, the popup window may not be displayed depending on the state of the application you are using (e.g., when [Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen").

Key

Fn+F1

Fn+F2

Functions

LCD brightness control (down)

LCD brightness control (up)

Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness of LCD.

The brightness setting is stored in memory separately under the condition the AC adaptor is connected and under the condition the AC adaptor is not connected.

Popup Window

(Displayed after logging on to Windows)

Key Combinations

Key

Fn+F3

4

Functions

Display change

(When the external display is connected)

By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external display, internal LCD or simultaneous. (

page 57

)

CAUTION

Do not press another key until the display destination has been completely switched.

Do not press this key combination in the following conditions.

• When a video such as a DVD video or an

MPEG file is playing.

• When the Dualview is being utilized.

• When a game such as pinball is displayed.

Popup Window


NOTE

When switching to a different user with the

Fast User Switching function, this key operation may not work. In this case, log off all users and restart the computer.

Key Combinations

Key

Fn+F4

Fn+F5

Fn+F6

Fn+F7

5

Functions

Speaker on/off switch

Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the internal speakers and headphone jack.

NOTE

Disabling the speakers will also disable the warning beep.

Speakers connected to the USB port cannot be muted.

Popup Window


OFF

(MUTE)

ON

Volume control (down)

Volume control (up)

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the internal speaker and headphone jack.

NOTE

This key combination cannot be used to adjust the volume of the warning beep or speakers connected to the USB port.

Power off using the standby function

Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to memory, and powers off the computer. (

page 13

)

Key Combinations

Key Functions

Fn+F9

Remaining capacity of the battery pack

Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen.

6

Popup Window


When the battery pack is inserted in the computer

(example)

Fn+F10

Power off using the hibernation function

Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk, and powers off the computer. (

page 13 )

When the battery pack is not inserted in the computer

Key Combinations

7

Hotkey Settings

There are two Fn key functions as follows:

Fn key lock function

After

Fn is pressed once, it stays in the "pressed" position until another key is pressed.

This is convenient when it is difficult to press two buttons simultaneously.

Popup windows display ON/OFF

1

Run the Hotkey Settings.

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].

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.

To use

Fn only once:

A Press

Fn once. (Locked)

B Press another key for combination. (Lock released)

To use

Fn successively:

A Press

Fn twice. (Locked)

B Press another key for combination.

Fn key remains locked until

Fn is pressed once more.

B. Notification

This setting is only available when [Use Fn key lock] is checked.

[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]

*1

Notifies the user with a sound when

Fn is locked or released.

[Show status on screen]:

Displays the Fn key status on the taskbar.

:

Fn is locked

:

Fn is not locked

C. Disable popup

Add the check mark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF.

The full-screen display of [Command Prompt] screen or MPEG files may change to a window display if

Fn+Fx

*2

keys are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup

window display function OFF.

Key Combinations

8

3

Select [OK].

NOTE

Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey settings.

*1

*2

If MUTE is set, you will not hear a beep.

"

Fx

" indicates any function key from

F1

to

F10

.

LED Indicators

Power status

Battery pack status

Caps Lock

NumLk

(Numeric key)

ScrLk

(Scroll lock)

Hard disk drive status

9

Not lit

Power off / Hibernation mode

Green

Power on

Blinking green

Standby mode

Blinking green rapidly

Due to extremely low temperatures, power cannot be turned on, or computer cannot resume from standby mode.

page 28

This indicator lights green when

CapsLock is pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is capitalized.


NumLk is pressed. This causes a portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key functions differently depending on the application.

(If an external keyboard or tenkeyboard is connected to the external keyboard/ mouse port, the numeric keypad of the internal keyboard will not operate.)


ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions differently depending on the application.

This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

LED Indicators

CD/DVD drive status

Floppy disk drive status

10

This indicator lights when the CD/DVD drive is accessed.

The access lamp on the CD/DVD drive lights at the same time as this indicator. (In some cases, only one of them may light.)

This indicator lights when the floppy disk drive is accessed.

Touch Pad

11

Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations.

A. Work Surface (touch pad)

B. Left Button

C. Right Button

Function

Moving the Cursor

Operation

Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface.

Tapping/Clicking

Double-Tapping/Double-

Clicking tapping or 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.

Touch Pad

12

Function

Scroll

*1

Scroll a document.

Operation

*1

The movements will differ depending on the application.

NOTE

Refer to [Mouse Properties] for information on basic operations other than the above.

To display [Mouse Properties]:

Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].

The operations of Scroll, Pan or Zoom will differ depending on the application. There are cases the touch pad will not support these operations even with an application that supports the functions.

Handling the touch pad

By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails) or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens).

Try to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil, come in contact with the touch pad. The cursor may not work properly in such cases.

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 commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface.

Standby/Hibernation Functions

13

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

If you use the standby or hibernation function, you can shut down the computer without closing programs and documents. Upon restarting your computer from either the standby or hibernation mode, you can immediately continue working in all programs, or documents that were open at the time the computer was placed into standby or hibernation mode.

Differences between the Standby and Hibernation Functions

Function

Standby function

Hibernation function

Where data is saved to

Memory

Hard disk

Time until recovery

Short

Requires power supply

Yes

(if power is cut, all data is lost)

Rather long Power is not required to maintain data

NOTE z We recommend plugging in the AC adaptor if the standby function is to be used for a long period of time. If the AC adaptor cannot be connected, we recommend that hibernation mode be used instead of the standby mode.

z If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not work properly. To stabilize computer operations, shut down Windows on a regular basis

(about once a week) without using the standby or hibernation function.

Entering the Standby or Hibernation Mode

Use any of the following methods to enter the standby or hibernation mode.

To use the hibernation mode, set [Power Options] in advance (

Î page 14

).

(Enabled in factory preset.) z Using Fn key combinations (

Î page 5

)

z Using the power switch ( Î page 15

)

z Using the display (

Î page 17

)

Standby/Hibernation Functions

14

z From the shutdown screen

• Standby

In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By].

• Hibernation

In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold

Shift, then select [Hibernate].

Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode

At the time of purchase, the computer is set so that hibernation mode can be used.

1

Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -

[Power Options].

2

In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and select

[OK].

Precautions

Before entering the standby or hibernation mode

z Be sure to save all data.

z When a file in an external device such as an external CD/DVD drive, hard disk, or ATA card is opened, close the file.

z Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] does not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode. If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode, use the Windows password as follows:

A Select the account to change in [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts].

B Set the password.

C Add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power

Options] - [Advanced].

z Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode under the following conditions. You may corrupt your data or file, the standby or hibernation function may not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may fail to work properly.


15

• When the floppy disk drive indicator , hard disk drive indicator , CD/DVD drive indicator or access lamp on the CD/DVD drive is on (

Î page 9

).

• When playing/recording audio files and displaying images (such as MPEG files).

• When playing a DVD-Video.

• When writing to a CD-R/RW disc.

• When using communications software or the network function.

• When using PC Cards.

(If these cards fail to work properly, restart the computer.)

When entering the standby or hibernation mode

Standby mode: until the power indicator blinks green

Hibernation mode: until the power indicator goes off z Avoid the following:

• Touching the keyboard, touch pad, or power switch.

• Using external mouse or other peripheral devices.

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Closing or opening the display.

z It may take one or two minutes to enter standby or hibernation mode.

In standby or hibernation mode

z Do not insert or remove peripherals; abnormal operation may result.

z In standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inserted, more of that 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


[Power Options] - [Advanced].


16

2

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

Entering the standby or hibernation mode

1

Press the power switch (A); at the beep

*1

sound, release your finger.

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

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

z At the beep

*1

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

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

*1

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

Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shut down] with

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] -

[Advanced], if you press 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

Fn

+

F4

, there will be no beep sound.


Using the Display

17

Setting

1


[Power Options] - [Advanced].

2

Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my portable computer], and then select [OK].

Entering the standby or hibernation mode

1

Close the display.

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

z When entering the standby or hibernation mode, close the display correctly. If you do not do so, (for example, if you open the display soon after you close it) the computer may not enter standby or hibernation mode.


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Resuming Operation

CAUTION z Until resuming is 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 mode again.

Using the Power Switch

1

Press the power switch (A).

Using the Display

When [Stand by] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my

portable computer] (

Î page 17

), you can resume operation using the following procedure.

1

Open the display.

Even if the display is closed after the computer has entered 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, press the power switch.

Security Measures

19

To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.

Situation

You do not want the settings in the Setup

Utility to be changed

You do not want your computer to be used without permission

You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft

You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a floppy disk

You want to prevent theft of your computer

Function to use

Supervisor Password (below)

User Password (

page 21 )

Password on boot (

page 22 )

Hard Disk Lock (

page 23 )

*1

*1

Prevent operation by using a floppy disk

( page 25 )

Security lock (

⇒ Operating Instructions

"Names and Functions of Parts")

*1

You need to set the Supervisor Password beforehand.

NOTE

Windows has a security function that differs from the above security measures. For detailed information, refer to the Windows help.

For security functions for the wireless LAN:

page 72

Setting the Supervisor Password

(enabling, changing, disabling)

1

Run the Setup Utility. (

page 77

)

2

Using either or

, select [Security].

3

Using either or , select [Set Supervisor Password] and press

Enter

.

Security Measures

20

4

Only when the Supervisor Password has been set:

Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press

Enter

.

5

Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press

Enter

.

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only

Enter.

6

Re-enter your password at [Confirm New Password] and press

Enter

.

To disable the Supervisor Password

Press only

Enter.

7

At [Setup Notice], press

Enter

.

8

Press

F10

and select [Yes], then press

Enter

.

CAUTION

Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten, you will be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.

NOTE

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

Only up to seven alphanumeric characters can be used.

• There is no distinction between upper and lower case letters.

• Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.

• Do not input your password while holding down on

Shift or Ctrl.

Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.

Security Measures

21

Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

NOTE

When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can not be set.

Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. (

page 19

)

To disable the User Password, start up the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

1


page 77

)

2

Using either or


3

Using either or , select [Set User Password] and press

Enter

.

4

Only when the User Password has been set:

Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press

Enter

.

5

Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press

Enter

.

To disable the User Password

Press only

Enter.

6

Re-enter your password at [Confirm New Password] and press

Enter

.

To disable the User Password

Press only

Enter.

7

At [Setup Notice], press

Enter

.

8

Press

F10


Enter

.

CAUTION

Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be unable to use your computer. If this happens, ask a person who knows the Supervisor Password.

When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.

Security Measures

22

NOTE

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

Only up to seven alphanumeric characters can be used.

• There is no distinction between upper and lower case letters.

• Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.

• Do not input your password while holding down on

Shift or Ctrl.

When you do not want the User Password enabled or changed without permission:

A

Run the Setup Utility and enter the Supervisor Password.

B

Go to [Security] menu. Using and , select [User Password Protection] and press

Enter.

C

Using either or , select [Protected] and press

Enter.

When you do not want your computer to be used without permission

When [Password on boot] is set to [Enable], it is impossible to start the computer without the password.

NOTE

Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. (

page 19

)

When starting up the Setup Utility, the password input screen will be displayed if a

Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, even if [Password on boot] is set to [Disable].

Setting the Password on boot (enabling, disabling)

1


page 77

)

2

Using either or


3

Using either or , select [Password on boot] and press

Enter

.

Security Measures

23

4

Select [Enable] or [Disable].

To enable the Password on boot

Select [Enable] and press

Enter.

To disable the Password on boot

Select [Disable] and press

Enter.

5

Press

F10


Enter

.

Starting Up When the Password on boot is Set

The screen shown at left is displayed.

Enter your password

*1

and press

Enter.(

page 77 )

When the correct password is input, the computer will start.

When three incorrect password attempts or nothing is input for one minute, the computer will power off.

*1

Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the Windows password).

When you do not want the data on the hard disk to be read/ written

When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the hard disk when the hard disk is inserted in a different computer, since a password is also set for the hard disk. When the hard disk is returned to the original computer, you can read and write data as before. In this case, however, make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed.

It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lock even if [Password on boot] is set to [Disable], but we recommend that [Password on boot] be set to [Enable] for security reasons.

(Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)

NOTE

In the default setting, [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Disable].

You cannot set [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the

Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 19 )

Security Measures

24

The hard disk lock function only works with the internal hard disk. This function does not work with the external hard disk.

Setting the Hard Disk Lock (enabling, disabling)

1


page 77

)

2

Using either or


3

Using either or , select [Hard Disk Lock] and press

Enter

.

4


To enable the Hard Disk Lock


Enter. At [Caution], press Enter.

To disable the Hard Disk Lock


Enter.

5

Press

F10


Enter

.

CAUTION

To change your hard disk drive

• Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

• Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].

Security Measures

25

Preventing theft or damage to data using a floppy disk

Disabling the floppy disk operation makes it impossible to read and write a floppy disk and to start the computer from a floppy disk. This can prevent data from being accessed illegally or overwritten accidentally using a floppy disk.

Procedure

1


page 77

)

2

Using either or


3

Using either or , select [Floppy Operation] and press

Enter

.

4


To enable the floppy operation


Enter.

To disable the floppy operation


Enter.

5

Press

F10


Enter

.

Computing on the Road

26

Saving Power

One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.

Four Important Points

• POINT 1

Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.

• POINT 2

To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power management mode.

• POINT 3

Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you before leaving your home or office.

Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU18/CF-VZSU18A/CF-VZSU18B) is highly recommended.

• POINT 4

Always watch your battery level!

Power Saving Methods

Change [Power Schemes]

Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options], and then set [Power schemes] to [Max Battery].

Power consumption can also be minimized with detailed settings; for example, by reducing the time setting for [Turn off monitor].

Adjust the brightness (darker) with

Fn+F1 (

page 3 )

Leave your computer off when it is not in use

Remove peripheral devices (USB devices, PC Cards, external mouse, etc.) when not in use

Before stepping away from your computer, press

Fn+F7 to put your computer in

the standby mode ( page 5

), or

Fn+F10 to put your computer in the hibernation

mode (

page 6 )

Computing on the Road

27

If you plan to leave the computer for a long period of time, we recommend using the standby mode or hibernation mode as often as possible to minimize power consumption.

CAUTION

When installed in a network environment (except when the Wake up from LAN function is in use).

Do not use the standby or hibernation mode.

After resuming operation from the standby or hibernation mode, the network connection may be severed or the computer will not work properly.

NOTE

Select to view [Important Tips] for using the battery pack. You can also view

[Important Tips] using the following procedures.

Select [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals].

Battery Power

28

Use the Battery Indicator to Check the Battery Status

Not lit

Orange

Green

*1

*1

Blinking green

Red

Battery Indicator

Blinking red

*1

Blinking orange

*1

Battery Status

Battery pack is not connected or charging not being performed.

Charging in progress.

Fully-charged.

In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging to a level of 80%

*2

in normal temperature mode.(

Î page 30

)

Do not remove the battery pack while the battery indicator is blinking green.

The battery level is very low (the charge is approx. 9% or less).

Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the battery indicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your computer. After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on.

Battery pack or charging 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

Panasonic Technical Support. The battery pack or charging circuit may be defective.

Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your computer can be used normally in this state.

*1

*2

When the AC adaptor is connected.

A level of 80% in normal temperature mode is displayed as [100%] in high temperature mode.

Battery Power

29

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.

Check the Remaining Battery Power

1

Press

Fn+F9 to Check the Remaining Battery Power on the Screen. (After logging on to Windows)

When the battery pack is inserted in the computer (example)

When the battery pack is not inserted in the computer

NOTE

In the following cases, there may be a difference between the remaining battery capacity displayed on the indicator and the actual remaining battery capacity. To correct this, execute the Battery Recalibration utility. (

page 32 )

• The battery indicator light remains red.

• The battery remaining displays 99% and the indicator light is orange for a long period of time.

• Low battery warning appears after a short period of time.

This may be caused by the 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.

There may be a discrepancy between the % value that is displayed on the taskbar icon, and [Power Meter] in [Power Options Properties]. This is not a malfunction.

Battery Power

30

About High Temperature Mode

This computer has a high temperature mode function that prevents the deterioration of the battery in high-temperature environments or when using the fully charged battery pack for a long period of time.

To use the high temperature mode function, set [Environment] in the [Main] menu of the

Setup Utility to [Auto]

*1

or [High Temperature]. In the [Auto] mode, the high temperature mode

or the normal temperature mode is selected automatically depending on the battery status

(the internal temperature of the battery pack, etc.) or usage condition (when the AC adaptor has been connected for a long period of time).

Note that a level of 100% in the [High Temperature] mode is about a level of 80% in the

[Normal Temperature] mode.

*1

The default mode.

NOTE z After switching from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature] or vice versa, the remaining battery capacity will not be displayed properly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged.

z In the [Auto] mode:

Once the computer has automatically switched from the normal temperature mode to the high temperature mode, the computer will not switch back to the normal temperature mode until the battery has been recharged from 0% to 100% about five times.

This is to prevent the deterioration of the battery.

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When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low

The following is factory default setting.

When remaining battery capacity falls to

10%

[Low battery alarm]

Displays a message indicating the low battery level.

When remaining battery capacity falls to 5%

[Critical battery alarm]

Displays a message indicating the low battery level and the computer will enter hibernation mode.

Charge your battery.

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.

If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the computer, replace the battery, and turn the computer on again.

Do not replace the battery pack while the computer is in standby mode.

Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery before starting up the computer next time.

Connect the AC adaptor, then charge the battery.

If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the computer, replace the battery, and turn the computer on again.

After the computer enter hibernation mode when the battery runs down, if computer operations are resumed without charging the battery, Windows may not start up properly, and in some cases the alarm function may not operate properly from that point on.

Do not replace the battery pack while the computer is in standby mode.

Above settings can be changed.

A

Display [Alarms] screen.

Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power

Options] - [Alarms].

B

Set alarm operations and remaining battery level for operating alarm functions.

When disabling the speaker by pressing

Fn+F4, the sound alarm is also disabled.

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A. When making a setting for [When the alarm goes off, the computer will] 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.

Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity

The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing and learning about battery capacity.

Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity requires that the battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged, and then fully charged again. This procedure should be performed once after you purchase the computer.

As you use the battery pack over a long period of time, the remaining capacity display may become inaccurate due to aging of the battery pack and other factors. The procedure described below should be performed again.

NOTE

If the computer is turned off while recalibrating the battery (electrical power outage, accidental removal of the AC adaptor or battery pack, etc.), the battery will not be recalibrated correctly.

Battery Recalibration does not increase the battery's capacity. If Battery Recalibration is executed frequently, deterioration of the battery may result.

Perform the following procedure in a temperature range of 10°C to 30°C {50°F to

86°F}.

1

Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adaptor.

Remove all peripherals (except for the battery pack and AC adaptor).

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2

Use the "Battery Recalibration" utility to fully discharge the battery pack.

A

Run the Setup Utility. ( page 77 )

B Select [Battery Recalibration] from [Exit] menu and press

Enter.

C At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

Enter.

Once the battery indicator turns green, the battery pack will be completely discharged. It takes approximately 4.5 hours until the power automatically goes off through the complete discharge of the battery from the fully charged state.

3

Allow the battery pack to charge until the battery indicator turns green.

Charging Time: Approximately 3.5 hours

Replacing the Battery Pack

The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement (CF-VZSU18/

CF-VZSU18A/CF-VZSU18B). If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short, and if performance is not recovered even after executing Battery Recalibration, we recommend that the battery be replaced.

CAUTION

Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged. Also, the computer may not operate properly.

The battery pack is not charged when it is first purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adaptor is connected to the computer, charging begins automatically.

Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU18/CF-VZSU18A/CF-VZSU18B) with your computer.

In the standby mode, do not remove/change the battery pack. Removing the pack in the standby mode will erase your data and may damage the computer.

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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 the cover (A).

Slide the latch (B), and then without releasing it, slide and remove the cover.

3

Remove/Insert the battery pack (C).

Removing

Pull the tab (D) on the battery pack and remove it from the computer.

Inserting

Firmly attach the battery pack to the connector.

4

Reattach the cover.

Match the mark (E) on the cover to the body of the computer and slide the cover back into place.

CAUTION

For an improperly attached cover, your battery pack may fall out while you are carrying around your computer.

Be sure the tab does not get caught when closing the cover.

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Usage Precautions

Before using the CD/DVD drive

<Information for the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive and the DVD MULTI drive> z When using the CD/DVD drive for the first time, press the eject button to open the CD/

DVD drive after the computer has been powered on, and remove the protective sheet from the lens area. z Do not expose the CD/DVD drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g., oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the life of the drive lens.

When opening/closing the tray

z When the computer is on, be sure to use the eject button (

Î page 41

) or perform the

ejecting operation through Windows.

z After B’s Recorder has been installed:

When ejecting the disc while is displayed on the taskbar, select with the right button and select [Eject].

Do not eject discs in any other way except the one described above.

z To remove a disc when the tray 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).

z Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens.

Under some conditions, dust may build up on the lens, or on a disc. This may result in a read or write malfunction.

z Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position.

z Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the CD/DVD drive.

Doing so could cause it to malfunction.

z Do not place items other than discs on the tray.

While the CD/DVD drive is being accessed

z Do not open the CD/DVD drive or move the computer while the CD/DVD drive is being accessed.

Doing so could cause the disc to shift position and this may damage the disc, or cause the

CD/DVD drive to malfunction.

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In addition, after running an application involving access to a disc, do not open the CD/

DVD drive until after the application has been closed.

Cleaning

z We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses.

(Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.)

About Discs

z Do not use any discs that have become deformed, warped, or are not completely round.

Depending on the condition (record quality, a crack, dirt, modification, copy protection,

DVD recorder or disk maker used when creating the disc, etc.) of a disc, it may not be possible to be read it correctly.

• The following discs can be used.

DVD-RAM

*1

DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO

VIDEO CD CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM CD DIGITAL

AUDIO

VIDEO CD

Recordable

*1

In the case of DVD-RAM, only non-cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be used.

When Using DVD Media

z To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, DVD playback software is required.

("WinDVD" is included in the Product Recovery DVD-ROM. For information on how to install WinDVD:

Î page 43

)

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About Regions Setting

The DVD-Video has a region code that is fixed according to the region where it is sold. In order to play a DVD-Video, the region code of the player software and of the drive must match that of the DVD-Video.

Example:

For U.S.A. and Canada: "1"

For Europe: "2"

This drive's region code is not set at the time of shipment from the factory. Therefore, operations will differ depending on the first DVD-Video played.

z In the case of a DVD-Video with a specific region code:

The drive will automatically be set with the same region code as the DVD-Video.

z In the case of any other DVD-Video:

[Confirm Region] appears. Select region code and select [OK]. Play now begins.

([Confirm Region] may not be displayed for some DVD-Videos. To confirm the current region code and the number of settings remaining, right-click on the WinDVD screen and select [Setup] - [Region].)

CAUTION z The region code can be set a total of five times, including the initial setting. Proceed very carefully, because after the fifth change has been made, the region code set last is fixed and no further changes can be made, even if the operating system is reinstalled. z Do not illegally change or alter the region code.

NOTE z [Confirm Region] will also be displayed if a DVD-Video with one region code is inserted into a drive for which another region code has already been set.

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Information for the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive

(Model with a DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive)

z When using discs, read the description on the disc package.

When writing to CD-R/RW discs

z To write discs, writer software is required.

("B's Recorder" and "B's CLiP" are included in the “B’s Recorder GOLD/B’s CLiP” CD-

ROM attached to this computer. For information on how to install B's Recorder and B's

CLiP:

Î page 47

)

z Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds.

CD-R write speed

*1

CD-RW write speed

High-Speed CD-RW write speed

600 KB/s (4X speed)

1200 KB/s (8X speed)

2400 KB/s (16X speed Max.)


600 KB/s (4X speed)

600 KB/s (4X speed)



*1

Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower.

z If the write operation is to involve a long period of time, be sure to connect the AC adaptor.

If the battery power runs low and the power of the computer is cut, the write operation may end in failure.

z Depending on the disc, the quality of the write operation may not be so good. We recommend using any of the following discs.

Recommended Discs:

• CD-R

HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Co., Ltd.

MITSUI CHEMICALS, Inc.

RICOH Co., Ltd.

TAIYOYUDEN Co., Ltd.

• CD-RW /High-Speed CD-RW


RICOH Co., Ltd.

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Information for the DVD MULTI Drive

(Model with a DVD MULTI Drive)

z When using discs, read the description on the disc package.

When writing to discs

z To write discs, writer software is required. ("B's Recorder" and "B's CLiP" are included in the “B’s Recorder GOLD/B’s CLiP” CD-ROM attached to this computer. For information on how to install B's Recorder and B's CLiP:

Î page 47

)

z Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds.

CD-R write speed

*1

CD-RW write speed

High-Speed CD-RW write speed

DVD-R write speed

DVD-RW write speed

DVD-RAM write speed

600 KB/s (4X speed)



600 KB/s (4X speed)

600 KB/s (4X speed)


1,350 KB/s (1X speed)



*1

Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower.

z If the write operation is to involve a long period of time, be sure to connect the AC adaptor.

If the battery power runs low and the power of the computer is cut, the write operation may end in failure.

z Be sure to use discs that meet the following specifications.

• DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 (4.7 GB)

• DVD-R for General Ver.2.0/4X-SPEED DVD-R REVISION 1.0 (4.7 GB)

• DVD-RW Ver.1.1 (4.7 GB)

• DVD-RW Ver.1.1/2X-SPEED DVD-RW REVISION 1.0 (4.7 GB)

• DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 or Ver.2.1 (4.7 GB/9.4 GB) z In the case of DVD-RAM, only non-cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be used.

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z Depending on the disc, the quality of the write operation may not be so good. We recommend using any of the following discs.

Recommended Discs:

• CD-R

HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.


MITSUI CHEMICALS, Inc.

RICOH Co., Ltd.

TAIYOYUDEN Co., Ltd.

• CD-RW / High-Speed CD-RW


RICOH Co., Ltd.

• DVD-R

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION

TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd.

• DVD-RW

TDK Corporation

Victor Company of Japan, Limited

• DVD-RAM

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

z Ultra-Speed CD-RW (US CD-RW) cannot be used.

To avoid damaging discs:

• Do not touch the data surface (the side opposite the side with the title printed on it) as it can cause the disc to become dirty or scratched.

• Do not allow discs to become dirty or scratched.

• Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or dust.

• Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument nor paste any paper to it.

• Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.

• If the disc is brought from a cold into a warm environment, moisture may form on the disc. Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.

• Cleaning the disc using a disc cleaner is recommended once every 2 or 3 months.

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41

Setting a Disc

CAUTION z When inserting or removing a disc, be careful not to touch the lens of the drive.

1

Press the eject button (A) while the computer's power is on.

Slowly pull out the tray.

2

Insert/Remove a disc.

z Inserting

Place the disc with the label facing upward in the drive and push down the center of the disc until it clicks in place.

z Removing

Hold down on the center spindle (B) and gently lift up on the edge of the disc.

3

Close the tray.

Do not press the eject button.

NOTE z When using B’s Recorder or B’s CLiP:

Î page 47

z To remove a disc 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.

Pushing it completely to the end will free the tray so that it can be pulled out. (The position of the emergency hole differs depending on the drive.)

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z If the vibration of the CD/DVD drive is excessive, check to see if the disc is inserted correctly, and check that the disc is in good condition. If the disc is good and inserted correctly, set [CD/DVD Drive Speed] to [Low] in [Main] menu of the Setup Utility.

z For AutoPlay CDs:

• If an AutoPlay CD does not start after the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation modes, remove the disc from the drive, then reinsert the disc again after a 15 second wait.

• An AutoPlay CD may start during file access, depending on the status of the disc.

z When playing back movies from a disc, note that smooth playback may not be possible in some cases.

Power-saving Mode

If the CD/DVD drive has not been accessed within 90 seconds, the drive motor will automatically shut down to reduce the power consumption. When the CD/DVD 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 disc.

WinDVD

43

WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback.

Here, you will find explanations and general information on the usage precautions and how to access the online manual.

Refer to the online manual concerning the detailed use of the software application.

(

Î page 46

)

Installing WinDVD

CAUTION z Close all other software application before running the Setup program for WinDVD for added safety.

z Log on with the administrator authority.

*1

*2

A Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM in the CD/DVD drive.

B

Input [d:\windvd\setup.exe]

*1

in [start] - [Run] and select [OK].

C Select [Next] at the Welcome Message.

D After reading the “License Agreement”

*2

, select [Yes] if you agree to the terms.

E Follow the on-screen instructions and install WinDVD.

"d" is the drive letter of the CD/DVD drive. Change this to match the drive letter on your own computer.

Refer to the “LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT” on the Operating Instructions of the computer.

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Running WinDVD

You can run WinDVD using either of the following procedures.

z Select [start] - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD].

z Select

on the desktop.


z Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode, or switch the display by pressing

Fn + F3 while WinDVD is running.

z Do not start WinDVD while the hard disk drive indicator

is blinking immediately after the computer was started up.

z During video playback (while the CD/DVD drive status indicator

is on), do not perform the following.

• Ejecting the disc

• Using other applications or the Command Prompt

• Changing the settings of the screen properties z If you maximize the video display window, you can return to the original window size by double-clicking over the images.

z To adjust the volume, use the WinDVD control panel.

• While WinDVD is running, the volume setting may return to the volume adjusted with the

WinDVD when you pause, fast-forward, fast-reverse or skip between chapters since priority is given to the volume adjusted by WinDVD, even if the volume is adjusted using

Fn + F5 / F6 or the taskbar icon.

• After shutting down WinDVD, the volume and mute settings adjusted with the WinDVD will return to the original settings.

z To have DVD video and MPEG files played back automatically on WinDVD, start up

Windows

®

Media Player, select [Tools] - [Options], and then remove the check mark from

[DVD Video] and [Movie file (mpeg)] in [File Types] on the screen shown at left.

z If you cannot play the disc contents smoothly

In the case of some operating environments or DVD videos, playback may not be smooth, or audio may become distorted when using fast-forward ("time stretch").

A Right-click on the WinDVD screen, select [Setup] - [Video].

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45

B Confirm that the check mark is added to [Use Hardware Decode Acceleration] and [Use Hardware Color Acceleration].

• The display may flicker, depending on the disc. In this case, delete the check mark for

[Use Hardware Decode Acceleration] using step B described above.

z In some cases, when the number of display colors is increased, a message appears and the DVD cannot be played. If this happens, reduce the number of display colors.

z Immediately after resuming from a pause, frame dropping may occur depending on the operating environment or DVD video (images or sounds are disrupted).

z In the Dualview or simultaneous (internal/external) display mode ( Î page 57

), there are

times when images or video are not displayed correctly.

z If you have uninstalled WinDVD accidentally:

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NOTE z Take steps to ensure that no other player software is allowed to coexist with WinDVD.

It may not be possible to play images properly if any player software other than

WinDVD is installed. There are some DVD-Videos available on the market that work by installing their own player software when they are played. In the case of such a

DVD, be absolutely sure to abort the installation 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.

• Specify WinDVD if the DVD’s player software settings enable WinDVD to be specified for playing the DVD.

• Uninstall the DVD’s player software which has been installed.

(Refer to the DVD-Video’s instructions for the name of the player software which is to be uninstalled.)

Uninstall the player software by selecting [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove

Programs].

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How to Access the Online Manual

After starting WinDVD, you can access the Online Manual using either of the following procedures.

z Select "?" of the WinDVD control panel.

z Right-click on the WinDVD screen and select [Help].

SUPPORT INFOMATION

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 troubleshoot the problem, contact InterVideo, Inc.

URL:http://www.intervideo.com/

E-mail: [email protected]

About Playback of a DVD Created with the DVD Recorder, etc.

Playable DVD media: DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW

However, the following restrictions apply.

z In order to play DVD-R and DVD-RW, it must be finalized (a process that enables it to play on other DVD players etc.). For information on the finalizing method used by your DVD recorder, refer to its operating instructions.

z The following media cannot be played:

DVD-RW recorded in the VR format z Depending on the DVD recorder or the manufacturer of the media used for creation, it may not be playable.

z Media in which digital broadcasts have been recorded using copyright management technologies such as CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) or CPRM

(Content Protection for Recordable Media) cannot be played back.

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47

"B's Recorder" and "B's CLiP" are CD/DVD recording software applications developed by

B.H.A Corporation.

Here, explanations are given on general information about B's Recorder and B's CLiP and how to access the online manual. Refer to the online manual concerning the detailed use of

the software application. ( page 50 )

Applicable Media

*1

*2

• CD-R

*1

(one-time recordable CD media)

• CD-RW (rewritable CD media)

• DVD-R

*1*2

(one-time recordable DVD media)

• DVD-RW

*2

(rewritable DVD media)

• DVD-RAM

*2

(rewritable DVD media)

Applicable only for B's Recorder. Cannot read from or write to CD-R disc and DVD-R disc using B's

CLiP

.

To write to these discs, DVD MULTI drive is required

.

Refer to "Information for the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive" (

page 37

) or "Information

for the DVD MULTI Drive" ( page 38

) for information about recommended discs.

About Copies

When writing to discs, make sure that you are not infringing any copyrights.

It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non-personal use.

When backing up software, make sure that you are not infringing any software copyrights for that product.

Before Installing B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP

Select [(d:)]

*3

in [start] - [My Computer] with the right button, select [Properties] - [Recording], then delete the check mark for [Enable CD recording on this drive].

Delete the check mark for [Enable CD recording on this drive] every time a new user is added.

*3

“d” is the drive letter of the CD/DVD drive. Change this to match the drive letter on your own computer.

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Installing B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP

CAUTION

Close all other software application before running the Setup program for B’s

Recorder and B’s CLiP for added safety.

Log on with the administrator authority.

Take care not to lose the serial number.

*4

A Set “B’s Recorder GOLD/B’s CLiP” CD-ROM in the CD/DVD drive.

[B.H.A Setup Launcher] screen will appear automatically (allow some time for disc recognition). When the screen does not appear automatically, input

[d:\Setuputil.exe]

*4


B Select [B’s Recorder GOLD BASIC] and follow the on-screen instructions.

During the course of the installation process, you will be asked to input a serial number. Input the serial number marked on the sticker and the disc.

C Upon completion of the installation, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then select [Finish]. The computer will restart.

D Input [d:\Setuputil.exe]

*4


[B.H.A Setup Launcher] screen will appear.

E Select [B’s CLiP5] and follow the on-screen instructions.

During the course of the installation process, you will be asked to input a serial number. Input the serial number marked on the sticker and the disc.

F Upon completion of the installation, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then select [Finish]. The computer will restart.

“d” is the drive letter of the CD/DVD drive. Change this to match the drive letter on your own computer.


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Running B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP

B’s Recorder

You can run B's Recorder/B's CLiP using either of the following procedures.

Select on the desktop.

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B's Recorder GOLD BASIC] - [B's Recorder

GOLD BASIC].

B’s CLiP

B's CLiP runs when the computer starts up, and or is displayed on the taskbar.


When formatting a disc with B's CLiP

• Select or with the right button and select [Format].

Do not format discs in any other way except B's CLiP.

When ejecting the disc while is displayed on the taskbar

• Select with the right button and select [Eject].

Do not eject discs in any other way except the one described above.

• If you cannot eject the disc even after attempting the operation described above, shut down Windows and after the power is off, insert a pointed object (e.g., the bent-out tip of a paper clip, or the tip of a ballpoint pen) into the emergency hole.

Be sure to shut down B's Recorder before logging off Windows.

Do not use the Fast User Switching function.

If this function is used, or will no longer be shown on the taskbar after the switching is complete. If this happens, return to the original user without using the

Fast User Switching function, and then log on with the user you want to use.


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How to Access the Online Manual

B’s Recorder

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B's Recorder GOLD BASIC] - [DOC] - [User's

Manual].

B’s CLiP

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s CLiP] - [User's Manual].

SUPPORT INFOMATION

If B’s Recorder and B’s CLiP do not operate properly, we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations.

If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact B.H.A.

URL:http://www.bhacorp.com/

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Your computer has two PC Card slots.

These slots conform to the PC Card Standard; therefore, communications or SCSI devices, etc., may be utilized.

Type

I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm):

Two cards can be used simultaneously.

Type

III (10.5 mm):

One card can be used only in the slot 1.

CAUTION

Check the PC Cards' specifications. Be sure the total operating current does not exceed the specified limit. Damage may result otherwise.

Allowable Current: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA

There are times when both a Type I card and a Type II card will not work at the same time.

ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (except for an ATA interface) and card requiring 12V are not supported.

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.

When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted, after entering either the standby or hibernation mode, the computer may not function properly.

If the computer freezes after resuming from the standby or hibernation mode, try removing and then reinserting the PC Card. If this does not correct the problem, restart the computer.

When the PC Card is connected, power consumption increases. Remove the PC Card when not in use, especially when operating on battery power.

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Inserting/Removing the PC Card

Inserting a PC Card

1

Simply slide the PC Card right-side-up until it snaps into place.

Refer to the operating instructions of each card on how to insert the card.

CAUTION

When using PC cards for connecting peripheral devices (SCSI, IEEE1394, etc.), install using the following procedure (one example).

A

Connect the peripheral device to the card.

B

Turn the device on.

C

Slide the card in until it snaps into place.

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. You may damage the slot, making it impossible to remove the card.

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Removing a PC Card

CAUTION

Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode.

When two PC Cards are inserted, perform the following procedure (from Step

1

to

Step

3

for each of the two cards).

Note that the operation of removing the PC Card may not be complete, depending on the status of the PC Card or device connected to the PC Card, such as when a SCSI card is used to connect an external hard disk to the computer. In such cases, turn off the power from [start] menu, then remove the card.

1

Disable the card function.

A Select on the taskbar, select the PC Card, then select [Stop].

B Follow the on-screen instructions.

(When the PC Card has been removed after the computer is turned off, this step is not necessary.)

2

Press the button (B), and then press the button again.

3

Slide the PC Card out.

NOTE

If the button is sticking out, press it back to its original position.

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Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module is used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may become unusable or the computer may not operate properly. z RAM module specifications:

200 pins, SO-DIMM, 3.3 V, DDR SDRAM, PC2100 or PC2700

*1

*1

A PC2700-compliant RAM module added to this computer, operates at the same speed as a

PC2100-compliant RAM module.

CAUTION z RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity. There are cases where static electricity generated by the human body has adversely affected such modules.

When inserting or removing a 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.

Inserting/Removing the RAM Module

CAUTION z If the RAM module is difficult to insert or difficult to press down, do not force it. Check once more to ensure that the module is positioned correctly.

z Use the proper size screw driver to insure that the screw does not get stripped.

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(

⇒Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down") z Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode.

2

Turn the computer over, remove the battery pack, and then remove the cover.

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3

Insert/Remove RAM module.

Inserting the RAM module

A Slide in the module at an angle.

B Press the RAM module down until the right and left hooks (A) lock into place.

Removing the RAM module

A Gently open the right and left hooks (A).

The RAM module will be raised at an angle.

B Gently remove the RAM module from the slot.

4

Put the cover back in place.

A Insert the cover at an angle, then fit it into place.

B Fasten the screw.

5

Insert the battery pack.

(

page 34

)

NOTE

Whether the RAM module is properly recognized or not can be confirmed in

[Information] menu of the Setup Utility (

page 79 ).

If the RAM module is not recognized, power off the computer and insert it again.

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Port Replicator

A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB501). This device eliminates the hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carrying your computer around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a headphone or microphone, etc.

The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector (A) on the back of your computer.

For more detailed information, refer to the Operating Instructions of the port replicator.

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1


(

⇒ Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode.

2

Connect the external display.

Connect the external display to the external display port (A) on your computer.

3

Turn on the external display, then turn on your computer.

After Windows starts up, the screen is displayed on both the internal LCD and the external display.

It is possible to change the setting to display only on the external display or on both the internal LCD and the external display with

Fn+F3.

4

Set your external display.

Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] -

[Advanced] - [Monitor] and make the monitor settings. When a monitor that does not conform to the Plug & Play standards is connected, select [Properties] from

[Monitor], and then select [Driver] - [Update Driver] to update the driver.

NOTE

The display destination after resuming from hibernation mode or after restarting may differ from the display destination before entering hibernation mode or before restarting.

When changing the display destination after Windows has started, do not press any keys or press the power switch until the display destination has changed completely.

When the display destination of the screen is switched using

Fn+F3 after the

[Command Prompt] screen is set to "Full Screen", the display destination returns to the destination before switching if an "Exit" is input and the [Command Prompt] screen is closed. This can also happen if the "Full Screen" is canceled via an

Alt+Enter command. Press

Fn+F3 again.

When the external display is used alone, set the number of colors, resolution, or refresh rate to suit the external display. These settings are separate from when the internal LCD is used alone or with an external display simultaneously.

When using simultaneous display with the internal LCD and an external display, some videos, such as DVD video or MPEG, may not be played back smoothly.

If a picture is not displayed properly, lower the level of [Hardware acceleration] in the following menu.

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[start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] -

[Advanced] - [Troubleshoot]

Also, carefully read the operating instructions of the external display.

Dualview

With Dualview, you can use both the internal LCD and the external display as an extended display domain. You can also drag a window from the internal LCD to the external display. To use Dualview;

1

Select [Settings] in [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] -

[Display].

2

Select display [2] and add a check mark for [Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor], then select [Apply].

If a checkmark is already displayed, remove the checkmark once, and then turn the checkmark back on.

3

Make the settings for each display (screen area, colors, etc.).

4

Select [OK].

NOTE

There are some applications that cannot be used in the Dualview.

When the button to maximize a window is pressed, one of the displays will show the maximized display.

A window that has been maximized cannot be moved to the other display.

You cannot switch the display destination by pressing

Fn+F3.

• The pop-up window displayed by

Fn key combination is shown only on the primary device.

External Display

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When the application running is not shown on the display, refer to the following items.

Under the condition the application is in the external display, or after the application is closed in the external display, there are cases the application will not be shown in the display when executed the next time if the position of the extended display is changed or the Dualview is closed.

When there is no display after the position of the extended display is changed:

The application running is being displayed at the position of the extended display before the change. Return the position of the extended display to the condition before the change. Move the application to the internal LCD, and then correct the position of the extended display.

When there is no display when the Dualview is disabled:

The application running is being displayed in the external display. Set the Dualview again, move the application from the external display to the internal LCD and then disable the

Dualview.

To prevent images from being burned onto the external display

Manually shut off the power to the external display when not in use.

When the display domain for the Dualview is changed, there are cases the wallpaper and icons become displaced.

Wallpaper: Change the setting for the wallpaper.

Icons: Right-click on the desktop, and select [Arrange Icons By] - [Auto Arrange].

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When an animated pointer is used for the mouse pointer (e.g., when changing the theme in [Appearance and Themes] of

[Control Panel])

An error may occur when resuming from the standby or hibernation mode. In such cases, change the mouse pointer to the standard pointer with the following procedure.

A Display [Mouse Properties].

Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].

B Select [Pointers].

C Select [None] in [Scheme], then select [OK].

When the display will not be shown properly

When the Dualview is used, set [Never] for [Plugged in] and [Running on batteries] for

[Turn off monitor] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] -

[Power Schemes]. If this setting is not made, there are cases the display will not be shown properly.

When an external display not compatible with VESA DPMS is used, there are cases the display of the external display will be adversely affected when the internal LCD is closed.

In such cases, turn the power of the external display OFF.

Printer

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A printer can be connected to the parallel port (A) or the USB port (

page 62 ).

When a printer is connected to the parallel port:

Confirm whether or not the [Parallel Port] setting in the Setup Utility is optimal.(

page

81 )

NOTE

You may need to install a driver for your printer. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to the operating instructions of the printer on how to install the driver.

1


(



2

Connect the printer to your computer.

3

Turn on the printer, then turn on your computer.

4

Setting your printer.

Select [start] - [Printers and Faxes].

Find your printer's icon, double-click on it, then select [Printer] - [Set as Default

Printer].

If no icon is available, select [Add a printer] and follow the on-screen instructions.

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Connecting/Removing USB devices

Connecting USB devices

1

Connect the USB device to the USB port (A) on your computer, referring to the operating instructions of the USB device.

You may need to install drivers compatible with the operating system you are using for your USB devices. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to the operating instructions for USB devices on how to install the driver.

NOTE

USB devices may be connected or removed without turning off the computer's power.

When a USB device is connected, there are cases the standby or hibernation function will not operate in a normal manner due to the USB device. In addition, a USB device may have to be removed temporarily and the computer restarted in cases where the computer is unable to start up properly.

Some devices will not operate when connected to a USB HUB; these devices must be connected directly to the USB port on your computer.

When a USB device is removed and then inserted, may appear in the Device

Manager and the device may not be correctly recognized. If this happens, try removing and connect the device once more.

When USB devices are connected, power consumption increases (Max. rated current for per connector is 500 mA.). Remove USB devices when not in use, especially when operating on battery power.

Removing USB devices

CAUTION

Do not remove a USB device while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode.

Save important data and close each application.

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1

Disable the device functions.

A

Select on the taskbar and select the USB device, then select [Stop].

B Follow the on-screen instructions.

(This step is not necessary when the USB device has been removed after the computer is turned off, if is not displayed, or if the device disconnected in step

A

does not appear in the list.)

2

Remove the USB device.

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A digital video camcorder or other IEEE 1394 standard device can be connected to the computer.

Connecting IEEE 1394 devices

1

Turn on the computer

(

⇒Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

and the IEEE 1394 device.

2

Connect the IEEE 1394 device to the IEEE 1394 interface connector

(A).

Refer to the instructions manual included with the IEEE 1394 devices.

NOTE

For more detailed information, refer to the operation manual of the IEEE 1394 device.

You may need to install drivers compatible with the OS you are using for your IEEE

1394 devices. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to the operation manual for

IEEE 1394 devices on how to install the driver.

Removing IEEE 1394 devices

CAUTION

When an IEEE 1394 device is connected to the computer and the power for both the device and the computer is on, do not power off the IEEE 1394 device.

1

Power off the computer

(

⇒Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting

Down")

and remove the cable from the IEEE 1394 interface connector of the computer.

2

Power off the IEEE 1394 device and remove the cable.

Modem

Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack

65

CAUTION

Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices. Doing so may lead to a fire or electric shock.

It is not possible to connect the modem to any of the following lines.

• Internal home phones

• Intercoms

Be sure to connect the modem telephone cable into the modem port, not into the LAN port.

1

Connect the computer and the telephone jack (A) using a modem telephone cable (included)(B).

Position the cable so that the tab (C) matches the port ( ), and insert the cable until you hear a "click".

2

Change the settings as necessary.

A Select [Edit] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] -

[Phone and Modem Options] - [Dialing Rules], then select the location from which you will be dialing in [Country/region].

B Input the necessary information (items such as the area code, dialing rules, etc.), select [OK], then select [OK].

NOTE

Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode during communications.

To remove the cable, pull out while pressing down on the tab.

Ring Resume Function

With this function, if the telephone that is connected to the modem rings in the standby mode, the power of the computer automatically switches ON.

This function is convenient when using automatic information receiving applications such as a FAX application.

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When using this function, it is necessary to run a software application able to maintain the condition to receive telephone calls and to return the computer to the original condition after a call. For further details, refer to the operating instructions provided with software applications.

Enabling the Ring Resume Function

A Select [Device Manager] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and

Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] and then select the internal modem from [Modems].

B Select [Power Management], add the check mark for [Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby], then select [OK].

CAUTION

When using this function, it is recommended that the AC adaptor be connected to the computer.

Concerning the setting for [System standby]

*1

• Roughly consider the communication time and then set [System standby]. There may be cases where the computer enters the standby mode after the time set for

[System standby] elapses even during communications, and cuts off the communications.

• If [Never] is set, the computer will not enter the standby mode during communications, but once the computer resumes, the power of the computer will remain on while the user is absent.

When the Ring Resume function is being used, some time elapses before a connection is established (equal to the time for the computer to resume). 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 that is able to maintain the condition to receive telephone calls) to a small value.

*1

To display the setting for [System standby],

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

Schemes].

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NOTE

This function does not work when the computer is off or is in hibernation mode.

After operations are resumed from standby mode, the screen remains dark. The former screen display will be restored when the keyboard or touch pad is touched.

The computer cannot resume if a telephone is connected to the line of a modem (e.g., a PC Card modem) other than the internal modem.

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Connecting LAN

When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may have to be made depending on the usage conditions. We recommend asking your system administrator or the person in charge of the network.

CAUTION

Do not connect the modem telephone cable into the LAN port.

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(



2

Connect the cable.

Connect the LAN port (A) and the network system (server, HUB, etc.) using a LAN cable.

3

Turn on the computer.

CAUTION

Do not use the standby or hibernation functions during communications (except when the Wake up from LAN function is in use), as this may cause an error in data transmission or reception. The timeout function may engage even during data transmissions, causing the computer to automatically go into standby or hibernation mode. When not using the Wake up from LAN function, we recommend disabling the timeout function using the following menu.

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power

Schemes]

NOTE

If you are unable to connect to the network (when the indicator of your HUB unit does not light):

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A Display [Device Manager] screen.

Select [Device Manager] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and

Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware].

B Select the network adaptor you are using from [Network adapters].

C Select [Advanced].

D Confirm the settings of each item.

Wake up from LAN

This is a function of the internal LAN to automatically power the computer on from a network server when the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. To use this function, it is necessary to have a network environment that accommodates Wake up from LAN.

Enabling the Wake up from LAN Function

A Select [Device Manager] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and

Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware].

B Select the internal network adaptor from [Network adapters].

C Select [Power Management], add the check mark for [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power] and [Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby], then select [OK].

CAUTION

Be sure to connect the AC adaptor, and enable the supply of power.

NOTE

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.

The Wake up from LAN function will not operate under the following conditions:

• When the computer has been shut down.

• When the power switch is pressed over for four seconds or longer to turn off the power (e.g., when the computer hangs).

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• When the AC adaptor and battery pack are removed from the computer or reattached to the computer.

• When the LAN cable is disconnected and reconnected.

After operations are resumed from standby mode, the screen remains dark. The former screen display will be restored when the keyboard or touch pad is touched.

The computer may start up if accessed by another computer on the network.

The following procedure can be used to prevent startup due to unintentional access by a computer.

A Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] -

[Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Network adapters], then select the internal network adaptor, and then select [Power Management].

B Add the check mark for [Only allow management stations to bring the computer out of standby], then select [OK].

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If you use a wireless LAN, you can use a network without cable connections.

CAUTION

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.

Do not use the Fast User Switching function. The wireless LAN cannot be used.

NOTE

The communication speeds and distances differ depending on the devices that support the wireless LAN, the installation environment and other ambient conditions.

One characteristic of radio waves is that their transmission rate tends to drop as the communication distance increases. It is recommended that the devices supporting the wireless LAN be used in close vicinity to each other.

The rate may drop while a microwave oven is being used.

Precautions

Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect the operation of devices in the vicinity.

If you intend to use the computer in the environments described above, turn the wireless

LAN off using the following method:

A

Double-click on

B

Select your wireless LAN adaptor and select [General].

C

Select [Off] for [Switch radio].

D

Select [OK].

The icon will turn to .

Do not select [Disable] using with the right button located on the taskbar.

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The Settings

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To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN (below).

If you plan to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after making the appropriate security settings, such as for data encryption.

We recommend turning the wireless LAN off when it is not used

or out of range ( page 71 ).

If you leave the wireless LAN on, the battery's operating time is shortened.

To use the wireless LAN, set the profile using the following procedure.

The settings will vary for different network environments depending on the network system being used. For more details, ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network.

CAUTION

Set profiles for each user using the following procedure.

1

Double-click on the taskbar.

2

Select your wireless LAN adapter and select [General].

3

Select [On] for [Switch radio].

4

Select [Networks] and select [Add].

5

Enter the profile name and network name (SSID), and then make other necessary changes, then select [Next].

6

Make necessary changes and select [Finish].

For security reasons, we recommend that you enable the encryption (WEP).

If you enable WEP, enable encryption on the access point side as well.

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(The setting described below is only an example. For the other settings, ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network.)

A Select [64-bit] or [128-bit] from [Encryption Level].

B Select [Use pass phrase] or [Use hex key], and enter the pass phrase or key.

In the case of ASCII character: [64-bit (5 characters)] [128-bit (13 characters)]

In the case of hexadecimal: [64-bit (10 digits)] [128-bit (26 digits)]

Set the same value on 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 decryption.

7

Select the profile you have set and select [Connect].

If the setting of the profile that is currently connected is changed, the new setting will not be enabled until you select the profile and then select

[Connect].

8

Select [OK].

Check the Communication Status

Open the Intel PROSet using either of the following procedures.

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Intel Network Adapters] - [Intel(R) PROSet for Wireless].

Select or on the taskbar.

For more information about how to use the Intel PROSet, refer to [Help] in the menu bar.

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If the function fails to operate correctly

Read the operating instructions for the access point carefully and check the settings.

The access point fails to be displayed in [Available Networks]

*1

Select [Networks], then select the profile you are using, and select [Advanced]. [Connect to ad hoc networks only] may have been selected in [Connection preference]. In this case, select [Connect to infrastructure and ad hoc networks].

This computer uses channels 1 through 11

*1

. Check the channel being used by the access point.

Ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network.

In the case of wireless communications, the frequency band being used can be divided into segments, so that different communications can be conducted on each band segment. A "Channel" refers to the individual frequency bandwidth divisions.

The access point cannot be accessed

The network key setting may not conform to the access point.

Check the network key setting of the access point and, if necessary, set it again correctly.

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 using the following procedure and register it according to the operating instructions of the access point.

A Display [Command Prompt].

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt].

B Input [ipconfig /all], and press

Enter.

C Make a note of the 12-digit string of alphanumerics displayed on the wireless

LAN’s "Physical Address" line. Then input [exit], and press

Enter.

The IP address of the access point is wrong

Following the operating instructions of the access point, set the IP address of the access point again correctly.

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To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Inserting/Removing the Hard Disk Drive

CAUTION

Be sure to back up all important data before changing the hard disk drive.

You can erase the data before changing the hard disk drive. (

⇒

Operating Instruc-

tions "Hard Disk Data Erase Utility")

If [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Enable] in the Setup Utility, change this to [Disable] before changing the hard disk drive.

Be careful when changing the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock. In addition, static electricity could later affect some internal components.

1


(



Disconnect the AC adaptor, then turn your computer over.

2

Remove the battery pack. (

page 33

)

3

Insert/Remove the hard disk drive.

Removing the hard disk drive

Slide the latch (A), and then without releasing it, slide and lift the cover (B) carefully.

The hard disk drive is attached behind the cover.

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Inserting the hard disk drive

A Match the mark (C) on the cover to the body of the computer.

B Slide the cover back in place.

4

Insert the battery pack. (

page 34

)

CAUTION

Be sure to insert the hard disk drive as illustrated.

Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place. If you carry your computer without the latch lock in place, the hard disk drive may fall out.

NOTE

Whether the hard disk is properly recognized or not can be confirmed in [Information] menu of the Setup Utility (

page 79 ). If the hard disk is not recognized, power off

the computer and insert it again.

Setup Utility

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The Setup Utility is a utility for setting the computer's operating environment (password settings, startup drive selection, etc.). The following six menu items are available.

[Information], [Main], [Advanced], [Security], [Boot], [Exit]

Running the Setup Utility

1

Turn on or restart the computer.

2

Press

F2

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure.

If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password.

When the Setup Utility is started with Supervisor Password

You can register all items of the Setup Utility.

When the Setup Utility is started with User Password

You can not register [Advanced] menu and [Boot] menu.

On [Security] menu:

• [Set Supervisor Password] and [Hard Disk Lock] will not be displayed on

[Security] menu.

• [Password on boot], [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 Password

Protection] has been set to [No Protection]. The User Password cannot be deleted.

[Get Default Values] will not be displayed on [Exit] menu.

F9 does not work.

NOTE

When [Password on boot] in the Setup Utility is set to [Disable], the password is not necessary when the computer is started up, but the password becomes necessary when the Setup Utility is started up. This alternative makes it possible to prevent the contents of the Setup Utility from being changed.

If you fail to press

F2 at the right moment, the Setup Utility will not start up. In this case, power off the computer and try again.

To close the Setup Utility, press

Esc, select the exiting method in [Exit] menu, then press

Enter.

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Key Operations

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F1

To display the corresponding "help" file.

Esc

To display [Exit] menu.

To move among the items.



To move among the menus.

F5 F6

To move among the values.

Enter

To display sub-menu of each item selected by or .

F9

To set default settings (except the password). (When starting up the Setup Utility with the

User Password, this key is not available.)

F10

To save the settings and exit.

NOTE

When setting date and time,

Tab can be used to move the cursor.

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Information Menu

Language: [English]

Model No.:

Serial No.:

CPU Type:

CPU Speed:

BIOS:

Embedded Controller:

System Memory:

Video RAM:

Primary Master:

Secondary Master:

CF-xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx x.xx GHz

Vx.xxLxx

Vx.xxLxx

xxx MB xxx MB xx GB

CD/DVD Drive

Parameters

(Underline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment.)

Language English

Japanese

Select the language for displaying the Setup Utility.

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System Date:

System Time:

Touch Pad:

Display:

Display Expansion:

CD/DVD Drive Speed:

Environment:

Current Status:

*3

[xx/xx/xxxx]

[xx:xx:xx]

[Enable]

*2

*1

[Simultaneous]

[Enable]

[High]

[Auto]

Normal Temperature

*1

*2

*3

Date is shown in order of Month/Day/Year.

Time is shown in 24-hr. style.

This item is displayed only when [Environment] is set to [Auto]. Depending on the battery status, either "Normal Temperature" or "High Temperature" is displayed.

Parameters


Touch Pad

Display

*4

Display Expansion

CD/DVD Drive Speed

Environment

Disable

Enable

External Monitor

Internal LCD

Simultaneous

Disable

Enable

High

Low

Normal Temperature

High Temperature

Auto

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Advanced Menu

*4

The display destination in cases where Windows is not running is set here. When an external display is connected, the computer displays on both the internal LCD and the external display after

Windows starts up regardless of the [Display] setting.

Serial Port:

Parallel Port:

Mode:

[Enable]

[Enable]

[ECP]

Modem:

LAN:

Boot up from LAN:

Wireless LAN:

[Enable]

[Enable]

[Enable]

[Enable]

NOTE

[Advanced] menu cannot be changed when the Setup Utility is started up with the

User Password.

Parameters


Serial Port

Parallel Port

Mode

*1

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

Uni-directional

Bi-directional

EPP

ECP

Setup Utility

Security Menu

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Modem

LAN

Boot up from LAN

Wireless LAN

*2

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

*1

*2

This item is displayed only when [Parallel Port] is set to [Enable].

[Disable] is automatically set when [LAN] is set to [Disable]. This function works only for the internal

LAN. This does not work for a wireless LAN nor a LAN card.

Password on boot:

XSet Supervisor Password:

Setup Utility Prompt:

Boot First Menu:

Hard Disk Lock:

User Password Protection:

XSet User Password:

[Enable]

[Enter]

[Enable]

[Enable]

[Disable]

[No Protection]

[Enter]

Floppy Operation: [Enable]

NOTE

When the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password;

• [Set Supervisor Password] and [Hard Disk Lock] will not be displayed.

• The User Password can be changed only when [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection]. The User Password cannot be deleted.

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Parameters


Password on boot

Set Supervisor Password

Setup Utility Prompt

Boot First Menu

Hard Disk Lock

*4

User Password Protection

Set User Password

Floppy Operation

*3

*4

Disable

Enable

To the sub-menu

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

No Protection

Protected

To the sub-menu

Disable

Enable

*3

*4

When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disable], the message "Press F2 Setup / F12 for LAN" is not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. Even if the message is not displayed,

F2

and

F12

will work.

Setting impossible when the Supervisor Password is not set.

Setup Utility

Boot Menu

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T

Floppy Drive

*1

Hard Disk Drive

CD/DVD Drive

LAN

*2

*1

*2

This item is displayed even if [Floppy Operation] is set to [Disable].

This item is displayed even if [LAN] or [Boot up from LAN] is set to [Disable] on [Advanced] menu.

The default order is as follows:

[Floppy Drive] -> [Hard Disk Drive] -> [CD/DVD Drive] -> [LAN].

To move a device up by one in the order, select the device with and , and then press

F6.

To move a device down by one in the order, select the device with and , and then press

F5.

NOTE

[Boot] menu cannot be changed when the Setup Utility is started up with the User

Password.

Boot Menu

The device for starting up the operating system can also be selected during computer start-up. After the computer is turned on, and

Esc is pressed at [Panasonic] boot screen, [Boot Menu] (the device selection screen) will appear. When the setting of

[Boot] menu is changed, the selection screen display will also change. [Boot Menu] is displayed only when [Boot First Menu] in [Security] menu is set to [Enable].

Setup Utility

Exit Menu

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Save Values & Exit

Exit Without Saving Changes

Get Default Values

*1

Load Previous Values

Save Current Values

Battery Recalibration

*1

This item is not displayed when starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password.

Parameters

Save Values & Exit

Exit Without Saving Changes

Get Default Values

Load Previous Values

Save Current Values

Battery Recalibration

Exit the Setup Utility and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes to CMOS.

Set the Setup Utility to the default settings.

Load previous values from CMOS for all

Setup items.

Save your changes to CMOS.

To accurately display remaining battery capacity, fully charge the battery pack, then

fully discharge it. ( page 32 )

Technical Information

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Network Connections and Communications Software

If the power saving function (standby or hibernation mode) activates while communications software is being used, the network connection may be interrupted, or performance may be adversely affected. If this happens, restart the computer.

Be sure to close the communications software before using the power saving function.

When using the computer in a network environment, we recommend that you set [System standby] and [System hibernates] to [Never], using the following procedure:

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

Schemes].

When Using the Files on the Retail Version of the Windows CD-

ROM

The Windows files included in the Retail Version of the Windows CD-ROM for OS are contained in the following folders: c:\windows\docs, c:\windows\dotnetfx, c:\windows\i386, c:\windows\support, c:\windows\valueadd

DMI Viewer

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This computer conforms to the specifications 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.

Running DMI Viewer

1

Select [DMI Viewer] from [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic].

The screen shown at left is displayed.

When you select an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.

Saving information to a file

Displayed information can be saved to a text file (.txt). Run the DMI Viewer and display the information you wish to save.

1

Select save method.

To save the item that is displayed

Select [Save Selected Data] from [File] menu.

To save all items

Select [Save All Data] from [File] menu.

2

Select the folder, input the file name, then select [Save].

Icon Enlarger

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How to magnify the computer screen display

If the characters, icons, title bars, mouse cursor, or other items are too small and difficult to see on the screen, use the "Icon Enlarger," and change the screen display by switching among [Normal Size], [Large Size], and [Extra Large Size].

Characters on Internet screens

*1

displayed on Internet Explorer, as well as characters

*1

in sent and received mail in Outlook Express and characters

*1

in mail text boxes, change

according to the settings in the "Icon Enlarger."

In the default settings, [Normal Size] is set.

*1

Some characters in homepages and HTML e-mails may not be magnified.

NOTE

"Icon Enlarger" will not start up if the display resolution is set lower than 1024 x 768 dots.

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.

Close all applications other than "Icon Enlarger" when changing the screen display.

1

Select on the desktop, or select [start] - [All Programs] -

[Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger].

2

Select the display size as [Normal Size], [Large Size], or [Extra Large

Size].

3

Select [OK].

The screen will be displayed in the selected size.

List of Error Codes

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When turning on the computer, if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions shown below.

If the problem persists, or if the error code or message displayed is not shown here, contact

Panasonic Technical Support.

Error Code/Message

0212: Keyboard error

0251: System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

0271: Check date and time settings

0280: Previous boot incomplete -

Default configuration used

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to

Setup

Action

If an external keyboard or mouse is connected, disconnect these devices.

An error has occurred in the memory that stores the

Setup Utility settings. This error occurs when the memory content is changed through some inadvertent operation by a program or other function.

Run the Setup Utility and load the default values, then change the settings to the appropriate values as needed. (

page 77 )

If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical

Support.

The data and time setting are incorrect.

Run the Setup Utility and set the date and time correctly. (

page 80

)

If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical

Support.

Startup has failed repeatedly, so the Setup Utility settings have been returned to their default values, and the computer has been restarted.

Run the Setup Utility and load the default values, then change the settings to the appropriate values as needed. (

page 77 )

Write down the error details and press

F2 to run the

Setup Utility. Confirm the settings, and change the settings to the appropriate values as needed.

( page 77 )

List of Error Codes

Error Code/Message

Operating System not found

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Action

The OS is not properly installed on the floppy disk or the hard disk that you are trying to boot from.

If the computer cannot be booted from the floppy disk, check the floppy disk drive to ensure that the disk is in fact bootable, and change it to another if not.

If the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk, confirm whether the hard disk is properly recognized in [Information] menu of the Setup Utility.

If the hard disk is recognized, perform the reinstallation procedure. If not, contact Panasonic

Technical Support.

Dealing with Problems (Advanced)

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Starting Up

The power indicator or battery indicator is not lit

When a problem occurs, refer to this page. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer's usage status (

page 103 ).

[Enter Password] is displayed

POST Startup Error(s) is displayed

Windows startup, or an operation is extremely slow

The date and time are incorrect

Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor.

Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly inserted.

Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again.

Input your Supervisor Password or User Password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

page 89

Press

F9 in the Setup Utility (

page 77

).

This will restore the Setup Utility's settings to their default values (except the password settings). Then, the Setup Utility must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings.

(The processing speed depends on the application software used, so this operation may not cause the processing speed to increase.)

Disable any resident software.

You can set the date and time using the following menu:

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Date and Time]

If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

When the computer is connected to a LAN, confirm the date and time of the server.

This computer will not correctly recognize the date and time starting from the year 2100 A.D.

Dealing with Problems (Advanced)

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Starting Up

When resuming from the standby or hibernation mode, [Enter Password] does not appear even if a password has been set in the Setup Utility

When “Remove disks or other media.

Press any key to restart” (or a similar message) is displayed

When the administrator password is forgotten

Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] does not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode.

If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode, use the Windows password as follows:

A Select the account to change in [start] - [Control Panel] - [User

Accounts] and set the password.

B Add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and

Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced].

This means a floppy disk that does not contain system startup information has been left in the floppy disk drive. Remove the floppy disk, and press any key.

If the message still appears even after trying the above measure, this may be an indication that some type of hard disk failure has occurred. Contact

Panasonic Technical Support.

Set the password again in the following procedure.

If you have 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, setup Windows and then set the password again.


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Starting Up

When the previous item is not the cause

*1

Press

F9 in the Setup Utility. This will restore the Setup Utility's settings to their default values (except the password settings).(

page 77 )

Try removing all peripheral devices.

Check a disk error using the following procedure.

A Display [Local Disk (C:) Properties].

Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [start] - [My

Computer], and select [Properties].

B Select [Tools] - [Check Now].

C Select [Start] after selecting required items in [Check disk options].

At startup, hold down

F8 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.

When [Password on boot] is set to [Enable], [Enter Password] appears after the

[Panasonic] boot screen disappears. Hold down

F8

soon after inputting the password and pressing

Enter

.

Display

No display after powering on When there is no display to an external display,

• Check your cable connection to the external display.

• Confirm your display is powered on.

• Check the settings for your external display.

The display destination may be set to the external display.

Try changing the display destination by pressing

Fn+F3.

If you want to switch the display destination repeatedly by pressing

Fn+F3, make sure that the display destination has switched completely each time before pressing

Fn+F3 again.

When displaying only through an external display, if the computer is shut down by using the standby 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 or press

Fn+F3.

Press

Fn+F2 and adjust the brightness.


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Display

The power has not been turned off, but after a certain period of time, there is no display

When the battery pack is used, the screen is darker than when the AC adaptor is connected

The cursor cannot be controlled properly

An afterimage appears (e.g., green, red, and blue dots remain on the display) or there are dots not displaying the correct colors

The screen becomes disordered

The external display no longer displays properly

Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode? To resume operation of your computer from the condition the power of the display is off (for energy conservation purposes), press any key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection, like

Ctrl.

To save power, your computer may have automatically entered the standby mode (power indicator blinks green) or hibernation mode (power indicator turns off). In such cases, press the power switch.

Press

Fn+F2 and adjust the brightness. Note, however, that when the brightness is increased, the battery running time will become shorter.

Brightness can be set to separate levels for when the AC adaptor is connected and when it is disconnected.

If you are using an external mouse, ensure that the external mouse has been connected correctly.

Restart the computer by using the keyboard.

If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read "No response"

( page 102 ).

If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an afterimage may appear. This is not a malfunction. The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is displayed.

High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 0.002% or less of the picture elements either fail to light or remain constantly lit (that is, more than

99.998% of elements are functioning properly), no defect is considered to exist.

Changing the number of colors and resolution of the display may affect the screen. Restart the computer.

When using Dualview, use the same display colors for the external display as those used by the LCD.

When using Dualview, do not press

Fn+F3 .

Restart your computer immediately after enabling or disabling Dualview.

When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used with the computer, the display may not function correctly when the computer enters the power saving mode. In such cases, turn off the power to the external display.


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Display

When you want to display the fonts or icons at a larger size

When a video such as an MPEG file or a DVD video is being played with

WinDVD or Windows

®

Media Player, the display destination cannot be switched using

Fn+F3

An error occurs or the computer freezes while using Dualview

When the screensaver is set, an error will occur during a resume operation

Change the size of the icons, etc. using “Icon Enlarger” (

page 88

).

You can also change the settings as follows (for more details, refer to the

Windows Help).

A Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] -

[Display] - [Appearance].

B Select the font size in [Font size], and select [Effects] and then add the check mark for [Use large icons] to increase the icon size.

C Select [OK], then select [OK].

The display destination cannot be switched while a video such as an MPEG file or a DVD video is playing.

Stop playing the video before switching the display destination.

If you use a 3D screen saver while in Dualview mode at a high resolution, an error may occur or the computer may freeze. Under these conditions, do not use a 3D screen saver.

When the computer automatically enters the standby or hibernation mode while the screensaver is running, an error may occur during a resume operation. In such cases, turn off the screensaver or try changing the pattern of the screensaver.

Setup Utility

[Enter Password] is displayed

[Advanced] and [Boot] menu can not be registered

Some items in [Security] menu can not be registered

F9 does not work

Shutting Down

Windows cannot be shut down or restarted

Enter the Supervisor Password or User Password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.



If a USB device is connected, try removing it.


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Standby/Hibernation Function

Unable to enter standby or hibernation mode

Unable to automatically enter standby or hibernation mode

The computer does not resume z If a USB device is connected to the computer (note: only for some USB devices), remove the USB device temporarily. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

z It may take one or two minutes to enter the standby or hibernation mode. z The computer may not enter the standby mode while the computer is communicating via the modem. z If a peripheral is connected to the computer, disconnect the device.

z When the internal LCD is closed, the computer may not enter the system standby or system hibernation mode. In order to activate the system standby or system hibernation mode while using the computer with the internal LCD closed, set the [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in [Main] menu of the Setup Utility.

z Did you disconnect the AC adaptor or the battery pack while the computer was in standby mode?

If the computer's power supply is disconnected while the computer is in standby mode, the existing data will be lost.

z Did you press the power switch and hold it for four seconds or more? If you press the power switch and hold it for four seconds or more, the power will be turned off forcibly. In this case, all unsaved data will be lost.

Battery Indicator

The red indicator lights

The red indicator blinks

The green indicator blinks z The battery level is very low (the charge is approx. 9% or less).

Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the battery indicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your computer. After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on.

z 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 Panasonic Technical Support. The battery pack or charging circuit may be defective.

z In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging to a level of 80%

*1

in

normal temperature mode.(

Î page 30

) Do not remove the battery pack while

the battery indicator is blinking green.

*1

A level of 80% in normal tenperature mode is displayed as [100%] in high temperature mode.


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Battery Indicator

The orange indicator blinks Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging.

Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your computer can be used normally in this state.

Keyboard

Only numbers can be input

Only capital letters are being input

How to input European characters (ß,

à, ç etc.), symbols or Euro currency symbol is unclear

Network

Unable to connect to a network

Check whether the indicator is on. If it is on, the computer is in ten-key keyboard mode. To disable the ten-key mode, press

NumLk.

Check whether the indicator is on. If it is on, the computer is in Caps Lock mode. To disable the Caps Lock mode, press

CapsLock.

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [System Tools] - [Character

Map].

Confirm that either [Modem], [LAN] or [Wireless LAN] is set to [Enable] in the

Setup Utility.

When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may have to be made depending on the usage conditions. We recommend asking your system administrator or the person in charge of the network.

If the standby or hibernation mode is entered, the computer may have to be restarted. Also, check whether these settings for network are competing with other peripheral devices.

If the link lamp on the HUB unit is not on and the network cannot be accessed,

set the speed to match the HUB unit. ( page 68 )


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Network

Unable to use wireless LAN Confirm that [Wireless LAN] is set to [Enable] in the Setup Utility.

Confirm that is displayed on the taskbar.

If is not displayed on the taskbar, confirm that [On] is selected for [Switch radio] in [Intel(R) PROSet] - [General]. (

page 72 )

Confirm the setting of the IP address for the access point, following the operating instructions for that access point.

Confirm whether the Intel(R) PROSet is installed using the following menu.

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].

If it has not been installed, input [c:\util\drivers\wlan\proset\iSetup.exe] in [start]

- [Run] to install.

Connecting Peripherals

An error occurs while installing the driver

Your peripheral does not work

The cursor does not move from mouse operations

When you install the driver for a PC Card or peripheral device, be sure to use a driver that is compatible with the operating system. If you use an incompatible driver, malfunction may occur. For information on drivers, contact the manufacturer of the peripheral device you purchased.

Make sure a driver is installed.

Contact the manufacturer of the product.

When operation resumes from the standby or hibernation mode, devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards may not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer or reinitialize the individual devices.

When is displayed in the Device Manager, try removing and inserting the device once more. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

Depending on the device connected, the computer may not recognize when the device is connected or disconnected, or the device may not operate properly.

Check your mouse connection.

A driver which is compatible with the connected mouse must be installed.

If the device does not operate when the driver is installed:

In the Setup Utility, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable].


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A PC Card does not work

You do not know the available RAM module

Cannot tell whether the RAM module has been correctly installed

The RAM module has not been recognized

The address map for IRQ, I/O port address, etc. is unclear

The device connected to the serial port does not work

Unable to print

Make sure the card is properly inserted.

Confirm that the card conforms to the PC Card Standard.

Note that after a driver (PC Card driver on other) is installed, the computer must be restarted.

Check that the proper port settings have been made.

Read the operating instructions for the PC Card. Or, you may need to call the manufacturer of the PC Card.

Try removing/reinserting the PC Card by following the proper procedure.

( page 52 )

Confirm that a driver for your operating system has been installed.

page 54

You can check whether the RAM module is recognized using [Information] menu in the Setup Utility. If the RAM module is not recognized, turn the computer off and reinsert the RAM module.

Make sure the RAM module has been properly inserted.

Use the RAM module that supports the recommended specifications (

page

54 ).

The current address map can be displayed with the following procedure.

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] -

[Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [View] - [Resources by type].

Check the connection.

Confirm that the device driver for the serial port works. Refer to the operating instructions of the device.

Confirm that two mouse devices are not connected, one through the external keyboard/mouse port of the port replicator and the other through the serial port.

Try setting [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in the Setup Utility.

Confirm that [Serial Port] has not been set to [Disable] in the Setup Utility.

Check the computer-printer connection.

Make sure the printer is on.

Make sure the printer is in the online state.

Make sure paper is in the printer tray and there is no paper jam.

Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Parallel Port] to [Enable].

Depending on the printer, EPP or ECP may not work at times.

Turn on the printer, connect it to the computer and then restart the computer.


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The following phenomena occur

The LAN transmission speed slows down dramatically

Wireless LAN connection drops out

Poor performance when forwarding data via a PC card (e.g., unstable video images when writing videos to a DV camera using an IEEE1394

PC card)

These phenomena may be consequences of performance losses that result from CPU power-saving functions. Execute the following operations after logging on with administrator authority.

A Input [c:\util\cpupower\setup.exe] in [start] - [Run], and select [OK].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

B Select [Performance] in [start] - [Panasonic] - [CPU Idle Setting] and select [OK], then select [Yes].

The computer will be restarted automatically.

If these phenomena occur even with the above settings, select

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power

Options] - [Power Schemes], select [Always On] from [Power schemes], and select [OK].

• These operations will be helpful in easing 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, you should select [Battery (Windows XP Standard)] in [CPU Idle

Setting], and return [Power schemes] in [Power Options] to [Portable/Laptop].

Disk Operations

Cannot read/write to a floppy disk

Unable to write to a floppy disk

How to format a floppy disk is unclear

Has the floppy disk been correctly inserted?

Has the floppy disk been correctly formatted?

Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Floppy Operation] to [Enable]? (

page

82 )

Your floppy disk content may be corrupted.

Is the floppy disk write-protected?

Format the floppy disk using the following procedure.

Select [My Computer] in [start] and select [3 1/2 Floppy (A:)], then select [File] from the menu and select [Format]. Confirm the disc capacity and the format type, then select [Start] to begin the formatting.


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Disk Operations

Unable to read/write to the hard disk

Trouble has occurred with the disc set in the CD/DVD drive

The CD/DVD drive status indicator or the access lamp on the CD/DVD drive does not light

Cannot play disc or read data from it

Cannot play music CD or DVD-Video automatically after setting it in the CD/

DVD drive

A blue background appears on the screen with the MPEG image

If the CD/DVD drive vibrates excessively or is noisy

Cannot eject disc

The disc tray does not close

When the previous item is not the cause

Your drive or file may not have been properly set.

Check to see if the hard disk is full. If it is full, delete unnecessary files.

Your hard disk content may be corrupted. Contact Panasonic Technical

Support.

You may need to clean the lens or disc.

• Cleaning the lens

page 36

• Cleaning the disc

page 40

Is the disc set correctly?

Is the disc bent, scratched, or dirty?

Remove the disc and reinsert it. If the problem persists, run the application software and play.

Did you open the CD/DVD drive or remove the MPEG disc while it was operating?

Re-insert the MPEG disc and close the CD/DVD drive.

Is the disc bent or labeled?

Check to see if the disc is inserted correctly, and check that the disc is in good condition. If the disc is good and inserted correctly, set [CD/DVD Drive Speed] to [Low] in the Setup Utility. (

page 80

)

Is the computer powered on?

To remove a disc 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 pencil or ballpoint pen) into the emergency hole (A). Pushing it completely to the end will free the tray so that it can be pulled out. (The position of the emergency hole differs depending on the drive.)

Did you touch the eject button when you close the tray?

Try testing another drive or media.


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Touch Pad

Unable to input using the touch pad Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Touch Pad] to [Enable]? (

page 80 )

When external mouse drivers are installed (e.g., IntelliMouse), the touch pad may not be used.

Has the touch pad driver been properly installed?

Sound

The sound is not heard Try changing the mute by pressing

Fn+F4 or Fn+F6.

Fast User Switching Function

Some applications may not work properly

When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following problems may occur.

• Some applications may not work properly.

• Key combination with

Fn may not work.

• It may not be possible to set the settings of the display.

• The wireless LAN cannot be used.

• A serial mouse may not work.

• The B's CLiP icon will no longer be shown on the taskbar and B’s CLiP cannot be used.

In this case, log off all users without using Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

Others

No response

When trying to play back video files using Windows

®

Media Player, the message [Codec required] appears, and the file cannot be played back

Press

Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application which is not responding.

After shutting down by pressing the power switch for more than four seconds, press 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] - [Add or Remove Programs]

Some video files use a Codec that is not installed as a standard. In these cases, if you play back the video file after connecting to the Internet, the Codec may be downloaded automatically, allowing you to play back the file.


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Others

The shortcut icon for the Windows

®

Media Player is not displayed on the desktop

Two shortcut icons for the Windows

®

Media Player are displayed on the desktop

Start up Windows

®

Media Player from [start] - [All Programs]. Also, you can copy the icon from [All Programs] list to the desktop and use this icon to start

Windows

®

Media Player.

Did the user who first accepted the Windows

®

Media Player license agreement have the administrator authority? Two icons will be displayed until someone with the administrator authority accepts the license agreement, but either icon can be used to start the program.

Check the Computer's Usage Status

You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer's usage status, and use this information when calling Panasonic Technical Support for advice. (If you have not logged on with the administrator authority, some information will be displayed as [Not Found].)

Running PC Information Viewer

A Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC

Information Viewer].

Click on the items to display detailed information for each item.

The [PC Information Viewer] screen is always displayed on the top of every other screen.

Save information to a file

Displayed information can be saved to a text file(.txt).

A Run the PC Information Viewer and display the information you wish to save.

B Select [Save].

To save the item that is displayed.

Select [Save only the information displayed] and select [OK].

Some of the hidden information on the screen, which cannot be shown without scrolling the screen, will be saved, too.

To save all items.

Select [Save all the information] and select [OK].

C Select the folder, input the file name, then select [Save].


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Save a copy of the screen to a file

You can save a copy of the screen currently being displayed to a file in bitmap format (.bmp).

A Display the screen you want to save.

B Press

Ctrl+Alt+F8.

C When a message "The copy of the screen was saved..." is displayed, select

[OK].

[pcinfo.bmp] file will be saved in [My Documents] folder. If [pcinfo.bmp] file already exists, it will be overwritten. (If [pcinfo.bmp] file is set as a "Read-only" or "Hidden" file, the new file cannot be saved.)

NOTE

You can also save a copy of the screen to a file using the following procedure.

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [Screen Copy].

At the time of purchase, the computer is set so that a copy of the screen can be saved to a file by pressing

Ctrl+Alt+F8. This setting can be changed using the following procedure.

A

Select [PC Information Viewer].

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer].

B

Select [Screen Copy] with the right button, and select [Properties] - [Shortcut].

C

Move the cursor to [Shortcut key], and press the key to be used for the shortcut.

Colors are saved in 256 colors.

When using Dualview

A copy of the screen displayed on the primary device will be saved.

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© 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita

Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals.

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PCE0147A_XP

Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Reference Manual

CF-50 Series

Read Me First

Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual

Key Combinations

Hotkey Settings

Run the Hotkey Settings.

Set the parameters.

Select [OK].

LED Indicators

Touch Pad

Handling the touch pad

Standby/Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

Differences between the Standby and Hibernation Functions

Entering the Standby or Hibernation Mode

Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode

Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -

[Power Options].

In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and select

[OK].

Precautions

 Before entering the standby or hibernation mode

 When entering the standby or hibernation mode

 In standby or hibernation mode

Using the Power Switch

 Setting

Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -

[Power Options] - [Advanced].

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

 Entering the standby or hibernation mode

Press the power switch (A); at the beep

sound, release your finger.

Using the Display

 Setting

Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -

[Power Options] - [Advanced].

Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my portable computer], and then select [OK].

 Entering the standby or hibernation mode

Close the display.

Resuming Operation

Using the Power Switch

Press the power switch (A).

Using the Display

Open the display.

Security Measures

Setting the Supervisor Password

(enabling, changing, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility. (

)

Using either or

, select [Security].

Using either or , select [Set Supervisor Password] and press

.

Only when the Supervisor Password has been set:

Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press

.

Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press

.

Re-enter your password at [Confirm New Password] and press

.

At [Setup Notice], press

.

Press

and select [Yes], then press

.

Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility. (

)

Using either or

, select [Security].

Using either or , select [Set User Password] and press

.

Only when the User Password has been set:

Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press

.

Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press

.

Before entering the standby or hibernation mode

When entering the standby or hibernation mode

In standby or hibernation mode

Setting

Entering the standby or hibernation mode

Setting

Entering the standby or hibernation mode

Before using the CD/DVD drive

When opening/closing the tray

While the CD/DVD drive is being accessed

Cleaning