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1

Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Model No.

CF-19 Series

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

Descriptions

• For common procedures and screens for Windows 7 and

Windows XP, this Reference Manual uses the procedures and screens of Windows 7.

• Some menus may differ for Windows XP.

• Windows XP does not require clicking operation to of the notification area.

Introduction

2

This manual explains using the Windows 7 or Windows XP default setting.

z indicates “Genuine Windows

®

7 Professional” z indicates “Genuine Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Professional” or “Genuine Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Tablet

PC Edition” z indicates “Genuine Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Professional” z indicates “Genuine Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Tablet PC Edition”

In these instructions, the names are referred as follows.

z “Genuine Windows

®

7 Professional 32-bit Service Pack 1” and “Genuine Windows as “Windows” or “Windows 7”

®

7 Professional 64-bit Service Pack 1” z

“Genuine Microsoft or “Windows XP”

®

Windows

®

XP Professional” or “Genuine Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Tablet PC Edition” as “Windows”

Windows Update

You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.

(Start)

*1

- [All Programs] - [Windows Update].

Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact your technical support office.

*1

Windows XP: [start]

Regarding Windows 7

„

Sound and video

z Sound (e.g. MP3, WMA) and video (e.g. MPG, WMV) recorded in PC Cards and SD Memory Cards may be interrupted during playback. If this happens, copy them to the hard disk drive and play back.

z Depending on the processing status on Windows, sound may be interrupted at Windows startup. You can mute the sound at startup.

A

Right-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds].

B

Remove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound], and click [OK].

Introduction

3

Regarding Windows XP

You can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs on or off.

This manual explains using the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).

z If the message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayed

Select (red icon) on the notification area and make the appropriate settings. The Windows Security Center regularly gives you notice so that you can make the optimum settings. This is not an error message and you can use the computer.

However, making appropriate measures is recommended to reduce the risk of virus and other attacks.

Key Combinations

4

NOTE

z Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession.

z Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), dual touch (only for model with dual touch), tablet buttons, or other key operations.

z Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.

On the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of Fn + F1, Fn + F2 and Fn+F3.

z The key combinations may not work with some applications.

z The pop-up icon appears after logging on to Windows. It may not appear in some application conditions.

Key

Fn + F1

*1

Fn + F2

*1

Fn + F3

LCD brightness

(Fn + F1= down / Fn + F2= up)

Function

Display mode switching (

Î page 61

)

When an external display (a projector etc.) is connected, you can change the display mode.

A

Press Fn + F3.

B

Click the display mode. (Computer only/Duplicate/Extend/Projector only)

The change you made may not be effective until Enter is pressed.

You can also change the operating mode by pressing + P.

Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display

CAUTION

z Do not press any keys until the display has finished switching.

z Do not use this function:

• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.

• When an extended monitor is not connected.

• When showing a game screen such as pinball.

• When using the extended desktop.

Pop-up icon

Key Combinations

Key

Fn + F4

*1

Speaker on/off

Function

5

Pop-up icon

OFF

(MUTE)

ON

Fn + F5

*1

Fn + F6

*1

Volume

(Fn + F5= down / Fn + F6= up)

NOTE

z When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold Fn, and press F5 or

F6 intermittently.

z This does not work on beeps or speakers connected to the USB port.

Fn + F7

Activate sleep

*2

(

Î page 33

)

Fn + F8

Concealed Mode on/off

You can select on/off of LCD Backlight, LED, Sound

*3

, Wireless Radio and Backlit

Keyboard.

NOTE

z You have to set [Concealed Mode] to [Enabled] in Setup Utility.

(

Î page 106 )

z You can set the devices turned off in [Concealed Mode] with Setup Utility

(

Î page 106 ).

z If you press Fn + F8 in succession, the Concealed Mode may not be switched. More than 4 minutes interval is necessary to switch on/off.

Fn + F9

Fn + F10

Remaining battery charge

Activate hibernation (

Î page 33

)

( Î page 43

)

*1

These key combinations are disabled when [Concealed Mode] is enabled.

Key Combinations

6

*2

*3

Windows XP: standby

Even if [Sound] is set to [OFF] on the [Concealed Mode Configuration] menu,

[SoundMAX] display do not show mute state.

However, audio from the speaker is not heard.

Hotkey Settings

or icon on the notification area and [Volume] in

You can make 2 settings:

Fn key lock

When you press Fn, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key combinations.

• Pop-up icon on/off

1

Start up the Hotkey Settings.

(Start)

*4

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

2

Make the settings.

[Use Fn key lock]

z When using an Fn key combination

A

Press Fn once. (Locked)

B

Press another key. (Lock released) z When using successive Fn key combinations

A

Press Fn twice. (Locked)

B

Press another key.

Fn key remains locked until you press Fn again.

[Notification]

[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]

*5

[Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status when on the notification area is clicked.

• : Fn is locked.

• : Fn is not locked.

[Disable popup]

The pop-up icon will not be displayed.

[Display status bar while Fn Key is held down]

[Status bar position]: If you select [TOP], the status bar will be displayed near upside of the computer.

If you select [Bottom], the status bar will be displayed near downside of the computer.

Key Combinations

3

Click [OK].

NOTE

z You can have different settings for each user.

*4

*5

Windows XP: [start]

If the speaker is muted or [Sound] is turned off in [Concealed Mode Configuration], beeps do not sound.

7

Tablet Buttons

Button Function

LCD Brightness

You can also adjust the LCD brightness in Dashboard for Panasonic PC. ( page 23 )

: down / : up

Input Panel

Tablet PC Input Panel on/off

If you press and hold this button, Dashboard for Panasonic PC will start ( page 22

).

Tablet PC Input Panel on/off

Software keyboard on/off ( page 19 )

This button does not work on the Welcome screen.

Enter

Works as Enter.

Rotation

Rotates the display. ( page 29 )

Do not press the button again until the display rotation is completed.

Security

8

Works as Ctrl + Alt + Del.

Locks the computer.

On the Windows logon screen and the Welcome screen, this button work as Ctrl + Alt + Del.

This button does not work on screensaver.

NOTE

The Tablet buttons work when the Windows screen is displayed.

The Tablet buttons may not work immediately after Windows is started up or the Windows logon screen (or the Welcome screen) is displayed.

If you set password input for resuming from screensaver, the Input Panel, Enter and Rotation buttons do not work on screensaver.

Tablet Buttons

9

Setting the Tablet Buttons

NOTE

z You can have different settings for each user.

z On the Windows logon screen and Welcome screen, the tablet buttons are enabled and work in default irrespective of the settings you made.

„

To change the tablet button functions

You can change the functions of the Input Panel ( )/Enter ( )/Rotation ( ) buttons.

1

Open the setting screen.

Click (start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Set tablet buttons to perform certain tasks].

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Tablet Buttons Settings].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings] - [Tablet Buttons].

2

Click the tablet button and click [Change].

3

Select the function in [Press] and [Press and hold].

z You cannot select Fn for [Press a key or key combination].

z Click [Browse] to select the application if you select [Start a program].

Select the function in [Action].

z You cannot select Fn for [Press a key or key combination].

z Click [Browse] to select the application if you select [Launch an application].

4

Click [OK].

5

Click [OK].

Tablet Buttons

10

„

To disable the tablet buttons

You can disable the Security ( )/Input Panel ( )/Enter ( )/Rotation ( ) buttons.

1

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Tablet Buttons Settings].

2

Remove the check mark from [Enable Security, Input Panel, Enter, Rotation Button.]

3

Click [OK].

Touchscreen

11

<Only for model with touchscreen>

You can use the touchscreen function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse. Touch the screen surface with the stylus (included).

For further information, click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Touch] - [Flicks] - [Practice using flicks].

z

To right-click

A

Touch and hold with the stylus, or touch and select the right button of “touch pointer”.

A

Click on the notification area.

changes to .

B

Click the object you want to right-click.

returns to .

NOTE

z The touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility.

z

You need to make the following setting for each user.

A

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Panel Configuration].

B

Select the settings, and then click [OK].

• Do not add a check mark to [Delete Cursor] since the display may be distorted.

z

If you add a check mark for [Use] in [Hold [Ctrl] key down + Touch the screen] of [Touch Panel Configuration], touching the screen may always be recognized as a right-click. To return to the normal operation, press Ctrl on the keyboard.

z

The touchscreen function does not work in the Setup Utility, in the full screen of [Command Prompt].

Operation of the touchscreen

„

Operate the touchscreen with your finger or with an approved stylus

When using the touchscreen function, use only your finger or an approved stylus on the surface.

Operating the touchscreen with an object other than your fingertip or the stylus (a fingernail or metal object, or other hard or sharp objects that may leave a mark) may scar or stain the surface, causing the touchscreen to malfunction.

„

Do not apply too much pressure when operating the touchscreen

Only a light touch is required to operate the touchscreen. Applying too much pressure may damage the surface.

Touchscreen

12

Maintaining the performance of the touchscreen

„

When the touchscreen becomes dirty, wipe it with an approved soft cloth

The touchscreen is specially treated to prevent dirt from adhering to the surface, so dirt can be removed easily using a dry cloth (use only the approved soft cloth). If the dirt does not come off easily, breathe on the surface and try again.

Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.

„

Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface

To improve the outdoor visibility of the display, a low reflection coating has been added. In order to avoid scratches and peeling of this coating, an approved soft cloth has been included to wipe the LCD surface of the computer. Before using the computer, be sure to read the instructions provided below.

• Be sure to wipe the LCD display to remove fingerprints, etc., with the soft cloth.

• Do not wipe areas other than the LCD display with the soft cloth.

<How to use the soft cloth>

• Use the soft cloth when it is dry. Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.

• First, lightly wipe foreign particles and dust adhering to the LCD display on one side of the soft cloth. Do not use force, since the LCD surface may be damaged with the foreign particles or dust.

Next, wipe off fingerprint, etc., with the other side of the soft cloth.

After wiping off foreign particles and dust, wash the soft cloth (refer to the following) to remove the foreign particles and dust from the soft cloth.

• When the soft cloth becomes dirty, wash it with neutral detergent. Do not use bleach or a fabric conditioner (softener), or carry out sterilization by boiling.

• If the LCD gets wet, wipe the surface lightly with the soft cloth.

• While wiping the LCD display, the computer must be turned off.

„

Clean the touchscreen while the computer is powered off

Cleaning the screen while the power is on may cause the computer to malfunction. Also, dirt on the touchscreen is easier to see when the computer is powered off, and so is easier to clean.

„

Wash the soft cloth when it becomes dirty

When the soft cloth becomes dirty, wash it with mild detergent. Do not use bleach or fabric conditioner (softener), or try to sterilize the cloth by boiling.

If the soft cloth is dirty, it may be ineffective in cleaning the touchscreen, and in fact may cause dirt to adhere to the touchscreen.

Touchscreen

13

„

Check the following to prevent the surface of the touchscreen from being scratched

z Are you using your finger or a stylus to operate the touchscreen?

z Is the surface clean?

z Is the soft cloth clean?

z Are you using the stylus with the tip extended?

z Is the tip of the stylus clean?

z Is your finger clean?

Things to keep in mind when using the touchscreen

„

Do not touch the screen outside of the LCD display area

The touchscreen input area is defined by the LCD display screen. Touching the screen outside of the display area may result malfunctions or damage to the touchscreen.

„

Do not apply excessive force to the touchscreen

Do not lift the computer while holding the LCD screen, or allow the screen to be twisted. Do not place any objects on the

LCD screen. Any of the above may cause the touchscreen glass to break, or may damage the LCD screen.

„

Operation response may be slower in low temperature environments

The touchscreen may respond to operations more slowly when using the computer in temperatures less than 5°C, but this is not a malfunction. Response time will return to normal when the computer is returned to room temperature.

„

If the cursor jumps to a location other than where the screen was touched, or if the LCD resolution changes, recalibrate the touchscreen

Perform the procedure of “Touchscreen Calibration” (below).

Touchscreen Calibration

A standard user needs to perform the calibration as an administrator before performing the calibration for each user.

Touchscreen

14

„

Calibration by an administrator

NOTE

z At first, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration.

1

Run [Tablet PC Settings].

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].

2

Click [Calibrate].

3

Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one.

„

Calibration by a standard user

NOTE

z Perform the following calibration for each user.

1

Run [Tablet PC Settings].

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings].

2

Click [Calibrate].

3

Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then click [OK].

z Perform the calibration for the orientation to be used.

1

Run [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].

Click [start] - [All programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].

2

Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one until it blinks, and then press

Enter

.

3

Press

Enter

.

NOTE

z Perform the touchscreen calibration for each user.

Dual Touch

15

<Only for model with dual touch>

You can use the digitizer function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse by touching the screen surface with the digitizer pen (included). And you can use the touchscreen function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse by touching the screen with your finger etc.

For further information, perform the following procedure.

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Touch] - [Flicks] - [Practice using flicks].

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Get Going with Tablet PC].

When touching with the digitizer pen, the touchscreen function is disabled.

„

To right-click

z Touch and hold the object.

<Only when using the digitizer pen> z Press and hold the button (A) of the digitizer pen (included), and then tap the object.

NOTE

z

The dual touch function does not work in the Setup Utility.

Operation of the dual touch

„

Do not apply too much pressure when operating the dual touch

Only a light touch is required to operate the dual touch. Applying too much pressure may damage the surface.

Dual Touch

16

Maintaining the performance of the dual touch

„

When the screen becomes dirty, wipe it with an approved soft cloth

The screen is specially treated to prevent dirt from adhering to the surface, so dirt can be removed easily using a dry cloth

(use only the approved soft cloth). If the dirt does not come off easily, breathe on the surface and try again.

Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.

„

Wash the soft cloth when it becomes dirty

When the soft cloth becomes dirty, wash it with mild detergent. Do not use bleach or fabric conditioner (softener), or try to sterilize the cloth by boiling.

If the soft cloth is dirty, it may be ineffective in cleaning the screen, and in fact may cause dirt to adhere to the screen.

„

Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface

To improve the outdoor visibility of the display, a low reflection coating has been added. In order to avoid scratches and peeling of this coating, an approved soft cloth has been included to wipe the LCD surface of the computer. Before using the computer, be sure to read the instructions provided below.

• Be sure to wipe the LCD display to remove fingerprints, etc., with the soft cloth.

• Do not wipe areas other than the LCD display with the soft cloth.

<How to use the soft cloth>

• Use the soft cloth when it is dry. Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth.

• First, lightly wipe foreign particles and dust adhering to the LCD display on one side of the soft cloth. Do not use force, since the LCD surface may be damaged with the foreign particles or dust.

Next, wipe off fingerprint, etc., with the other side of the soft cloth.

After wiping off foreign particles and dust, wash the soft cloth (refer to the following) to remove the foreign particles and dust from the soft cloth.

• When the soft cloth becomes dirty, wash it with neutral detergent. Do not use bleach or a fabric conditioner (softener), or carry out sterilization by boiling.

• If the LCD gets wet, wipe the surface lightly with the soft cloth.

• While wiping the LCD display, the computer must be turned off.

„

Check the following to prevent the surface of the screen from being scratched

z Is the surface clean?

z Is the soft cloth clean?

z Is the tip of the digitizer pen clean?

Dual Touch

17

Things to keep in mind when using the dual touch

Do not apply excessive force to the screen

Do not lift the computer while holding the LCD screen, or allow the screen to be twisted. Do not place any objects on the

LCD screen. Any of the above may cause the screen glass to break, or may damage the LCD screen.

If the cursor jumps to a location other than where the screen was touched, or if the LCD resolution changes, recalibrate the touchscreen

Perform the procedure of “Dual Touch Calibration” (below).

Dual Touch Calibration

NOTE

Perform these calibration for each user.

If you cannot touch the desired position, perform Digitizer Calibration again and restart the computer.

Digitizer Calibration

1

Run [Calibration Utility].

(Start)

*1

- [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Calibration Utility].

2

Select [Pen input (Digitizer)].

To calibrate more accurate, add a check mark for [Advanced calibration].

3

Using your finger, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one.

Perform the calibration for the orientation to be used.

Dual Touch

18

Touchscreen Calibration

A standard user needs to perform the calibration as an administrator before performing the calibration for each user.

Calibration by an administrator

NOTE

At first, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration.

Return the rotated display to [Landscape] before the touchscreen calibration.

1

Run [Calibration Utility].

(Start)

*1

- [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Calibration Utility].

2

Select [Touch input].

To calibrate more accurate, add a check mark for [Advanced calibration].

3

Using the digitizer pen, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one.

Calibration by a standard user

NOTE

Perform the following calibration for each user.

1

Run [Calibration Utility].

(Start)

*1

- [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Calibration Utility].

2

Select [Touch input].

To calibrate more accurate, add a check mark for [Advanced calibration].

3

Using the digitizer pen, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one.

Perform the calibration for the orientation to be used.

*1

Windows XP: [start]

Software Keyboard

19

You can touch the screen keyboard using the stylus (included) to perform the same operation as the internal keyboard.

Starting the Software Keyboard

1

Press the Input Panel button (A).

z Alternatively you can click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Software

Keyboard].

2

Touch the software keyboard using the stylus.

z To use shortcut key

Example: Ctrl + C

Press Ctrl (turns blue) and then press C.

z

To select the keyboard language, use the language bar (e.g. ) on the notification area. If the keyboard language does not change, click the title bar of the software keyboard and then click on the application.

z

Press the Input Panel button again to close the software keyboard.

A. Software keyboard menu (

Î page 20

)

B. Moves the software keyboard to a corner of the screen.

C. One tap : Works as shortcut key.

Two taps : Works as the key.

D. Works as a right-click. (Same function as the key)

NOTE

z To use key combination (Ctrl + C etc.), use either of the internal keyboard or the software keyboard alone.

z You cannot use Ctrl + Alt + Del on the software keyboard after logging on.

z You cannot use the Fn key combination on the Windows logon screen and the Welcome screen.

z The software keyboard may not work during shutdown of Windows.

z You cannot use the software keyboard when the [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”.

z You can set a different language to each application (

⇒ Windows help), and the keyboard layout switches according to the application.

z Depending on the language, some keys are displayed in orange. You can use them to input characters such as

ë and

ö

.

Software Keyboard

Software Keyboard Menu

1

Click

20

2

Add a check mark to the function you want to use.

z

[Auto Move]

The software keyboard moves automatically to avoid overlapping the selected window.

z

[Auto Restore]

The software keyboard minimized on the notification area will be restored when you change the input mode. This may not work on some applications.

z

[Always On Top]

The software keyboard always appears on the top.

z

[Transparent]

The software keyboard appears semi-transparent.

z

[Big Size]/[Medium Size]/[Small Size]

Select the size of the software keyboard.

z

[Ten key (Big)]/[Ten key (Medium)]/[Ten key (Small)]

Select the size of the numeric keypad.

NOTE

z

You can change the currency symbol (B) of the numeric keypad.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language and Regional Options] - [Regional and Language Options] - [Regional Options] - [Customize] - [Currency] - [Currency symbol].

z After changing the currency symbol, click (A), and then change the size of the numeric keypad so that the selected currency symbol is shown.

Hand Writing Utility

21

You can make a bitmap file (.bmp) of a simple character and a figure such as signature by handwriting on the touch pad and the touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen).

CAUTION

z Do not use the Fast User Switching function while Hand Writing Utility is active.

z If you install other pointing devices (e.g., commercially available mouse driver) and overwrite the touch pad driver,

Hand Writing Utility will not work.

NOTE

z

The display of Hand Writing Utility may be distorted if the number of display colors is changed. Click on the notification area and right-click , then click [Exit Hand Writing Utility], and then restart Hand Writing Utility.

z Hand Writing Utility may not work properly if another application software is active. In this case, close the application software and try handwriting again.

Starting Hand Writing Utility

1

Click on the notification area, and double-click .

Alternatively you can click (Start)

*1

- [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hand Writing Utility].

NOTE

z Select the image size before handwriting by clicking [Option] - [Window size]. If you change the size after handwriting, the image quality will become lower.

z You can copy the bitmap image by clicking [Edit] - [Copy], and paste it in another application software that supports bitmap format.

z The touch pad mode may not work properly when using the extended desktop.

z The touch pad mode may not work properly when the display is rotated 90 or 270 degree.

z The touch pad mode may be canceled in the following cases.

• Switching to another application

• Resuming from sleep

*2

or hibernation

• Pressing Alt

• Touching the touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) z An external mouse or trackball connected via the keyboard/mouse port of port replicator (optional) or the car mounter

(optional) will not work during handwriting in the touch pad mode.

*1

*2

Windows XP: [start]

Windows XP: standby

Dashboard for Panasonic PC

You can perform the following operations easily by using the Dashboard for

Panasonic PC.

1

Click on the desktop to open the Dashboard for

Panasonic PC.

The screen to the right appears. The items (or “function tiles”) displayed allow you configure various settings and launch applications.

Function tiles that launch applications are referred to as “application launcher tiles”.

A B C

22

D E

A. System page

Includes function tiles for viewing and configuring hardware settings.

Function tiles cannot be added or deleted.

B. Basic page

Includes function tiles for launching applications and viewing and configuring hardware settings.

Function tiles for configuring settings cannot be added or modified.

Application launcher tiles can be added (only as an administrator).

Application launcher tiles that are added or modified in this page will be applied to all users.

C. MyPage

Allows users to add and delete function tiles for user specific customization.

When the number of function tiles exceeds 12, a new page will be created.

Function tiles and application launcher tiles can be copied from the System page and Basic page.

Application launcher tiles that are added or modified in this page will not be applied to other users.

D. Settings button

Configure access settings for each function tile and Dashboard function settings.

E. Trash button

Delete function tiles in the MyPage.

2

Make the operation.

[Battery 1]

Check the remaining battery charge for the battery pack.

[Volume]

Adjust the sound volume. Slide scroll bar to the right or left to increase or decrease volume respectively. To mute the sound, add a checkmark to [Mute].

Dashboard for Panasonic PC

23

[Microphone]

Adjust the microphone input level. Slide scroll bar to the right or left to increase or decrease the level respectively.

To disable microphone input, add a checkmark to [Mute].

[Screen input] (Only for model with dual touch)

When [Touch + Pen] is selected, you can operate the screen with the pen (included) and other input methods such as your fingers. When [Pen Only] is selected, the screen will only respond to the pen (included). We recommend selecting this option to prevent accidental operations that may occur when your hand touches the screen while using the pen (included).

Select [Touch Only] when you want to operate the screen with only your fingers.

When you change the setting, a confirmation message appears. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

[Pen and Touch]

Change the pen (included)/finger operation mode as follows.

A

Click [Change settings].

The [Pen and Touch]

*1

screen appears.

B

Select the action to change under [Pen action]

*2

.

C

Click [Settings...].

D

Make changes on the screen that appears.

E

Click [OK], and then [OK].

[Resolution]

Set the screen resolution and screen orientation

*3

as follows.

A

Click [Change settings].

B

Make settings on the screen that appears.

C

Click [OK].

[Brightness buttons]

Assign different functions to LCD Brightness (

[Tablet buttons]

) buttons.

Assign different functions to Input Panel ( ) / Rotation ( ) buttons.

Refer to “To change the tablet button functions” (  page 9 ).

[Brightness]

Adjust the LCD brightness.

Slide scroll bar to the right or left to increase or decrease the brightness respectively.

[Ignition Mode]

Change settings of the Ignition Mode.

Dashboard for Panasonic PC

[Screen Rotation Setting]

Configure the orientation setting for the display.

[Touch Calibration]

Adjust the calibration for pen and touch inputs.

Refer to “Touchscreen Calibration” ( page 13

) or “Dual Touch Calibration” ( page 17

).

[Power Plan Extension]

*1

*2

*3

Configure the power plan and Panasonic spesific power saving functions.

Refer to “Customizing the Power Setting”. ( page 49 )

[Wireless Switch]

Switch the power for the wireless function ON/OFF.

Refer to “Wireless Switch Utility”. ( page 86

)

[PC Information Viewer]

Launch PC Information Viewer. ( page 146 )

[Hotkey Settings]

Launch Hotkey Settings. ( page 6

)

[Battery Recalibration]

Launch Battery Recalibration.

Refer to “Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration)” ( page 46 )

[Concealed Mode]

Launch the Concealed Mode. ( page 5 )

[GPS Viewer]

Launch the GPS Viewer.

[Add Application Launcher Tile]

Add an application program.

Windows XP: [Tablet and Pen Settings]

Windows XP:

[Pen Action]

Windows XP: color quality

24

Dashboard for Panasonic PC

25

Using Dashboard for Panasonic PC as an Application Launcher

You can launch application programs easily by registering them to the Dashboard for Panasonic PC screen.

Log on to Windows as an administrator, and proceed as follows.

1

Click on the desktop.

2

For the Basic page, click the Settings button.

3

In the [Dashboard Setting] screen, click [Dashboard

Function Setting].

If [Change settings that are currently unavailable] is displayed, add a check mark.

4

If the [User Account Control] screen appears, click [Yes].

5

Click [Click to add].

6

Input a name for the application in [Application Name].

7

Click [...] and select an application program to be registered.

8

Click [Open], then click [OK].

NOTE

Instead of performing steps

5

and

6

, you can drag and drop the application program icon directly into [Click to add].

Perform the following to register an Office application as an application launcher tile.

A

Click

*4

- [Computer]

*5

, and go to the location in which the Office applications are installed.

(For Office2010, this is normally “C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14”)

(For Office2003, this is normally “C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office11”)

B

Drag and drop any of the following files onto [Click to add] in the [Dashboard for Panasonic PC] screen. (File extensions are found in the parentheses.)

• Word: WINWORD (WINWORD.EXE)

• Excel: EXCEL (EXCEL.EXE)

• Outlook: OUTLOOK (OUTLOOK.EXE)

• PowerPoint: POWERPNT (POWERPNT.EXE)

• OneNote: ONENOTE (ONENOTE.EXE)

Folder names and file names may vary depending on the Office version.

*4

*5

Windows XP: [start]

Windows XP: [My Computer]

Dashboard for Panasonic PC

Launching an application program

1

Click on the desktop.

2

Click [Launch] for the desired application program.

Moving Function Tiles

1

Click and hold on the title portion of the function tile for several seconds.

An orange frame will appear around the function tile.

2

Drag the function tile to any position.

NOTE

If another user modified the settings of a function tile, the position of the function tile may change.

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Copying Function Tiles

1

Click and hold on the title portion of the function tile for several seconds.

An orange frame will appear around the function tile.

2

Drag and drop the function tile onto the page to which you want to copy.

3

If a confirmation message appears, click [Yes].

NOTE

Function tiles cannot be copied or moved to the System page or Basic page.

Function tiles registered to the MyPage cannot be copied or moved to the System page and Basic page.

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27

Deleting Function Tiles on Mypage

1

Drag and drop the function tile you want to delete onto the Trash button.

2

If a confirmation message appears, click [Yes].

Deleting Application Launcher Tiles on Basic Page

1

Click the Settings button.

2

In the [Dashboard Setting] screen, click [Change Setting that are currently unavailable].

3

Click pull down list on the desired Application Launcher Tile.

4

Select [Delete].

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Specifying Usable Functions on Dashboard for Panasonic PC

You can specify functions that can be used by standard users on the Dashboard for Panasonic PC.

Functions not specified will be dimmed and standard users will not be able to use these functions.

z An administrator must click [Change settings that are currently unavailable] to use these functions.

Log on to Windows as an administrator, and proceed as follows.

„

Changing function tile access settings

You can configure access settings for each function tile to prevent access by standard users.

1

Click the Settings button.

2

Click [Tile Use Setting] in the [Dashboard Setting] screen.

3

If the [User Account Control] screen appears, click [Yes].

4

To disable access by standard users, remove the check mark from [Available] for the function tile.

„

Changing settings for the Dashboard for Panasonic PC

You can configure display settings for the Dashboard for Panasonic PC.

1

Click the Settings button.

2

Click [Dashboard Function Setting].

Display Rotation

Rotating the Display

1

Press the Rotation button (A).

Each time you press the button, the screen display rotates counter-clockwise by 90

°

.

29

NOTE

z

Alternatively you can rotate the display by the following procedure.

Click (start) - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Personalization] - [Display] - [Change display settings].

Right-click on the notification area and click [setting...].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings] - [Display].

z

While the display is rotated:

• Do not use the Extended Desktop. The touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), or dual touch

(only for model with dual touch) may not work properly.

• Do not calibrate the touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen).

• Do not set the resolution larger than that of the internal LCD.

• The computer’s performance is slightly lowered.

• The touch pad scroll, zoom, and data zoom functions do not work.

z

You cannot rotate the display when the [Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen”.

z When the display is rotated, the motion video may not be displayed correctly or the sound may be distorted. Return the display angle to [Landscape] in [Orientation]

.

z When you start up Windows and rotate the display right after logging on, the display may return to the previous state.

Then, the display returns to the rotated state. The similar situation will occur when you switch the user, computer resumes from Sleep/Hibernation and Windows is unlocked.

z

When the display is rotated, the motion video may not be displayed correctly or the sound may be distorted. Return the display angle to 0

°.

z When you set the resolution to 800 x 600 pixels and rotate the display, the resolution shown in [Screen resolution] of

[Display Properties] may not correspond to the correct resolution. This is not a problem.

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30

z When the display is rotated, the motion video may not be displayed correctly or the sound may be distorted. Return the display angle to [Primary Landscape]

.

z When you set the resolution to 800 x 600 pixels, you can rotate the display to [Primary Landscape] and [Secondary

Landscape] only.

Changing the Settings

1

Click on the notification area and right-click .

The Display Rotation Tool screen appears.

2

Click [Setting...].

3

Change the settings.

4

Click [OK].

NOTE

z In the following cases, the display is automatically set to the default angle.

• When switching from Laptop mode to Tablet mode, or vice versa

• When Windows is started up

• When another user logs on with the Fast User Switching function

• When resuming from sleep or hibernation

• When Windows is unlocked z You can set the order of display rotation positions in the following menu.

Click (start)- [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Choose the order of how your screen rotates] - [Go to

Orientation].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings] - [Display] - [Change].

z If you want to return the angle to the latest one on the mode, select [Latest angle].

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Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

The sleep

*1

or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can

quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before sleep

*1

or hibernation.

Function

Sleep

*1

Hibernation

Data is saved to

Memory

Hard disk

Recovery time

Short

Rather long

Power supply

Required. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.)

Not required. (However power is slightly consumed to keep the hibernation.)

*1

Windows XP: standby

Setting Sleep or Hibernation

„

Sleep

1

Click or on the notification area, and click [More power options].

2

Click [Change plan settings] of the power plan you want to change.

3

Select the setting for [Put the computer to sleep], and then click [Save changes].

z The setting for hibernation may change unexpectedly when you change the setting for sleep. Confirm that the time to enter hibernation is 1,080 minutes (default setting) or longer (below).

„

Hibernation

1

After the step

2

of “Sleep” setting (above), click [Change advanced power settings].

2

Double-click [Sleep], and double-click [Hibernate after].

3

Click the item and select the setting.

4

Click [OK].

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32

1

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

[Advanced].

2

Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my portable computer:] /

[When I press the power button on my computer:], and then click [OK].

NOTE

z You do not need to make the setting if you use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation.

Precautions

z Connect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in sleep

*2

for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adaptor, use hibernation instead.

z Using sleep

*2

or hibernation repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize computer operation, restart

Windows regularly (about once a week) without using sleep

*2

or hibernation.

z Save the necessary data.

z Close files you have opened from removable disks and network drives.

z The password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. You can use the Windows password for security in

sleep

*2

or hibernation.

In the default setting, you are requested to enter the Windows password when the computer resumes.

You can use the Windows password for security in standby or hibernation.

A

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts], and select the account.

B

Click [Create a password] and set the password.

C

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], and add the check mark in [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby].

z Do not enter sleep

*2

or hibernation in the conditions below, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, sleep or hibernation may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices.

• When any of the hard disk drive indicator or the SD Memory Card indicator is on.

• When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files.

• When playing a DVD-Video.

• When writing to a disc.

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• When using communication software or network functions.

• When using peripheral devices.

(If peripheral devices fail to work normally, restart the computer.)

• When using a PC Card.

(If the card fails to work normally, restart the computer.)

• When an external mouse is connected to the serial port.

z It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter hibernation. Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark.

CAUTION

The following problems will occur when you fail the password input (failing three times or leaving the computer

unattended for one minute or more) while resuming from sleep

*2

or hibernation.

z Failing the password input while resuming from hibernation:

• At the next resume, Panasonic boot screen will appear. At this time, do not start the Setup Utility and do not change settings. Otherwise, resume may not operate correctly.

• Cannot resume from hibernation by the Wake Up from wired LAN function, the Task Scheduler or the operation to open the display.

z

Failing the password input while resuming from sleep

*2

:

• Cannot resume from sleep

*2

using the USB devices.

*2

Windows XP: standby

Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation

„

To enter sleep

*3

or hibernation

In order to enter sleep

*3

or hibernation by proceeding as follows, first change the power

option settings (

Î page 31 “Setting Sleep or Hibernation”) so that the [Power buttons and

lid]

*4

operation is set to sleep

*3

or hibernation.

1

Close the display, or slide the power switch (A).

Sleep

*3

: The power indicator (B) blinks green.

Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.

z You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter sleep

*3

or hibernation.

Click (Start) - - [Sleep] / [Hibernate].

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34

To enter standby, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By].

To enter hibernation, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer], then press and hold Shift and click [Hibernate].

CAUTION

While the computer is entering sleep

*3

or hibernation

z Do not:

• Touch the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), dual touch (only for model with dual touch), tablet buttons, or power switch.

• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Operate the wireless switch.

• Close or open the display.

• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.

Wait until the power indicator blinks green (sleep

*3

) or goes off (hibernation).

z

It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter sleep

*3

or hibernation.

z At the beep, immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the power indicator blinks or goes off.

If you slide and hold the power switch for longer than 4 seconds, the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [When I press the power button] to any item in [Choose what the power button does] of

[Power Options] in [Control Panel].

If you slide and hold the power switch for longer than 4 seconds, the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data

will be lost even if you have set [Shut down] in [When I press the power button on my computer] ( Î page 31 “Setting

Sleep or Hibernation”).

In sleep

*3

or hibernation

z Do not attach or remove peripheral devices. Doing so may cause malfunction.

z Power is consumed in sleep

*3

. Power consumption may increase when a PC Card is inserted. When power is exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC adaptor when using the sleep

*3

z Do not turn on/off the wireless switch.

function.

Sleep or Hibernation Functions

„

To resume from sleep

*3

or hibernation

1

Open the display, or slide the power switch (A).

z In the default setting, the Windows password will be requested to resume.

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

Î page 32

), you can resume operation opening the display. Note however opening the display does not work in the Tablet mode.

35

CAUTION

z Do not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display is resumed, wait approximately

30 seconds (normally) or 60 seconds (when the computer is on a network).

• Touch the keyboard (except for password input), touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), dual touch (only for model with dual touch), tablet buttons, or power switch.

• Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Close or open the display.

• Shut down or restart Windows.

• Enter sleep

*3

or hibernation (Wait approximately 1 minute).

• Operate the wireless switch.

• Insert and remove the SD Memory Card.

z If the computer enters sleep while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, touching the USB keyboard keys or mouse will resume the computer.

*3

*4

Windows XP: standby

Windows XP: [When I close the lid of my portable computer:] / [When I press the power button on my computer:]

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36

You can extend battery life and save power also during AC adaptor usage.

Reducing Power Consumption

Use the methods below to reduce power consumption. z

Change [Power Options]

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [Power

Options] to select [Power saver] and click [Change plan settings].

While [Panasonic Power Management] is selected as the factory default, selecting [Power saver] will further reduce power consumption.

Also, to make detailed settings such as reducing the time entered in the [Turn off the display] setting.

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

[Power Options] to select [Max Battery] under [Power schemes].

While [Portable/Laptop] is selected under [Power Options] as the factory default, selecting [Max Battery] will further reduce power consumption.

Also, make detailed settings such as reducing the time entered in the [Turn off monitor] setting.

z Use a related utility

The following utilities provide additional power saving functions not available in [Power Options].

Use Power Plan Extension Utility (

Î page 37 )

Use Power Saving Utility (

Î page 37 )

z Press Fn + F1 to reduce LCD brightness

Reducing internal LCD brightness will reduce power consumption. z

Turn off the computer when it is not in use

You can also turn off only the wireless LAN or wireless WAN power. z

Disconnect external devices (USB devices, PC cards, external mice, etc.) that are not being used

z

Use Sleep

*1

/Hibernation

Press Fn + F7 to set the computer to sleep

*1

or Fn + F10 to set it to hibernation when you have to leave the computer.

This shuts down computer operation to reduce power consumption.

Disable Wake Up from wired LAN function when it is not needed. This reduces power consumption in Sleep

*1

/Hibernation.

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37

*1

To confirm current settings, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] -

[Advanced] to view [Wired LAN standby power saving function] or [Wireless LAN standby power saving function].

click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] to view [Wired LAN standby power saving function].

Windows XP: standby

Using Power Plan Extension Utility

You can adjust the power plan to change power saving features as required.

„

Setup

1

Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Plan Extension Utility].

2

Select the desired power plan under [Power Plan].

At the default, [Panasonic Power Management (Active)] is selected.

To save power more effectively, select [Panasonic Power Management (Power Saving)] or [Power saver].

For the computer’s behavior in each power plan, see the descriptions located below.

You can also change the settings item by item.

3

Click [Apply].

4

Click [OK].

Using Power Saving Utility

A single setting allows you to enable all the following power saving features. Enable each of these functions to prolong battery operation time.

z

Intel video driver power saving function (Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology)

During battery operation, this function adjusts video contrast, color and other factors to lower internal LCD power consumption while retaining adequate image quality.

Disable this function for work that requires subtle image and color nuances or in video editing using video editing applications. z

Wired LAN standby power saving function

Enabling this function disables the Wake Up from wired LAN function to save power in standby/hibernation.

Disable this function if you want to use the Wake Up from wired LAN function.

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38

„

Setup

1

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility].

2

Click [Enable] for each function.

Click [OK] in the confirmation screen that appears. z

To enable “Intel video driver power saving function”

Select [Enable], and slide the slide bar to the “Maximum Battery” end.

3

Click [OK].

Click [Restore initial settings] to return to the factory default settings, and click [OK].

NOTE

z

Even if you can enable each function using power saving utility, you can also enable them as follows.

• For how to enable the Intel video driver power saving function.

A

Right-click the desktop and click [Graphics Properties]. The [Intel

®

Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile] screen appears.

B

Click [Notebook], [Apply] and [OK].

C

Click [Display Settings].

D

Click [Power Settings].

E

Click [Modify Settings].

F

Click [Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology] to add a check mark.

G

Move the slide bar to [Maximum Battery] and click [OK].

H

Click [OK].

A

Click [start] - [Control Panel] and click [Other Control Panel Options] under [See Also] on the left side of the screen and select [Intel(R) Graphics and Media].

B

Click [Power].

C

Click [Maximum Battery Life].

D

Click [Apply].

E

Click [OK].

• For how to enable/disable the Wake Up from wired LAN function ( Î page 83

)

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39

Use these features to protect your data.

z Another security measure

• Embedded Security (TPM) (

Î page 112

): For further information, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform

Module (TPM)”.

Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password

Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password.

1

Start up the Setup Utility (

Î

page 103 ).

2

Select [Security].

3

Select [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password], and press

Enter

.

4

Enter your password in [Create New Password] and press

Enter

.

z When the password has been set, you need to enter your password in [Enter Current Password] and press

Enter.

z To disable the password, leave the input field empty and press Enter.

5

Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password] and press

Enter

.

6

Press

F10

, and then select [Yes] and press

Enter

.

CAUTION

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

z When running the Setup Utility, do not leave and go away from your computer even for a short time, since other people may set or change the password.

NOTE

z The password will not be displayed on the screen.

z Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys (including spaces) to input your password.

z The case (upper/lower) is distinguished.

z You cannot use Ctrl to input a password.

z Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.

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40

Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use

You can set a start-up password to protect your computer from unauthorized use.

1

Set the password (

Î

page 39 ), and select [Enabled] in [Password On Boot] and/or [Pass-

word On Resume] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (

Î

page 111

).

NOTE

z If the Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, the password input screen will be displayed on starting-up of the Setup Utility even though [Password On Boot] and/or [Password On Resume] is set to [Disabled].

Preventing Your Hard Disk Data from Being Read or Written

The hard disk lock function protects the hard disk data from being read or written when the hard disk is attached to another computer. The data can be read/written when the hard disk is returned to the original computer. (Note that the hard disk lock does not guarantee complete protection of the data.)

1

Select [Enabled] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility

(

Î

page 111 ).

CAUTION

z For the data being read/written on the original computer, the Setup Utility settings must be the same as when the hard disk was removed.

z You cannot use the hard disk lock function without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the Supervisor Password

beforehand ( Î page 39

).

z When you have your hard disk drive repaired

• Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

• Before sending back the hard disk drive, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disabled].

NOTE

z

The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.

z

We recommend you to set [Password on boot] to [Enabled] to ensure security though it is not required to enable the hard disk lock.

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41

Using Intel

®

Identity Protection Technology (Intel

®

IPT)

Intel

®

IPT is a function built into the PCs with the 2nd generation Intel

®

CoreTM vProTM processor family and Intel

®

CoreTM processor family mounted. With Intel

®

IPT, a six-digit One-Time Password is generated every 30 seconds. Using this One-

Time Password can perform two-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access.

Thus, stronger authentication is enabled. To use Intel

®

IPT, a dedicated solution and application software provided by a service provider is required.

To check if such application software is installed, do the following.

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program].

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

If [Intel(R) Identity Protection Technology x.x.x.x] is displayed, the software has been installed.

Otherwise, install the software in the following steps.

1

Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

2

Click (Start) and input “c:/util/ipt” in [Search programs and files], and press

Enter

.

Click [start] - [Run] and input “c:/util/ipt”, and click [OK].

3

Double-click [install] in the “gipt” folder.

For information about the using method, contact the service provider.

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42

Battery Indicator

Battery indicator:

Battery indicator

Not lit

Orange

Green

Blinking green

Red

Blinking red

Blinking orange

Blinking green and orange alternately

Blinking orange slowly

Battery status

The battery pack is not inserted or not being charged.

Charging is in progress.

The battery is fully-charged.

In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80%

*1

of normal

temperature mode ( Î page 43

). Do not remove the battery pack in this status.

The remaining battery is approximately 9% or less.

The battery pack or the charging circuit is not operating properly.

The battery cannot be charged temporarily due to the following reasons:

• Its internal temperature is out of the acceptable range.

• The power supply is not enough because software applications or peripheral devices are consuming a large amount of power.

The temperature is low and the computer is warming up to prevent the hard disk drive from malfunctioning. The computer will start automatically after warming-up.

When you set [Battery Charging Indicator] to [Flashing] on the [Main Menu] of [Setup Utility].

*1

In high temperature mode, the 100% battery level is equivalent to 80% level of the normal temperature mode.

NOTE

z Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the battery level becomes less than approximately 95%, so overcharging is avoided.

z When [LED] is set to [OFF] on the [Concealed Mode Configuration] menu, LED disappears (

Î page 106

).

Battery Power

Checking the Remaining Battery Charge

You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen.

(After logging on to Windows)

1

Press

Fn

+

F9

.

z When the battery pack is inserted (example)

: Normal temperature mode

: High temperature mode (below)

z When the battery pack is not inserted

43

NOTE

z The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery charge in the cases as below. To correct the display, perform the Battery Recalibration (

Î page 46

).

• The battery indicator remains red.

• The indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time.

• Low battery warning appears soon after a short time of use.

This can occur when the computer is in sleep

*2

for a long time without power supply from the AC adaptor.

z The battery display may not be the same as that of notification area

*3

. This is not a malfunction.

*2

*3

Windows XP: standby

Windows XP: or of [Power Meter] in [Power Options Properties]

High temperature mode

The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature environment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged.

Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility ( Î page 106 ).

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44

NOTE

z Note that a level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80% charge level for normal temperature mode.

z After switching from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature] or vice versa, the remaining battery capacity will not be displayed correctly 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 used and recharged to a total charge level of about 5 times as much as that of the fully-charged state. This is to avoid battery deterioration.

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45

Computer behavior with low battery

The default settings are as follows.

When the battery level becomes 10%

[Low battery alarm]

z Displays a message that the battery level is low.

When the battery level becomes 5%

[Critical battery alarm]

Charge the battery.

z Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not have the AC adaptor, exit the running programs and

Windows, then confirm that the power indicator is off.

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

z The computer enters hibernation.

z Displays a message that the battery level is low, and then the computer enters hibernation.

Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up the computer.

z Connect the AC adaptor and charge the battery.

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

When the computer enters hibernation with the battery down and you resume the operation without charging the battery, the Windows Resume Loader starts up. Follow the on-screen instructions. After that, however,

Windows may not start up normally, or the [Low battery level]/[Critical battery level] function may not work normally.

When the computer enters hibernation with the battery down and you resume the operation without charging the battery, Windows may not start up normally or the alarm function may not operate normally from then on.

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Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration)

The “Battery Recalibration” function measures and memorizes the battery capacity. To correct the battery display, use this function to fill the battery and then discharge it completely. Perform the procedure at least once immediately after purchasing the computer. Normally the interval of battery recalibration is 3 months. The battery display may not be correct when the battery pack deteriorates after a long time use. In this case, perform the procedure again.

*4

1

Connect the AC adaptor.

2

Close all the applications.

3

Perform “Battery Recalibration”.

A

Click

*4

- [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Battery Recalibration].

B

When the confirmation message appears, click [Start].

z

Frequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery. A caution message appears when the battery recalibration is performed at the shorter interval than approximately a month. In this case, cancel the battery recalibration.

C

When the message requests shut down of Windows, click [Yes].

The battery recalibration starts.

After the battery pack is fully charged, discharging starts. When the discharging is completed, the power goes off automatically.

After the battery recalibration is finished, normal charging starts.

Windows XP: [start]

NOTE

z The temperature range should be 10

°

C to 30

°

C {50

°

F to 86

°

F}.

z The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.

• Full charge: Approximately 3.5 hours (max.)

• Complete discharge: Approximately 3.0 hours z If the computer is turned off during the battery recalibration (e.g., due to power failure, or accidental removal of the AC adaptor and battery pack), the battery recalibration will not be completed.

z You can also perform the battery recalibration with the following procedure.

A

Restart the computer.

B

Press and hold F9 while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure.

C

When the remaining battery capacity is displayed, press Enter.

D

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Replacing the Battery Pack

The battery pack is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary. If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short and not recovered even after recalibrating the battery, replace with a new battery.

CAUTION

z The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it. Be sure to charge it before using for the first time. Charging starts automatically when the AC adaptor is connected to the computer.

z Use only the specified battery pack with your computer.

z

In sleep

*5

, do not remove/replace the battery pack. Otherwise your data will be lost and the computer may be damaged.

*5

1

Turn off the computer.

z Do not use the sleep

*5

function.

Windows XP: standby

2

Remove/Insert the battery pack.

z To remove

A

Slide the latch (A) to the right to unlock the cover.

B

Slide the latch (A) down, and open the cover.

C

Pull the tab (B) of the battery pack.

Battery Power

z To insert

A

Insert the battery pack until it securely fits the connector.

B

Close the cover until it clicks.

C

Slide the latch (C) to the left to lock the cover.

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CAUTION

z Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer.

Customizing the Power Setting

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You can choose the optimum power setting for your operating condition by selecting a power plan. You can also create your own power plan.

Changing the Power Plan Setting

1

Click or on the notification area and click [More power options].

2

Click [Change plan settings] of the power plan you want to change.

3

Change the settings.

z [Change advanced power settings]: You can make more detailed settings.

4

Click [Save changes].

Creating Your Own Power Setting

1

Click or on the notification area and click [More power options].

2

Click [Create a power plan], click the basic plan and input the name of power plan.

3

Click [Next].

4

Change the settings and click [Create].

z To change the settings or to make more detailed settings. (above “Changing the Power Plan Setting”)

Deleting the Power Plan

1

Click or on the notification area and click [More power options].

2

Click the power plan other than the power plan to be deleted.

3

Click [Change plan settings] displayed under the power plan that you want to delete.

4

Click [Delete this plan], and then click [OK] on the confirmation screen.

PC Card / ExpressCard

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You can insert the following cards.

z ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 to the ExpressCard slot (A)

(Only for model with ExpressCard slot) z PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot (B) z For model with Smart Card slot (

Î page 56

)

NOTE

z The following types of card are not supported:

PC Card Type III (10.5 mm), ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards that require 12 V of operating voltage.

z Do not start up Windows with a storage type of CardBus PC card attached. An error may occur.

Inserting/Removing the Card

„

To insert the card

1

Open the cover.

A

Slide the latch (C) to the right to unlock the cover.

B

Slide the latch (C) down, and open the cover.

2

Insert the ExpressCard (upper slot) (D) or the PC Card (lower slot) (E) with the label side up until it securely fits in to the slot.

z

For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the card.

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NOTE

<Only for model with Smart Card slot> z The upper slot (D) is the PC Card slot, and the lower slot (E) is the Smart Card slot. Express Cards cannot be used.

For how to insert/remove a Smart Card: ( Î page 56 )

„

To remove the card

1

Disable the card function.

A

Click on the notification area and click .

B

Select the card.

A

Double-click on the notification area and select the card, then click [Stop].

B

Follow the on-screen instructions.

z These steps are not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.

2

Open the cover and remove the card.

A

Press the eject button (F). The eject button pops out.

B

Press the eject button (F) again so the card comes out of the slot.

C

Draw the card straight out.

NOTE

z Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit. Otherwise malfunction may occur.

Allowable Current: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA z Some types of cards cannot be used simultaneously.

z After repeating insertion and removal, some types of card will not be recognized. In this case, restart the computer.

z

If the computer freezes after resuming from sleep

*1

or hibernation, remove and reinsert the card. If the problem per-

sists, restart the computer.

z When a card is inserted, power consumption increases. Remove the card when it is not in use, especially when operating by battery power.

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z To connect peripheral devices (SCSI, IEEE 1394, etc.) using a PC Card or an ExpressCard, follow the steps below

(one example).

A

Connect the peripheral device to the card.

B

Turn on the power of device.

C

Insert the card until it surely fits in the slot.

*1

Windows XP: standby

SD Memory Card

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SD Memory Card Information

z The SD Memory Card slot on this computer only accepts SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards

*1

.

z To format the SD Memory Card on this computer, do not use [Format] of Windows, but use the SD Memory Card format software.

You can download the software from the web site below.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/ sd_formatter.html

z To use the SD Memory Card on other devices, format the card on the devices. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the devices.

*1

Windows XP : SD/SDHC Memory Cards

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Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card

CAUTION

Do not remove or insert the SD Memory Card until Windows has completed loading.

Do not remove the card or turn off the computer in the following cases, otherwise the data may be corrupted.

• While the computer is in sleep

*2

or hibernation.

• While the SD Memory Card indicator is on.

• While data is being read from or written to the card.

• Immediately after the writing operation.

The computer may still continue the access to the card just after writing operation. If you remove the card before the operation is completed, the data may be damaged or the card access may no longer be performed normally.

Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages, direct or indirect.

Do not forcibly draw out the card, otherwise the slot may be damaged.

Insert the card in the correct direction, otherwise the card and the slot may be damaged.

After resuming from sleep

*2

or hibernation, do not access the SD Memory Card for approximately 30 seconds.

*2

Windows XP: standby

To insert the card

1

Open the cover.

A

Slide the latch (A) to the right to unlock the cover.

B

Slide the latch (A) down, and open the cover.

2

Insert the SD Memory Card with the label side facing up and with the cut corner facing in.

SD Memory Card

To remove the card

Preparation

Save the data and close all applications.

Open the cover and confirm the SD Memory Card indicator (B) is off.

1

Disable the card function.

A

Click on the notification area and click .

B

Select the card.

A

Double-click on the notification area and click [Secure Digital Storage

Device], then click [Stop].

B

Follow the on-screen instructions.

These steps are not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.

2

Remove the card.

A

Press the card so it comes out of the slot.

B

Draw it straight out.

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Smart Card

<Only for model with Smart card slot>

You need additional software to use a Smart card.

You can insert the following cards.

z PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot (A) z Smart Card to the Smart Card slot (B)

CAUTION

z Do not:

• Hit, bend, or drop the card.

• Touch the contact part with fingers or metal object.

• Place the card in very hot location for a long time.

• Remove the card immediately after inserting it.

Inserting/Removing the Smart Card

„

To insert the card

1

Open the cover.

A

Slide the latch (A) to the right to unlock the cover.

B

Slide the latch (A) down, and open the cover.

2

Inset the Smart Card to the lower slot (B) with the contact part

(C) in front.

z Insert the card until it securely fits into the slot.

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Smart Card

„

To remove the card

1

Open the cover and draw the card straight out.

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RAM Module

58

Use RAM modules that comply with the specifications below. Using any other module may cause malfunction or result in computer failure.

RAM module specifications:

204 pins, SO-DIMM, 1.5 V, DDR3 SDRAM, PC3-10600

(For information of RAM module compatibility, contact Panasonic Technical Support.)

CAUTION

z RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity and can be affected even by static electricity from the human body. When inserting and removing RAM modules, do not touch the terminals or internal components, and do not allow foreign particles to enter the slots. Doing so may cause damage, fire, or electric shock.

Inserting/Removing the RAM Module

1

Turn off the computer.

z Do not use sleep

*1

or hibernation.

*1

Windows XP: standby

2

Disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery pack (

Î

page 47 ).

3

Remove the screws (A) and the cover (B) on the bottom of the computer.

RAM Module

4

Insert/Remove the RAM module.

z To insert

A

Tilt the module slightly and insert it in the slot.

B

Press down the module so that the right and left hooks (C) are locked.

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z To remove

A

Carefully open the right and left hooks (C).

The module will rise.

B

Carefully remove the module from the slot.

5

Set the cover and battery pack.

CAUTION

z

Set the cover and battery pack correctly so that they do not fall when you carry the computer.

NOTE

z If it is hard to insert or to press down the RAM module, do not try forcibly but check the module’s direction.

z Use the appropriate screw driver so as not to strip the thread of screw.

z If the RAM module is recognized correctly, the total size of the RAM module memory is displayed on the [Information]

menu of the Setup Utility ( Î page 104

).

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

Port Replicator / Car Mounter

You can use an optional port replicator and a car mounter. These devices free you from being bothered by a lot of cable connections when you carry the computer. They also allow you to connect various peripherals.

Connect the port replicator or the car mounter to the expansion bus connector (A) on the bottom side of the computer.

For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the port replicator or the car mounter.

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CAUTION

z The driver of the port replicator or the car mounter is preinstalled in the computer. Do not install the driver using the

CD-ROM supplied with the port replicator or the car mounter.

z Make sure the slide cover is completely open.

z Hot or warm docking/undocking is not possible with the port replicator or the car mounter.

z To boot the computer from a USB floppy disk drive or a USB CD/DVD drive, be sure to connect the USB drive to the

USB port on the computer, not to the USB port on the port replicator or the car mounter.

External Display

You can switch the output destination to an external analog display.

Connect the external display to the external display port (VGA) (A).

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Switching the Display Mode

1

Press

Fn

+

F3

.

2

Click the Display mode.

1

Press

Fn

+

F3

.

Each time you press the key combination:

Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display

NOTE

z Until Windows startup is completed (during Setup Utility, etc.), the simultaneous display cannot be used and pressing

Fn + F3 switches the display between the internal LCD and the external display.

z

After resuming from sleep

*1

or hibernation, or restarting the computer, the output destination may not be the same as

the selected in the previous status.

z When you change the display after Windows starts up, do not press any key until switching is complete.

z Display switching by pressing + P

*2

or Fn + F3 may not work when you use the Fast User Switching function to switch the user. In this case, log off all users and restart the computer.

z Do not connect or remove the external display during sleep

*1

or hibernation.

z It may take some time to switch between displays depending on the displays used.

z When you use the external display only, set the suitable number of colors, resolution, or refresh rate separately from when you use the internal LCD only or when you use the simultaneous display.

Depending on the settings, some external displays may be distorted or may not display the mouse cursor correctly. In this case, set the settings to lower value.

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62

z When you use the simultaneous display, DVD-Video, MPEG files and other motion image files may not be played back smoothly.

z Carefully read the instruction manual of the external display.

When connecting an external analog display that does not conform to the Plug & Play standards, select the display driver accordingly in the following menu, or use the driver disc supplied with the monitor.

A

(Start) - [Control Panel] - [Adjust screen resolution] - [Advanced Settings] - [Monitor] - [Properties].

• A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

B

Click [Driver] - [Update Driver].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced] - [Monitor] - [Properties] -

[Driver] - [Update Driver].

z Display switching does not work when [Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full Screen”.

CAUTION

z Before disconnecting the external display, switch to the internal LCD by pressing

+ P

*2

or Fn + F3. Otherwise the

displayed image quality may become different after disconnection (e.g., wrong resolution). In this case, press +

P

*2

or Fn + F3 to reset the image quality.

z The screen may become distorted due to the following operations. In this case, restart the computer.

• Disconnecting an external display for which you have set high resolution or high refresh rate.

• Connecting/disconnecting an external display during computer operations.

*1

*2

Windows XP: standby

Windows 7 only

„

To switch the Extended Desktop

1

Press

Fn

+

F3

.

2

Select [Extend].

External Display

/

1

Right-click the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties].

[Intel

®

Graphics and Media Control Panel] screen appears.

2

Click [Multiple Displays].

3

Select [Extended Desktop] in [Operating Mode].

4

Make the settings for [Primary Display] and [Second Display].

5

Click [Apply].

6

Click [OK].

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To Change the Display Settings

1

Right-click the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties].

2

Click [General Settings].

3

Select the display destination.

4

Set the display color and resolution etc.

5

Click [Apply].

6

Click [OK].

NOTE

z It may not be possible to use the extended desktop with some software applications.

z When you click the maximize button, the window is displayed on one of the displays. You cannot move the maximized window to the other display.

z Do not use the display rotation in the extended desktop.

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64

z To switch left (primary device) and right (secondary device), once return the display to “notebook only”. Follow the steps below.

A

Right-click the desktop and click [Graphics Options].

B

Click [Output To] - [Built-in Display].

C

Right-click the desktop and click [Graphics Options].

D

Click [Output To] - [Extended Desktop], and click [Monitor + Built-in Display] (the external display will be set to primary device) or [Built-in Display + Monitor] (the internal LCD will be set to primary device).

z To switch to the Extended Desktop, be sure to use the [Intel

®

Graphics and Media Control Panel] screen. If you use other methods (e.g. display setting, etc.), the screen may not be displayed correctly.

z The pop-up icon displayed by Fn key combination appears only on the primary device.

z Set the internal LCD to the primary device when using the touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) or dual touch

(only for model with dual touch). The cursor will move on the primary device when you touch the internal LCD.

z You cannot switch the display by pressing Fn+F3.

USB Devices

Connecting/Removing USB Devices

„

To connect the USB device

1

Open the cover and connect the USB device to one of the USB ports (A).

For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the USB device.

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„

To remove the USB device

1

Disable the USB device.

A

Click on the notification area and click .

B

Select the USB device.

A

Double-click on the notification area.

B

Select the USB device, then click [Stop].

C

Follow the on-screen instructions.

z These steps are not necessary when;

• Removing the device after turning off the computer.

• or is not displayed.

• The device does not appear in the list in step

B

.

2

Remove the USB device.

CAUTION

<Only for model with Smart card slot> z If you double-click or , [USB Smart Card Reader] is displayed in the list, but do not select this item. Removing this item is not possible. Restart the computer in case you select this.

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NOTE

z You may need to install the driver for the USB device. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the instruction manual of the USB device.

z You may need to install the driver again when connecting the device to another port.

z When a USB device is connected, sleep

*1

and hibernation may not function normally. If the computer does not start up normally, remove the USB device and restart the computer.

z When the USB device is removed and then inserted while the computer is on, or may appear in the Device Manager and the device may not be correctly recognized. In this case, remove and connect the device again, or restart the computer.

z When the USB device is connected, power consumption increases. Remove the USB device when it is not in use, especially when operating by battery power.

z If the computer enters sleep or hibernation while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, touching the USB keyboard keys or mouse will resume the computer.

*1

Windows XP: standby

IEEE 1394 Devices

<Only for the model with IEEE 1394 interface>

You can connect a digital video camcorder or other IEEE 1394 standard device to the computer.

„

To connect IEEE 1394 device

1

Turn on the computer and the IEEE 1394 device.

2

Open the cover, and connect the IEEE 1394 device to the IEEE

1394 interface connector (A).

For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the IEEE 1394 device.

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NOTE

z You may need to install the driver for the IEEE 1394 device. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the instruction manual of the IEEE 1394 device.

„

To remove IEEE 1394 device

CAUTION

z

Turn off the IEEE 1394 device only after turning off the computer.

1

Turn off the computer and disconnect the cable from the IEEE 1394 interface connector.

2

Turn off the IEEE 1394 device and remove the cable.

Fingerprint Reader

.

<Only for model with Fingerprint Reader>

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NOTE

z Enrollment and authentication is unavailable to an extremely minority of people including those whose fingerprints give little data for personal identification.

How to Use the Fingerprint Reader

This section explains how your fingerprints are enrolled and authenticated.

1

Slide your finger to the right or left.

z To prevent a reading error.

A

Set the first joint of your finger on the sensor as illustrated to the right.

B

Slide your finger to the right or left while keeping it in contact with the fingerprint sensor (A).

C

Slide your finger to the right or left until the sensor is visible.

z When the fingerprint sensor does not enroll or authenticate your fingerprint properly:

• You slid your finger too fast or too slow.

• Your finger was soiled or it has a scar on the surface.

• Your finger was wet or extremely dry.

• Your fingerprint does not have sufficient data for personal identification.

For further information, refer to “Fingerprint Reader ” (

Î page 141

).

or

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CAUTION

z To protect the fingerprint sensor, be sure to close the cover when not using the fingerprint reader.

z We shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting from your Fingerprint device or neglect of Fingerprint device use, or any data loss resulting from such developments as Fingerprint authentication device malfunctioning.

Overview

Fingerprint’s Outline

The conventional security systems use ID/passwords and token devices such as IC cards to authenticate users. Therefore the passwords and token devices are exposed to the risk of being lost, stolen and hacking.

The Fingerprint authentication method uses user’s fingerprints instead of passwords for security authentication. You can use your fingerprints to start up your computer and log on Windows.

We recommend you use the Fingerprint Reader in combination with the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to increase the security level of your computer.

Recommended Installation Procedure

Performed by the Computer Administrator

Step 1

TPM Installation (

⇒Installation Manual of TPM)

(If the TPM is not being used, skip this step.)

Step 2

Fingerprint Utility Installation

Performed by each user

Step 4

User Fingerprint Enrollment

User’s Data

• Windows Logon Password

• Fingerprint

• Fingerprint Backup Password

• Power-on Security

Step 3

TPM Fingerprint Utility Initialization

(If the TPM is not being used, skip this step.)

„

To access the online manual

This manual describes Step 2, 3 and the initial part of Step 4.

For further steps, refer to the Protector Suite Help menu. z Click

*1

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Help] - [Help].

*1

Windows XP: [start]

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Precautions

„

Security Functions

z Fingerprint Authentication Technology does not guarantee complete authentication and individual identification. Please acknowledge we shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting from the use of, or inability to use your

Fingerprint device. z The Fingerprint authentication method uses multiple fingerprints, encryption keys, credentials data and passwords. You might not be able to use your data if you lose fingerprints, keys, credentials and passwords. Back up the Fingerprint

authentication data in a safe place. For further information, refer to “Backup” ( Î page 74 ).

z General interaction with third-party applications: There is no guarantee that there will not be any negative interaction with any third-party software, and will not accept any responsibility for such an interaction.

Installation

1

TPM Installation

Refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”.

Click (Start), input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\readme.pdf” in [Search programs and files], and press Enter.

Click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\readme.pdf”, and click [OK].

2

Fingerprint Utility Installation

Performed by the Computer Administrator.

A

Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

B

Close all other programs.

C

<For 32bit OS>

Click (Start), input “c:\util\drivers\fngprint\install\32-bit\Setup.exe” in [Search programs and files], and press

Enter.

<For 64bit OS>

Click (Start), input “c:\util\drivers\fngprint\install\64-bit\Setup.exe” in [Search programs and files], and press

Enter.

Click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\drivers\fngprint\install\32-bit\Setup.exe”, and click [OK].

D

Click [Next].

Installation starts. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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E

When the “Protector Suite *.* has been successfully installed.” message appears, click [Finish].

At the confirmation message, click [Yes].

The computer restarts.

F

Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

The “Fingerprint software Icon” appears in the notification area.

• If the icon does not appear, click .

NOTE

/ z

Move Tablet PC Input Panel from upper right to the bottom right or bottom left .

• If this procedure is skipped, the “Please swipe you finger” message may overlap the Tablet PC Input Panel.

3

TPM Fingerprint Utility Initialization

Performed by the Computer Administrator.

The “Invalid TPM status” message is displayed by the “Fingerprint software Icon” in the notification area.

• If the icon does not appear, click .

z If the TPM is not being used, skip this step.

A

Click on the “Invalid TPM status” message and then click [Initialize].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

z If the “Invalid TPM status” message is not displayed

(Start)

*2

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Settings] - [Advanced Settings] - [Trusted Platform Module (TPM)] - [Initialize]. And then click (Start)

*2

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] -

[Identity] - [Multifactor], and choose a method of authentication.

4

User Fingerprint Enrollment

Performed by each user.

A

Double-click the “Fingerprint software Icon” .

B

Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click [Accept].

C

Select an enrollment mode, and click [Apply].

z Enrollment mode

You can make the configuration for the enrollment only once during this initialization phase.

• Enrollment to the biometric device

All enrolled fingerprints are stored directly in the fingerprint sensor. The user data will be secured by the hardware protection keys obtained by the fingerprint sensor. This mode allows up to about 15 fingerprints to be enrolled.

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• Enrollment to the hard disk

All enrolled fingerprints are stored on the hard disk. Hardware protection of the user data is not possible, but multiple users can enroll their fingerprints.

z Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

z Enroll at least two fingers. Even if one of them is injured, you can use another one to access your account and secret

data. For further information about the enrollment, refer to “How to Use the Fingerprint Reader” ( Î page 68

) and

[Tutorial].

(Start)

*2

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Help] - [Tutorial].

z We recommend you use the Power-on Security feature. This feature prevents unauthorized access to the user’s computer at the BIOS level.

A

Click

*2

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center].

B

Click [Identity] - [Status].

C

Click [Power-on security status] - [Change].

D

Click [Edit], and Add the check mark to [Enable power-on security], and then click [Apply].

E

Click [Identity] - [Power-on Password].

F

When the “Power-on Security” screen appears, click [Manage Passwords...].

G

Select [Power-On] in [Password Types], and click [Set password...].

H

Enter the Power-On password, and click [OK].

I

Click [Close].

J

Add a check mark for [Power-On] in [Password Types].

K

Enter the Power-On password, and click [OK].

L

Click [Apply].

*2

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More Advanced Security

You can increase your computer’s security level by setting the BIOS level described in this section.

Performed by the Computer Administrator.

1

Register the Supervisor Password.

You have to register the Supervisor Password to proceed to the next step.

If you have already registered the Supervisor Password, you can skip this step, and move on to step

2

.

If you have not done this, have enrolled your fingerprint using Protector Suite, and have already made Power-on

Security effective, after step

B

, your fingerprint authentication will be necessary.

A

Turn on or restart the computer.

B

Press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer starts the startup procedure.

C

Select the [Security] menu.

D

Select [Setup Supervisor Password], and press Enter.

E

Enter your password in the [Create New Password], and press Enter.

z The password will not be displayed on the screen.

z Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys (including spaces) to input your password.

z The case (upper/lower) is distinguished.

z You cannot use Ctrl to input a password.

F

Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password], and press Enter.

2

Set the High Security Level.

A

Select [Fingerprint Security], and press Enter.

B

Select [Security mode], and select [High].

• Default setting: Simple

C

Press Esc to close the sub-menu.

D

Press F10, select [Yes], and press Enter to exit the Setup Utility.

NOTE

z In the [High] security mode, you have to enter the Supervisor or User Password even after fingerprint authentication.

In the [Simple] security mode, you do not have to enter the Supervisor or User password after fingerprint authentication.

z To use the Power-on Security feature, enable it in [Control Center] (

Î page 72 ).

Change the setting of [Power-on Security] in the Setup Utility only in the specific case such as the Finger print device cannot be used.

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74

Useful Information

Backup

The file described below is necessary for recovering the Fingerprint authentication data. Back up this file periodically in a safe location such as removable disk to avoid data loss resulting from some accidents. We recommend you to store the file in a removable disk or network drive because the benefit of Fingerprint authentication security can be reduced if you keep the file in the internal hard disk drive.

The backup password described below is necessary for bypassing the Fingerprint authentication. We recommend you set the backup password using the [User Enrollment] wizard. If you do not define the backup password, you may lose your data in case of authentication hardware failure.

z File used by each user

• Backup user passport data

(Default name: <UserAccount>.vtp)

You need this file when you replace the embedded fingerprint chip, or the hard disk drive, or when reinstalling Windows.

This file contains the fingerprints, encryption keys, and logon authentication data.

NOTE

z How to Backup:

Select [Identity] in [Account Operation] to save the user data.

(Start)

*3

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Identity] - [Account Operation].

For further information, refer to the Protector Suite Help menu.

(Start)

*3

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Help] - [Help].

z Password used by each user

• Backup Password for Enrollment

This backup password can be used in case of hardware failure to bypass the fingerprint authentication.

CAUTION

z The passwords other than those explained above are also used for security, so do not lose them.

For further information, refer to the Protector Suite Help menu.

(Start)

*3

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Help] - [Help].

*3

Windows XP: [start]

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75

Limitations in Use

z

Password Bank

*4

limitations: The following web pages cannot be supported.

Web pages which are created by the following technologies:

• Web forms created on the fly using JavaScript.

• Web forms which looks as one form (e.g. login field, password field), but internally created with two independent forms.

• There can be auto submit problems with web forms which do not have Submit button. All forms that you cannot submit with Enter will be entered by Password Bank, but not submitted.

z

Password Bank

*4

limitations: The following Windows applications cannot be supported.

• Applications which do not use standard Windows controls and draw controls by their own.

• This includes any Java based application.

*4

*5

For further information, refer to the Protector Suite Help menu.

(Start)

*5

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Help] - [Help].

z “Sensor Scrolling Feature” is not supported.

Windows XP: [start]

Handling & Maintenance

z The enrolling and authentication sensitivity may decline under the conditions below. Wipe off stains or moisture on the sensor surface with a soft cloth.

• The surface of the fingerprint sensor is soiled with dust, skin oil, or sweat.

• The surface of the fingerprint sensor is wet as a result of moisture or condensation.

z Static electricity may also cause the sensor to malfunction. To make your finger static-free, touch a metal surface before placing it on the fingerprint sensor. Exercise caution against static electricity in winter and other dry conditions.

z Malfunction or damage may occur when:

• The fingerprint sensor surface was damaged by the strong rubbing of a solid material, scratches, or being pecked with a pointed item.

• The sensor was touched with a finger soiled with mud, damaging the sensor surface with a tiny substance, and staining the surface.

• The sensor surface was covered with a seal, or soiled with ink.

Deleting (Initializing) Owner’s Data

When you dispose of the computer or transfer the ownership, delete (initialize) the owner’s data to avoid unauthorized access.

NOTE

z The data enrolled in the fingerprint sensor is not image data. You cannot restore fingerprint image data from the data enrolled in the fingerprint sensor.

Fingerprint Reader

1

Disable Power-on Security

A

Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

B

Click

*6

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center].

C

Click [Identity] - [Status] - [Power-on security status].

D

Click [Edit], and remove the check mark from [Enable power-on security], and click [Apply].

E

Click [Identity] - [Power-on Password].

F

Click [Manage Passwords...].

G

Select [Power-On] in [Password Types], and click [Unset password...].

H

Enter the Power-On password, and click [OK].

I

Click [Close].

• Confirm that fingerprint data is not registered.

2

Delete Fingerprint Data.

Performed by each user.

A

Click

*6

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center].

B

Click [Identity] - [Account Operation].

C

Click [Delete user data].

• At the confirmation message, click [Yes].

D

Enter Windows log on password then, click [Submit].

• Confirm that there is no item in [Password Types].

3

Uninstall Protector Suite

Performed by the Computer Administrator.

A

Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

B

Close all programs.

C

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program].

Click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove programs].

D

Double-click [Protector Suite *.*].

Click [Protector Suite *.*], and click [Change].

E

Select [Remove].

F

Select [Remove all Protector Suite *.* data].

• Uninstallation starts. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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77

*6

G

When the “Protector Suite *.* has been successfully uninstalled.” Message appears, click [Finish].

• If the confirmation message appears, click [Yes].

• The computer restarts.

Windows XP: [start]

Starting Over

If the specific solutions for your problem in Fingerprint Reader ( Î page 141 ) do not work, you can use these instructions as

the last measure and start over. However, please note that you can lose your data - passwords, secret keys and fingerprints.

A

Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

• You can always access the computer by using your Windows log on password.

B

Try to export your passport to a file if you are planning to use your passwords, secret keys or enrolled fingers in the future.

• If you exported your passport recently, this step is not required.

• If biometrics authorization works and your finger is recognized, use [Account Operation] wizard, swipe your finger and continue according to wizard’s instructions.

• If biometrics authorization works, but your finger is not recognized, you can start the [Account Operation] wizard and export the passport even without using your fingerprint. You need to cancel fingerprint dialog, and you will be prompted for a password. If you do not use backup password, enter your Windows log on password. Otherwise, enter your backup password.

CAUTION

z We recommend you set the backup password.

• If biometrics authorization does not work, there is no way to backup your data.

C

Deleting the passport.

• Use the [Delete your data] wizard. Please note that all your stored secret data (passwords, [File Safe] encryption keys [Personal Safe] data) will be lost. If you backed up the data, you can restore it in the next step; otherwise it will be lost permanently. To perform the delete operation it is necessary to cancel the fingerprint verification operation to get to the password dialog, then enter your Windows log on password or backup password.

D

Make sure your fingerprint sensor is working.

• Use the Tutorial wizard to verify that the fingerprint sensor works. If not, reboot and try again. If it still does not work, please contact Panasonic Technical Support.

E

Restore or create passport.

• If you have a backup of your data, you can now use [Account Operation] wizard to restore your data. Otherwise you can create a new passport by using the [Manage Fingerprints] wizard.

Modem

<Only for model with modem>

Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack

78

CAUTION

z

You cannot connect the modem to the following lines.

• Interphone

• Intercoms

• ISDN z

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

z

Use a surge protector since the modem may be damaged by a sudden high voltage surge that may occur in the event of a lightning strike.

1

Open the cover and connect the telephone jack (A) to the computer by using the telephone cable (included) (B).

z

Hold the cable so that the shape of the connector (C) matches the port, and insert fully until it clicks.

2

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Connect to the Internet] -

[Dial-up] and change the settings as necessary.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] -

[Phone and Modem Options] and change the settings as necessary.

NOTE

z Do not enter sleep

*1

or hibernation during communications.

z To remove the cable, press and hold the lever and pull out.

*1

Windows XP: standby

Modem

79

Ring Resume Function

The computer automatically resumes from sleep

*2

when the telephone connected to the modem rings.

You will need software to keep the computer in idle state waiting for a phone call, and if you prefer, to turn the computer to sleep

*2

again afterward. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the software application.

„

To enable this function

1

Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Windows Fax and Scan].

2

Click [Tools] - [Fax Settings].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

z Check whether the modem you are using is displayed in Device name. If not, click [Select fax device] and select the correct modem.

3

Add a check mark for [Allow the device to receive fax calls] and click [OK].

4

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

5

Double-click [Modems], and then double-click the internal modem.

6

Click [Power Management] and add a check mark for [Allow this device to wake the computer], and then click [OK].

1

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

[Device Manager] - [Modems], and double-click the internal modem.

2

Click [Power Management], add the check mark for [Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby.], and click [OK].

„

To set the time to return the computer to sleep

*2

The computer will enter sleep

*2

after the set time even when the communication is not completed. You can avoid such

uncompleted communication if you select [Never], but the computer does not return to sleep

*2

after resuming by a phone call.

Modem

80

A

Click or on the notification area and click [More power options] - [Change when the computer sleeps].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes].

B

Set the expected communication time for the sleep

*2

setting.

NOTE

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

z Connect the AC adaptor.

z The screen remains dark after the computer resumes from sleep

*2

. The previous screen display will be restored when you touch the keyboard, touch pad or touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen).

z The computer cannot resume if the telephone is not connected to the internal modem. (e.g., you cannot use a PC

Card modem.) z The computer needs some time to respond, so set the calling time longer than normal. If this is not possible on the transmission side, reduce the number of rings before answering on the software that you are using to keep the computer in idle waiting for the call.

*2

Windows XP: standby

LAN

Connecting LAN

CAUTION

z Do not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port.

1

Turn off the computer.

z Do not use sleep

*1

or hibernation.

2

Open the cover, and connect the cable.

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

3

Turn on the computer.

81

Power On by LAN/Wake Up from Wired LAN

NOTE

z With this function enabled, power is consumed even if the computer is in sleep

*1

, hibernation, or powered off. Be sure

to use the AC adaptor.

z Even when a password is set in the Setup Utility and [Password On Boot] or [Password On Resume] is set to

[Enabled], entering the password is unnecessary for turning on or resuming the computer.

z Connect the AC adaptor.

z The Power On by LAN function is off under the following conditions:

• When you turn the computer off by sliding the power switch for 4 seconds or longer (e.g., after a hung-up).

• When you reattach the AC adaptor and battery pack to the computer after removing them.

z The screen remains dark when the computer resumes from sleep

*1

. The previous screen display will be restored when you touch the keyboard, touch pad or touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen). Do not touch the dual touch

(only for model with dual touch).

*1

Windows XP: standby

LAN

82

Enabling the Power On by LAN function

The computer automatically turns from off to on when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port.

1

Select [Allow] in [Power On by LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility

(

Î

page 108 ).

2

In [Caution], press

Enter

.

3

Press

F10

, and then select [Yes] and press

Enter

.

4

Log on to Windows as an administrator.

5

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager], and double-click

[Network adapters] - [Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection], and then click

[Advanced].

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

[Device Manager] - [Network adapters] and double-click [Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection], and then click [Advanced].

6

Click [Enable PME] in [Property] and select [Enabled] in [Value], and then click [OK].

NOTE

z The computer may accidentally turn on if the linkage status is changed. To prevent the accidental startup, make the setting by the following steps.

A

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] -

[Network adapters].

B

Double-click [Network adapters] - [Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection], and click [Advanced].

C

Click [Wake on Settings] in [Property] and select [Wake on Magic Packet] in [Value], and then click [OK].

z If you forcibly shut down Windows, the Power On by LAN function will not work.

LAN

83

Enabling/Disabling the Wake Up from wired LAN function

When the Wake Up from wired LAN function is enabled, the computer automatically resumes from sleep

*2

or hibernation

when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port. (Default setting)

The Wake Up from wired LAN function can be switched to enable/disable by performing the following procedure.

1

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

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

[Device Manager].

2

Double-click [Network adapters]- [Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection].

3

Click [Power Management], add (to enable) or remove (to disable) check marks of [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power] and [Allow this device to wake the computer]

*3

, and then click [OK].

z We recommend you to make the above 2 settings ON/OFF simultaneously.

NOTE

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

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

A

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].

B

Double-click [Network adapters] - [Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection].

C

Click [Power Management], add a check mark for [Only allow a magic packet to wake the computer] click [OK].

*4

, and then

*2

*3

*4

Windows XP: standby

Windows XP: [Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby.]

Windows XP: [Only allow management stations to bring the computer out of standby.]

Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

84

<Only for model with wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and/or Bluetooth>

There are several ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication.

The wireless switch on the left side of the computer (below)

Wireless Switch Utility ( page 86

)

Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 108 )

Setting in the Wireless Connection Disable Utility ( page 87 )

Settings in the Network and Sharing Center ( page 89 )

NOTE

For further information about Wireless LAN: ( page 89

)

For further information about Bluetooth: ( page 93 )

For further information about Wireless WAN: ( page 94 )

The wireless communication can be enabled or disabled by connecting or disconnecting the LAN cable. ( page 87

)

The Wireless Switch

1

Open the cover.

A

Slide the latch (A) to the right to unlock the cover.

B

Slide the latch (A) down, and open the cover.

2

To disable all wireless communication, slide the wireless switch

(B) to OFF.

To enable wireless communication, slide the wireless switch (B) to

ON.

In the default setting, the wireless switch enables all wireless devices when it is set to ON.

Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

„

To check the wireless communication status

85

1

Click on the notification area and place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ).

A tool tip appears.

1

Perform either of the following procedures.

z Double-click , , , or on the notification area.

z Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Intel PROSet Wireless] - [WiFi Connection Utility].

NOTE

z If you uninstall the Wireless Switch Utility, set the wireless switch to ON beforehand.

z Do not turn on/off the switch repeatedly at too short intervals.

z Do not restart, log off, or enter sleep

*1

or hibernation immediately after turning on/off the switch.

z Do not turn on/off the switch while Windows is starting up.

z To use wireless communication, set the wireless devices ([Wireless LAN] / [Bluetooth] / [Wireless WAN]) to [Enabled]

(default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (

Î page 108

).

z

When you set [Wireless Switch] to [Disabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( Î page 108 ), the Wireless

Switch Utility icon will not appear in the notification area. All wireless equipment (wireless LAN, Bluetooth, wireless

WAN) will remain ready irrespective of the wireless switch setting. z It may take some time to turn off wireless communication after switching the wireless switch off.

*1

Windows XP: standby

Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

86

Wireless Switch Utility

This utility allows you to control the function of the wireless switch. This utility also allows you to enable or disable wireless devices from a pop-up menu. In the default setting, all wireless devices are enabled.

„

The Wireless Switch Utility icon

The icon appears when click on the notification area. It shows the status of wireless devices.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices are enabled.

• : Indicates that the wireless devices are off.

: Indicates that the wireless devices have been disabled in the Setup Utility.

„

To enable or disable particular wireless devices

1

Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon to show the pop-up menu.

2

Select ON or OFF for the device you want to enable or disable.

„

To change the function of the wireless switch

In the default setting, the wireless switch enables devices that you select turning the wireless switch off last time. You can change this function.

[Selects the device for which to turn the device status on each time with the dialog box.]

Display a dialog each time you set the wireless switch to ON so you can choose which wireless device to enable.

[Turns on the following device.]

Only selected devices are enabled when you set the wireless switch to ON.

[Turns on the device that was on immediately before the wireless switch was turned off the last time.]

(default)

When you turn on the wireless switch, the on/off settings that were selected when you last turned off the wireless switch will be restored.

1

Click on the notification area and click the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ).

2

Click [Settings].

3

Select the setting you want to assign to the wireless switch.

4

Click [OK].

Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

87

Wireless Connection Disable Utility

You can automatically disable the wireless LAN/wireless WAN connection when a LAN cable is connected to your computer.

You need to install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to use this function.

Installing the utility

1

Log on to Windows as an administrator.

2

Click (Start) and input “c:\util\wdisable\setup.exe” in [Search programs and files], and press

Enter

.

Click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\wdisable\setup.exe”, and click [OK].

3

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility.

Checking the status of the wireless connection

NOTE

z The Wireless Switch Utility should also be installed so that the Wireless Connection Disable Utility works. The Wireless Switch Utility has already been installed at the factory.

z To use the utility, set [Wireless Switch] to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (

Î page 108

).

z The utility does not automatically disable the Bluetooth connection.

Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

88

„

Status indication

After installation, the Wireless Connection Disable Utility is automatically started after a user is logged in. An icon appears on the notification area.

: Indicates that

• the utility is enabled, and

• the wireless connection is disabled since a LAN cable is connected.

: Indicates that

• the utility is enabled, and

• the wireless connection is enabled since no LAN cable is connected.

: Indicates one of the following statuses;

• the utility does not monitor the LAN port status,

• the Wireless Switch Utility has not been started, or

• [LAN] is disabled in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility or in the device manager.

„

Menu

Right-clicking the utility icon opens a menu as follows.

Clicking the menu item causes the following utility action.

Monitoring LAN Cable: ON

Enables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to monitor the LAN port and disable wireless connection when a LAN cable is connected.

Monitoring LAN Cable: OFF

Disables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility, and enables wireless connection regardless of whether a LAN cable is connected or not.

Exit

Exits the Wireless Connection Disable Utility and enables wireless connection.

Wireless LAN

89

<Only for model with wireless LAN>

CAUTION

z

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

Follow the instructions of airline companies and hospitals. If you use the computer in these locations, turn off the wireless LAN.

z

To avoid unauthorized access to the computer through wireless LAN

We recommend you to make security settings such as encryption before using wireless LAN. Otherwise the hard disk data such as the shared files can be exposed to the risk of unauthorized access.

NOTE

z Communication is established through the wireless LAN antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand or body.

z You cannot use the wireless LAN function together with the Fast User Switching function.

z The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by.

z To use wireless LAN, set [Wireless LAN] to [Enabled] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of

the Setup Utility ( Î page 108 ).

z Wireless communication may momently be interrupted when you use the display rotation function in the Tablet mode.

Using the Wireless LAN Function

Before using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN communication on.

Turning on/off the wireless LAN communication

1

Slide the wireless switch to turn on/off wireless LAN. (

Î

page 84

)

z

When turning on wireless LAN

If you cannot turn on wireless LAN using the wireless switch, confirm the Wireless Switch Utility setting

(

Î page 86

). If you cannot turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility, try the following procedure.

A

Click or on the notification area and click [Open Network and Sharing Center].

B

Click [Change adapter settings].

Wireless LAN

C

Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] and click [Enable].

• A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

• When [Disable] is displayed, [Wireless Network Connection] is already enabled.

D

Turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility (

Î page 86 ).

NOTE

z

You can use the following procedure instead of turning on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility.

A

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Adjust commonly used mobility settings].

B

Click [Turn wireless on] in [Wireless Network].

• When [Turn wireless off] is displayed, the wireless network is already on.

• If you cannot select [Turn wireless on], the wireless switch is turned off.

90

Setting the wireless LAN access point

Preparation

Follow the instruction manual of the wireless LAN access point to make settings for the access point to recognize the computer.

1

Turn the wireless LAN on.

2

Click or on the notification area.

3

Select an access point, and click [Connect].

4

Input the key you set for the access point to recognize the computer, and click [OK].

Wait for the computer to connect to the wireless LAN access point.

When the icon on the notification area is changed to , the wireless LAN setting is complete.

5

Click [Close].

NOTE

z The settings depend on the network environment. For further information, ask the system administrator or the person in charge of the network.

z If you use the stealth type wireless LAN access point which restricts automatic detection of the wireless LAN access point, take the following procedure.

If you do not perform the procedure below, you may not be able to access the wireless LAN access point automatically or the wireless LAN access point may not be displayed on the [Connect to a network] screen.

Wireless LAN

91

A

Click , or on the notification area, click [Open Network and Sharing Center] - [Set up a connection or network] - [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next].

B

Input necessary information and add check marks for [Start this connection automatically] and [Connect even if the network is not broadcasting] and click [Next].

Setting the Profiles

1

Double-click

The [Intel

®

PROSet/Wireless] screen appears.

When or is displayed, skip step

2

.

2

When you double-clicked in step

1

, slide the wireless switch to turn on.

3

Click [Profiles...] at the lower right corner of the window, and click [Add...].

4

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

5

Make necessary settings and click [OK].

6

Select the profile you set and click [Connect].

7

Click [Close].

NOTE

You need to set the profile for each user.

The settings depend on the network environment. For further information, ask the system administrator or the person in charge of the network.

For further information of Intel

®

PROSet/Wireless Software, refer to [Help] in the menu bar.

Wireless LAN

92

Enabling/Disabling the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a)

1

Click on the notification area and click or .

2

Click [802.11a Enabled] or [802.11a Disabled].

NOTE

z In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law.

z The Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) indicates the on/off status of wireless LAN and/or wireless WAN, not the setting of IEEE802.11a.

z If IEEE802.11a is enabled or disabled while the computer is connected to an IEEE802.11b/g access point, the connection will be temporarily interrupted.

Bluetooth

<Only for model with Bluetooth>

You can access internet and other Bluetooth devices without connecting cables.

NOTE

z Communication is established through the Bluetooth antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand or body.

z To use Bluetooth, set [Bluetooth] to [Enabled] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the

Setup Utility ( Î page 109 ).

z The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by.

z When you uninstall the Bluetooth Driver, turn Bluetooth off.

93

Using the Bluetooth Function

Before using a Bluetooth, turn the Bluetooth communication on.

Turning on/off the Bluetooth communication

1

Slide the wireless switch to turn ON / OFF Bluetooth (

Î

page 84

).

To check the Bluetooth communication status

1

Click on the notification area and place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( or ) on the notification area.

A tooltip appears.

„

To access the online manual

A

Click

*1

- [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [Bluetooth User Guide].

*1

Windows XP: [start]

Wireless WAN

<Only for model with wireless WAN >

This computer is equipped with the Wireless WAN enabling you to communicate using radio frequencies.

Inserting/Removing a SIM Card

Before using the Wireless WAN, set a SIM card to the SIM card slot.

94

CAUTION

z Be sure to shut down the computer before inserting or removing the SIMcard.

NOTE

z Communication is established through the Wireless WAN antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand or body.

z Before the computer enters sleep

*1

or hibernation, cut the Wireless WAN communication. Entering sleep

*1

or hibernation without cutting the connection may disable com-

munication after resuming. In this case, restart the computer.

z If the computer repeatedly enters sleep

*1

, connection using Wireless WAN Manager may become impossible. In this case, restart the computer.

z If “Device driver software was not installed correctly.” ( or a similar message ) appears when starting the computer or resuming from sleep

*1

or hibernation

• When communication works normally, Wireless WAN is operating correctly.

• If communication fails, the device may not be recognized correctly. In this case, restart the computer.

*1

Windows XP: standby

Wireless WAN

„

To insert a SIM card

1

Turn off the computer.

2

Open the cover.

3

Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the contact side facing downward and with the cut corner oriented as shown in the illustration.

SIM Card

95

Contact

CAUTION

z

Do not insert the SIM card upside down.

4

Close the cover.

If the cover is not closed, the SIM card may jump out when the computer falls.

Wireless WAN

„

To remove a SIM card

1

Open the cover.

2

Push the card.

It will come out of the slot a little bit.

96

3

Pull the card all the way out.

4

Close the cover.

Wireless WAN Manager

When is displayed on the desktop, you can use application software compatible with the built-in wireless WAN. For the using method of the application software, see on-line help using the following operation.

1

Double-click on the desktop.

[Wireless WAN Manager] screen appears.

2

Click [Help].

NOTE

z If is not displayed, another wireless WAN manager may be installed. In this case, refer to the instruction manual of the wireless WAN manager.

Hard Disk Drive

97

<Only for model with Hard Disk Drive>

Inserting/Removing the Hard Disk Drive

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

CAUTION

z Back up all the important data before removing the hard disk drive.

z If you need to read the hard disk data on another computer for repair or any other purpose, set [Hard Disk Lock] to

[Disabled] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (

Î page 111 ) before removing the hard disk drive.

z Carefully remove/insert the hard disk drive since the hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock. Note that static electricity may affect some internal components.

1

Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor.

z Do not use sleep

*1

or hibernation.

2

Remove the battery pack (

Î

page 47 ).

3

Insert/Remove the hard disk drive.

z To remove

A

Slide the latch (A) to the left to unlock the cover.

B

Slide the latch (A) up, and open the cover.

Hard Disk Drive

C

Pull the tab (B) of the hard disk drive and slide it out of the slot.

To insert

A

Insert the hard disk drive until it surely fits in the slot.

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B

Close the cover until it clicks, and slide the latch (C) to the left to lock the cover.

4

Insert the battery pack ( page 47 ).

*1

Windows XP: standby

CAUTION

Confirm that the latch is surely locked so that it does not fall when you carry the computer.

NOTE

You can check that the hard disk is recognized or not in the [Information] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 104 ). If the

hard disk is not recognized, turn off the computer and insert it again.

You can erase the data before changing the hard disk drive ( page 126 ).

Flash Memory Drive

99

<Only for model with Flash Memory Drive>

Some of the CF-19 contains the flash memory drive instead of a hard disk drive. (A hard disk drive is not mounted.)

In the other chapter of this manual, replace “hard disk” and “hard disk drive” mentioned in this manual with “flash memory” and “flash memory drive”. The procedure for inserting/removing the flash memory drive is same as the one of for the hard

disk drive ( Î page 97 ).

NOTE

z

[Hard Disk] displayed on [Information] Menu of the Setup Utility refers to the flash memory ( Î page 104

).

z [Hard Disk Lock] displayed on [Security] Menu of the Setup Utility restricts read/write operation for the flash memory

data ( Î page 111

).

z

The flash memory is self-diagnosed as “Hard disk” ( Î page 117 ).

Disabling the function which automatically records the management information history

z Reducing the number of writing times is effective to extend life of the flash memory disk. It is recommended that you disable the function which automatically records the management information history.

Perform the steps below to disable this function.

A

Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

*1

B

Click

*1

- [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer]

C

Add the check mark for [Disable the automatic save function for management information history] in [Hard Disk Status].

• To restore the original settings, remove the check mark from [Disable the automatic save function for management information history].

D

Click [OK].

Windows XP: [start]

Flash Memory Drive

100

Disabling auto-defragment

Windows automatically processes “defragment” to speed up in accessing files, etc.

However, this process is not always necessary because you can access files at high speed even if they are decentrally-saved in the flash memory. Also, we recommend disabling auto-defragment because reducing the number of writing times is effective to use the flash memory for a long period of time.

NOTE

z If auto-defragment is disabled, this function will not work when an external hard disc is connected, too. Change the setting when necessary to prevent the computer performance from being affected.

„

Disabling auto-defragment processed in the background by Windows

1

Close all the applications.

2

Click [start] - [Run], and input “c:\util\setdfrg\setdfrg.exe” and click [OK].

z If you have logged on as a standard user, enter an administrator password and click [OK].

z The Automatic Defragmentation Utility starts up.

3

Click [Deactivate automatic defragmentation].

z To return the setting to the previous value, click [Activate automatic defragmentation (Windows standard)]

4

When the screen shows the display to change the setting, click [OK].

Quick Boot Manager

101

By using quick boot manager, you can shorten boot time of Windows.

You can also set [Boot Mode] to [Fast] in the [Boot] menu of the Setup Utility (

Î page 110

).

Starting Quick Boot Manager

1

Log on to Windows as an administrator.

2

Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Quick Boot Manager].

If [User Account Control] is displayed, click [Yes].

Changing the Settings

1

Start the Quick Boot Manager.

2

Select [Easy quick boot mode] or [Detailed quick boot wizard].

3

Add a check mark for the item you want to accept.

4

Click [Finish] or [Next].

z

If the other setting screen appears, repeat step

3

.

z If [Enter Password] is displayed, input the Supervisor Password or the User Password of Setup Utility.

5

Click [OK].

CAUTION

z Setting ‘Fast’ in step

3

screen above will skip the [Panasonic] boot screen normally displayed immediately after the computer is turned on. The time required to display the Windows boot screen will become shorter.

Since the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, press and hold F2 or Del and turn the computer on to start the

Setup Utility.

Quick Boot Manager

102

„

Boot training

By using this function, Windows learns reading files on boot to shorten the boot time.

To start this function, perform the following procedure.

If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedure, input the Supervisor Password or the User Password of

Setup Utility.

1

Connect the AC adaptor.

2

Start the Quick Boot Manager.

3

Click [Boot training].

4

Select the timing of performing boot training and the action after finishing boot training, and click [OK].

5

Click [OK] on the message of the password.

NOTE

z While performing the boot training, do not touch the keyboard, touch pad, external mice, etc.

„

To clear all settings

To clear all settings of Quick Boot Manager, perform the following procedure.

1

Start the Quick Boot Manager.

2

Click [Clear all settings].

3

At the confirmation message, click [Yes].

4

Click [OK].

5

Click [Finish].

If [Enter Password] is displayed, input the Supervisor Password or the User Password of Setup Utility.

Setup Utility

103

You can make the settings of the computer’s operating environment (password settings, startup drive selection, etc.)

Starting the Setup Utility

1

Turn on or restart the computer.

2

Press

F2

or

Del

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

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

When you start the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

z You can make the settings of all items of the Setup Utility.

When you start the Setup Utility with User Password

z Note the following:

• In the [Advanced] and [Boot] menus, you cannot make the settings of all items.

• In the [Security] menu, you can change only the User Password when [User Password Protection] is set to

[No Protection]. You cannot delete the User Password.

• In the [Exit] menu, you cannot make the setting of [Load Default Values] and [Boot Override].

• F9 (Setup Defaults) does not function.

Setup Utility

104

Information Menu

Language

Underlined items are the factory presets.

English

French

Japanese

Product Information

Model No.

Serial No.

System Information

Processor Type

Processor Speed

Memory Size

Available Memory

*1

Hard Disk

Computer information

(cannot be changed.)

Computer information

(cannot be changed.)

BIOS Information

BIOS

BIOS Configuration

Embedded Controller

Intel(R) ME Firmware

Accumulative Operating Time

Access Level

*1

When the mounted memory capacity is 4

GB

or less, Available Memory is 2

GB

.

When the mounted memory capacity is more than 4

GB

, Available Memory is 8

GB

(3.25

GB

for 32bit OS).

Computer information

(cannot be changed.)

Setup Utility

105

Main Menu

System Date

• Day of the Week/Month/Day/Year.

• You can use Tab to move the cursor.

System Time

• 24-hr. style.

• You can use Tab to move the cursor.

Underlined items are the factory presets.

[xxx xx/xx/xxxx]

[xx:xx:xx]

Main Configuration

Touch Pad

Touchscreen Mode

• Only for model with touchscreen

Current Status

• Only when [Touchscreen Mode] is set to [Auto].

Battery Charging Indicator

Power on AC

LID Switch

Disabled

Enabled

Touchscreen Mode

Tablet Mode

Auto

Depending on the current status, either

“Touchscreen Mode” or “Tablet Mode” is displayed.

NumLock

Fn Key

10-Key Mode

• Select the behavior of the ten-key area of the keyboard.

• When [NumLock] is selected, the NumLock LED lights and the ten-key area works as a number pad.

• When [Fn Key] is selected, the ten-key area works as a number pad when the Fn key is held.

Display

• The display during the Windows start-up process. When an external display is not connected, the information appears on the internal LCD even though the [External Monitor] is selected.

CPU Power Mode

External Monitor

Internal LCD

Performance

Power Saving

On Continuous

Flashing

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Setup Utility

Environment

Current Status

• Only when [Environment] is set to [Auto].

XConcealed Mode Configuration

*2

The submenu that appears when [Concealed Mode Configuration] is selected:

Concealed Mode

LCD Backlight

• Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].

Disabled

Enabled

OFF

Minimum

ON

ON

OFF

LED

• Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].

• Except for the LED of external devices.

Sound

• Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].

Wireless Radio

• Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].

Backlit Keyboard

• Only for model with Backlit Keyboard

• Can be changed only when [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled].

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

XOptional Kit Configuration

106

Normal Temperature

High Temperature

Auto

Depending on the battery status, either

“Normal

Temperature” or

“High Temperature” is displayed.

Enter the sub-menu.

*2

Enter the sub-menu.

Setup Utility

Advanced Menu

XCPU Configuration

*3

The submenu that appears when [CPU Configuration] is selected:

Execute-Disable Bit Capability

• [Enabled] indicates that this computer supports hardware-based

Data Execution Prevention (DEP).

Intel (R) Hyper Threading Technology

Disabled

Enabled

Core Multi-Processing

Intel (R) Virtualization Technology

Intel(R) VT-d

Intel (R) Trusted ExecutionTechnology

• Only for model that supports TPM

Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Peripheral Configuration

XSerial Port Settings

• Used to configure the serial port A/B and GPS.

*4

The submenu that appears when [Serial Port Settings] is selected:

Serial Port A

I/O IRQ

• Can be changed only when [Serial Port A] is set to [Enabled].

Disabled

Enabled

Auto

3F8/IRQ4

2F8/IRQ3

3E8/IRQ7

2E8/IRQ5

107

Underlined items are the factory presets.

Enters the sub-

menu

*3

.

Enter the sub-

menu

*4

.

Setup Utility

Serial Port B

I/O IRQ

• Can be changed only when [Serial Port B] is set to [Enabled].

GPS

• Only for model with GPS

I/O IRQ

• Only for model with GPS

• Can be changed only when [GPS] is set to [Enabled].

Disabled

Enabled

Auto

3F8/IRQ4

2F8/IRQ3

3E8/IRQ7

2E8/IRQ5

Disabled

Enabled

Auto

3F8/IRQ4

2F8/IRQ3

3E8/IRQ7

2E8/IRQ5

HDD Controller Setting

<Important> Do not change this setting. If you do, the operating system will not function correctly.

LAN

Power On by LAN

• Can be changed only when [LAN] is set to [Enabled].

• To use [Power On by LAN], make additional settings in [Device Manager] (

Î page 82

).

Modem

• Only for model with internal modem

XWireless Configuration

108

Compatible

AHCI

Disabled

Enabled

Deny

Allow

Disabled

Enabled

Enters the sub-

menu

*5

.

*5

The submenu that appears when [Wireless Configuration] is selected:

Wireless Switch

Wireless Ready Indicator

Wireless LAN

• Only for model with wireless LAN

• [Wireless LAN/WiMAX] is displayed for the model with WiMAX.

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Setup Utility

109

Wireless WAN

• Only for model with wireless WAN

Bluetooth

• Only for model with Bluetooth

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Touchscreen

ExpressCard Slot

• Only for model with ExpressCard Slot

PC Card Slot

SD Slot

IEEE1394 Port

• Only for model with IEEE 1394 interface

Smart Card

• Only for model with Smart Card slot

USB Port

Port Replicator USB Port

• If [Port Replicator USB Port] is set to [Disabled], the LAN port of port replicator or the car mounter is also disabled.

Legacy USB Support

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Setup Utility

110

Boot Menu

Boot Mode

• Setting [Fast] will skip the [Panasonic] boot screen normally displayed immediately after the computer is turned on. The time required to display the Windows boot screen will become shorter.

Since the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, press and hold F2‚ or Del‚ and turn the computer on to start the Setup Utility.

• If the startup from USB devices is not possible, set [Compatible] and retry. However, setting

[Compatible] will require longer time to display the Windows boot screen than setting

[Normal].

• You can set [Fast] by using Quick Boot Manager ( page 101

). If you clear all settings in

Quick Boot Manager, [Boot Mode] returns to [Normal].

Fast

Normal

Compatible

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1

Boot Option #2

Boot Option #3

Boot Option #4

Boot Option #5

USB Floppy Disk

Hard Disk

*6

USB Optical Drive

LAN

USB Hard Disk

To change the boot order

The default order is [USB Floppy Disk

*6

] [Hard Disk] [USB Optical Drive] [LAN] [USB Hard Disk].

Press Enter on the boot device you want to change and select the boot device from the following menu.

• When a selected boot device in the following menu already exists in either of the [Boot Option (#1 to #5)], the boot device appears at the newly selected position by switching the positions with the original boot device that existed before at the position.

• When you select [Disabled] in the following menu, the disabled [Boot Option] is ignored and the boot device in the next [Boot

Option] operates.

Hard Disk

LAN

USB Floppy Disk

*6

USB Hard Disk

USB Optical Drive

Disabled

*6

The operation is confirmed by Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U)

Setup Utility

111

Security Menu

Boot Prompt Configuration

Setup Utility Prompt

Underlined items are the factory presets.

• When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disabled], the message “Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN” is not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. However, F2 and F12 will work even if the message is not displayed.

Disabled

Enabled

Boot Popup Menu

Password On Boot

Password On Reboot

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Auto

Disabled

Same as Boot

Password On Resume

• Can be changed only when [Password On Boot] is set to [Enabled].

Boot Device on Hibernation Resume

Disabled

Enabled

Auto

Try prior devices

Hard Disk only

Enter the sub-menu.

Set Supervisor Password

Hard Disk Lock

• Can be changed only when [Set Supervisor Password] is set.

User Password Protection

Disabled

Enabled

No Protection

Protected

Enter the sub-menu.

Set User Password

• Can be changed only when [Set Supervisor Password] is set.

Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology

Suspend mode transition

• Can be changed only when [Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology] is set to [Active].

Inactive

Active

Stolen

Suspend

Disabled

Enabled

Setup Utility

112

XEmbedded Security(TPM)

• Only for model that supports TPM

• For information on TPM, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”.

Click (Start), input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\readme.pdf” in [Search programs and files], and press

Enter.

Click [start] - [Run], input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\readme.pdf”, and click [OK].

XFingerprint Security

• Only for model with Fingerprint Reader

XAMT Configuration

• Only for model that supports Intel (R) AMT

Enter the sub-menu.

Enter the sub-menu.

Enter the sub-menu.

Setup Utility

Exit Menu

Save Values and Reboot

Reboot Without Saving Changes

Save Options

Save Current Values

Load Previous Values

Load Default Values

Boot Override

(Device Information)

XRepair Your Computer

• Windows 7 only

XDiagnostic Utility

113

To reboot the system after saving the changes.

To reboot the system without saving the changes.

To save the changes for all Setup options.

To load previous values for all Setup options.

To return the settings to the default values.

To select a boot device which operates only in the next booting.

View a list of system recovery tools you can use to repair startup problems, run diagnostics, or restore your system.

Execute Diagnostic Utility.

Icon Enlarger

114

Enlarging the screen items

You can enlarge the screen items such as characters, icons, title bars and cursor.

CAUTION

z “Icon Enlarger” will not start up if the display resolution is set lower than 1024 × 768 dots.

NOTE

z A part of the enlarged menu or some screen items may be hidden. In this case, overlay the cursor to display pop-ups, scroll the screen, or use other functions to display the hidden items.

z The Icon Enlarger setting affects the website characters displayed by Internet Explorer and the e-mail characters in

Outlook Express. Some characters of website and e-mail may not be enlarged.

Preparation

Close all of the applications before using “Icon Enlarger”.

1

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger].

2

Select the size.

3

Click [OK].

The screen will be displayed in the selected size.

Loupe Utility

You can magnify the specific part of the screen.

Activating the Loupe Utility

1

Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Loupe Utility].

2

Click [OK].

z

.

appears on the notification area. If does not appear on the area, click

115

Using the Loupe Utility

1

Point the cursor at the part of the screen you want to magnify.

2

Press and hold

Alt

, and right-click.

z

The part pointed by the cursor is magnified.

z Alternatively you can double-click , or right-click and click [Show Loupe].

3

Drag the loupe window (A) to move the magnified part.

z To hide the loupe window, click the Hide button (B).

Alternatively you can click any part out of the loupe window, or press and hold

Alt and right-click.

z To change the loupe window size, drag the bottom-right corner (C).

The size range you can enlarge/shrink depends on the screen’s resolution.

NOTE

z The magnified text or image in the loupe window is fixed at the moment that the part is magnified (e.g., at the moment you press and hold Alt and right-click). To reflect the change you made on the original screen to the loupe window, click the loupe window.

z

The Loupe Utility does not work with some applications.

Loupe Utility

Setting the Loupe Utility

1

Click on the notification area and right-click .

2

Click [Settings].

[Show/hide shortcuts assignment]

z When using the external mouse/touch pad

A

Click [Mouse/Touch pad]

B

Click a combination of Alt, Ctrl, and Shift, and add the check mark. (Multiple keys can be combined; for example, Ctrl + Alt)

C

Click either [Right click] or [Left click] to use in combination with the key(s) selected in step

B

above.

z When using the keyboard

A

Click [Keyboard].

B

Click the text box and then press the key used for the shortcut.

(e.g., Alt + Z, Ctrl + Alt + Z, etc.)

[Window shape]

Select the shape of the loupe window.

[Autorun]

You can turn on/off autorun of the Loupe Utility and the explanation window.

[Restore Defaults]

Click to restore the default settings.

3

Click [OK].

116

Hardware Diagnostics

117

If it appears that the hardware installed in this computer is not operating properly, you can use the PC-Diagnostic Utility to determine whether or not there is a problem.

If the utility discovers a problem in the hardware, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Software cannot be checked using this utility.

Hardware that can be checked using the PC-Diagnostic Utility

z CPU/Systems (check CPU) z RAM XXX MB (check Memory) z HDD XXX GB (check Hard Disk) z Video (check Video Controller) z Sound

*1

z Modem (Only for model with internal modem) z LAN z Wireless LAN (Only for model with wireless LAN) z Wireless WAN (Only for model with wireless WAN) z Bluetooth (Only for model with Bluetooth) z GPS (Only for model with GPS) z USB z IEEE 1394 (Only for IEEE 1394 interface) z PC Card (check PC Card Controller) z SD (check SD Card Controller) z Express Card (Only for model with Express Card slot) z Smart Card (Only for model with Smart Card slot) z Serial Port z Keyboard z Touch Pad z Touchscreen (Only for model with Touchscreen)

*2

*1

When the PC-Diagnostics Utility is running a loud beep will sound, so do not use headphones as this time. (The beep will not sound if mute is using Windows or [Sound] is turned off in [Concealed Mode Configuration].)

*2

The display icon is displayed as “Touch Screen” for the model with Dual Touch as well.

z When the video diagnostic check is running, the display may be distorted, and when the audio diagnostic check is running, sounds may be generated from the speaker. There are not malfunctions.

Hardware Diagnostics

118

Regarding the PC-Diagnostic Utility

NOTE

z For the hard disk and memory only, you can select standard diagnostic check or extended diagnostic check. When the

PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will run the standard diagnostic check.

z We recommend that you use the touch pad for operations. When not using the touch pad, you can operate using the internal keyboard instead. Do not use the touchscreen or the dual touch.

Select icon

Operations

Click the icon

Complete the PC-Diagnostics Utility and then restart the computer

Touch pad operations

Place the cursor above the icon

Tap or click (right click cannot be used)

Internal keyboard operations

Press Space, and then press Î Í Ï

Ð ( (close) cannot be selected)

Press Space above the icon

Press Ctrl + Alt + Del z If the touch pad does not operate properly, press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart the computer, or press the power switch to turn the power off, and then restart the PC-Diagnostic Utility.

Running the Diagnostic Check

Run this utility using the default settings in the Setup Utility.

If the Setup Utility or other settings will not allow hardware to be executed, the hardware icon will be displayed in gray.

You can also start the Diagnostic Check from [Diagnostic Utility] on the [Exit] menu of Setup Utility besides the following

method. ( Î page 113 )

1

Connect the AC adaptor, and turn on the wireless switch (

Î

page 84

).

During the diagnostic check, do not remove the AC adaptor, or attach any peripheral devices.

2

Turn on or restart the computer, and press

F2

or

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.

z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. z If you are using the computer after changing the settings from the status at the time of purchase, we recommend that you make a note of the settings that are changed.

3

Press

F9

.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.

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119

4

Press

F10

.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.

The computer will restart.

5

While [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed, press and hold

Ctrl

+

F7

until “Please Wait” appears at the bottom of the display.

When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will automatically begin the diagnostic check for all hardware components.

z If the password is requested, enter the password.

z The touch pad and the internal keyboard may not be used when each hardware checking is running. While checking, blue and yellow colors are displayed on the left side of the hardware icon (A). z By clicking the icon, you can execute the following operations:

• : Start the diagnostic check from the beginning

A

• : Stop the diagnostic check (You cannot restart the check partway through by clicking )

• : Display help (click the screen or press Space to return to the original diagnostic check screen) z You can check the status of the diagnostic check by the display color on the left side of the hardware icon (A).

• Aqua: Not running diagnostic check

• Alternating blue and yellow: Currently running diagnostic check. The interval of the alternating colors differs depending on the type of diagnostic check currently running.

During memory diagnostic check, the display may freeze for a long period of time. Wait until the process is complete.

• Green: No problems discovered

• Red: Problems discovered

NOTE

z Using the following procedure, you can run a diagnostic check on a specified hardware component, or run an extended diagnostic check on the memory or the hard disk (The extended diagnostic check is only for the memory and the hard disk). The extended diagnostic check is more detailed, and so requires a longer period of time to run.

A

Click to stop the diagnostic check.

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120

B

Click the icon for the hardware that is not to be checked, so that the icon is displayed in gray (B).

When running a check on the memory or the hard disk, clicking the icon once will turn on the extended diagnostic check (“FULL” (C) will be displayed below the icon); click again, and the icon will be displayed in gray (D).

C

Click to start the diagnostic check.

B e.g. hard disk

C

D

6

When all the hardware has been checked, confirm the diagnostic check results.

If the display is red and the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the computer’s hardware. Confirm which hardware component is displayed as red, and contact

Panasonic Technical Support.

If the display is green and the message “Check Result TEST PASSED” is displayed, the computer’s hardware is operating normally. Continue using the computer as it is. If the computer still does not operate properly, reinstall the software (

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS “Reinstalling Software”).

NOTE

z If you run a memory diagnostic check after installing a new RAM module (sold separately) and the message “Check

Result TEST FAILED” is displayed:

Remove the additional RAM module and run the diagnostic check again. If the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is still displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the internal RAM module.

7

After the diagnostic check is complete, click (close), or press

Ctrl

+

Alt

+

Del

to restart the computer.

Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function

121

[Backup and Restore Center] and [System Recovery Options] allow you create a backup of the entire hard disk data, which can be used to recover from hardware failure.

This function creates a backup of the recent state of the hard disk. To return the factory default, use a recovery disc.

(

Î page 124

)

Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for any damage suffered (including loss of data) as a result of the use of this function.

Creating a Backup of the Hard Disk Data

To create a backup of the entire hard disk to another storage media (e.g., external hard disk).

Follow the steps below.

A

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Back up your computer].

B

Click [Create a system image].

C

Select a location for backup and click [next].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until backup is complete.

Restoring the Hard Disk Data

To restore the image data backed up using [Create a system image], use [System Image Recovery] in [System Recovery

Options].

NOTE

z This function does not work when you turn on the computer for the first time or just after you reinstall Windows.

Start and shut down Windows 7, and then you can use the function.

z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until restoration is complete.

z If Windows does not start up, run [System Recovery Options] and then click [System Image Recovery] (

Î page 122

).

1

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Back up your computer].

2

Click [Recover system settings or your computer].

3

Click [Advanced recovery methods].

4

Click [Use a system image you created earlier to recover your computer].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

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5

If you backup your files, click [Back up now].

z If you do not backup your files, click [Skip].

6

Click [Restart].

z The computer will restart.

If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedure, input the Supervisor Password or the User

Password.

7

Click [Next].

Do not specify keyboard layouts other than the one already selected.

8

If [Windows cannot find a system image on this computer] appears, connect to this unit the storage media (e.g. external hard disk) on which the system image has been backed up, and then click [Retry].

9

Click [Next].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

„

Start up System Recovery Options

z To perform from [Advanced Boot Options]

A

Turn on the computer, and when [Panasonic] boot screen disappears, press and hold F8.

z

If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedure, input the Supervisor Password or the User

Password.

B

Release your finger when [Advanced Boot Options] is displayed.

C

Press Ï Ð to select [Repair Your Computer] and press Enter.

[System Recovery Options] appears.

D

Select the keyboard layout and click [Next].

E

Select [User name] and input [Password], then click [OK].

F

Click [System Restore] and follow the on-screen instructions.

z To perform from a recovery disc

Before performing, you have to create a recovery disc (

Î page 124 ).

A

Turn off the computer and connect the CD/DVD drive to the USB port (

Î page 65 ).

B

Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

• The Setup Utility starts up.

• If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

C

Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press F9.

• At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.

Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function

D

Press F10.

• At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.

• The computer will restart.

E

Press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

• The Setup Utility starts up.

• If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

F

Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows 7 into the CD/DVD drive.

G

Select the [Exit] menu, then select your CD/DVD drive in [Boot Override].

H

Press Enter.

• The computer will restart.

I

Click [Run “System Recovery Options”] and click [Next].

J

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Recovery Disc Creation Utility

124

You can make a recovery disc for Windows 7 Professional (32 bit or 64 bit).

The recovery disc returns the hard disk to the factory default. To create a backup of the recent state of the hard disk, refer to

Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function ( Î page 121 ).

Preparation

z About usable types of discs and required numbers of discs, refer to the screen.

z Prepare the CD/DVD drive (optional) (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available) z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until the operation is complete.

z Close all applications except for this utility.

CAUTION

z Do not perform the following operations until creating the recovery disc is complete.

• Shut down or restart Windows.

• Enter sleep or hibernation.

1

Log on to Windows as an administrator.

2

Insert the CD/DVD drive to the USB Port (

Î

page 65 ).

3

Set a disc into the CD/DVD drive.

4

Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Recovery Disc Creation Utility].

If [User Account Control] is displayed, click [Yes].

5

Click [Next].

6

Select OS (32 bit or 64 bit).

7

Click [Next].

8

Select the disc type.

9

Click [Next].

10

When [Create recovery disc #1] is displayed, select [Write speed] and then click [OK].

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11

When [Recovery disc #1 complete.] is displayed, remove the disc and write contents of the disc on the label side.

Do not use sharp objects that may leave a mark.

12

Click [OK].

13

Click [OK] on [All recovery discs complete.] screen.

If [All recovery discs complete.] screen does not appear, set a new disc that is same as the disc #1 and click [OK]. Then create all of recovery discs by following on-screen instructions.

NOTE

z The disc created with this utility is only for this computer. You cannot use for others.

z Two or more users cannot use this utility with Windows Fast User Switching function.

z

Additional applications cannot be recovered even if you use a recovery disc created with this utility.

z If you interrupted creating a recovery disc, a message of failure may appear in step

10

screen above. In this case, create a new recovery disc again.

z You cannot successively create some recovery discs with this utility. To create another recovery disc, perform [System

Recovery Options] beforehand (

Î page 122 ). In this case, you can use the disc previously created with this utility.

z If you fail to create a recovery disc or a error message appears, try either of the following procedures.

• Insert the disc correctly.

• Check the disc condition.

• Restart the computer and try to create a recovery disc again.

• Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

126

When disposing the computer or transferring the ownership, erase all hard disk data in order to avoid data leakage. Even if you erase the data or initialize the hard disk using normal Windows commands, the data can be read with some special software. Use the hard disk data erase utility to erase the data completely.

Note that transferring of the ownership without uninstalling the commercial software will be a violation of the software’s license agreement.

The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunctions or other operational errors, data may not be completely erased. There are also specialized devices that may be able to read data that has been erased using this method. If you need to erase highly confidential data, we recommend that you contact a company that specializes in this process. Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility.

NOTE

z This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions. However, the entire hard disk data including the data of the partition with recovery tools will be erased.

Preparation

z Remove all peripherals.

z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until hard disk data erase is complete.

1

Turn off the computer.

2

Turn on the computer, and press

F2

or

Del

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.

z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

3

Select [Repair Your Computer] in [Exit] menu of the Setup Utility (

Î

page 113

).

4

Click [Erase the whole data on the Hard Disk for security] and click [Next].

5

At the confirmation message, click [YES].

6

Click [Continue].

7

Click [Continue] again.

8

Click [YES].

Erasing the hard disk data starts.

Technical Information

127

Network Connections and Communications Software

Close the communications software before using the power saving function.

z If the power saving function (sleep

*1

or hibernation) is activated while communications software is used, the network connection may be interrupted, or the performance may be adversely affected. In this case, restart the computer.

z

In a network environment, set [Never] for [Put the computer to sleep] and [Hibernate after] ( Î page 31

).

In a network environment, set the [System standby] and [System hibernates] settings to [Never].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes].

*1

Windows XP: standby

Computrace

®

software

Computrace

®

software tracks your stolen computer.

z Computrace

®

software is not included in this computer.

z Refer to the following URL for Computrace only available in certain regions. http://www.absolute.com

®

software for installation and available service regions. Note that this service is

NOTE

z Consult Absolute Software Corp. before disposal.

About Windows-related files

The Windows files included in the Windows DVD-ROM or CD-ROM are contained in the following folders: c:\windows\support\migwiz, c:\windows\support\tools, c:\windows\support\logging c:\util\msupdate\SP3\docs, c:\util\msupdate\SP3\dotnetfx, c:\util\msupdate\SP3\support, c:\util\msupdate\SP3\valueadd, c:\windows\i386 c:\util\msupdate\SP3\docs, c:\util\msupdate\SP3\dotnetfx, c:\util\msupdate\SP3\support, c:\util\msupdate\SP3\valueadd, c:\windows\i386, c:\windows\cmpnents

Technical Information

Serial Devices

The COM ports of the computer are assigned as below.

z COM1 : Serial Port A z COM2 : Serial Port B (Port replicator

*2

/Car mounter

*2

)

z COM3 : GPS

*2

*2

Optional

If you change the assignment, the serial devices may not work properly.

128

Error Message

129

Follow the instructions below when an error message appears. If the problem persists or if the error message is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Error Message

Bad System CMOS

System CMOS Checksum Error

Invalid Year. System date restored to

01/01/20XX

Press <F2> to enter setup

RAM Module Failed

Solution

An error has occurred in the memory of system settings. This occurs when the memory content is changed by an unexpected program operation, etc. z Start the Setup Utility and return the settings to the default values, and then change the settings as necessary.

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

The date and time settings are not correct.

z Start the Setup Utility and set the correct date and time.

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

z Write down the error details and press F2 or Del to start the Setup Utility.

Change the settings if necessary.

When the RAM module is not inserted correctly or the RAM module is not conforming to the computer’s specifications, a beep will sound and the “RAM Module Failed” message will be displayed when you turn the power on. z Press the power switch for 4 seconds or longer to turn off the computer, confirm that the RAM module conforms to the specifications, and reinsert it.

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Refer to the following instructions when a problem occurs. If the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. For a software problem, refer to the instruction manual of the software.

• To check the computer’s usage status (

Î page 146

).

„

Shut Down

Cannot shut down or restart Windows. z Remove USB devices.

z It may take 1 or 2 minutes to shut down.

„

Display

The screen does not become bright even if pressing Fn + F2.

Takes time to display [Power Options] screen.

z The brightness is set low to avoid malfunction where surrounding temperature is high. Use it in an environment of between 5°C and 35°C.

z With the following steps, confirm whether [Copy of Panasonic Power Management] created when the Power Saving Utility is made has become 100 and more or not.

There are red, green, or blue dots on the screen, or there is unevenness in colors and brightness on the screen.

A

Click or on the notification area and click [More power options].

B

Click [Show additional plans].

When more than one [Copy of Panasonic Power Management] is displayed, click [Change plan settings] in the power plan to be deleted and click [Delete this plan] to delete.

The following are not malfunctions.

z Although advanced high-precision technologies are used in the production of color LCD screens, 0.002% or less of the picture elements may be dark or remain constantly lit (i.e., more than 99.998% of elements function properly).

z Due to the natural characteristics of LCD screens, you may notice unevenness in colors and brightness depending on your angle of view.

Hues may also vary by product.

„

Sleep

*1

or Hibernation

Cannot enter sleep

*1

or hibernation.

z Remove USB devices temporarily. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

z

It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter sleep

*1

or hibernation.

z

The computer may not enter sleep

*1

modem.

when the computer is communicating via

z

The computer does not enter sleep

*1

Wait approximately 1 minute.

or hibernation immediately after resuming.

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„

Sleep

*1

or Hibernation

Cannot enter sleep

*1

or hibernation automatically.

The computer does not resume.

z Disconnect peripheral devices.

z If you connect to a network using wireless LAN function, select the profile and connect to the access point (

Î page 90

).

z If you do not use wireless LAN function, turn off wireless LAN function

( Î page 86

).

z Make sure that you are not using any software that regularly accesses the hard disk.

z If you slide and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or longer, the power will be turned off forcibly and the computer will not resume. In this case, all unsaved data will be lost.

z You disconnected the AC adaptor and the battery pack while the computer was in sleep

*1

. If the computer’s power supply is disconnected in sleep

*1

data will be lost and the computer will not resume.

, unsaved

z The battery is exhausted. Sleep

*1

and hibernation consume some power.

*1

Windows XP: standby

„

Sound

No sound.

Distorted sound.

Cannot change the volume by pressing Fn + F5 or Fn + F6.

z

Press Fn + F4 or Fn + F6 to cancel mute.

z Press Fn + F8 to turn off the concealed mode.

z

Restart the computer.

z Performing Fn key combinations sometimes causes sound distortion. Stop and restart playback.

z

Activate the Windows sound function. When it is not active, the volume does not change even if is displayed.

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„

Sound

Can not record with microphone z Use a condenser microphone.

z Some settings may have to be made depending on the microphone.

When using a monaural microphone with a 2-terminal plug:

A

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Sound] -

[Recording] - [Microphone] - [Properties], and then add a check mark for [Mono Microphone].

A

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Sound, Speech, and Audio Device] -

[Sounds and Audio Devices] - [Audio], and click [Volume] in “Sound recording”.

B

Click [Options] and add a check mark for [Advanced Control].

C

Click [Advanced] in “Mic Volume” and add a check mark for [2 Mono

Mic], then click [Close].

When recording in stereo using a stereo microphone:

A

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Sound] -

[Recording] - [Microphone] - [Properties], and then remove a check mark for [Mono Microphone].

When logging on (e.g., resuming the computer), audio is distorted.

“There was an error updating the registry” appears when Sound Recorder is started.

A

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Sound, Speech, and Audio Device] -

[Sounds and Audio Devices] - [Audio], and click [Volume] in “Sound recording”.

B

Click [Options] and add a check mark for [Advanced Control].

C

Click [Advanced] in “Mic Volume” and remove a check mark for [2

Mono Mic], then click [Close].

z Perform the following steps to change the audio settings to prevent audio output.

A

Right-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds].

B

Remove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound].

z Sound Recorder is started by a limited account user whose language setting is not the same as the administrator user who last started Sound Recorder. This does not affect the operation.

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„

Keyboard

Only numbers can be input.

Only capital letters can be input.

Cannot enter special characters (ß, à,

ç, etc.) and symbols.

Cannot use the keyboard in the Tablet mode.

z

When the indicator is on, the keyboard is in ten-key mode. Press NumLk to cancel.

z When the indicator is on, the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode.

Press Caps Lock to cancel.

z Use the character map. Click

(Start)

*2

- [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [System Tools] - [Character Map].

z z

/

Use the Tablet PC Input Panel. (Refer to the Windows Help.)

Use the software keyboard. (

Î page 19 )

*2

Windows XP: [start]

„

Display Rotation

The display angle does not change automatically when switching Laptop mode and Tablet mode.

Cannot rotate the display.

z z

Set the default angle correctly for each mode. (

Î page 30 )

Do not switch the mode until the Fast User Switching is completed.

The operations of touch pad and touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) do not match the rotation angle.

z Close all of the applications.

z You cannot rotate the display to 90° and 270° in the Tablet mode if you uninstalled Wireless Switch Utility or Intel

® reinstall, perform the following procedures.

PROSet/Wireless Software. To

Click (start) and input “c:\util\wswitch\Setup.exe” in [Search programs and files], and press Enter. Then restart the computer.

Click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\wswitch\Setup.exe” (Wireless Switch Utility)

/ “c:\util\drivers\wlan\XP\Apps\x32\install.bat” (Intel

®

PROSet/Wireless

Software), and click [OK]. Then restart the computer.

z The operations do not match immediately after you start Windows.

z Close the applications and press the Rotation button until the operations match the rotation angle. The operations do not match in some applications or when you change the screen settings in [Display Properties] or Intel(R) GMA Driver for Mobile with the display rotated.

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„

Network

Cannot connect to a network.

Cannot check the computer’s MAC address.

z Set [LAN], or [LAN] and [Modem] to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the

Setup Utility ( Î page 108 ).

z Follow the steps below.

A

Click

*3

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

B

Input “getmac/fo list /v”, and press Enter.

z Insert a space between “fo” and “list”, and between “list” and “/v”.

Input “ipconfig/all”, and press Enter.

C

Wireless LAN’s MAC address:

Make a note of the 12-digit string of alphanumeric displayed on “Physical

Address” line of “Intel(R) Centrino Advanced-N 6205 AGN”.

Wired LAN’s MAC address:

Make a note of the 12-digit string of alphanumeric displayed on “Physical

Address” line of “Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection”.

D

Input “exit”, and press Enter.

*3

Windows XP: [start]

„

Wireless Communication (only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN)

Cannot connect to a network.

z Slide the wireless switch to turn on the wireless devices.

z Set the devices ([Wireless LAN] / [Wireless WAN]) to [Enabled] in the

[Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (

Î page 108

).Restart the computer.

z Disable the Wireless Connection Disable Utility (

Î page 87

) z Restart the computer.

z You cannot turn on wireless LAN if you uninstalled Display Rotation Tool.

To reinstall it, click (Start) and input “c:\util\disprot\Setup.exe” in [Search programs and files], and press Enter.

To reinstall it, click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\disprot\Setup.exe”, and click

[OK].

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Wireless Communication (only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN)

Access point is not detected.

Shorten the distance between the computer and the access point, and try the detection again.

Confirm the following settings:

• [Wireless LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility

Confirm that [Wireless LAN] is set to [Enabled] ( page 108 ).

• Wireless Switch

Slide the wireless switch to ON.

• Wireless Switch Utility

Confirm that Wireless LAN is ON ( page 86

).

<Only for model with wireless WAN>

Cannot communicate.

<Only for model with wireless WAN>

Cannot connect to the mobile broadband network.

Confirm that / / is displayed on the notification area.

*4

If / / is not displayed on the notification area, turn on the wireless

communication ( page 84

).

This computer uses channels 1 through 11

*4

when using IEEE802.11b/g.

Check the channel being used by the access point.

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.

Confirm that wireless switch is in ON.

Confirm that [Wireless WAN] is set to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the

Setup Utility.

Use the Wireless Switch Utility and confirm that the wireless WAN is on.

Confirm that the SIM card is inserted correctly.

If communication is not established after proceeding with the above remedies, the wireless WAN device may not be correctly recognized. Restart the computer.

When you connect to the mobile broadband network for the first time, proceed as follows.

A

Click to open [Connect to a Network], select [Mobile Broadband

Network] and then click [Connect].

A message appears to show that connection has failed.

B

Right-click [Mobile Broadband Network] and select [Properties].

C

Set the APN, user name and password.

D

Repeat step

A

.

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136

„

Connecting Peripherals

An error occurs while installing the driver.

A peripheral device does not work.

z When you install a driver of card or peripheral device, make sure that the driver is compatible with the operating system. If it is not compatible, malfunction may occur. For information about the driver, contact the manufacturer of the peripheral device.

z Install the driver.

z Contact the manufacturer of the device.

z

When operation resumes from sleep

*5

or hibernation, devices such as a mouse, modem and cards may not function properly. In this case, restart the computer or reinitialize the device.

z When or is displayed in the Device Manager, remove and insert the device. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

z The computer may not recognize the connection/removal of some devices, or may not operate normally with some devices.

A

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

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

[Hardware] - [Device Manager].

B

Select the applied device, and remove the check mark for [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power] in [Power Management].

(This item may be unavailable for some types of devices.) z In the case that a USB device does not work, remove the USB device and connect it again or connect the USB device to another port.

The connected mouse does not work.

z Check the mouse connection.

z Install the driver compatible with the connected mouse.

If the mouse does not work even after installing the driver, set [Touch Pad] to

[Disabled] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility ( Î page 105 ).

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„

Connecting Peripherals

USB floppy disk drive does not work as a boot drive.

The RAM module is not recognized.

You do not know the address map for

IRQ, I/O port address, etc.

z The operation is confirmed by Panasonic CF-VFDU03U USB floppy disk drive

(optional).

z Connect the floppy disk drive directly to a USB port of the computer. Do not connect it via a USB hub or USB connector of the port replicator or the car mounter. If you have connected to a USB port on the computer, try connecting it to one of the other USB ports.

z Set [USB Port] and [Legacy USB Support] to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (

Î page 109

).

z Set [Boot Option #1] to [USB Floppy Disk] in the [Boot] menu of the Setup Utility

( Î page 110 ).

z Turn off the computer and connect the USB floppy disk drive, and then restart the computer.

z Insert the RAM module correctly.

z

Use the compatible RAM module ( Î page 58

).

z Check the [Information] menu in the Setup Utility (

Î page 104

). If the RAM module is not recognized, turn off the computer and reinsert the RAM module.

z

You can check with the following procedure.

A

Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device

Manager].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

B

Click [View] - [Resources by type].

The device connected to the serial port does not work.

The Serial Port B of the port replicator or the car mounter does not work.

To check the current address map, click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [View] -

[Resources by type].

z Check the connection.

z The device driver may not work. Refer to the instruction manual of the device. z Do not connect 2 mouse devices simultaneously.

z Set [Touch Pad] to [Disabled] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility

( Î page 105 ).

z Set [Serial Port A] or [Serial Port B] to [Auto] in the sub-menu of [Serial Port

Settings] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( Î page 107 ).

z The I/O and IRQ you can use vary depending on the device. If the setting does not work, try other settings in the Setup Utility.

z Set [Serial Port B] to [Auto] in the sub-menu of [Serial Port Settings] in the

[Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (

Î page 107

).

Troubleshooting (Advanced)

Connecting Peripherals

Cannot print.

<Only for model with GPS>

GPS does not work.

LAN transmission speed slows down noticeably.

Poor performance during data transmission via a PC Card (e.g., distorted video image when writing to a DV camera using an IEEE1394 PC Card).

<Only for model with wireless LAN>

Wireless LAN connection is cut.

138

Check the printer connection.

Turn on the printer.

The printer is not online.

No paper is in the printer tray or there is a paper jam.

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

Check the network connection if the printer is connected via network.

You can check the GPS status in the Dashboard for Panasonic PC. Lauch

[GPS Viewer] ( page 24

)

Try the following settings.

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [Power Options], and select [High performance], then close the window.

These problems may occur due to performance loss that results from the CPU power-saving function. Log on to Windows as an administrator and follow the steps below.

A

Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\cpupower\setup.exe], and click [OK].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

B

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CPU Idle Setting].

C

Click [Performance] and click [OK], then click [Yes].

The computer will restart.

If the problem persists, click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and

Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes], select [Always On] in [Power schemes], and click [OK].

• The above remedy is effective for performance loss resulting from the CPU power saving function, but not for other causes (e.g., noise generated by high

CPU load such as video playback).

• The above remedy slightly reduces the battery operation time. Normally it is recommended to select [Battery (Windows XP Standard)] in [CPU Idle

Setting] and to select [Portable/Laptop] in [Power schemes].

*5

Windows XP: standby

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139

„

Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) / Dual Touch (only for model with dual touch)

The cursor does not work.

z Connect the external mouse correctly.

z Restart the computer using the keyboard.

Press and press Î 2 times, and press Ï to select [Restart] and press

Enter.

Cannot input using the touch pad.

Cannot point the correct position using the included stylus/digitizer pen.

<Only for model with touchscreen>

Cannot input using the touchscreen

Cannot use scroll function of touch pad on Internet Explorer.

z If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “No response.”

( Î page 145 ).

z

Set [Touch Pad] to [Enabled] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility

(

Î page 105 ).

z

The touch pad may be disabled by some mouse drivers. Check your mouse’s operating instructions.

z <Only for model with touchscreen>

Perform the touchscreen calibration ( Î page 13

).

z <Only for model with dual touch>

Perform the dual touch calibration ( Î page 17 ).

z Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Tablet] in the [Main] menu of the Setup

Utility (

Î page 105

). If you still cannot use the touchscreen, perform the following procedures to install the touchscreen driver.

Click (start), input “c:\util\drivers\tscreen\TPSetUp.exe” in [Search programs and files], and press Enter.

Click [start] - [Run], input “c:\util\drivers\tscreen\ftsetup.exe” and click [OK]. z

Use Touchscreen.

z

Move the mouse cursor to outside of Internet Explorer, and return to Internet

Explorer.

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„

PC Card / ExpressCard (only for model with ExpressCard slot)

A card does not work.

z Insert the card correctly.

z The card does not conform to the card standard.

z Restart the computer after installing a driver (of card or other device).

z Set [PC Card Slot] and [ExpressCard Slot] to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (

Î page 109

).

z The port settings are not correct.

z Read the instruction manual of the card or contact the manufacturer of the card.

z

Remove the card and insert it again ( Î page 50

).

z

The driver is not compatible with the operating system.

„

SD Memory Card

Cannot use an SD Memory Card.

z Set [SD Slot] to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility

( Î page 109 ).

„

Smart Card (only for model with Smart Card slot)

Cannot use a Smart Card.

z

Insert the Smart Card correctly.

z

Set [Smart Card] to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility

(

Î page 109 ).

z

To use a Smart Card, you need a specified software and driver.

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„

Fingerprint Reader (only for model with Fingerprint Reader)

The sensor does not enroll or authenticate my fingerprint.

Sensor does not work.

z Slide your finger correctly. For further information about enrollment and

authentication, refer to “How to Use the Fingerprint Reader” ( Î page 68

) and

[Fingerprint Tutorial].

(Start)

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- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Help]

- [Tutorial].

z The sensor enrolls or authenticates no fingerprint, or performs authentication poorly, despite the correct way of finger sliding when your finger is in any of the conditions stated below:

• Rough skin, or injured finger (with a cut or a skin inflammation)

• Extremely dry

• Soiled with mud or oil

• Fingerprint has been worn and has faded

• Wet with water or sweat

<You can improve enrolling and authentication sensitivity by taking the following steps when any of the conditions described above exists>

• Wash your hands or wipe them dry.

• Use a different finger for registration or authentication.

• Treat your finger with a hand cream when it is rough skin or dry.

z Clean the fingerprint sensor. For further information, refer to “Handling &

Maintenance” ( Î page 75

).

z The fingerprint sensor may be malfunctioning when it continues to perform poorly after the steps described above have been performed. Contact

Panasonic Technical Support.

z

Exported passport can help you if you need to replace the sensor.

• Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

You can always access the computer by using your Windows log on password. In convenient mode, any user can access the computer by using your Windows log on password.

• To access [File Safe], [Personal Safe]

[File Safe] can be always accessed by using the [File Safe] backup password.

[Personal Safe] can be always accessed by using the [Personal Safe] backup password.

• Other functions

Replace/Repair the sensor, then follow the instructions in section “Replacing

sensor.” ( Î page 143 ).

Some limited functions (e.g. deleting passport) are available without a functional sensor. In case of deleted operation, it is necessary to cancel the fingerprint verification operation to get to the password dialog.

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142

„

Fingerprint Reader (only for model with Fingerprint Reader)

User cannot use enrolled finger. (e.g. injury) z It is strongly recommended to enroll at least two fingers to avoid this problem.

If you enrolled multiple fingers, simply use other finger. If you only enrolled one finger that can be used, we recommend to use the [Manage Fingerprints] wizard and enroll additional fingerprints.

TPM failure.

If none of your enrolled fingers can be used, follow this procedure:

A

Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

You can always access the computer by using your Windows log on password. In convenient mode, any user can access the computer by using your Windows log on password.

B

Update the enrolled fingerprints.

To be able to fully use Protector Suite, you need to have usable enrolled fingerprints. Enter the [Manage Fingerprints] wizard.

• If you do not use backup password, you can still enter using the Windows password.

• If you use backup password, you can enter using the backup password.

• If you do not use backup password, there is no other way to add a different fingerprint. In this case we recommend either to wait until your finger is usable again (e.g. the injury heals), or to delete the passport (Use [Delete user data] wizard) and then reenroll new fingerprints.

Please note that in the latter case all your stored secret data (passwords, [File

Safe] encryption keys [Personal Safe] data) will be lost. To perform the delete operation it is necessary to cancel the fingerprint verification operation to get to the password dialog, then enter your Windows log on password.

• To access [File Safe], [Personal Safe]

If you did not perform the procedure in step

B

or it did not work, you can still access [File Safe] by using the [File Safe] backup password, [Personal Safe] by using the [Personal Safe] backup password.

z

If you use fingerprint authentication with TPM (Trusted Platform Module) and

TPM is broken, erased or disabled, the [Multifactor] will not work anymore.

If you do not use the [Multifactor] backup password, refer to “Starting Over”

(

Î page 77

). Otherwise, if you use backup password, you can follow these steps:

A

Click

*6

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center].

B

Click [Identity] - [Multifactor].

C

Set the method of authentication except for “fingerprint + TPM

∗∗

”.

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143

„

Fingerprint Reader (only for model with Fingerprint Reader)

Replacing sensor.

Protector Suite reinstallation.

Lost [File Safe] backup password.

Accessing [File Safe] after Protector

Suite uninstallation.

Accessing [File Safe] after computer crash.

z If you need to replace a non-functioning fingerprint reader, follow this procedure.

Enrollment to the hard disk:

If enrollment to hard disk is used, “Protector Suite” has not stored any data on the device and therefore has no problem to continue after you replaced the sensor. However, in case you use the Power-on security (Preboot

Authentication), you may need to use the [Manage Fingerprints] wizard to update the related data.

Enrollment to the device:

If the fingerprint has been enrolled to the device, a new passport will be required. Follow the procedure in the section “Starting Over” (

Î page 77 ).

z Uninstall Protector Suite (

Î page 76

) before reinstalling it. After uninstallation,

reinstall Protector Suite ( Î page 70

).

z During Protector Suite uninstallation, you can select whether to delete the

Protector Suite Data - including passports.

z To use password data or “Password Bank” data after reinstalling Protector

Suite, select [Leave Protector Suite *.* data for later use]. After the new installation, you will be able to use your data again.

z If you select [Remove all Protector Suite *.* data], you need to enroll fingerprint data again after reinstalling Protector Suite.

In case of changing the Enrollment mode, reinstalling Protector Suite is necessary.

z

It is necessary to change the backup password for [File Safe], refer to the Protector Suite Help menu.

(Start)

*6

- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite] - [Control Center] - [Help]

- [Help].

z [File Safe] data can be accessed only using Protector Suite. If you accidentally uninstalled Protector Suite, you have to reinstall it. If passport data was not removed during uninstallation, everything will work automatically including [File

Safe]. If the passport data was removed during uninstallation the [File Safe] will recognize that the installation was changed and will offer to use the backup password, instead.

z If you have an exported passport, import it now so you can access [File Safe] directly using fingerprints. Otherwise you can access [File Safe] using the [File

Safe] backup password: [File Safe] will recognize that the installation was changed and will offer to use the backup password, instead.

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144

„

Fingerprint Reader (only for model with Fingerprint Reader)

Removing data from the reader.

“Lift Finger” is displayed during operation.

z When enrollment to the device is used, passport data is stored to the device. To remove it, go to the [Delete user data] passport wizard and delete existing passports.

z You can temporarily disable the fingerprint sensor with the following procedure.

A

Click on the notification area and then right-click the “Fingerprint software” icon .

B

Select [Don’t Use Sensor].

z The icon turns gray.

z

To enable the fingerprint sensor, proceed as follows.

A

Right-click the “Fingerprint software” icon .

B

Select [Use Sensor].

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Windows XP: [start]

„

Fast User Switching Function

Some applications do not work properly.

z

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.

• The display settings may not be possible.

• A serial mouse may not work.

• <Only for models with TPM>

Personal Secure Drive function Security Platform (TPM) may not work.

• <Only for model with wireless LAN>

Wireless LAN cannot be used.

In these cases, log off all users without using Fast User Switching function and perform the operation once more. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

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„

Others

No response.

145

z Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application.

z An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind another window. Use Alt + Tab to check.

z Shut down by sliding and holding the power switch for 4 seconds or longer, and turn on the computer and open the application again. If Windows runs correctly, but the application software does not start, perform the following procedure.

A

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove programs].

B

Remove the failing application software.

C

Reinstall the application software.

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146

Checking the Computer’s Usage Status

You can check the computer’s usage status in the PC Information Viewer. You may need this information when calling

Panasonic Technical Support for advice.

NOTE

z This computer periodically records the management information of the hard disk etc. The maximum data volume for each record is 1024 bytes. The information is only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility. They are never sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purpose described the above.

To disable the function, add the check mark for [Disable the automatic save function for management information history] in [Hard Disk Status] of PC Information Viewer, and click [OK].

• A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

z As long as it is activated, the PC Information Viewer will appear in front of all other screens.

z If you use a guest account to log in

*7

, some items may displayed as “Not Found”.

z Depending on your network environment, it may take 1 minute to start the PC Information Viewer.

1

Click

*8

- [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information

Viewer].

2

Select the item to display the detailed information.

„

To save the information as a text file

1

Display the information you want to save.

2

Click [Save].

3

Select the file save range option and click [OK].

4

Select the folder to save the information, input the file name, and click [Save].

z If you do not add the check mark for [Disable the automatic save function for management information history], the records already recorded are also saved.

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147

„

To save a copy of the screen as an image file

1

Display the screen you want to save.

2

Press

Ctrl

+

Alt

+

F7

.

3

When the screen copy message appears, click [OK].

The screen image is saved in [Documents]

*9

folder.

z Alternatively you can save a copy of the screen in the following procedure.

(Start)

*8

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

NOTE

z The image is a bitmap file in 256 colors.

z When using the extended desktop (

Î page 62 ), a copy of the primary device screen is saved.

z The default key combination to copy is Ctrl + Alt + F7. You can change it in the following procedure.

A

Log on to Windows as an administrator.

B

Click

*8

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

C

Right-click [Screen Copy] and click [Properties] - [Shortcut].

D

Move the cursor to [Shortcut key] and press the key(s) you want to use for the shortcut.

E

Click [OK].

*7

*8

*9

Windows XP: If you log in not as an administrator

Windows XP: [start]

Windows XP: [My Documents]

148

 Disclaimer

Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Panasonic Corporation assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals.

 Trademarks

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows 7 and the Windows logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation of the United States and/or other countries.

• Intel, Core, and Centrino are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• Bluetooth™ is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Panasonic Corporation.

• PS/2

®

is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own companies.

© Panasonic Corporation 2011

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