Panasonic Laptop CF 17 User Manual

Personal Computer

Reference Manual

CF-M34/CF-17 Series

Contents

Read Me First .............................................................. 2

Key Combinations ..................................................... 4

LED Indicators ............................................................ 5

Touch Pad (Advanced) ............................................. 6

Touchscreen .............................................................. 1 0

Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen)........... 1 2

Suspend/Hibernation Functions ........................ 1 3

Security Measures .................................................. 1 6

Computing On The Road ....................................... 1 9

Battery Power ........................................................... 2 1

PC Cards..................................................................... 2 7

RAM Module .............................................................. 2 8

External Display ....................................................... 2 9

USB Devices.............................................................. 3 0

Mo d em......................................................................... 3 2

Port Replicator ......................................................... 3 3

Accessories............................................................... 3 4

Hard Disk Drive ........................................................ 3 5

Setup Utility ............................................................... 3 7

Smart Boot................................................................. 4 3

Technical Information ............................................ 4 4

DMI Viewer ................................................................. 4 5

Creating BACKUP DISKS...................................... 4 6

List of Error Codes.................................................. 4 8

Dealing With Problems (Advanced) ................... 5 0

9 5

In this manual, descriptions are given us-

ing illustrations not featuring the hand-

grip belt or handle for convenience of ex-

planation.

CF-M34 Series

CF-17 Series

Illustrations in this Reference Manual

NOTE:

NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

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

WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.

CAUTION:

WARNING:

[Start]-[Shut Down]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].

(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)

Enter

This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.

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

page:

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

page (green display), the

shape of the cursor will change to

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

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

This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

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Read Me First

Usage Environment

Environment

Place the computer on a flat stable surface.

In use:

Temperature:

Humidity:

5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}

30% to 80% RH (No condensation)

-20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}

30% to 90% RH (No condensation)

Not in use: Temperature:

Humidity:

Places not to use your computer

Such areas may result in damage to the computer.

Areas with electronic equipment

These areas may interfere with your display or

cause your computer to produce strange sounds.

Areas with extremely high/low temperatures

Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat. During opera-

tion, the computer may become warm.

Handling

This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk

drive, the leakage of liquid (e.g., water) from the keyboard, etc., but no warranty is

provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, please be ex-

tremely careful in the handling.

Do not drop or hit your computer against solid objects.

Do not stand the computer on its side or allow it to tip over. When the computer

receives extremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc.,

may become inoperable.

Do not carry your computer when it is ON.

Remove all cables before transporting your computer.

We recommend preparing a fully charged battery (and optional charger, if possible).

When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended

that the batteries be stored in a plastic bag.

Do not place the computer upright. When the computer receives extremely strong

shock after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable.

Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the display.

Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.

Always carry your computer with you. Never check it in with luggage. For use of the

computer inside an aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy

on this issue.

Maintenance

Display

Use a soft dry cloth like gauze to lightly wipe

the display.

Touch Pad

page 9

Areas excluding the display

Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after apply-

ing water or detergent diluted with water to the

soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water.

CAUTION

Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

Do not directly use water, liquid detergents or spray-type cleaners. If liquid enters

the computer, this may cause the computer to malfunction or become defective.

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Key Combinations

CAUTION

Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.

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

When a MIDI file is playing, do not use the following key combinations. The tempo of the MIDI file may temporarily slow.

Key

Functions

Popup Window

Is displayed when

the brightness is at

its maximum value.

Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness

of LCD.

LCD brightness con-

Fn + F1

trol

(

down)

LCD brightness con-

trol ( up)

Is displayed when

the brightness is at

its minimum value.

Fn + F2

By pressing this key combination, you can select ei-

ther an external display, LCD or simultaneous, even

if an external display is not connected. Rebooting

the computer, or powering off then on, restores the

display setting of the Setup Utility.

Display change

Fn + F3

Speakers on/off switch Pressing this key combination turns off audio from

the internal speakers and headphone jack. Pressing

it again, or rebooting the computer restores the

speaker setting of the Setup Utility.

Fn + F4

OFF

O N

CAUTION

Disabling the speakers will also disable the warn-

ing beep.

* 1

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of

the internal speakers and headphone jack.

Volume control

down)

Fn + F5

(

Down

U p

Volume control ( up)

NOTE

Fn + F6

This key combination cannot be used to adjust the vol-

ume of the warning beep and the touchscreen sound.

Holding down on the keys

changes the sound level.

* 2

Pressing this key combination causes the current

screen on the display to be saved to memory, and

powers off the computer. When the computer is pow-

ered on, by sliding the power switch, the saved screen

will be displayed. (The computer must be plugged

into the AC adapter or have a battery pack with suf-

ficient remaining power installed.)

Power off using the

suspend function

Fn + F7

* 3

Pressing this key combination temporarily disables

the power management (timeout feature) of the Setup

Utility. Pressing it again, or rebooting the computer

restores the power management setting of the Setup

Power management

enable/disable switch

Fn + F8

Enable

Disable

Utility.

page 20,41

Remaining

capacity (%)

display

Remaining capacity of

the battery pack

Pressing this key combination displays the remain-

ing battery capacity on the screen. page 21

Fn + F9

Battery pack is

not installed.

* 2

ECO mode for con-

serving power

Pressing this key combination turns off the LCD, ex-

ternal display and hard disk drive until operation is

resumed by pressing any key or mouse^*4(except the

keyboard and mouse connected to the USB port).

Fn + F10

Under the condition the sound function of Windows is not working,

is displayed, but the volume does not change.

When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key] with the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable.

Depending on the state of the system, settings may be unable to be changed. In such cases, try performing the settings again.

This "mouse" indicates the touch pad, the touchscreen and an external mouse.

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LED Indicators

Caps Lock

This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent

non-shifted input is capitalized.

NumLk (Numeric key) These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a

portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key

functions differently depending on the application.

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions

differently depending on the application.

Hard disk status

This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

Battery pack

status

Not lit :

AC adapter not connected or charging not being per-

formed.

Orange

Green

Charging in progress.

Charging finished.

Red

Battery is low

(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less).

Battery pack or charging malfunction.

Blinking red

Blinking orange : Battery capacity being refreshed.

Blinking orange five times after the AC adapter is connected

Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is out-

side the allowable range. Once the allowable range

requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.)

Not lit :

Green

Power off

Power on

Power status

Blinking green : Suspend mode

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Touch Pad (Advaced)

Using the Touch Pad

Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer

operations.

Work Surface

For instructions on how to handle the touch pad, refer to page 9.

The touch pad has the following two modes of operation.

Microsoft^®IntelliMouse^TMWheel Mode

Original Mode

(Setting at the time of purchase)

Wheel mode operations (almost identical Only scroll operation is possible for ap-

to the case of using the Microsoft^®plications not compatible with the Mi-

IntelliMouse^TMfor scroll, zoom, etc., op- crosoft^®wheel function.

erations) are possible for Microsoft^®wheel

Even for applications compatible with the

function-compatible applications.

Microsoft^®wheel function, there are

Right Button

Left Button

Microsoft^®IntelliMouse^TMis a mouse-type cases where only vertical scrolling or

device that, in addition to the two conven- only horizontal scrolling is possible in this

tional buttons, incorporates a wheel able mode.

to rotate forwards/backwards.

Scrolling Area

Scrolling up/down

Possible when a check

Scrolling up/down

mark

is added for

[Vertical].

For the Pan and Auto Scroll functions, the en-

tire work surface of the touch pad can be used

for scrolling.

Scrolling side-to-side

Possible when a check mark

is added for [Horizontal].

: Typical mouse operations use this area.

When no check mark is added for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode], [Horizontal] and

[Vertical] of [Scroll Configuration], the entire surface can be used for typical mouse

operations.

NOTE

When you are not sure whether an application is compatible with the Microsoft^®

wheel function or not, try using both modes. Furthermore, depending on the appli-

cation, there are cases where scrolling may not be possible with either mode.

Changing the mode of the touch pad

1 Select

from the taskbar and then select [Motion] or select [Motion] in [Start] -

[Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].

To set the Microsoft^®IntelliMouse^TMWheel mode

Add the check mark

for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration].

To set the original mode

Delete the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration]

and add the check mark for [Horizontal] and/or [Vertical] .

3 Press [OK].

NOTE

The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do

not use any implement on the touch pad.

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Touch Pad (Advanced)

Wheel

Indicates an operation applicable to the Microsoft^®IntelliMouse^TMWheel mode.

Work Surface

Original

Indicates an operation applicable to the original mode.

Basic Operation

Function

Touch Pad Operation

Wheel

Moving the Cursor

Original

Move the tip of your finger

lightly over the surface.

Tapping/Clicking

Wheel

o r

Original

Right Button

Left Button

tapping

clicking

Double-Tapping/

Double-Clicking

Wheel

o r

Original

double-tapping

double-clicking

Dragging

Wheel

o r

Original

Two quick taps, but on the

second tap leaving your

finger down (applying

pressure) and moving it

on the work surface.

When a check mark

Lock] *

While holding down the

button, moving your fin-

ger on the work surface.

is added for [Drag

After the drag operation (above : left side), it

is necessary to determine the destination (i.e.,

location of drop) by one tap. Under the con-

dition no destination is selected, do not use

the suspend or hibernation function. Nothing

is shown on the display, even after resuming

from the suspend or hibernation mode.

In this case, the display will return after a tap

or click is made.

Wheel

Scroll*

Wheel

Original

Scroll a document

(rotate the wheel)

Wheel

Auto Scroll*

Automatically scroll a document

(move the mouse after clicking

the wheel)

Operate after pressing the two buttons simul-

taneously.

When releasing the auto scroll function:

One tap on the work surface.

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons]

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Touch Pad (Advanced)

Function

Touch Pad Operation

Wheel

Pan*

Scroll in various directions of a

document

(move the mouse slightly while

holding down the wheel)

Operate while holding down the two buttons.

Wheel

Zoom*

Magnify/reduce the display of

a document.

(rotate the wheel while holding

Ctrl

Magnify

Reduce

down

Ctrl

)

Data Zoom*

Wheel

Shift

Display or hide a document, or

perform operations to return to or

proceed with Internet Explorer.

(rotate the wheel while holding

down

Shift

)

Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft^®

IntelliMouse^TM

* Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.

CAUTION

When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel func-

tion) is connected, a part or all of the additional functions may foil to operate. To

use these additional functions, install the driver or application software of the

external device by following the procedure below. However, once the driver or

application software is installed, touch pad functions (e.g., auto scroll) may not

operate even if the touch pad is enabled (see the procedure for “When you want

to re-enable the touch pad.”).

1 In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [touch pad] in [Mouse],

press [Remove] to delete it, then press [OK] to confirm the deletion.

2 Power off your computer and connect the external mouse or trackball device to

the computer.

3 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility (

page 37). In [Main] menu, set

[Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.

4 Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install

the necessary driver.

After the installation, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in the Setup Utility.

Do not enter the suspend or hibernation mode when an external mouse is con-

nected to the serial port.

When you want to re-enable the touch pad;

1 In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], when an external mouse or

trackball device is displayed in [Mouse], press [Remove] to delete it, and then

press [OK] to confirm the deletion.

2 Power off your computer and remove the external mouse or trackball device.

3 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility (

page 37). In [Main] menu, set

[Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.

4 Confirm whether [touch pad] exists in [Mouse] (in [Control Panel] - [System] -

[Device Manager]).

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Touch Pad (Advanced)

CAUTION

When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] is displayed in [Mouse]:

1 Select [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] and then press [Properties].

2 Select [Driver] - [Update Driver] and then press [Next].

3 Select [Display a list of all the drivers....] and then press [Next].

4 Press [Next].

5 At the [Update Driver Warning], press [Yes] and then press [Next].

6 At the [Insert Disk], press [OK].

7 Input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [OK].

8 Press [Finish].

9 The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [Yes].

NOTE

The double-tapping speed of the touch pad cannot be changed.

Handling the Touch Pad

When using a key combination such as Fn

F5 , do not touch the touch pad.

If a key combination is used while the pad is being touched, the function of the

key combination will not work. In addition, it is possible that control of the cursor

will be lost and the cursor will not show proper movements. In such cases, the

computer has to be restarted by using the keyboard (e.g.,

Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-

pointed objects (i.e. nails), hard objects that can leave marks (i.e. pencils and

ball point pen).

Do not allow things that could dirty the touch pad, such as oil. The cursor may

not work properly in such cases.

When the touch pad becomes dirty:

Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth

first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.

Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

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Touchscreen

Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen display allowing you to perform the

same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with

your finger. (The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).

The operation settings can be changed in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings].)

Clicking

Moving the cursor

Cursor

One tap

Dragging

Double-clicking

Two quick

taps

Tap and hold the object (i. e. file

or icon), move your finger on the

surface (dragging the object to

the desired location), then re-

lease your finger.

CAUTION

The touchscreen function can not be used in the MS-DOS mode and when

using the full screen in [MS-DOS prompt].

When the operation of panning (only LCD) is performed while the screen reso-

lution is set to [1024 x 768 dots], the touchscreen function will not work properly.

If a change is made to the screen resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed

correctly with your finger, be sure to perform [Calibrate].

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Handling the Touchscreen

Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed

objects (i.e. nails), hard objects that can leave marks (i.e. pencils and ball point

pen).

Do not apply pressure within 5 mm of the perimeter of the display panel. The

cursor may move to the edge of the display.

Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not

allow contact with substances that could dirty the touchscreen, such as oil. The

cursor may not work properly in such cases.

When the touchscreen becomes dirty:

Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as a gauze or soft cloth

first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.

Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

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Touchscreen

Configuring the Touchscreen

When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.

Select

from the taskbar or select [Settings] from [Start] -

[Programs] - [Updd]

The following screen will appear.

Calibration

Define the calibration setup.

Windows

Use when the cursor can not be pointed correctly with

your finger. (Needed if the alignment of the touchscreen

with the visual image change or adjust the display reso-

lution).

Set the “double-click”

settings.

Devices

Configure the device controller.

Status

Display the status of the controller.

About

Display the version number.

Hardware

Set the hardware resources.

Button Modes

Match this setting with the

setting for [Touchscreen] in

the Setup Utility.

Set the button modes.

General

Set the general settings and func-

tions.

Settings

Events

Set the general protocol

Set the events that can be generated

by a controller.

settings.

Advanced

Set the advanced settings.

NOTE

For more information, refer to [Help].

Make necessary changes

Click [OK]

NOTE

It is also possible to change the double-click speed in [Tap and Buttons] for

[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]. However, when [Double Click

Speed] in [Mouse] is changed, the double click time in [Windows] is also

changed. In addition, the setting becomes the setting for [Tap and Buttons] in

[Mouse] after the computer is restarted or enters the suspend or hibernation

mode.

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Immediately run [Calibrate] when the number of points of calibration is changed.

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Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen)

Drawing Characters or Figures

Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the

work surface of the touchscreen, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format.

CAUTION

To draw, an object with a rounded tip (e.g., a pen for tablets) can be used.

Do not use any of the following objects, as they may damage the work surface.

• Objects with an extremely sharp tip, like screwdrivers and nails.

• Objects that leave marks, like ball point pens.

Panasonic Hand Writing does not operate properly when the Touchscreen can-

not be used.

Select

from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]

from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]

Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the

touchscreen

NOTE

Data can be copied to the clipboard with [Edit] - [Copy]. Copied data can be

added to other applications that support the bitmap format by using the paste

function. Pasting is not possible to applications that do not support the bitmap

format.

CAUTION

Do not perform a drag operation by the Touch Pad or the external mouse as the

movement will be input on the display.

Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File]

NOTE

The file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application can

be changed with [Option] - [Window size].

CAUTION

Drawing accuracy may be degraded if another application, such as FD access-

ing, is being executed simultaneously. Begin drawing only after other applica-

tions have been closed.

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Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down

your computer, you can do so by using the suspend or hibernation function.

Differences between the suspend and hibernation functions

F u n c t i o n

Suspend function

Hibernation function

Hard disk

Where data is saved to Memory

S p e e d

Fast

Somewhat slow

R e q u i r e s p o w e r s u p p l y Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost) Power not required to maintain data

Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function

[Hibernation] is factory set.

Run the Setup Utility (

page 37)

Using

and

, select [Power]

, select [Power Switch] and press Enter

, select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and

press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

NOTE

The Suspend or Hibernation function can be set even with [Panel Switch] in the

Setup Utility. page 41

Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

The computer should be set for suspend or hibernation (

dure).

see the above proce-

Slide the power switch

(After releasing your finger from the

power switch, do not touch the power

switch, keyboard or mouse while the

computer is entering in the suspend or

hibernation modes.)

Suspend Mode

o r

Hibernation Mode

CAUTION

At the "beep*" sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you con-

tinue to slide the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the power will

go off. Data not previously saved will be lost.

Slide the power switch to power on.

If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recom-

mended that hibernation mode be used instead of the suspend mode.

* When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with the

Setup Utility (

sound.

page 38) or by the key combination Fn

F4 , there will be no beep

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Suspend/Hibernation Functions

NOTE

With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the suspend

function.

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page 4)

Select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu.

[Suspend] is deleted from the [Start] menu by unchecking [Allow Windows to

manage power use on this computer.] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -

[Power] or by unchecking [Show suspend command on Start menu] in [Ad-

vanced].

Resuming Operation

Slide the power switch

If the security indicator (

) is displayed, your password has been set.

CAUTION

After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.

This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use the

suspend or hibernation functions again during this time, as this may subse-

quently cause Windows to operate abnormally.

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or

hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards

may not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your com-

puter or reinitialize the individual devices.

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Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

Save all data before powering off your computer.

When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not

touch the touch pad or touchscreen (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is

connected). These devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your

computer using the keyboard.

Do not enter the suspend/hibernation mode during the following periods (you may

corrupt your data or file):

• While the floppy disk drive being accessed or HDD indicator (

• While playing/recording audio files.

) is on.

• While communications software is being used.

Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using an operating system

other than the one that comes with your computer, the Setup Utility, or when experi-

encing static electricity or noise.

If you hold down on the Alt

Ctrl or Shift

key to enter the suspend or

hibernation mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For ex-

ample, if you hold down on the

resuming, if you do not press the

typing.

key while pushing the power switch, upon

key again, only capital letters will result from

Shift

Only when the computer stops operating or locks up should the power switch be held

more than four seconds to power off the computer. Slide the power switch to power

on and data not previously saved will be lost.

In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards (e.g., a modem card) are

inserted, more of that power may be consumed. When all power has been con-

sumed, all data at suspend is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recom-

mend plugging in the AC adapter when using the suspend function.

Repeatedly using the suspend or hibernation function will use up a lot of the system

resources and the computer may not work properly. Shut down Windows ([Start]-

[Shut Down]) on a regular basis, i.e. approximately once a week, without using the

suspend or hibernation function. Doing so will restore the system resources.

Do not use the suspend or hibernation function during the following periods. The

suspend or hibernation function, or peripherals may not work.

• When a file in devices such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or ATA card is

opened, the suspend or hibernation function may not work. In such cases, close the

file.

• SCSI cards may not recover after entering the suspend or hibernation mode. If this

occurs, restart the computer.

After a Windows 95 USB device driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or

hibernation function. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer

may not function properly. Power off, then on, using the power switch to resume

proper operation.

If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function after the USB driver is in-

stalled, disable the USB device function of the computer by following the procedure

below.

1 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [Intel(r)

82440MX PCI to USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal serial bus control-

ler].

2 Add the check mark

for [Disable in this hardware profile] in [Properties] - [Gen-

eral], press [OK], and then press [Close].

3 In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].

If you want to enable the USB device function again, delete the check mark for [Dis-

able in this hardware profile] in step 2. When the message appears asking whether

to reboot the computer, select [Yes]. If the message is not displayed, go to step 3.

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Security Measures

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

Situation

Function to use

Reference

You do not want your computer to be used without permission Supervisor Password

User Password

below

You want to prevent theft of your computer

User Secuity lock

"Names and Functions of Parts"

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

You can set your "Supervisor Password" and "User Password" (The User Password

can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set).

Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.

Starting up when the password is set

Upon entering your Supervisor

Password or User Password

and pressing Enter

If the correct password is input,

Will Start

Over three incorrect attempts,

or no password is entered for about one minute,

Will Not Start*

(Power off)

* If you are starting from the suspend mode, if after

three attempts the correct password is not input,

or if no password is entered for about a minute,

the computer returns to the suspend mode.

If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password

You can register all items of the Setup Utility (

page 37).

If entering the Setup Utility with User Password

You can not register [Advanced] menu and some items in [Security] menu.

When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not regis-

ter the User Password.

When [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection], you can regis-

ter the User Password (

page 40).

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Security Measures

Setting the Supervisor Password

(enabling, changing, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility (

page 37)

Using

and

, select [Security]

Using

and

, select [Set Supervisor Password], then

press Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then

press

Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then

press Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Simply press Enter

Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then

press

Enter

To disable the Supervisor Password

Simply press Enter

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no

distinction between upper and lower case letters.

White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function

keys cannot be used.

Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or

Ctrl

Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user

password.

Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten you will be un-

able to use your computer. Please contact Panasonic Technical Sup-

port.

When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a

short time.

NOTE

When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or dis-

abled without permission,

using

and

, select [User Password Protection] and press Enter

, select [Protected] and press Enter .

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Security Measures

Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility ( page 37)

NOTE

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

page 17)

Using

and

, select [Security]

, select [Set User Password], then

press Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then

press

Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then

press

Enter

To disable the User Password

Simply press Enter

Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then

press

Enter

To disable the User Password

Simply press Enter

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no

distinction between upper and lower case letters.

White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function

keys cannot be used.

Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .

Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user

password.

Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be

unable to use your computer. Please contact Panasonic Technical Sup-

port.

To prevent the changing of your password without permission

• When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a

short time.

• Set the User Password Protection option (

page 17).

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Computing On The Road

Conserving Power

One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of

computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on

how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.

Four Important Points

POINT 1

Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.

POINT 2

To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power man-

agement mode.

POINT 3

Check to see that you have your AC adapter with you before

leaving your home or office.

Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU15) is highly recommended.

POINT 4

Always watch your battery level!

Things to Remember

Leave your computer off when it is not in use

(

"Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Adjust the brightness (dark) with

By repeatedly pressing the keys to minimize the brightness (

thereby lowering the power consumption.

will be displayed),

Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn

to put your computer in the ECO mode

F10

The ECO mode helps you conserve power by cutting off power to the LCD and

turning off the hard disk motor. To resume, you may press a key unrelated to the

direct triggering of a selection, like

key.

Ctrl

Setting the timeout function (

page 20)

The ECO mode / suspend or hibernation function (

page 13) allow you to

save power by automatically cutting off power when the computer is idle or there

is no access to individual devices.

It should be noted that for some applications, the suspend/hibernation timeout

will not work properly.

NOTE

If you plan to use only the battery pack or set the power management, it is neces-

sary to check

[Allow Windows to manage power use on this computer] in

[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power].

If the check is removed, the time may not be displayed properly when operation

is resumed from the suspend or hibernation mode or the operating time with the

battery pack may become short (the power management function of Windows

does not work).

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Computing On The Road

Setting Timeout Function

Run the Setup Utility (

page 37)

Using

and

, select [Power]

, select [Power Switch] and press Enter

Using

and

, select either [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and

press Enter

Using

and

, select either [Battery Operation] or [AC

Adapter] and press Enter

Using

and

, select either [ECO mode Timeout] or [Hiber-

Enter

nation Timeout] (or [Suspend Timeout]) and press

Using

and

, select the timeout setting and press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

NOTE

When [ECO Mode Timeout] and [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout] are set to [Dis-

able] in the Setup Utility,

does not work.

Even when a CD-ROM is running, the computer enters the ECO Mode with the

ECO Mode Timeout.

CAUTION

When installed in a network environment.

Be sure to disable the suspend/hibernation timeout settings with the Setup Utility.

After resuming operation from the suspend or hibernation mode, the network

connection may be severed or the computer will not work properly.

When a device like a high-speed modem or ISDN terminal adapter is con-

nected to the serial port, etc.

There are times when high-speed communication is adversely affected if the

power management function is enabled. Please confirm that

pressing to disable the power management function. After you have

finished using a communications device, you can enable the power management

function by pressing

is displayed by

Key operation and music playback.

When the power management function is running, you may feel that keyboard,

touch pad, or touchscreen (or mouse) operations are sluggish. Furthermore,

music may not be played back correctly when entering the ECO mode during

playback.

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Battery Power

Battery Status

Use the Battery Indicator to check the battery status

Battery Indicator

Battery Status

Charging

Orange*

Green*

Fully-charged

Battery charge is low (the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity)

R e d

Blinking red*

Battery pack or charger may not be working properly.

Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC

adapter, then connect them again. If the problem persists,

contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Blinking orange

Battery capacity being refreshed.

Blinking orange

five times after

the AC adapter is

connected*

Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits.

(The ambient temperature is outside the allowable range.

Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charg-

ing begins automatically.)

Battery pack is not connected or charging not being per-

formed.

Not lit

When the AC adapter is connected.

NOTE

This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the

remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity after the battery is fully

charged.

Getting a detailed reading

Fn + F9

NOTE

The actual remaining battery capacity and the displayed indication may differ.

Perform the Battery Ca-

pacity refresh utility.

• The battery indicator light remains red.

• The battery remaining displays 99% and the

indicator light is orange for a long period of

time.

(

page 24)

Low battery warning appears after a short pe-

riod of time.

Completely discharge

the battery (reaches

0%).

This may be caused by the use of suspend mode

for long periods of time. The battery is discharging

while the computer is in suspend mode when the

AC adapter is not connected.

When the battery pack is not in the computer,

is displayed.

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Battery Power

When the remaining battery charge becomes low

Save your data and power off your computer

Following that:

Plug in the AC adapter, and fully charge your battery.

Use a spare battery if you have one.

If you have neither the AC adapter nor an extra battery, power the computer off.

If the suspend or hibernation function is set

Red indicator lights

Beep sounds**

Suspend Mode or Hibernation Mode

(at approx. 4% capacity)

(at approx. 9% capacity)

If the suspend or hibernation function is not set

Computer

goes off

Red indicator lights

Beep sounds**

(at approx. 4% capacity)

(at approx. 9% capacity)

(at approx. 0% capacity)

** When disabling the speakers with the Setup Utility (or pressing

warning beep is also disabled.

F4 ), the

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Battery Power

Panasonic Battery Monitor

It is possible to display the current battery status and the remaining battery power by running

the Panasonic Battery Monitor.

Select

from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Battery Monitor]

from [Start]-[Program]-[Panasonic].

Battery Status

AC: AC adapter connected (fully charged)

AC-Charging: AC adapter connected (charging)

Battery-Discharging: No AC adapter (discharging)

Remaining battery power

Estimated time until fully charged during Power On

Estimated time until fully charged during Power Off

This program will be closed after removing the check

mark, then clicking [OK]

Click [Detail]

Battery voltage

Battery current*

Average current* for the most recent one minute

Battery capacity (fully charged)

Battery temperature(degree)

Battery type

Battery capacity (specified)

Battery voltage (specified)

* The charging current or the discharging

current is displayed.

NOTE

The deviations for the estimated time can occur depending on the condition of the

battery.

There are cases [0] (indicating a full charge) may be shown for the [Estimated Time

until fully charged] even if the remaining battery power is about 97% (e.g., when un-

plugging then plugging the AC adapter above 95%).

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Battery Power

Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity

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

Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity requires that the

battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged, and then fully charged

again.

Use the procedure presented below to fully charge the battery pack, then discharge it, then

charge it again. This procedure should be performed once after you purchase the computer. As

you use the battery pack over a long period of time, the remaining capacity display may become

inaccurate due to aging of the battery pack and other factors. The procedure described below

should be repeated.

Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter

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

Once the battery indicator turns green, use the Battery Capacity re-

fresh utility to fully discharge the battery pack

1 Choose [Start]-[Shut Down]-[Restart in MS-DOS mode], and then click [OK].

2 Type the following after the MS-DOS prompt (C:\WINDOWS>).

c:\windows\command\battref /g

Enter

3 At the confirmation message, press Y .

The battery indicator blinks orange, the battery pack will be discharged fully and the

computer will power off automatically.

CAUTION

When the above operation is performed, do not turn the computer off.

Doing so will make it impossible to measure the battery capacity.

NOTE

When the Battery Capacity refresh utility starts, it will take approximately 2.5 hours

until the computer powers off automatically.

Charge the battery pack until the battery indicator turns green (full

charge)

(Charging commences automatically.)

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Battery Power

Replacing the Battery Pack

When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of

time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace

your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require

replacement (CF-VZSU15).

CAUTION

Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer

function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.

The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased. Be sure to

charge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected to

the computer, charging begins automatically.

Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU15) with your computer.

Power off your computer (

"Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Do not shut down using the suspend mode.

Remove the cover

Cover

Turn your computer over.

Unlock the latch.

Open the cover.

Latches

Battery Pack

Remove the battery pack

Use the blue tab to lift the battery pack.

Tab

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Battery Power

Tab

Put the battery pack

Use the blue tab to lower the battery pack into place.

Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place.

CAUTION

Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector.

Put the cover back into place

Close the cover using the arrow as a guide.

Lock the latch into place.

CAUTION

Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place. Should you decide to

carry your computer without the latch lock in place, the cover may

open causing the battery pack to fall out.

Latches

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PC Cards

Your computer has one PC Card slot. This slot conforms to the PC Card Standard;

therefore, communications and SCSI devices may be utilized. The slot allows you to

use one Type I or Type II card.

CAUTION

Please check the PC Cards’ specifications. Be sure the total operating current

does not exceed the specified limit. Damage may result otherwise.

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

ZV, SRAM and FLASH ROM (except for an ATA interface) cards are not sup-

ported.

For the following cases, be sure the power has been turned off before proceed-

ing.

• When removing a network card

• When replacing a CardBus type card with another card (including another

CardBus type card)

Installing/Removing the PC Card

Installing a PC Card

Simply slide the PC Card in until it snaps into place. Please refer to

the manual for each card on how to install the card (insertion is typi-

cally label-side up).

CAUTION

When inserting a card, do not force the card in if difficulty is encoun-

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

card.

Label-side up

Removing a PC Card

CAUTION

Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the suspend or

hibernation mode.

Go to [Socket Status] (in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [PC

Card (PCMCIA)]), select the PC Card slot and press [Stop].

(When removing a PC Card after turning off the computer, this step

is not need.)

Press the button out, and then press the button again.

Slide the PC Card out.

Button

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RAM Module

CAUTION

Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module is

used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may

become unusable or the computer may not operate properly.

RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity. There are cases where

static electricity generated by the human body has adversely affected such mod-

ules. In addition, it is easy to damage the RAM modules or internal components

of the computer. Therefore, when installing or removing a RAM module, handle

the module with extreme care.

Installing/Removing the RAM Module

Power off your computer (

"Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Remove the battery pack (

page 25)

Remove the cover

Remove the nine screws with a screwdriver, and remove the bottom

cover as shown in the illustration.

Installing the RAM module

RAM Module

Slide in the module at an angle.

Snap the module into place by pushing down on it.

RAM module specifications

144 pins, SO-DIMM, 3.3 V, SDRAM

Removing the RAM module

Open the left and right hooks.

Gently remove the RAM module from the slot.

Hooks

Put the cover back into place

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External Display

Power off your computer (

"Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Connect the external display to your computer

NOTE

For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual

of the external display.

Turn on the external display, then turn on your computer

You can select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous with

External Display Port

In addition, you can set the display to use during start-up with the follow-

ing procedure.

1 Run the Setup Utility. (

page 37)

2 Using

3 Using

4 Using

and

, select [Main].

, select [Display] and press Enter .

, select the display to use and press Enter .

5 Press F10 , then select [Yes].

6 Select your external display.

Set your external display for [Monitor] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Con-

trol Panel] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced Properties].

When a monitor that does not conform to the Plug & Play stan-

dards is connected, select [Change] and make the monitor set-

tings.

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USB Devices

CAUTION

After a driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or hibernation func-

tion. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer may not

function properly. Power off, then on, using the power switch to resume proper

operation.

If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function when the USB driver is

installed, disable the USB device function of the computer.

Installing USB Devices

1 _{Set the power management function to disable}

1 Run the Setup Utility. (

page 37)

2 Using

3 Using

4 Using

5 Using

6 Using

7 Using

8 Using

and

, select [Power].

, select [Power Switch] and press Enter .

, select [Power Off] and press Enter .

, select [Panel Switch] and press Enter .

, select [LCD Off] and press Enter .

, select [Fn+F7/Fn+F10] and press Enter .

, select [Disable] and press Enter .

USB Port

9 Press F10 , then select [Yes].

Install the Windows 95 USB device drivers

1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbsupp.exe], then press [OK].

At the confirmation message, press [Yes].

2 Read the [END-USER LICENSING AGREEMENT] and press [Yes] or [No].

• Installation will start if [Yes] is pressed.

• Installation will be aborted if [No] is pressed.

3 At the display indicating the completion of installation, press [OK]. The com-

puter will automatically restart.

4 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbcopy.bat], then press [OK].

5 Click

at the upper right corner to close the display.

6 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select

[PCI Universal Serial Bus] in [Other devices], press [Remove], then press

[OK].

7 Press [Refresh] and press [Close] at the [System Properties],

8 Restart the computer.

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USB Devices

NOTE

Execute the following steps if the operation of a USB device is unstable.

When the steps below are implemented, however, faults such as Windows

being unable to shut down exist when the USB HUB remains connected. (In

such cases, remove the USB HUB.)

1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbupd2.exe], then press

[OK].

2 When the [Version Conflict] appears, select [Yes].

3 In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].

4 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbcopy.bat], then press

[OK].

5 Click

at the upper right corner to close the display.

6 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager],

select [Intel(r) 82440 MX USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal

serial bus controller], press [Remove], then press [OK].

7 Press [Refresh] and press [Close] at the [System Properties],

8 In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].

Power off your computer (

"Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Connect the USB device to your computer

NOTE

For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual that

accompanies the USB device.

Turn on the USB device, then turn on your computer

NOTE

You may need to install drivers for your USB devices, simply follow the on-

screen instructions and refer to the operation manual that accompanies the

USB device.

Removing USB Devices

Power off your computer and the USB device

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Remove the USB device

NOTE

1 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] - [Install/

Uninstall], select [USB Supplement to OSR2] , then press [Add/Remove].

2 The display will ask you to restart Windows, then select [Yes].

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Modem

Connecting to a telephone line and settings

Connecting a telephone line to the internal modem

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

Internal home phones

Intercoms

CAUTION

Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices. Doing

so may lead to a fire or electric shock.

NOTE

There are cases telephone construction (or installation) work will be neces-

sary depending on the shape of the connector of the telephone line.

Modem Port

Select [Dialing Properties] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]

- [Modems]

Input the necessary information (items such as the phone system) and then

press [Close].

Performing the "Country" setting for the modem

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\drivers\modem\telsel.exe] and then press [OK].

Next, set the country the modem is to be used in.

CAUTION

There are cases the modem will not work properly when this setting is incor-

rect.

Be sure to make separate settings to connect to network services like the Internet or

to use e-mail.

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Port Replicator

A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB341). This device eliminates the

hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carrying your com-

puter around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a head-

phone or microphone, etc.

The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the back of your com-

puter.

For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual of the port replicator.

Expansion Bus Connector

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Accessories

Handle

A handle is available as an option (CF-VSH341).

The handle can be used as a tilt stand as shown in the illustration.

Hand-grip Belt and Shoulder Strap

A hand-grip belt and shoulder strap are available as an option (CF-VSS341).

The hand-grip belt is convenient for computing while standing.

Adjust the length of the belt so that the computer does not fall by mistake, and firmly

hold the computer when using it.

For mobile computing, a shoulder strap can be attached to the hand-grip belt.

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Hard Disk Drive

To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support

CAUTION

To customers:

To change your hard disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Be sure to back up all important data before the change.

To technicians (at Panasonic Technical Support):

Be careful when replacing the hard disk. The hard disk is extremely sensitive to

shock. In addition, static electricity could later affect some internal components.

Do not put pressure on the top surface of the hard disk drive. When handling the

drive, hold the drive from the side.

Installing/Removing the hard disk

(For technicians at Panasonic Technical Support)

Power off your computer (

"Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Remove the battery pack (

page 25)

Remove the cover

Remove the nine screws with a screwdriver, and remove the bottom

cover as shown in the illustration.

Lift the panel to which the speaker is attached, as shown in the

illustration, and flip it over.

Speaker

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Hard Disk Drive

Remove the hard disk

Unlock the connector lock.

Remove the cable.

Gently lift the hard disk.

Installing the hard disk

Perform the steps in the reverse order of the procedure to remove

the hard disk.

Cable

Tab

Connector Lock

Unlock the connector lock.

Connect the cable.

Gently insert the hard disk.

Put the cover back into place and insert the battery pack

(

page 25)

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Setup Utility

Running the Setup Utility

To run the Setup Utility, you

need to restart your computer.

Upon seeing

this message

press

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

NOTE

Press F2 while [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed.

The Setup Utility will not run if F2 is not pressed soon after the computer

starts. In this case, you need to restart your computer.

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

When entering the User Password, if the [Set User Password], [Set Supervisor

Password] and [User Password Protection] have been set, [Advanced] menu will

not be displayed on the main screen.

To display the [Advanced] menu:

Restart the computer and press

displayed.

when [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is

2 When [Enter Password] is displayed, enter the Supervisor Password.

For more details, on-line help is available; press F1

NOTE

Key Operations

F 1

:To display the “General help” file.

:To display sub-menu.

Enter

E s c

:To display [Exit] menu.

:To move among the menus.

:To move among the items.

F6 :To move among the values.

F 1 0

:To save the settings and exit.

Closing the Setup Utility (Exit Menu)

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Setup Utility

Main Menu

BIOS Version:

Vx.xxLxx

[xx:xx:xx]

[xx/xx/1999]

xxxxxKB

xxxxMB

System Time:

System Date:

System Memory:

Hard disk:

NumLock:

[Off]

Touch Pad:

Speaker:

[Enable]

Display:

Expansion:

[External Monitor]

[Disable]

Parameters

(

: Default)

NumLock

Touch Pad

Speaker

O n

Off

Disable Enable

Display

External Monitor Internal LCD Simultaneous

Disable Enable

Text Expansion

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Setup Utility

Advanced Menu

Plug & Play:

[Enable]

Serial Port A:

Serial Port B:

Touch Screen:

Parallel Port:

[3F8/IRQ4]

[2F8/IRQ3]

[2E8/IRQ7]

[378]

Mode:

[Bi-directional]

[Enable]

[Disable]

Internal Modem:

Legacy USB Support:

Floppy Drive Type:

[CF-VFDU01]

Parameters

(

: Default)

Plug & Play

Serial Port A

Serial Port B

Touchscreen

Parallel Port

Mode*¹

Disable Enable

Disable 3F8/IRQ4

Disable 2F8/IRQ3

Disable 2E8/IRQ3

Disable 378

Uni-directional Bi-directional ECP EPP

Disable Enable

Internal Modem

Legacy USB Support

Floppy Drive Type*²

Disable Enable

CF-VFDU01 CF-VFDU03 (USB)

This item is displayed only when [Parallel Port] is set to [378].

Setting impossible when [Legacy USB Support] is set to [Disable].

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Setup Utility

Security Menu

Boot Up Drive:

[A:/C:]

Set Supervisor Password:

[Enter]

User Password Protection:

Set User Password:

[No Protection]

[Enter]

CAUTION

If starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password;

The User Password can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set

and [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection].

Parameters

(

: Default)

Boot Up Drive

A:/C: C:

Set Supervisor Password

User Password Protection

Set User Password*

To the sub-menu

No Protection Protected

To the sub-menu

Setting impossible when the Supervisor Password is not set.

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Setup Utility

Power Menu

Power Switch:

Panel Switch:

Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key:

[Hibernation]

[LCD Off]

[Enable]

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Speed : [High]

Battery Operation

AC Adapter Operation

Parameters

(

: Default)

Power Switch

Suspend Hibernation Power Off

LCD Off Suspend Hibernation

Disable Enable

Panel Switch

Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key

Battery Operation

ECO Mode Timeout

Disable 1 Minute 2 Minutes 4 Minutes 6 Minutes 8 Minutes 12 Minutes

16 Minutes

Hibernation Timeout*

Disable 5 Minute 10 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes 30 Minutes

40 Minutes 60 Minutes

AC Adapter Operation

ECO Mode Timeout

Disable 1 Minute 2 Minutes 4 Minutes 6 Minutes 8 Minutes 12 Minutes

16 Minutes

Hibernation Timeout*

Disable 5 Minute 10 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes 30 Minutes

40 Minutes 60 Minutes

The [Suspend Timeout] item will be displayed when [Power Switch] is set to [Suspend].

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Setup Utility

Exit Menu

Save Values & Exit

Exit Without Saving Changes

Load Default Values

NOTE

If the Supervisor Password or User

Password has been set, the pass-

word must be entered before Win-

dows can start.

Load Previous Values

Save Current Values

Parameters

Save Values & Exit

Exit the Setup Utility and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes to CMOS.

Set the default settings for operating system. The password remains.

Load previous values from CMOS for all Setup items.

Save your changes to CMOS.

Exit Without Saving Changes

Get Default Values*

Load Previous Values

Save Current Values

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

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Smart Boot

By making various settings in Smart Boot, it is possible to shorten the start-up time

from the computer OFF state, the go-into time to hibernation and the return-to-opera-

tion time from the hibernation mode.

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Smart Boot]

If this box is checked, the following occurs.

The Windows Logo display (i.e., the cloud

display) is not shown at start-up.

The channel bar of Internet Explorer 4.0 is

not shown.

No background paper is displayed.

“Welcome” of Internet Explorer 4.0 is not shown.

To display the start-up menu by pressing

the F8 key at start-up, it is necessary to

press F8 slightly faster than normal.

If this box is checked, the time to enter the

hibernation mode and the time to resume

from the hibernation mode are shortened.

Add check mark depending on your needs

Click [Boot Detail] if necessary

Press this button to run the Defrag command.

Executing Defrag regularly prevents a reduc-

tion in the access speed to a drive.

It is possible to make individual settings to

the Optimize Boot contents by adding checks

to the boxes shown.

When Desktop, MS-DOS setting, and File

System are checked, all of the items under

each of these are also checked.

It is possible to choose whether or not to dis-

play the active desktop as a web page, chan-

nel bar, background paper, and the "Wel-

come" of Internet Explorer 4.0.

<MS-DOS Setting>

It is possible to choose whether or not to show

the Windows logo display at start-up and over-

write the boot log file. In addition, it is possible

to choose whether or not to minimize the delay

of the start-up menu at start-up.

When Active Desktop cannot be used, it

cannot be changed (gray display).

When the controls of the channel bar of

Internet Explorer cannot be used, they

cannot be changed (gray display).

When “Welcome” of Internet Explorer 4.0

cannot be used, it is not displayed.

It is possible to increase the speed of the com-

puter by changing the disk cache size, etc.

Add check mark depending on your needs

Click [OK]

NOTE

When the settings are changed, a display asks whether you would like to restart Windows.

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Technical Information

Network

The network connection may be severed when entering the ECO mode and sus-

pend (hibernation) mode. Be sure to disable the [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout]

settings with the Setup Utility if you require a network environment.

When the power saving function is running, communications software may mal-

function. For example, communications may be halted if the suspend (hibernation)

mode is activated. The computer must be restarted if one of these modes is en-

tered during data communications.

Be sure that the computer enters the ECO mode or suspend (hibernation) mode

after the communications software is closed.

Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer 4.01 places a tremendous load on the system in order to execute the

wide variety of functions that it provides. As a result, some unexpected faults may

occur.

If any of these faults occurs, try using the software with some Internet Explorer 4.01

functions turned off. (See Internet Explorer Help for more details.)

It takes a long time to reboot or the computer locks up.

Delete the check mark

for [Internet Explorer Channel Bar] in [Control Panel] -

[Display] - [Web], then press [OK].

A system module error occurs.

Set [

(None)] for [Wallpaper] in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Background].

Performing the above steps does not solve the problem.

Uninstall Internet Explorer 4.0 with the following step.

Select [Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -

[Add/Remove Programs] - [Install/Uninstall] and press [Add/Remove]. Follow the

on-screen instructions.

If a window with the message [Version Conflict] appears during the installa-

tion process (network card and application installation), select [Yes].

Proper operation may not be possible if [NO] is selected.

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DMI Viewer

This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface

(DMI). The DMI Viewer can be used when you want to know information on the inter-

nal systems this computer supports, starting with the CPU and memory.

Running DMI Viewer

Select [DMI Viewer] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic].

The screen shown below is displayed.

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

Click to close the DMI Viewer

Saving information to a file

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

display the information you wish to save.

To save the item that is displayed

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

To save all items

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

Input the file name (and select the folder), then press [Save]

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Creating BACKUP DISKS

When the computer fails to work properly or system files on the hard disk are deleted,

the computer can be returned to factory condition by performing the “Reinstallation”

procedure. Important: To perform the “Reinstallation” procedure, it is necessary to cre-

ate a backup disk prior to any trouble.

A backup disk cannot be created after reinstallation becomes necessary. Therefore, be

sure to create a backup disk soon after purchasing your computer, and store the disk in

a safe location along with the supplied Windows 95 System Pack.

Name of created backup disk

FIRSTAID FD

(When the display for creating the UPDATE DISK is shown, create the disk by

following the on-screen instructions.)

Power off your computer (

"Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

Connect the external floppy disk drive to your computer

Turn on your computer

Set a floppy disk and make sure it is not in the write-protected

state

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create BACKUP

DISK]

Follow the on-screen instructions. Place a label identifying the contents on each

disk.

CAUTION

Please store the floppy disks in a safe place. They will enable you to return your

computer to the condition at the time of purchase should any problems occur.

When creating floppy disks, do not run any other application program.

When creating floppy disks and the message [Insufficient files to copy] is dis-

played, click [OK] and then contact Panasonic Technical Support.

While the floppy disk drive being accessed, do not remove the floppy disk, power

down your computer or use the suspend or hibernation function (

pend/Hibernation Functions").

"Sus-

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Creating BACKUP DISKS

Make a copy of the CD-ROM driver

Copy the necessary drivers, from the floppy disk included with your CD-ROM drive, to

the FIRSTAID FD with the method below. It will be necessary to edit the CONFIG.SYS

file and AUTOEXEC.BAT file on the FIRSTAID FD. When editing the AUTOEXEC.BAT

file, be careful not to delete lines containing settings for CAB files to be copied to the C

drive on the hard disk.

Some CD-ROM drives require card managers (card and socket service). See the manual

included with your CD-ROM drive for further details.

Start Windows and insert the FIRSTAID FD

Select [Start]-[Programs]-[Accessories]-[NotePad] and open

[a:\config.sys]

Rewrite the following line and save

Device=A:\UP\WINDOWS\COMMAND\

.SYS /D:MSCD000

*****

Rewrite this driver for the driver of your CD-ROM drive. The

driver for the PC Card will also be necessary. Please refer to

the operation manual that accompanies the CD-ROM drive.

Copy the CD-ROM driver file (i.e., the driver file rewritten in step

3) of the CD-ROM drive below [a:\up\windows\command] of the

FIRSTAID FD

Set the floppy disk to the write-protect state

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List of Error Codes

The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some

of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others

may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Following the list are

explanations of the messages and remedies for reported problems.

If your system displays one of except the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the

message and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails after you make changes in the

Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

0200 Failure Fixed Disk

Fixed disk in not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out

if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.

0210 Stuck key

Stuck key on keyboard.

0211 Keyboard error

Keyboard not working.

0212 Keyboard Controller Failed

Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.

0213 Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

Unlock the system to proceed.

0230 Shadow RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected.

0231 System RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected.

0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn.

0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the

system.

*0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data

stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter

your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact Panasonic Technical Support.

0260 System timer error

The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.

0270 Real time clock error

Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair.

*0280 Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure was

caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait

states, improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup and verify

that the wait-state configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next time the system is booted.

0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS

Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS.

02B0 Diskette drive A error

02B1 Diskette drive B error

Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper

diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is attached correctly.

02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.

02B3 Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP

Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.

02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled

Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

02F0: CPU ID:

CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.

02F4: EISA CMOS not writable

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.

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List of Error Codes

02F5: DMA Test Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.

02F6: Software NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt).

02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.

device address Conflict

Address conflict for specified device.

Allocation Error for: device

Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified device.

CD ROM Drive

CD ROM Drive identified.

Entering SETUP ...

Starting Setup Utility.

Failing Bits : nnnn

The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map

indicates a failed bit. See error 230,231 or 232 for offset address of the failure in System, Extended or Shadow

memory.

Fixed Disk n

Fixed disk n (0-3) identified.

Invalid System Configuration Data

Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.

I/O device IRQ conflict

I/O device IRQ conflict error.

PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:

PS/2 Mouse installed.

nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn Cache SRAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn kB System RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

Operating System not found

Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are

properly identified.

Parity Check 1 nnnn

Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot

locate the address, it displays ????. Parity is a method for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates that

some data has been corrupted.

Parity Check 2 nnnn

Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate

the address, it displays ????.

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous

Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter a Setup and

change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, I.e.,

an add-on card). Write down and follow the information shown on the screen.

Press <F2> to enter Setup

Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.

PS/2 Mouse:

PS/2 mouse identified.

System BIOS shadowed

System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.

UMB upper limit segment address : nnnn

Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the BIOS

which can be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.

Video BIOS shadowed

Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.

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Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

When a problem occurs, please refer to this page. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, please contact Panasonic

Technical Support.

Starting Up

Check the cable connection for the AC adapter.

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

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

The power indicator or

battery indicator is not lit

Please input your password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical

Support.

is displayed

[POST Startup Error(s)]

is displayed

page 48

Windows startup, or an

operation is extremely

slow

Press F9 in the Setup Utility (

page 37). This will restore the Setup Utility's

settings to their default values (except the password settings). Then, the Setup Utility

must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings.

(The processing speed depends on the application software used, so this operation

may not cause the processing speed to increase.)

You can set the date and time through [Date/Time] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control

Panel].

The date and time are

incorrect

When the computer is connected to a Local Area Network (LAN), please confirm

the date and time of the server.

If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock

may need to be replaced. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support.

When the previous item

is not the cause

Press F9 in the Setup Utility (

page 37). This will restore the Setup Utility's

settings to their default values (except the password settings).

In the MS-DOS mode, run SCANDISK to check the hard disk.

At start-up, press

to operate the computer in the Safe mode.

Try removing all peripheral devices.

Shutting Down

U n a b l e t o s h u t d o w n

Windows 95

If a USB device is connected, try removing it.

Battery Indicator

The red indicator lights.

Repeated beeping sound

while the computer is in

use.

The battery level is low. Save your data and power off your computer.

After connecting the AC adapter or replacing the battery pack with a fully charged

one, turn your computer on.

The red indicator blinks

The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the

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

If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

After the AC adapter is

connected, the orange in-

dicator blinks five times

Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range. (

tions")

"Precau-

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Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Display

No display after powering

o n

At the time of purchase, the display setting is preset for an external display. If you

connect an external display, the screen is displayed on the external display.

When there is no display to an external display,

• Check your cable connection to the external display.

• Confirm your display is powered on.

• Check the settings for your external display.

Try changing the display by pressing

When displaying only through an external display, if the computer is shut down by

using the suspend or hibernation function, there will be no display on the LCD

unless the external display is connected when operations are resumed. In this

case, connect the external display.

The power has not been

turned off, but after a cer-

tain period of time, there

is no display

Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode?

To resume operation of your computer from ECO mode, press any key (like Ctrl key).

To save power, your computer may have automatically entered the suspend or

hibernation mode. (

page 20)

The resolution of the dis- Set [None] for [Wallpaper] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Back-

play cannot be changed

ground], and then press [OK]. Then, once again try changing the resolution. After

the change, be sure to restart the computer.

An afterimage appears(i.e., If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an afterimage may appear.

green, red, and blue dots This is not a malfunction. The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is

remain on the display) or displayed.

there are dots not display- High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color

ing the correct colors

liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 99.998% or more of the picture ele-

ments are functioning properly, no defect is considered to exist.

The motion of the mouse Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Motion] and try to change the

cursor is not smooth speed or acceleration.

T h e c u r s o r d o e s n o t When the Microsoft^®IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode or the original mode is set for the

move in scrolling area of touch pad, only scroll operations are possible for the right part or bottom part of the

the touch pad

touch pad. In this case, cursor operations are possible by using the work surface

excluding the right part or bottom part. When no mode is set, the entire surface of the

touch pad can be used for cursor operations.

The cursor cannot be con- Restart the computer by using the keyboard (e.g.,

trolled

During simultaneous dis- Try changing the display by pressing

play, the screen of the ex-

F3 .

ternal display becomes

disordered

The external display no When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used with

longer displays properly the computer, the external display may no longer display properly when the computer

enters the ECO mode. In such cases, turn off the power to the external display.

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Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Touchscreen

Unable to input by

Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Touchscreen] to [2E8/IRQ7]?

page 39)

touching the display

(

Confirm that the setting for resource in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings] -

[Hardware] and the setting for [2E8/IRQ7] in [Touchscreen] of the Setup Utility are

appropriate.

When mouse drivers are installed (i.e. Intellimouse), the touchscreen may at times

be unable to be used. In such cases, reinstall the touchscreen driver.

Reference Manual

Has Acrobat Reader been uninstalled?

Unable to display the

Reference Manual

If Acrobat Reader has been uninstalled, select [Start] - [Run], then type

"c:\util\reader\setup.exe". Follow the on-screen instructions.

(Acrobat Reader can be also downloaded from "http://www.adobe.com".)

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Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Drive Operations

Cannot read/write to a

disk

Has the disk been correctly inserted?

Has the disk been correctly formatted?

Your disk content may be corrupted.

Unable to write to a disk Is the disk write-protected?

How to format a disk is Select [Format] in [My Computer] - [3 1/2 Floppy] - [File]. After confirming the disk

unclear

volume and format type, start formatting.

Unable to read/write to

the hard disk

Your drive or file may not have been properly set.

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

Your hard disk content may be corrupted. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

When the previous item Try testing another drive or media.

is not the cause

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Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Character Input

If CapsLock is on, the Caps Lock function is ON. To switch it OFF, press

Caps Lock

Only capital letters are

being input

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Character Map]. The Character Map

will be displayed. Point to the desired font name and select it.

How to input European

characters (ß, à, ç),

symbols or Euro Cur-

rency Symbol is unclear

Setup Utility

[Enter Password] is dis-

played

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

Panasonic Technical Support.

Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

[Advanced] menu can not

be registered

All or some items in [Se-

curity] menu can not be

registered

Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

Application Software

Computer hangs

Press

Ctrl

Alt

Del

to reboot the computer.

After cutting the power by pressing the power switch for more than four seconds,

slide the power switch to power on and open the application again.

If the program no longer works normally, go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]

- [Add/Remove Programs] to delete the program. Then try installing the program

once again.

Sound

Try changing the mute by pressing Fn

The sound is not heard

Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Speaker] to [Disable]?(

page 38)

The volume can not be

changed by pressing

Under the condition the sound function of Windows is not working,

displayed, but the volume does not change.

F5 or Fn

No warning sound can

be heard

When a MIDI file or a WAVE file is played with another application, no warning

sound is generated.

Unusual Sound

If the computer enters the ECO mode or the LCD is closed while the computer is

making a sound, the computer may produce a strange sound, but this does not

indicate a problem.

The computer produces

a strange sound

If the computer has not been used for a long period of time, it may produce an

unusual sound at start up. The sound may continue for a short period of time,

but if the computer starts up in a normal manner, then the problem is not serious.

If, however, the computer fails to start up, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Timeout Function

The timeout functions

do not work

If the Panasonic Battery Monitor is being displayed, please close it.

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Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Connecting Peripherals

Your peripheral does not

work (An error occurs while

installing the driver)

You need to use drivers conforming to Windows 95 Version 4.00.950B (OSR-2.1).

Some earlier drivers will no longer work.

For more information, please ask the manufacturer of the driver in question.

Check the computer-printer connection.

Unable to print

Make sure the printer is on.

Make sure the printer is in the online state.

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

Confirm that [Parallel Port] has not been set to [Disable].

Check your mouse connection, then reboot the computer from the keyboard.

T h e c u r s o r d o e s n o t

move from mouse opera-

tions

From the keyboard, you may choose to press down on

Down].

, then select [Shut

The device connected to

the serial port does not

work

Check the connection.

Confirm that the device driver for the serial port works. Please refer to the refer-

ence manual of the device.

Confirm that two mouse devices are not connected, one through the external

keyboard/mouse port and the other through the serial port.

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

Confirm that [Serial Port A] has not been set to [Disable].

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

E x t e r n a l m o u s e o r

trackball connected to

the external keyboard/

m o u s e p o r t d o e s n o t

work

In some circumstances, if a PS/2 external mouse with a serial interface conver-

sion function is connected to the port, it may not operate normally. Try connecting

it to the serial port.

Make sure the card is properly inserted.

A PC Card does not work

Confirm that the card conforms to the PC Card Standard.

Note that after a driver is installed, the computer must be rebooted.

Check that the proper port settings have been made.

Read the PC Card’s manual. Or, you may need to call the manufacturer of the PC

Card.

You do not know the

available RAM module

page 28

Make sure the RAM module has been properly inserted.

Use the RAM module that support the recommended specifications.

The RAM module has not

been recognized

Check the address map by going to [View Resources] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control

Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Computer] - [Properties].

The address map for

IRQ, I/O port address,

etc. is unclear

Make sure a driver is installed.

Contact the manufacturer of the product.

A USB device does not

work

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