Reference Manual Personal Computer Model No. CF-52 Series We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Key Combinations 2 NOTE z Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession. z Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse) 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.
Key Combinations Key Fn+F5 Fn+F6 3 Function Popup menu icon 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.
Key Combinations 4 Hotkey Settings You can make two settings: • Fn key lock Fn is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key combinations. • Popup menu icon on/off 1 Start up the Hotkey Settings. Click [start] - [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.
Standby or Hibernation Functions 5 The standby/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 standby or hibernation. Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply Standby Memory Short Required. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.) Hibernation Hard disk Rather long Not required. (However power is slightly consumed to keep the hibernation.
Standby or Hibernation Functions 6 z Do not enter standby or hibernation in the following conditions, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, standby/hibernation may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices. • When any of the multimedia pocket device indicator , the hard disk drive indicator and 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.
Standby or Hibernation Functions 7 z At the beep*1, immediately release the power switch. If you press and hold the power switch for longer than four 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 5 “Setting Standby or Hibernation“). *1 If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
Security Measures 8 Use these features to protect your data. z Other security measures • SD Security (Î page 37) • Embedded Security (TPM) (Î page 67): 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 2 3 4 Start up the Setup Utility (Î page 63). Select [Security]. Select [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password], and press Enter.
Security Measures 9 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 8), and select [Enable] in [Password on boot] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 67). 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] is set to [Disable].
Security Measures 10 Disabling CD/DVD Drive Disable CD/DVD drive operation to prevent the drive(s) from being read/written and from being used to start the computer. You can protect your data from unauthorized access or accidental overwriting. 1 Select [Disable] in [DVD Operation] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 67). NOTE z This does not work for USB CD/DVD drive.
Battery Power 11 Battery Indicator Battery indicator *1 Battery status Not lit The battery pack is not inserted or not being charged. Orange Charging is in progress. Green The battery is fully-charged. Blinking green In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80%*1 of normal temperature mode (Î page 13). Do not remove the battery pack in this status. Red The remaining battery is approximately 9% or less.
Battery Power 12 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 (Î page 13) : High temperature mode (Î page 13) z When the battery pack is not inserted 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 15).
Battery Power 13 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 65). 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.
Battery Power 14 Computer behavior with low battery The default settings are as follows. When the battery level becomes 10% [Low battery alarm] When the battery level becomes 5% [Critical battery alarm] z Displays a message that the battery level is low. z Displays a message that the battery level is low, and then the computer enters hibernation. ↓ ↓ Charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up the computer. z Connect the AC adaptor immediately.
Battery Power 15 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 three months. The battery display may not be correct when the battery pack deteriorates after a long time use.
Battery Power 16 Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack (CF-VZSU29AU) 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.
Battery Power 17 z To insert Insert the battery pack until it securely fits the connector. 4 Slide the cover back. CAUTION z Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer. z Do not remove the battery pack forcibly when the latch is locked. Doing so may damage the battery pack.
Multimedia Pocket 18 You can attach the following device. (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available) z DVD MULTI drive CAUTION z Do not insert/remove the multimedia pocket device in standby or hibernation, or when the multimedia pocket device indicator or the hard disk drive indicator is on.
Multimedia Pocket 3 19 Carefully insert the device into the multimedia pocket by pushing both corners until it surely fits in the slot. z The computer must be on when inserting the device. z Insert the device with the label side up. CAUTION z Hold the device on its both sides. Otherwise the device may be damaged. z Do not apply excessive force when raising the slot side upward and inserting the device.
CD/DVD Drive 20 Handling Precautions CD/DVD drive handling care z Do not expose the CD/DVD drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g., oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing so can shorten the life of the drive lens. z We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses. (Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.) When opening/closing the tray z When the computer is on, use the eject button (Î page 25) or eject through Windows.
CD/DVD Drive 21 Disc handling care z Do not use deformed, warped, or irregularly shaped discs. Reading of disc may not be possible depending on the disc conditions (cracks, dirt, modification, data recording quality, copy protection, recording equipment/software that was used to create the disc, etc.) z Before using a disc, carefully read the operating/handling instructions and package of the disc. z If the discs are not handled appropriately, they may become dirty or scratched.
CD/DVD Drive 22 Disc Information z You can read from/write to the following discs. CD-R CD-RW Recordable z You can read from the following discs. CD-ROM CD DIGITAL AUDIO CD TEXT CD-EXTRA Video CD VIDEO CD z You can write to the following discs. *1 *2 DVD-RAM*1 DVD-R +R +R DL DVD-RW*2 DVD-R DL DVD-ROM +RW DVD-RAM: Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used. Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0.
CD/DVD Drive 23 Recommended discs for writing • CD-R HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd. • CD-RW/High-Speed CD-RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. RICOH Co., Ltd. • Ultra-Speed CD-RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. • DVD-R Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd. • DVD-R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. • DVD-RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
CD/DVD Drive 24 Using DVD Media To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, you need to use DVD playback software such as WinDVD (Î page 27). Region code setting DVD-Video are allocated to region codes according to where they are sold. To play a DVD-Video, the player’s software and the drive must have the corresponding region code. e.g., For U.S.A. and Canada: “1” For Europe: “2” z The region code of the drive is not set at purchase. The operation depends on the DVD-Video that is first played.
CD/DVD Drive 25 Setting a Disc 1 2 3 Turn on the computer. Press the eject button (A) and slowly pull out the tray. Insert/Remove the disc. z To insert Set the disc with the label side up and press the center of the disc until it clicks in place. z To remove Press on the center spindle (B) and carefully lift up the edge of the disc. 4 Close the tray. Do not press the eject button. NOTE z To remove a disc when the computer is powered off, insert a pointed object (e.g.
CD/DVD Drive 26 DVD MULTI Drive z If a DVD MULTI drive has already been set at the time of initial startup of the computer, you do not need to install the DVDRAM Driver. You can write to a DVD-RAM disc without installation. If you purchase a DVD MULTI drive after the initial startup of the computer, install the DVD-RAM Driver according to the operating instructions supplied with the drive.
WinDVD 27 WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual. z DVD-Audio cannot be played back using WinDVD. Running WinDVD 1 Double-click on the desktop. z Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD]. To access the online manual After starting WinDVD, perform either of the following procedures. z Click “?” on the WinDVD control panel. z Right-click on the WinDVD screen and click [Help].
WinDVD 28 DVD Discs Created Using a DVD Recorder z Playback may not be possible depending on the DVD recorder or the discs. z You must finalize*1 DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and +RW before playback. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the DVD recorder. z You cannot play discs protected with copyright management technologies such as CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) and CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media).
B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP 29 “B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” are CD/DVD recording software applications developed by B.H.A Corporation. z B’s Recorder: Enables you to create data/music/video CDs and to copy CDs. z B’s CLiP: Enables you to copy or erase files and folders. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual (Î page 31).
B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP 30 Running B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP B’s Recorder 1 Double-click (B’s Recorder main window) / (launcher window) on the desktop. z Alternatively you can click [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8] (B’s Recorder main window) / [TaskGate] (launcher window). B’s CLiP You can use B’s CLiP when or is displayed on the notification area. : No disc is inserted or the inserted disc is not formatted using B’s CLiP.
B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP 31 • If the disc is removed before completely formatted, the background formatting will restart when the disc is returned to the drive. Background formatting will continue until the formatting is complete. • To carry the computer, right-click on the notification area and click [Eject] to remove the disc. To access the online manual B’s Recorder A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.
PC Card / ExpressCard 32 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) 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.
PC Card / ExpressCard 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. 33 A B C 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.
SD Memory Card 34 SD Memory Card Information The SD Memory Card slot on this computer only accepts SD Memory Cards. z This computer does not support SDHC Memory Card (SD Memory Card with the capacity of 4 GB or more). z When you use a miniSD Card or a microSD Card, set the card to a miniSD Card adaptor or a microSD Card adaptor, and insert/remove the card with the adaptor. Be sure not to leave the adaptor in the card slot.
SD Memory Card 35 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card CAUTION z Do not remove or insert the SD Memory Card until Windows has completed loading. z 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 standby 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.
SD Memory Card 2 Remove the card. A Press the card so it comes out of the slot. B Draw it straight out.
SD Security 37 Inserting a specific SD Memory Card can work as an alternative to entering password in the cases below. Format the card and make the necessary settings. z Starting up the computer z Resuming the computer from standby, hibernation or screensaver z Logging on to Windows NOTE z You can start up the computer by entering the Supervisor Password or User Password when you do not use the SD Memory Card. z Use the formatted SD Memory Card (Î page 34).
SD Security 5 38 Select the trigger operation (A). [Leave set] Insert and leave the card in the slot. (You can remove the card afterward.) [Set and eject] Insert the card and eject it. When logging on to Windows or resuming from standby, hibernation or screensaver, eject the card after the beep sounds to indicate card recognition. If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound. z Make the setting on each computer.
SD Security 39 z After making this setting, the following functions will be disabled. • Displaying the Welcome screen • The Fast User Switching function • Remote desktop connection z When you add the check mark for [Do not check the user name], you can register a user name that is different from the Windows user name. Click [Yes] at the confirmation message.
SD Security 40 To disable the setup card If you have lost the setup card, disable the card to avoid unauthorized startup or logon. When using the card to start up the computer A Start the SD Card Setup program. (Î page 37 Step1-3) The current settings will be displayed. B Remove the check mark from [Use the SD card when starting the computer]. C Click [OK], and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Smart Card You need software to use a Smart Card. 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 Insert the Smart Card with the contact part (A) in front. z Insert the card until it surely fits in the slot.
RAM Module 42 Use RAM modules that comply with the specifications below. Using any other module may cause malfunction or result in computer failure. RAM module specifications: 200 pins, SO-DIMM, 1.8 V, DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-5300 (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.
RAM Module 4 43 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 (B) are locked. z To remove A Carefully open the right and left hooks (B). The module will rise. B Carefully remove the module from the slot. 5 Set the cover and battery pack. CAUTION z Set the cover correctly and tighten screws firmly.
Port Replicator You can use an optional port replicator (CF-VEB521 series). This device frees you from being bothered by a lot of cable connections when you carry the computer. It also allows you to connect various peripherals. Connect the port replicator to the expansion bus connector (A) on the bottom of the computer. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the port replicator. NOTE z Use only the specified port replicator (CF-VEB521 series).
External Display 45 You can switch the output destination to an external display. Connect the external display to the external display port (A). NOTE z After resuming from hibernation or restarting the computer, the output destination may not be the same as 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 You cannot use the simultaneous display until Windows starts up.
External Display 46 Switching the Display 1 Press Fn+F3. Each time you press the key combination: Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display A Extended Desktop The extended desktop function allows you to use the working area across both the internal LCD and the external display. You can drag an object from the internal LCD to the external display and vice versa.
External Display 47 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 You cannot switch the display by pressing Fn+F3. z The popup menu icon displayed by Fn key combination appears only on the primary device.
USB Devices 48 Connecting/Removing USB Devices Preparation Before connecting a USB device, first determine the media that contains the device’s driver (e.g., CD-ROM), then attach the device for that media to the multimedia pocket. Once the installation screen for the device’s driver appears, equipment you then connect to the multimedia pocket will not be recognized. To connect the USB device 1 Open the cover and connect the USB device to one of the USB ports (A) on the computer.
IEEE 1394 Devices 49 You can connect a digital video camcorder or other IEEE 1394 standard device to the computer. To connect IEEE 1394 devices Preparation Before connecting an IEEE 1394 device, first determine the media that contains the device driver (e.g., CD-ROM), then attach the device for that media to the multimedia pocket. Once the installation screen for the device’s driver appears, equipment you then connect to the multimedia pocket will not be recognized.
Modem 50 Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack 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 (A), and connect the computer and the telephone jack (B) using the telephone cable (included) (C).
Modem 51 Ring Resume Function The computer automatically resumes from standby 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 standby again afterward. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the software application.
LAN 52 Connecting LAN CAUTION z Do not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port. 1 Turn off the computer. z Do not use standby or hibernation. 2 Open the cover (A) and connect the cable. Connect the LAN port (B) and the network system (server, HUB, etc.) using a LAN cable. 3 Turn on the computer. To check the Local Area Connection status A Click [start] - [Connect To] - [Show all connections].
LAN 53 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 66). 2 3 4 5 In [Caution], press Enter. 6 Click [Enable PME] in [Property] and select [Enabled] in [Value], and click [OK]. Press F10, and then select [Yes] and press Enter. Log on to Windows as an administrator.
LAN 54 Enabling/Disabling the Wake Up from LAN function When the Wake Up from LAN function is enabled, the computer automatically resumes from standby or hibernation when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port. (Default setting) The Wake Up from LAN function can be switched to enable/disable by performing the following procedure.
Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication 55 There are three ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication.
Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication 56 The 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 notification area. In the default setting, all wireless devices are enabled. The Wireless Switch Utility icon The icon appears in the notification area when the computer is turned ON. It shows the status of wireless devices.
Wireless LAN 57 CAUTION z Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect peripheral 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.
Wireless LAN 58 Setting the profiles 1 Double-click / / on the notification area. The [Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless] screen appears. z When or is displayed, skip step 2. 2 When you double-clicked 3 4 Click [Profiles] and click [Add]. 5 6 7 Make necessary settings and click [OK]. in step 1, slide the wireless switch to turn on. Enter the profile name and wireless network name (SSID), and make other necessary changes, then click [Next]. Select the profile you set and click [Connect].
Wireless LAN 59 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a) This section is available for countries except U.S.A. For U.S.A., do not change to [802.11a Enabled]. 1 2 Click or on the notification area. 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.
Wireless LAN 60 To check the wireless LAN network status A Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( A tooltip appears. or ) on the notification area. NOTE z The Wireless Switch Utility icons ( and ) indicate the on/off status of wireless communication, not the IEEE802.11a setting. z If the setting is changed in [Device Manager], the display will be changed accordingly. z Perform either of the following procedures to check the status in Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software.
Bluetooth 61 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 [Enable] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 66). z The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by.
Hard Disk Drive 62 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 [Disable] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 67) before removing the hard disk drive.
Setup Utility 63 You can make the settings of the computer’s operating environment (password settings, startup drive selection, etc.) Starting the Setup Utility 1 2 Turn on or restart the computer. Press F2 several times 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.
Setup Utility 64 Information Menu Underlined items are the factory presets. Language English Japanese Model No. Computer information (cannot be changed.) Serial No.
Setup Utility 65 Main Menu Underlined items are the factory presets. System Time • 24-hr. style. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. [xx:xx:xx] System Date • Month/Day/Year. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. [xx/xx/xxxx] Touch Pad Disable Enable 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 an external monitor is selected.
Setup Utility 66 Advanced Menu Underlined items are the factory presets. Core Multi-Processing Disable Enable Intel(R) Virtualization Technology Disable Enable Serial Port Disable Enable Smart card • Only for model with Smart Card slot Disable Enable Modem Disable Enable LAN Disable Enable Power On by LAN • Can be changed only when [LAN] is set to [Enable].
Setup Utility 67 Security Menu Underlined items are the factory presets. Execute-Disable Bit Capability Disable • [Enable] indicates that this computer supports hardware-based Data Execution Prevention (DEP). Enable Password on boot Disable Enable SD Startup • Only when [Password on boot] is set to [Enable] and one or more SD card is registered.
Setup Utility 68 Boot Menu Boot priority order: 1: USB FDD:*1 2: Hard Disk: xxxxxxxxxx 3: Optical Drive: xxxxxxxxxx 4: PCI LAN: xxxxxxxxxx 5: 6: 7: 8: Excluded from boot order:*2 : USB KEY: : USB HDD: : USB CDD: : USB LS120: *1 *2 Use the Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U) The devices under [Excluded from boot order] are not booted. To change the boot order To move up, select the device with Ï and Ð, and then press F6.
Setup Utility 69 z You can select the boot device during start-up of the computer, too. Press Esc soon after [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. [Boot Menu] appears and you can select the device. [Boot Menu] appears only when [Boot First Menu] in the [Security] menu is set to [Enable] (Î page 67). When you change the setting in the [Boot] menu, [Boot Menu] will be changed accordingly. Exit Menu Save Values & Exit To save the changes to CMOS and reboot.
Icon Enlarger 70 Enlarging the screen items You can enlarge the screen items such as characters, icons, title bars and mouse cursor. CAUTION z “Icon Enlarger” will not start up if the display resolution is set lower than 1024 x 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.
Loupe Utility 71 You can magnify the specific part of the screen. Activating the Loupe Utility 1 2 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Loupe Utility]. Click [OK]. z appears on the notification area. Using the Loupe Utility 1 2 Point the cursor at the part of the screen you want to magnify. Press and hold Alt , and right-click. z The part pointed by the cursor is magnified. z Alternatively you can double-click 3 , or right-click and click [Show Loupe].
Loupe Utility 72 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. Setting the Loupe Utility 1 Right-click 2 Click [Settings]. on the notification area.
DMI Viewer 73 This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface (DMI). You can use the DMI Viewer to access the computer’s information including the CPU, memory and supported system. 1 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [DMI Viewer]. The DMI Viewer screen appears. 2 Click the item to display the detailed information. To save the information as a text file A To save the item that is displayed Click [File] - [Save Selected Data...].
Recover Pro 74 Recover Pro is a data backup software application developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd. It provides 3 types of backup as follows: • Quick Backup: Scheduled backup of the updated data • File Backup: File backup at file save and change • Complete Backup: Backup of the entire data on the internal hard disk For further information, refer to the software’s online manual. Installing Recover Pro 1 2 Log on to Windows as an administrator. Close all the applications.
Technical Information 75 Network Connections and Communications Software Close the communications software before using the power saving function. z If the power saving function (standby 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 the [System standby] and [System hibernates] settings to [Never].
Troubleshooting (Advanced) 76 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 84). Shut Down Cannot shut down or restart Windows. z Remove USB devices. z It may take one or two minutes to shut down. Standby/Hibernation Cannot enter standby or hibernation.
Troubleshooting (Advanced) 77 Sound No sound. z Press Fn+F4 or Fn+F6 to cancel mute. Distorted sound. z Performing Fn key combinations sometimes causes sound distortion. Stop and restart playback. Cannot change the volume by pressing Fn+F5 or Fn+F6. z Activate the Windows sound function. When it is not active, the volume does not change even if is displayed. “There was an error updating the registry” appears when Sound Recorder is started.
Troubleshooting (Advanced) 78 Disc Operation Cannot eject a disc. z Turn on the computer. To remove a disc when the computer is powered off, insert a pointed object (e.g., the bent-out tip of a paper clip, or the tip of a pencil or ballpoint pen) into the emergency hole (A). Pushing it completely to the end will free the tray so that it can be pulled out. (The position of the emergency hole differs depending on the drive.) The disc tray does not close.
Troubleshooting (Advanced) 79 Connecting Peripherals An error occurs while installing the driver. 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 Before connecting peripheral equipment, first determine the media that contains the peripheral device’s driver (e.g.
Troubleshooting (Advanced) 80 Connecting Peripherals The RAM module is not recognized. z Insert the RAM module correctly. z Use the compatible RAM module (Î page 42). z Check the [Information] menu in the Setup Utility (Î page 64). If the RAM module is not recognized, turn off the computer and reinsert the RAM module. You do not know the address map for IRQ, I/O port address, etc.
Troubleshooting (Advanced) 81 Connecting Peripherals LAN transmission speed slows down z These problems may occur due to performance loss that results from the CPU noticeably. power-saving function. Log on to Windows as an administrator and follow the Poor performance during data transsteps below. mission via a PC Card (e.g., distorted A Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\cpupower\setup.exe], and click video image when writing to a DV [OK]. camera using an IEEE1394 PC Card).
Troubleshooting (Advanced) 82 PC Card / ExpressCard (only for model with ExpressCard slot) A card does not work. z z z z z z z z Insert the card correctly. The card does not conform to the card standard. Restart the computer after installing a driver (of card or other device). Set [PC Card Slot] and [ExpressCard Slot] to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 66). The port settings are not correct. Read the instruction manual of the card or contact the manufacturer of the card.
Troubleshooting (Advanced) 83 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. • The B’s CLiP icon does not appear on the notification area and disc writing is not possible.
Troubleshooting (Advanced) 84 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 including the hard disk information such as number of hours powered-on, number of times powered-on, internal temperature, replacement sector. The maximum data volume for each record is 750 byte.
Troubleshooting (Advanced) NOTE z The image is a bitmap file in 256 colors. z When using the extended desktop (Î page 46), a copy of the primary device screen is saved. z The default key combination to copy is Ctrl+Alt+F8. You can change it in the following procedure. A Log on to Windows as an administrator. B Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer]. C Right-click [Screen Copy] and click [Properties] - [Shortcut].
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