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Panasonic Toughbook CF-74JDMBD2M Reference Manual

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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    Reference Manual Personal Computer CF-74 Series Model No. We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

  • Page 2: Key Combinations

    Key Combinations NOTE Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession. Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for model with touch- screen) or other key operations. Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator On the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of Fn+F1, Fn+F2 and Fn+F3.
  • Page 3 Key Combinations Fn+F5 Volume (Fn+F5= down / Fn+F6= up) Fn+F6 NOTE When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold Fn, and press F5 or F6 intermittently. This does not work on beeps or speakers connected to the USB port. Fn+F7 Activate standby ( Fn+F9 Remaining battery level...

  • Page 4: Hotkey Settings

    Fn is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key combinations. • Popup menu icon on/off Start up the Hotkey Settings. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. Make the settings. [Use Fn key lock] When using an Fn key combination Press Fn once.

  • Page 5: Touchscreen Calibration

    Touchscreen <Only for model with touchscreen> You can use the touchscreen function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse. Touch the screen surface with the stylus (included). To right-click Click on the notification area. changes to Click the object you want to right-click.
  • Page 6 Standby or Hibernation Functions The standby or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before standby or hibernation. Function Data is saved to Standby Memory...
  • Page 7 Standby or Hibernation Functions • When any of the multimedia pocket device indicator cator is on. • When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files. • When playing a DVD-Video. • When writing to a disk. •...
  • Page 8 Standby or Hibernation Functions If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound. In standby or hibernation Do not attach or remove a multimedia pocket device and peripheral device. Doing so may cause malfunction. Power is consumed in standby mode. Power consumption may increase when a PC Card is inserted. When power is exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost.

  • Page 9: Security Measures

    Do not forget your password. If you forget your Supervisor Password, you will not be able to use your computer. Con- tact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave and go away from your computer even for a short time, since other people may set or change the password.

  • Page 10: Set The Password

    ( page When you have your hard disk drive repaired • Contact Panasonic Technical Support. • Before sending back the hard disk drive, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable]. NOTE The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.
  • Page 11 Security Measures Disabling DVD Drive Disable DVD drive operation to prevent the drive from being read/written and from being used to start the computer. You can protect your data from unauthorized access or accidental overwriting. Select [Disable] in [DVD Operation] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility ( 68).

  • Page 12: Battery Power

    Battery Power Battery Indicator Battery indicator 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% temperature mode ( The remaining battery is approximately 9% or less.

  • Page 13: Checking The Remaining Battery Charge

    Battery Power Checking the Remaining Battery Charge You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen. (After logging on to Windows) Press When the battery pack is inserted (example) : Normal temperature mode ( : High temperature mode ( When the battery pack is not inserted NOTE The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery charge in the cases as below.

  • Page 14: High Temperature Mode

    Battery Power High temperature mode The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature envi- ronment 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 ( NOTE 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.
  • Page 15 Battery Power Computer behavior with low battery The default settings are as follows. When the battery level becomes 10% [Low battery alarm] Displays a message that the battery level is low. ↓ Charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not have the AC adaptor, exit the running programs and Windows, then confirm that the power indicator is off.

  • Page 16: Correcting The Battery Display

    You can also perform the battery recalibration with the following procedure. Restart the computer. Press F9 while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure. When the remaining battery capacity is displayed, press Enter.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack (CF-VZSU43AU) 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 The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it.
  • Page 18 Battery Power CAUTION Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer. Do not remove the battery pack forcibly when the latch is locked. Doing so may damage the battery pack.

  • Page 19: Multimedia Pocket

    Multimedia Pocket You can attach the following devices. (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available) DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive DVD MULTI drive CAUTION 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 Do not leave a disc formatted with B’s CLiP in the multimedia pocket device because the computer cannot enter...
  • Page 20 Multimedia Pocket Carefully insert the device into the multimedia pocket by push- ing both corners until it surely fits in the slot. The computer must be on when inserting the device. Insert the device with the label side up. CAUTION Hold the device on its both sides.

  • Page 21: Dvd Drive

    DVD Drive Handling Precautions DVD drive handling care Do not expose the 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. 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 When the computer is on, use the eject button (...
  • Page 22 <For recordable/rewritable discs> Use the Panasonic disc cleaner to clean these discs. Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other such cleaners under any circumstances.

  • Page 23: Disc Information

    DVD Drive Disc Information You can read from/write to the following discs. CD-R CD-RW Recordable You can read from the following discs. CD-ROM CD DIGITAL AUDIO *1*2 DVD-RAM DVD-R +R DL You can write to the disc using a DVD MULTI drive. DVD-RAM: Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used.
  • Page 24 DVD Drive 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 discs you can use for writing <Only for model with a DVD MULTI drive>...

  • Page 25: Region Code Setting

    DVD Drive Using DVD Media To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, you need to use DVD playback software such as WinDVD ( 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.

  • Page 26: Power Saving Mode

    DVD Drive Setting a Disc Turn on the computer. Press the eject button (A) and slowly pull out the tray. Insert/Remove the disc. To insert Set the disc with the label side up and press the center of the disc until it clicks in place.

  • Page 27: Dvd-Rom & Cd-R/Rw Drive

    DVD Drive DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive <Only for model with a DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive> Connect the AC adaptor if writing operation takes a long time. If the battery level becomes low and the power is not sup- plied, writing operation may not be completed. You need to use writing software to write to discs.
  • Page 28 WinDVD WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual. DVD-Audio cannot be played back using WinDVD. Running WinDVD Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD]. To access the online manual After starting WinDVD, perform either of the following procedures.
  • Page 29 WinDVD DVD Discs Created Using a DVD Recorder Playback may not be possible depending on the DVD recorder or the discs. You must finalize 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.

  • Page 30: B's Recorder/B's Clip

    B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP “B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” are CD/DVD recording software applications developed by B.H.A Corporation. B’s Recorder: Enables you to create data/music/video CDs and to copy CDs. B’s CLiP: Enables you to copy or erase files and folders. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual ( Applicable Media CD-R...
  • Page 31 B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP Running B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP B’s Recorder Double-click (B’s Recorder main window) / 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 : No disc is inserted or the inserted disc is not formatted using B’s CLiP.
  • Page 32 B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP • 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 To access the online manual B’s Recorder Click [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [DOC] - [User Manual] (user’s manual)

  • Page 33: Pc Card / Expresscard

    PC Card / ExpressCard You can insert the following cards. ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 to the ExpressCard slot (A) PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot (B) NOTE 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 12V of operating voltage.
  • Page 34 PC Card / ExpressCard NOTE Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit. Otherwise mal- function may occur. Allowable Current: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA Some types of cards cannot be used simultaneously. After repeating insertion and removal, some types of card will not be recognized.

  • Page 35: Sd Memory Card

    To format the SD Memory Card on this computer, do not use [Format] of Windows, but use the SD Memory Card format software. You can download the software from the web site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html To use the SD Memory Card on other devices, format the card on the devices. For further information, refer to the instruc- tion manual of the devices.

  • Page 36: Inserting/Removing The Sd Memory Card

    If you remove the card before the operation is completed, the data may be damaged or the card access may no longer be performed normally. Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages, direct or indirect.

  • Page 37: Remove The Card

    SD Memory Card Remove the card. Press the card so it comes out of the slot. Draw it straight out.

  • Page 38: Sd Card Setup

    Insert the SD Memory Card in the SD Memory Card slot. If [Secure Digital storage device] appears, click [Take no action], then click [OK]. Start the SD Card Setup program. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Card Setup]. Click [Next] in the Welcome screen. page 35).
  • Page 39 SD Security 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 screen- saver, eject the card after the beep sounds to indicate card recognition.
  • Page 40 SD Security After making this setting, the following functions will be disabled. • Displaying the Welcome screen • The Fast User Switching function • Remote desktop connection 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.
  • Page 41 SD Security 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 Start the SD Card Setup program. ( The current settings will be displayed. Remove the check mark from [Use the SD card when starting the computer].

  • Page 42: Smart Card

    Smart Card <Only for model with Smart Card slot> You need software to use a Smart Card. CAUTION 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. •...

  • Page 43: Ram Module

    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 RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity and can be affected even by static electricity from the human body.
  • Page 44 RAM Module Insert/Remove the RAM module. To insert Tilt the module slightly and insert it in the slot. Press down the module so that the right and left hooks (B) are locked. To remove Carefully open the right and left hooks (B). The module will rise.

  • Page 45: Mini Port Replicator

    Mini Port Replicator You can use an optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU06W). 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 mini port replicator to the expansion bus connector (A). For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the mini port replicator.

  • Page 46: External Display

    External Display You can switch the output destination to an external display. Connect the external display to the external display port (A). NOTE After resuming from hibernation or restarting the computer, the output destination may not be the same as selected in the previous status.

  • Page 47: Switching The Display

    External Display Switching the Display Press Each time you press the key combination: Internal LCD Simultaneous display 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.

  • Page 48: Usb Devices

    USB Devices 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.
  • Page 49 USB Devices When a USB device is connected, power consumption increases. Remove the USB device when it is not in use, espe- cially when operating by battery power.
  • Page 50 Modem Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack CAUTION Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices. Doing so may lead to a fire or electric shock. You cannot connect the modem to the following lines. •...
  • Page 51 Modem 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.

  • Page 52: Connecting Lan

    You can turn off the LAN device to reduce power consumption during battery operation. Click the LAN device power icon ( If the icon is not displayed on the notification area, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [LAN Power- Saving Utility].
  • Page 53 NOTE This function does not work during AC operation. The LAN device will be turned on automatically when the AC adaptor is connected. You can set [Auto Off Setting for LAN] separately from [Manual Switching for LAN]. To check the Local Area Connection status, click [start] - [Connect To] - [Show all connections]. Do not use this function when using the Power On by LAN/Wake Up from LAN function.
  • Page 54 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. Select [Allow] in [Power On by LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( 67).
  • Page 55 Enabling the Wake Up from LAN function The computer automatically resumes from standby or hibernation when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Network adapters] and double-click [Marvell Yukon 88E8055 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller], and then click [Power Management].

  • Page 56: Wireless Switch

    Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication <Only for model with wireless LAN, Bluetooth and/or wireless WAN> There are three ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication. The wireless switch on the front of the computer (below) The wireless switch utility ( page Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( NOTE For further information about Wireless LAN: For further information about Bluetooth:...

  • Page 57: Wireless Switch Utility

    Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication 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.

  • Page 58: Using The Wireless Lan Function

    Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN> CAUTION 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 wire- less LAN.
  • Page 59 Wireless LAN Setting the profiles Double-click The [Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless] screen appears. When is displayed, skip step When you double-clicked Click [Profiles] and click [Add]. Enter the profile name and wireless network name (SSID), and make other necessary changes, then click [Next]. Make necessary settings and click [OK].
  • Page 60 Wireless LAN 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]. Click on the notification area. Click [802.11a Disabled] or [802.11a Enabled]. NOTE In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law. The Wireless Switch Utility icon ( wireless WAN, not the setting of IEEE802.11a.
  • Page 61 Wireless LAN To check the wireless LAN network status Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( A tooltip appears. NOTE The Wireless Switch Utility icons ( IEEE802.11a setting. If the setting is changed in [Device Manager], the display will be changed accordingly. Perform either of the following procedures to check the status in Intel •...

  • Page 62: Using The Bluetooth Function

    Bluetooth <Only for model with Bluetooth> You can access internet and other Bluetooth devices without connecting cables. NOTE Communication is established through the Bluetooth antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand or body. To use Bluetooth, set [Bluetooth] to [Enable] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 67).

  • Page 63: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard Disk Drive Inserting/Removing the Hard Disk Drive To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support. CAUTION Back up all the important data before removing the hard disk drive. 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 ( Carefully remove/insert the hard disk drive since the hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock.

  • Page 64: Starting The Setup Utility

    Starting the Setup Utility Turn on or restart the computer. Press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the com- puter starts the startup procedure. When [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password. When you start the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password You can make the settings of all items of the Setup Utility.

  • Page 65: Information Menu

    Setup Utility Information Menu Language Model No. Serial No. CPU Type CPU Speed BIOS Embedded Controller System Memory Available Memory Hard Disk Optical Drive Accumulative Operating Time Underlined items are the factory presets. English Japanese Computer information (cannot be changed.)
  • Page 66 Setup Utility Main Menu System Time • 24-hr. style. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. System Date • Month/Day/Year. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. Touch Pad Touchscreen Mode • Only for model with touchscreen Display •...

  • Page 67: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility Advanced Menu Core Multi-Processing Intel(R) Virtualization Technology Serial Port Modem Power On by LAN • Can be changed only when [LAN] is set to [Enable]. • To use [Power On by LAN], make additional settings in [Device Manager] ( Wireless LAN •...

  • Page 68: Security Menu

    Setup Utility Prompt • When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disable], the message “Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN” is not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. However, F2 and F12 will work even if the message is not displayed.

  • Page 69: Boot Menu

    • Multimedia pocket device : [DVD Operation] to [Enable] ( 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 , and then press F6.
  • Page 70 Setup Utility the [Security] menu is set to [Enable] ( be changed accordingly. Exit Menu Save Values & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Current Values page 68). When you change the setting in the [Boot] menu, [Boot Menu] will To save the changes to CMOS and reboot.

  • Page 71: Icon Enlarger

    Outlook Express. Some characters of website and e-mail may not be enlarged. Preparation Close all of the applications before using “Icon Enlarger”. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. Select the size. Click [OK]. The screen will be displayed in the selected size.

  • Page 72: Loupe Utility

    Loupe Utility You can magnify the specific part of the screen. Activating the Loupe Utility Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Loupe Utility]. Click [OK]. appears on the notification area. Using the Loupe Utility Point the cursor Press and hold , and right-click.

  • Page 73: Click [Settings]

    Loupe Utility NOTE 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.

  • Page 74: Dmi Viewer

    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. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [DMI Viewer]. The DMI Viewer screen appears.
  • Page 75 Recover Pro 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 •...

  • Page 76: Technical Information

    Technical Information Network Connections and Communications Software Close the communications software before using the power saving function. If the power saving function (standby or hibernation) is activated while communications software is used, the network con- nection may be interrupted, or the performance may be adversely affected. In this case, restart the computer. In a network environment, set the [System standby] and [System hibernates] settings to [Never].

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting (Advanced)

    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 ( Shut Down Cannot shut down or restart Windows.

  • Page 78: Disc Operation

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Sound Cannot change the volume by press- ing Fn+F5 or Fn+F6. “There was an error updating the reg- istry” appears when Sound Recorder is started. Keyboard Only numbers can be input. Only capital letters can be input. Cannot enter special characters (ß, à, ç, etc.) and symbols.

  • Page 79: Wireless Communication

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Disc Operation Cannot eject a disc. The disc tray does not close. Other disc operation problems. Network Cannot connect to network. Cannot check the computer’s MAC address. Wireless Communication (Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN) Cannot connect to network. Access point is not detected.

  • Page 80: Connecting Peripherals

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Connecting Peripherals An error occurs while installing the driver. A peripheral device does not work. The connected mouse does not work. 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.
  • Page 81 Cannot print. You can use only the Panasonic CF-VFDU03 USB floppy disk drive (optional). Connect the floppy disk drive directly to a USB port of the computer. Do not connect it via a USB hub or USB connector of the mini port replicator.

  • Page 82: Touch Pad / Touchscreen (Only For Model With Touchscreen)

    Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\cpupower\setup.exe], and click [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CPU Idle Setting]. Click [Performance] and click [OK], then click [Yes]. The computer is restarted. If the problem persists, click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes], select [Always On] in [Power schemes], and click [OK].

  • Page 83: Smart Card (Only For Model With Smart Card Slot)

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) PC Card / ExpressCard A card does not work. SD Memory Card Cannot use an SD Memory Card. Cannot use SD security function. Cannot log on using the SD Memory Card. Smart Card (only for model with Smart Card slot) Cannot use a Smart Card.

  • Page 84: Fast User Switching Function

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Fast User Switching Function Some applications do not work prop- erly. Others No response. A motion image file cannot be played ® using Windows Media Player and the message [Codec required] appears. When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following problems may occur.

  • Page 85: Checking The Computer's Usage Status

    [Hard Disk Status] of PC Information Viewer, and click [OK]. As long as it is activated, the PC Information Viewer will appear in front of all other screens. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer].
  • Page 86 When using the extended desktop ( The default key combination to copy is Ctrl+Alt+F8. You can change it in the following procedure. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer]. Right-click [Screen Copy] - [Properties] and click [Shortcut].
  • Page 87 • Bluetooth™ is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. • WinDVD™ is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc. • Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. • Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own companies.

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