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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    Reference Manual Personal Computer CF-T5 Series Model No. We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

  • Page 2: Read Me First

    Read Me First ® In this manual, “Microsoft Windows ® ® “Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005” are indicated as “Windows” or “Windows XP” unless otherwise indi- cated. Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual NOTE CAUTION Enter Fn+F5 [start] - [Run] or ⇒...

  • Page 3: Using The Touchpad

    Using the Touch Pad Use the Touch Pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations. A. Work Surface (Touch Pad) B. Left Button C. Right Button Function Moving the Cursor Tapping/Clicking tapping To right-click: Can only be performed by clicking the right button.

  • Page 4: Using The Touch Pad 4

    Using the Touch Pad NOTE You can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons by clicking [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse]. Scroll There are two ways of scrolling with the Touch Pad: the Touch Pad utility, and the Virtual Scrolling Function. You cannot use both functions at the same time.
  • Page 5 When is not displayed: Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings]. If a message appears indicating that the Touch Pad utility is not running, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility], and display Add a check mark for [Use horizontal scroll function] in the [General settings] screen, and click [OK].
  • Page 6 Using the Touch Pad Trace clockwise Trace counter-clockwise When the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, any scrolling will be vertical scrolling. The screen will not scroll if you trace toward the center of the Touch Pad. On screens that cannot be scrolled (e.g., desktop screen), if you scroll, the computer may try to scroll the screen, causing the cursor to freeze.

  • Page 7: Change The Settings

    Using the Touch Pad Change the settings. General settings Use Touch Pad function (On/Off) Display icon in task tray (On/Off) Animated icon in task tray (On/Off) Rotate icon when wheel is operated (On/Off) Scroll item under mouse cursor Reverse the direction of the vertical scrolling Use horizontal scroll function (On/Off)
  • Page 8 Using the Touch Pad Initial scope A. Width of the initial scope B. Vertical and horizontal scroll initial scope Click [OK]. By dragging the inner circumference of the starting area, you can change the width of the initial scope (A) in five stages.

  • Page 9: Using The Virtual Scrolling Function

    Using the Touch Pad Using the Virtual Scrolling Function Set the Virtual Scrolling function using the following procedure. The Touch Pad utility will be disabled. Click on the notification area, and click [Settings]. When is not displayed: Remove a check mark from [Use Touch Pad function] in [General settings], and then click [OK].

  • Page 10: Adjusting Sensitivity When Touching Touch Pad

    [OK]. Click [OK] at [Mouse Properties]. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings]. Click [General settings], add a check mark for [Use Touch Pad function], then click [OK]. Adjusting the Sensitivity when Touching the Touch Pad...
  • Page 11 Using the Touch Pad Try to avoid having any harmful substances, such as oil, come in contact with the Touch Pad. The cursor may not work properly in such cases. When the Touch Pad becomes dirty: Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.

  • Page 12: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the Touchscreen Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen function allowing you to perform the same operations as the Touch Pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus (included). The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).
  • Page 13 Using the Touchscreen To right-click <Only for model with Windows XP Professional> on the notification area. Click on the notification area. changes to Click the object you want to right-click. changes to • If you accidentally change the icon to When needed, the above settings can be configured using the following procedure.
  • Page 14 Using the Touchscreen When needed, the above settings can be configured using the following procedure. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings] - [Pen Click [Press and hold] in [Pen Action] and then click [Settings]. In [Press and Hold Settings], change the settings and then click [OK].

  • Page 15: Calibrating The Touchscreen

    Using the Touchscreen Calibrating the Touchscreen When you cannot point correctly with the stylus (include), calibrate the Touchscreen by following the steps below. NOTE Rotate the display to 0 degree before performing the calibration. ( <Only for model with Windows XP Professional> Calibrate the Touchscreen for each account created.

  • Page 16: Handling The Stylus

    Using the Touchscreen Touch the 4 “+” target marks sequentially with the stylus. Click [OK]. Select [Portrait] and click [Calibrate]. Repeat steps Handling the Touchscreen Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen oper- ations.

  • Page 17: Display Rotation

    Display Rotation After Windows is started up, you can rotate the display and perform the Touch Pad and touchscreen operations in the rotated mode. Rotating the Display Double-click on the notification area or press Each time this operation is performed, the screen display switches between the landscape mode (0 degree) and the previously set angle ( page To select the angle and rotate the display...

  • Page 18: Changing The Settings

    Display Rotation Changing the Settings By using the Display Rotation Tool, you can change the settings of the display rotation. Right-click on the notification area, and then click [Setting...]. Change the settings. A. Changing the key combination (Only the third key can be changed.) B.
  • Page 19 [Exit]. • In the default mode, the Display Rotation Tool will start up when Windows starts up. • To restart the tool after exiting: Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Display Rotation Tool].

  • Page 20: 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 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 21 Key Combinations Fn+F4 Speaker on/off NOTE Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound. Fn+F5 Volume (Fn+F5= down / Fn+F6= up) Fn+F6 Fn+F7 Activate standby ( Fn+F9 Remaining battery power Fn+F10 Activate hibernation ( Fn+NumLk Run the ScrLk (Scroll Lock) function The functions differ depending on the application software.

  • Page 22: Hotkey Settings

    When you press Fn, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key combinations. • Pop-up icon on/off 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 23: Battery Power

    See [Important Tips] using one of the following methods. • Double-click on the desktop. • Using the [start] menu. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. Select [On-Line Manuals] or [Battery], and click [Important Tips]. Checking the Battery Status Battery Indicator Not lit Battery pack is not connected or no charging.

  • Page 24: Checking The Remaining Battery Power

    Battery Power When the AC adaptor is connected. The orange display light has three modes: on, flashing and blinking. Note the difference between flashing and blinking. NOTE Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the remaining battery power becomes less than approximately 95% (75% when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled), so overcharging is avoided.
  • Page 25 Battery Power NOTE The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery power in the cases as below. To correct the display, perform the Battery Recalibration ( • The battery indicator remains red. • The battery indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time (79% when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled).
  • Page 26 Battery Power Computer behavior with low battery The default settings are as follows. When the remaining battery power becomes 10% [Low battery alarm] Displays a message that the remaining battery power 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 27 Battery Power We recommend that you become familiar with alarm settings to become aware when battery power is low. A. When making a setting for [When the alarm goes off, the computer will] in [Alarms] - [Alarm Action]: Add a check mark for [Force stand by or shutdown even if a program stops responding].
  • Page 28 Close all the applications. Perform “Battery Recalibration”. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Battery Recalibration]. When the confirmation message appears, click [Start]. Frequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery. A caution message appears when the “Battery Recalibration”...
  • Page 29 Battery Power Press F9 while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure. When the remaining battery power is displayed, press Enter. Follow the on-screen instructions. Switching between Long Battery Life and Extended Operating Time (Economy Mode (ECO) Setting Utility) The battery pack is a consumable item, and deteriorates gradually each time it is used.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Click [Economy Mode(ECO) Enable] or [Economy Mode(ECO) Disable]. Economy Mode (ECO) Indicator If [Economy Mode(ECO) Enable] is set and remaining battery power is 81% or more The battery will discharge until the remaining battery power is 80% or less. When the confirmation message is displayed, read the message on the screen carefully, and click [OK].
  • Page 31 Battery Power In standby, do not remove/replace the battery pack. Otherwise your data will be lost and the computer may be dam- aged. Turn off the computer. Do not use the standby function. Turn your computer over and remove/insert the battery pack. To remove Slide the left latch (A) to the unlocked position ( Slide and hold the right latch (B) to the unlocked position (...

  • Page 32: Computing On The Road

    Computing on the Road In the default setting, [Power schemes] is set to [Panasonic Power Management], but you can reduce power consumption using the following method. When using the battery, the computer can be used for a longer period of time.
  • Page 33 Computing on the Road Setting method: Click [start] - [Control Panel], and from the [See Also] area, click [Other Control Panel Options], and then click [Intel(R) GMA Driver for Mobile]. Click [Display Settings] - [Power Settings]. Click [Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology] to add the check mark, set the slide bar (A) to the [Maximum Battery] side, and click [OK].
  • Page 34 Standby or Hibernation Functions Starting Up Your Computer Quickly 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...
  • Page 35 Standby or Hibernation Functions When the Wake up from LAN Function is enabled (the function is enabled in the default setting), battery consumption will increase while in standby or hibernation. ( Setting Standby or Hibernation Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced].
  • Page 36 Standby or Hibernation Functions 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:] ( page 35 “Setting Standby or Hibernation”). If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound. In standby or hibernation Do not attach or remove a peripheral device.

  • Page 37: Security Measures

    Security Measures You can set the password and/or enable/disable some functions for security purpose. Other security measures • SD Security ( page • Embedded Security (TPM) ( Module (TPM)”. Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password. Start up the Setup Utility ( Select [Security].

  • Page 38: Set The Password

    Security Measures Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use You can set a start-up password to prevent your computer from unauthorized use. Set the password ( menu of the Setup Utility ( NOTE 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].
  • Page 39 PC Cards You can insert the PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot. NOTE The following types of card are not supported: PC Card Type III, ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards that require 12V of operating voltage.

  • Page 40: Remove The Card

    PC Cards Remove the card. Raise the bent part of the eject button. Press the eject button so the card comes out of the slot. Draw the card straight out. NOTE Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit. Otherwise mal- function may occur.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Inserting/Removing The Sd Memory Card

    Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages, directly or indirectly.
  • Page 43 SD Memory Card Remove the card. Press the card so it comes out of the slot. Draw it straight out.

  • Page 44: Sd Card Setup

    Insert the formatted SD Memory Card in the SD Memory Card slot. If [Secure Digital storage device] appears, click [Take no action], then click [OK]. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Card Setup]. Click [Next] in the Welcome screen.
  • Page 45 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 or hibernation or screen- saver, eject the card after the beep sounds to indicate card recognition.
  • Page 46 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 47 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 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 48: Mini Port Replicator

    Mini Port Replicator You can use an optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU05AU). 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 mini port replicator connector (A). For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the mini port replicator.

  • Page 49: 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 the one selected in the previous status.

  • Page 50: Switching The Display

    External Display CAUTION Before disconnecting the external display, switch to the internal LCD by pressing Fn+F3. Otherwise the displayed image quality may become different form before disconnection (e.g., wrong resolution). In this case, press Fn+F3 to reset the image quality. The screen may become distorted due to the following operations.
  • Page 51 External Display When the application running is not shown on the display. When the application is in the external display or after the application is closed in the external display, there are times the application will not be shown in the display when executed the next time if the position of the extended display is changed or the Extended Desktop is closed.

  • Page 52: Usb Devices

    USB Devices Connecting/Removing USB Devices To connect the device Connect the USB device to one of the USB ports (A). For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the USB device. To remove the device Preparation Close all applications. Disable the USB device.
  • Page 53 USB Devices When the USB device is removed and then inserted while the computer is on, and the device may not be correctly recognized. In this case, remove and connect the device again, or restart the com- puter. 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 54 USB Devices When using the Touch Pad Utility Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] to remove the external mouse driver. For further information, refer to the instructions manual of the mouse driver. After the driver is removed, turn off the computer. If an external mouse is connected, disconnect it after turning off the computer.

  • Page 55: Restart The Computer

    USB Devices On the Device Manager display, click [View] - [Devices by connection]. Click for the following items in order. [ACPI Uniprocessor PC] - [Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System] - [PCI Bus] - [Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller-27CC]. Right-click [USB Root Hub] under [Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller-27CC] and then click [Properties].
  • Page 56 USB Devices • Touch the floppy disk drive eject button Use care when handling floppy disks. To protect the data on your floppy disks or to prevent a floppy disk from becoming stuck in your computer, avoid the following: • Manually sliding the shutter on the floppy disk •...
  • Page 57 Modem 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. • Interphone • Intercom • ISDN Be sure to connect the telephone cable into the modem port, not into the LAN port. 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.
  • Page 58 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 an idle state waiting for a phone call, and if you prefer, to turn the computer to standby again afterward.
  • Page 59 Modem The computer cannot resume if the telephone is not connected to the internal modem (e.g., you cannot use a PC Card modem). The computer needs some time to respond, so set the calling time longer than normal. If this is not possible on the transmission side, reduce the number of rings before answering on the software that you are using to keep the com- puter in idle waiting for the call.

  • Page 60: Connect The Cable

    CAUTION Do not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port. To ensure proper network operations, use a twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher) less than 100 m in length. Do not use the standby or hibernation during communications (except when the Wake up from LAN function is in use), as this may cause an error in data transmission or reception.
  • Page 61 Click [Power Management], add or remove check marks for [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power] and [Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby] to enable or disable the function, click [OK], and then click [Device Manager] screen to close.

  • Page 62: Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

    Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication <Only for model with wireless LAN 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 (below) Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( NOTE For further information about Wireless LAN: For further information about Wireless WAN: Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless device.
  • Page 63 Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication To enable or disable particular wireless devices Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon to show the pop-up menu. Select On or Off for the device you want to enable or disable. To change the function of the Wireless Switch In the default setting, the Wireless Switch enables all wireless devices when it is set to ON.

  • Page 64: 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 65 Wireless LAN Setting the profiles Preparation Follow the instruction manual of the wireless LAN access point to make settings for the access point to recognize the com- puter. Slide the wireless switch to the right to turn on the wireless LAN. Double-click The [Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless] screen appears.
  • Page 66 Wireless LAN Setting the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a) 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 ( the setting of IEEE802.11a.
  • Page 67 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 IEEE802.11a 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 68: 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 enter Supervisor Password You can make the settings of all items of the Setup Utility.
  • Page 69 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 Fn/Ctrl Key • Select whether to switch Fn with Ctrl functions, and vice versa on the internal keyboard. •...

  • Page 70: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility Advanced Menu Core Multi-Processing • When using the originally installed Windows XP, leave this set to [Enable]. Setting to [Disable] is not supported. Modem Wireless LAN • Only for model with wireless LAN Wireless WAN • Only for model with wireless WAN PC Card Slot SD Slot USB Port...

  • Page 71: 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 72 If more than one of the same devices are connected, only one device name will be displayed. 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 73 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 71). When you change the setting in the [Boot] menu, [Boot Menu] will To save the changes to CMOS and reboot.

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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 76: Click [Settings]

    Loupe Utility 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 77: 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 78 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 79: Troubleshooting (Advanced)

    [OK]. Cannot boot from a floppy disk Check if there is a Panasonic external floppy disk drive connected (CF-VFDU03). It is not possible to boot from other floppy disk drives.
  • Page 80 Troubleshooting (Advanced) When the display is closed, the computer may not enter system standby or system hibernation. In order to activate standby or hibernation, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. ( Functions that cause the computer to automatically enter standby or hibernation after a certain time interval has passed. The computer does not power off (Windows does not shut down) If a peripheral is connected, disconnect it, and then shut down.

  • Page 81: Problems With Passwords And Messages

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) The date and time are incorrect Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Date and Time], and correct the date and time. If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced. Contact your technical support office.

  • Page 82: Cannot Scroll With The Touch Pad

    Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility] to start up the Touch Pad utility. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings] - [General settings], and check that the check mark is added for [Use Touch Pad function].
  • Page 83 Uninstall and then reinstall the Synaptics TouchPad driver and Touch Pad utility. ( If [Touch Pad utility settings] does not appear when you click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic], click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs], and check that [Touch Pad Utility] appears.
  • Page 84 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Some applications may not work properly When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following problems may occur: • Some applications may not work properly. • Key combination with the Fn may not work. •...

  • Page 85: Problems With Battery

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Problems with Battery The battery indicator lights red The remaining battery power is very low (the charge is approx. 9% or less). Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the battery indicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your computer.

  • Page 86: Problems With Cursor

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Problems with Cursor The cursor cannot be controlled properly Sensitivity when touching the Touch Pad can be adjusted. ( Make sure [Touch Pad] is set to [Enable] on the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. ( With the following procedure, check that no external mouse driver is installed. If it is installed, it may not possible to use the Touch Pad.

  • Page 87: Problems With Display

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) For details of the mouse driver, consult the mouse manufacturer. (In some cases, later versions may be available.) If operation is not correct even after installing the driver, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. page Problems with Display Screen is too dark or becomes darker...
  • Page 88 Troubleshooting (Advanced) The display destination may be set to the external display. Try changing the display destination by pressing Fn+F3. If you want to switch the display destination repeatedly by pressing Fn+F3, make sure that the display destination has switched completely each time before pressing Fn+F3 again. The screen may become darker.

  • Page 89: Problems With Input

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) The LCD brightness changes a number of times when the AC adaptor is discon- nected Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology ( Image colors are not reproduced as expected when displaying photographs or other images We recommend removing the check mark from [Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology]. ( Nothing appears on the external display, or the display is not correct Check that the external display cables are correctly connected.

  • Page 90: Problems With Sound

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) How to input European characters (ß, à, ç etc.), symbols or Euro currency sym- bol is unclear With the following procedure, enter a character using the code table. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [System Tools] - [Character Map]. Point to the desired font name, such as European fonts, and select it.

  • Page 91: To Change The Volume

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Double-click [Sound, video, and game controllers] and check if is displayed, click the driver for which Then restart the computer. To change the volume Press Fn+F5 (to lower the volume) or Fn+F6 (to increase the volume). The audio is distorted During audio playback, operating a key with Fn may cause distortion of the sound.
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting (Advanced) An error occurs while installing the driver Check that the driver is supported by the operating system. If you use an incompatible driver, malfunction may occur. Set the [Execute-Disable Bit Capability] to [Disable] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility. If the error is not resolved, it is possible that the driver being used is not compatible with the Data execution prevention function.
  • Page 93 [Battery (Windows XP Standard)] in [CPU Idle Setting], and return [Power schemes] in [Power Options] to [Panasonic Power Management]. As a result of the LAN communications speed being extremely low, or a wireless LAN connection being lost, if the CPU power-saving setting is set, then when the LAN or whatever is not used, it is recommended to return to the above settings.

  • Page 94: Problems With General Network

    When [USB Power Save Mode Switching Utility] is displayed, perform the following procedures from step E. Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\usbpower\setup.exe] and then click [OK]. Click [Next]. Click [Finish]. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [USB Power Save Mode Switching Utility]. Click [Disable], and click [OK]. Click [OK]. Restart the computer.
  • Page 95 Troubleshooting (Advanced) • Incorrect cable type or incorrect connection • A break in the cable The communications speed is low Setting [CPU Idle Setting] to [Performance] may improve the communication speed. See “A device connected to a PC Card does not operate correctly” ( Cannot check the computer’s MAC address Check the computer’s MAC address using the following procedure: Check that the LAN or wireless LAN is not disabled in the Setup Utility or the Device Manager.
  • Page 96 Troubleshooting (Advanced) • Wireless LAN power supply is displayed on the notification area, slide the wireless switch to the right (ON). • IEEE802.11a settings Even if the wireless LAN is on, IEEE802.11a may be set to disable. If IEEE802.11a is to be used, change this setting to enable.
  • Page 97 Troubleshooting (Advanced) When using a wireless LAN in an environment that combines both IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11b, communication speed when using IEEE802.11g may decrease. Using the CPU Idle Setting to set to [Performance] may improve this problem. See “A device connected to a PC Card does not operate correctly” ( Communications with access point are cut off Shorten the distance between the computer and the access point, and try the detection again.

  • Page 98: Check The Computer's Usage Status

    As long as it is activated, the PC Information Viewer will appear in front of all other screens. Running PC Information Viewer Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer]. Click the items to display detailed information for each item.
  • Page 99 You can also save a copy of the screen to a file using the following procedure: Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [Screen Copy]. At the time of purchase, the computer is set so that a copy of the screen can be saved to a file by pressing Ctrl+Alt+F8.

  • Page 100: Protecting Your Computer From Viruses

    Protecting Your Computer from Viruses A computer virus propagates through infections from one computer to another. Some viruses are highly malicious, destroying computer data, or preventing the computer from starting up properly. The first time you start up Windows, the message [Your computer might be at risk] will be displayed from the Security Cen- ter icon on the notification area.

  • Page 101: Update Windows

    Update Windows to its Latest Version In an Internet-connected environment, execute the Windows Update, and use the latest Windows service pack or patch pro- gram to update Windows on your computer to its latest version. This update is also an effective measure for preventing viruses and other forms of computer attack.

  • Page 102: Technical Information

    Technical Information When Using the Files on the Retail Version of the Windows CD-ROM The Windows files included in the Retail Version of the Windows CD-ROM for each OS are contained in the following folders: <Only for model with Windows XP Professional> c:\windows\docs, c:\windows\dotnetfx, c:\windows\i386, c:\windows\support\tools, c:\windows\valueadd <Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>...
  • Page 103 • Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • 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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