Panasonic Laptop CF 17 User Manual

®
Personal Computer  
Reference Manual  
CF-M34/CF-17 Series  
Contents  
Read Me First .............................................................. 2  
Key Combinations ..................................................... 4  
LED Indicators ............................................................ 5  
Touch Pad (Advanced) ............................................. 6  
Touchscreen .............................................................. 1 0  
Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen)........... 1 2  
Suspend/Hibernation Functions ........................ 1 3  
Security Measures .................................................. 1 6  
Computing On The Road ....................................... 1 9  
Battery Power ........................................................... 2 1  
PC Cards..................................................................... 2 7  
RAM Module .............................................................. 2 8  
External Display ....................................................... 2 9  
USB Devices.............................................................. 3 0  
Mo d em......................................................................... 3 2  
Port Replicator ......................................................... 3 3  
Accessories............................................................... 3 4  
Hard Disk Drive ........................................................ 3 5  
Setup Utility ............................................................... 3 7  
Smart Boot................................................................. 4 3  
Technical Information ............................................ 4 4  
DMI Viewer ................................................................. 4 5  
Creating BACKUP DISKS...................................... 4 6  
List of Error Codes.................................................. 4 8  
Dealing With Problems (Advanced) ................... 5 0  
9 5  
In this manual, descriptions are given us-  
ing illustrations not featuring the hand-  
grip belt or handle for convenience of ex-  
planation.  
CF-M34 Series  
CF-17 Series  
Illustrations in this Reference Manual  
NOTE:  
NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.  
CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.  
WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.  
CAUTION:  
WARNING:  
[Start]-[Shut Down]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].  
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)  
Enter  
Fn  
:
This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.  
+
F5  
:
This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.  
page:  
When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to  
page (green display), the  
shape of the cursor will change to  
. Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a  
click is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.  
This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.  
:
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.  
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Read Me First  
3
Usage Environment  
Environment  
Place the computer on a flat stable surface.  
In use:  
Temperature:  
Humidity:  
5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}  
30% to 80% RH (No condensation)  
-20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}  
30% to 90% RH (No condensation)  
Not in use: Temperature:  
Humidity:  
Places not to use your computer  
Such areas may result in damage to the computer.  
Areas with electronic equipment  
These areas may interfere with your display or  
cause your computer to produce strange sounds.  
Areas with extremely high/low temperatures  
Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat. During opera-  
tion, the computer may become warm.  
Handling  
This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk  
drive, the leakage of liquid (e.g., water) from the keyboard, etc., but no warranty is  
provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, please be ex-  
tremely careful in the handling.  
Do not drop or hit your computer against solid objects.  
Do not stand the computer on its side or allow it to tip over. When the computer  
receives extremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc.,  
may become inoperable.  
Do not carry your computer when it is ON.  
Remove all cables before transporting your computer.  
We recommend preparing a fully charged battery (and optional charger, if possible).  
When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended  
that the batteries be stored in a plastic bag.  
Do not place the computer upright. When the computer receives extremely strong  
shock after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable.  
Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the display.  
Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.  
Always carry your computer with you. Never check it in with luggage. For use of the  
computer inside an aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy  
on this issue.  
Maintenance  
Display  
Use a soft dry cloth like gauze to lightly wipe  
the display.  
Touch Pad  
page 9  
Areas excluding the display  
Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after apply-  
ing water or detergent diluted with water to the  
soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water.  
CAUTION  
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.  
Do not directly use water, liquid detergents or spray-type cleaners. If liquid enters  
the computer, this may cause the computer to malfunction or become defective.  
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Key Combinations  
4
CAUTION  
Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.  
Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse) or other keys.  
When a MIDI file is playing, do not use the following key combinations. The tempo of the MIDI file may temporarily slow.  
Key  
Functions  
Popup Window  
Is displayed when  
the brightness is at  
its maximum value.  
Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness  
of LCD.  
LCD brightness con-  
Fn + F1  
trol  
(
down)  
LCD brightness con-  
trol ( up)  
Is displayed when  
the brightness is at  
its minimum value.  
Fn + F2  
By pressing this key combination, you can select ei-  
ther an external display, LCD or simultaneous, even  
if an external display is not connected. Rebooting  
the computer, or powering off then on, restores the  
display setting of the Setup Utility.  
Display change  
Fn + F3  
Speakers on/off switch Pressing this key combination turns off audio from  
the internal speakers and headphone jack. Pressing  
it again, or rebooting the computer restores the  
speaker setting of the Setup Utility.  
Fn + F4  
OFF  
O N  
CAUTION  
Disabling the speakers will also disable the warn-  
ing beep.  
* 1  
* 1  
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of  
the internal speakers and headphone jack.  
Volume control  
down)  
Fn + F5  
(
Down  
U p  
Volume control ( up)  
NOTE  
Fn + F6  
This key combination cannot be used to adjust the vol-  
ume of the warning beep and the touchscreen sound.  
Holding down on the keys  
changes the sound level.  
* 2  
Pressing this key combination causes the current  
screen on the display to be saved to memory, and  
powers off the computer. When the computer is pow-  
ered on, by sliding the power switch, the saved screen  
will be displayed. (The computer must be plugged  
into the AC adapter or have a battery pack with suf-  
ficient remaining power installed.)  
Power off using the  
suspend function  
Fn + F7  
* 3  
Pressing this key combination temporarily disables  
the power management (timeout feature) of the Setup  
Utility. Pressing it again, or rebooting the computer  
restores the power management setting of the Setup  
Power management  
enable/disable switch  
Fn + F8  
Enable  
Disable  
Utility.  
page 20,41  
Remaining  
capacity (%)  
display  
Remaining capacity of  
the battery pack  
Pressing this key combination displays the remain-  
ing battery capacity on the screen. page 21  
Fn + F9  
Battery pack is  
not installed.  
* 2  
ECO mode for con-  
serving power  
Pressing this key combination turns off the LCD, ex-  
ternal display and hard disk drive until operation is  
resumed by pressing any key or mouse*4 (except the  
keyboard and mouse connected to the USB port).  
Fn + F10  
1
*
Under the condition the sound function of Windows is not working,  
or  
is displayed, but the volume does not change.  
2
3
4
*
*
*
When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key] with the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable.  
Depending on the state of the system, settings may be unable to be changed. In such cases, try performing the settings again.  
This "mouse" indicates the touch pad, the touchscreen and an external mouse.  
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LED Indicators  
5
Caps Lock  
This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent  
non-shifted input is capitalized.  
NumLk (Numeric key) These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a  
portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key  
functions differently depending on the application.  
ScrLk (Scroll lock)  
This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions  
differently depending on the application.  
Hard disk status  
This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.  
Battery pack  
status  
Not lit :  
AC adapter not connected or charging not being per-  
formed.  
Orange  
Green  
:
Charging in progress.  
Charging finished.  
:
Red  
:
Battery is low  
(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less).  
Battery pack or charging malfunction.  
Blinking red  
:
Blinking orange : Battery capacity being refreshed.  
Blinking orange five times after the AC adapter is connected  
:
Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is out-  
side the allowable range. Once the allowable range  
requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.)  
Not lit :  
Green  
Power off  
Power on  
Power status  
:
Blinking green : Suspend mode  
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Touch Pad (Advaced)  
6
Using the Touch Pad  
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer  
operations.  
Work Surface  
For instructions on how to handle the touch pad, refer to page 9.  
The touch pad has the following two modes of operation.  
Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel Mode  
Original Mode  
(Setting at the time of purchase)  
Wheel mode operations (almost identical Only scroll operation is possible for ap-  
to the case of using the Microsoft® plications not compatible with the Mi-  
IntelliMouseTM for scroll, zoom, etc., op- crosoft® wheel function.  
erations) are possible for Microsoft® wheel  
Even for applications compatible with the  
function-compatible applications.  
Microsoft® wheel function, there are  
Right Button  
Left Button  
Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM is a mouse-type cases where only vertical scrolling or  
device that, in addition to the two conven- only horizontal scrolling is possible in this  
tional buttons, incorporates a wheel able mode.  
to rotate forwards/backwards.  
Scrolling Area  
Scrolling Area  
Scrolling up/down  
Possible when a check  
Scrolling up/down  
mark  
is added for  
[Vertical].  
For the Pan and Auto Scroll functions, the en-  
tire work surface of the touch pad can be used  
for scrolling.  
Scrolling side-to-side  
Possible when a check mark  
is added for [Horizontal].  
: Typical mouse operations use this area.  
When no check mark is added for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode], [Horizontal] and  
[Vertical] of [Scroll Configuration], the entire surface can be used for typical mouse  
operations.  
NOTE  
When you are not sure whether an application is compatible with the Microsoft®  
wheel function or not, try using both modes. Furthermore, depending on the appli-  
cation, there are cases where scrolling may not be possible with either mode.  
Changing the mode of the touch pad  
1 Select  
from the taskbar and then select [Motion] or select [Motion] in [Start] -  
[Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].  
2
To set the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode  
Add the check mark  
for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration].  
To set the original mode  
Delete the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration]  
and add the check mark for [Horizontal] and/or [Vertical] .  
3 Press [OK].  
NOTE  
The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do  
not use any implement on the touch pad.  
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Touch Pad (Advanced)  
7
Wheel  
Indicates an operation applicable to the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode.  
Work Surface  
Original  
Indicates an operation applicable to the original mode.  
Basic Operation  
Function  
Touch Pad Operation  
Wheel  
Moving the Cursor  
Original  
Move the tip of your finger  
lightly over the surface.  
Tapping/Clicking  
Wheel  
o r  
Original  
Right Button  
Left Button  
tapping  
clicking  
Double-Tapping/  
Double-Clicking  
Wheel  
o r  
Original  
double-tapping  
double-clicking  
Dragging  
Wheel  
o r  
Original  
Two quick taps, but on the  
second tap leaving your  
finger down (applying  
pressure) and moving it  
on the work surface.  
When a check mark  
Lock] *  
While holding down the  
button, moving your fin-  
ger on the work surface.  
is added for [Drag  
After the drag operation (above : left side), it  
is necessary to determine the destination (i.e.,  
location of drop) by one tap. Under the con-  
dition no destination is selected, do not use  
the suspend or hibernation function. Nothing  
is shown on the display, even after resuming  
from the suspend or hibernation mode.  
In this case, the display will return after a tap  
or click is made.  
Wheel  
Scroll*  
Wheel  
Original  
Original  
Scroll a document  
(rotate the wheel)  
Wheel  
Auto Scroll*  
Automatically scroll a document  
(move the mouse after clicking  
the wheel)  
Operate after pressing the two buttons simul-  
taneously.  
When releasing the auto scroll function:  
One tap on the work surface.  
*
In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons]  
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Touch Pad (Advanced)  
8
Function  
Touch Pad Operation  
Wheel  
Pan*  
Scroll in various directions of a  
document  
(move the mouse slightly while  
holding down the wheel)  
Operate while holding down the two buttons.  
Wheel  
Zoom*  
Magnify/reduce the display of  
a document.  
(rotate the wheel while holding  
Ctrl  
+
Magnify  
Reduce  
down  
Ctrl  
)
Data Zoom*  
Wheel  
Shift  
+
Display or hide a document, or  
perform operations to return to or  
proceed with Internet Explorer.  
(rotate the wheel while holding  
down  
Shift  
)
Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft®  
IntelliMouseTM  
.
* Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.  
CAUTION  
When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel func-  
tion) is connected, a part or all of the additional functions may foil to operate. To  
use these additional functions, install the driver or application software of the  
external device by following the procedure below. However, once the driver or  
application software is installed, touch pad functions (e.g., auto scroll) may not  
operate even if the touch pad is enabled (see the procedure for “When you want  
to re-enable the touch pad.”).  
1 In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [touch pad] in [Mouse],  
press [Remove] to delete it, then press [OK] to confirm the deletion.  
2 Power off your computer and connect the external mouse or trackball device to  
the computer.  
3 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility (  
page 37). In [Main] menu, set  
[Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.  
4 Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install  
the necessary driver.  
After the installation, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in the Setup Utility.  
Do not enter the suspend or hibernation mode when an external mouse is con-  
nected to the serial port.  
When you want to re-enable the touch pad;  
1 In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], when an external mouse or  
trackball device is displayed in [Mouse], press [Remove] to delete it, and then  
press [OK] to confirm the deletion.  
2 Power off your computer and remove the external mouse or trackball device.  
3 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility (  
page 37). In [Main] menu, set  
[Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.  
4 Confirm whether [touch pad] exists in [Mouse] (in [Control Panel] - [System] -  
[Device Manager]).  
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Touch Pad (Advanced)  
9
CAUTION  
When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] is displayed in [Mouse]:  
1 Select [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] and then press [Properties].  
2 Select [Driver] - [Update Driver] and then press [Next].  
3 Select [Display a list of all the drivers....] and then press [Next].  
4 Press [Next].  
5 At the [Update Driver Warning], press [Yes] and then press [Next].  
6 At the [Insert Disk], press [OK].  
7 Input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] and then press [OK].  
8 Press [Finish].  
9 The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [Yes].  
NOTE  
The double-tapping speed of the touch pad cannot be changed.  
Handling the Touch Pad  
When using a key combination such as Fn  
+
F5 , do not touch the touch pad.  
If a key combination is used while the pad is being touched, the function of the  
key combination will not work. In addition, it is possible that control of the cursor  
will be lost and the cursor will not show proper movements. In such cases, the  
computer has to be restarted by using the keyboard (e.g.,  
).  
Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-  
pointed objects (i.e. nails), hard objects that can leave marks (i.e. pencils and  
ball point pen).  
Do not allow things that could dirty the touch pad, such as oil. The cursor may  
not work properly in such cases.  
When the touch pad becomes dirty:  
Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth  
first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.  
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.  
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Touchscreen  
10  
Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen display allowing you to perform the  
same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with  
your finger. (The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).  
The operation settings can be changed in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings].)  
Clicking  
Moving the cursor  
Cursor  
One tap  
Dragging  
Double-clicking  
Two quick  
taps  
Tap and hold the object (i. e. file  
or icon), move your finger on the  
surface (dragging the object to  
the desired location), then re-  
lease your finger.  
CAUTION  
The touchscreen function can not be used in the MS-DOS mode and when  
using the full screen in [MS-DOS prompt].  
When the operation of panning (only LCD) is performed while the screen reso-  
lution is set to [1024 x 768 dots], the touchscreen function will not work properly.  
If a change is made to the screen resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed  
correctly with your finger, be sure to perform [Calibrate].  
page 11  
Handling the Touchscreen  
Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed  
objects (i.e. nails), hard objects that can leave marks (i.e. pencils and ball point  
pen).  
Do not apply pressure within 5 mm of the perimeter of the display panel. The  
cursor may move to the edge of the display.  
Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not  
allow contact with substances that could dirty the touchscreen, such as oil. The  
cursor may not work properly in such cases.  
When the touchscreen becomes dirty:  
Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as a gauze or soft cloth  
first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.  
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.  
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Touchscreen  
11  
Configuring the Touchscreen  
When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.  
Select  
from the taskbar or select [Settings] from [Start] -  
1
[Programs] - [Updd]  
The following screen will appear.  
Calibration  
Define the calibration setup.  
Windows  
Use when the cursor can not be pointed correctly with  
your finger. (Needed if the alignment of the touchscreen  
with the visual image change or adjust the display reso-  
lution).  
Set the “double-click”  
settings.  
Devices  
Configure the device controller.  
Status  
Display the status of the controller.  
About  
Display the version number.  
Hardware  
Set the hardware resources.  
Button Modes  
Match this setting with the  
setting for [Touchscreen] in  
the Setup Utility.  
Set the button modes.  
General  
Set the general settings and func-  
tions.  
Settings  
Events  
Set the general protocol  
Set the events that can be generated  
by a controller.  
settings.  
Advanced  
Set the advanced settings.  
NOTE  
For more information, refer to [Help].  
Make necessary changes  
Click [OK]  
2
3
NOTE  
It is also possible to change the double-click speed in [Tap and Buttons] for  
[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]. However, when [Double Click  
Speed] in [Mouse] is changed, the double click time in [Windows] is also  
changed. In addition, the setting becomes the setting for [Tap and Buttons] in  
[Mouse] after the computer is restarted or enters the suspend or hibernation  
mode.  
page 13  
Immediately run [Calibrate] when the number of points of calibration is changed.  
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Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen)  
12  
Drawing Characters or Figures  
Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the  
work surface of the touchscreen, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format.  
CAUTION  
To draw, an object with a rounded tip (e.g., a pen for tablets) can be used.  
Do not use any of the following objects, as they may damage the work surface.  
• Objects with an extremely sharp tip, like screwdrivers and nails.  
• Objects that leave marks, like ball point pens.  
Panasonic Hand Writing does not operate properly when the Touchscreen can-  
not be used.  
Select  
from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]  
1
2
from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]  
Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the  
touchscreen  
NOTE  
Data can be copied to the clipboard with [Edit] - [Copy]. Copied data can be  
added to other applications that support the bitmap format by using the paste  
function. Pasting is not possible to applications that do not support the bitmap  
format.  
CAUTION  
Do not perform a drag operation by the Touch Pad or the external mouse as the  
movement will be input on the display.  
Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File]  
NOTE  
3
The file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application can  
be changed with [Option] - [Window size].  
CAUTION  
Drawing accuracy may be degraded if another application, such as FD access-  
ing, is being executed simultaneously. Begin drawing only after other applica-  
tions have been closed.  
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Suspend/Hibernation Functions  
13  
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly  
If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down  
your computer, you can do so by using the suspend or hibernation function.  
Differences between the suspend and hibernation functions  
F u n c t i o n  
Suspend function  
Hibernation function  
Hard disk  
Where data is saved to Memory  
S p e e d  
Fast  
Somewhat slow  
R e q u i r e s p o w e r s u p p l y Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost) Power not required to maintain data  
Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function  
[Hibernation] is factory set.  
Run the Setup Utility (  
page 37)  
1
2
3
4
Using  
Using  
Using  
and  
and  
and  
, select [Power]  
, select [Power Switch] and press Enter  
, select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and  
press Enter  
Press F10 , then select [Yes]  
5
NOTE  
The Suspend or Hibernation function can be set even with [Panel Switch] in the  
Setup Utility. page 41  
Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function  
The computer should be set for suspend or hibernation (  
dure).  
see the above proce-  
Slide the power switch  
(After releasing your finger from the  
power switch, do not touch the power  
switch, keyboard or mouse while the  
computer is entering in the suspend or  
hibernation modes.)  
Suspend Mode  
o r  
Hibernation Mode  
CAUTION  
At the "beep*" sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you con-  
tinue to slide the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the power will  
go off. Data not previously saved will be lost.  
Slide the power switch to power on.  
If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recom-  
mended that hibernation mode be used instead of the suspend mode.  
* When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with the  
Setup Utility (  
sound.  
page 38) or by the key combination Fn  
+
F4 , there will be no beep  
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Suspend/Hibernation Functions  
14  
NOTE  
With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the suspend  
function.  
Fn  
+
F7  
(
page 4)  
Select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu.  
[Suspend] is deleted from the [Start] menu by unchecking [Allow Windows to  
manage power use on this computer.] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -  
[Power] or by unchecking [Show suspend command on Start menu] in [Ad-  
vanced].  
Resuming Operation  
Slide the power switch  
If the security indicator (  
) is displayed, your password has been set.  
CAUTION  
After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.  
This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use the  
suspend or hibernation functions again during this time, as this may subse-  
quently cause Windows to operate abnormally.  
Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or  
hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.  
When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards  
may not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your com-  
puter or reinitialize the individual devices.  
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Suspend/Hibernation Functions  
15  
Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function  
Save all data before powering off your computer.  
When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not  
touch the touch pad or touchscreen (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is  
connected). These devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your  
computer using the keyboard.  
Do not enter the suspend/hibernation mode during the following periods (you may  
corrupt your data or file):  
• While the floppy disk drive being accessed or HDD indicator (  
• While playing/recording audio files.  
) is on.  
• While communications software is being used.  
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using an operating system  
other than the one that comes with your computer, the Setup Utility, or when experi-  
encing static electricity or noise.  
If you hold down on the Alt  
,
Ctrl or Shift  
key to enter the suspend or  
hibernation mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For ex-  
ample, if you hold down on the  
resuming, if you do not press the  
typing.  
key while pushing the power switch, upon  
key again, only capital letters will result from  
Shift  
Shift  
Only when the computer stops operating or locks up should the power switch be held  
more than four seconds to power off the computer. Slide the power switch to power  
on and data not previously saved will be lost.  
In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards (e.g., a modem card) are  
inserted, more of that power may be consumed. When all power has been con-  
sumed, all data at suspend is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recom-  
mend plugging in the AC adapter when using the suspend function.  
Repeatedly using the suspend or hibernation function will use up a lot of the system  
resources and the computer may not work properly. Shut down Windows ([Start]-  
[Shut Down]) on a regular basis, i.e. approximately once a week, without using the  
suspend or hibernation function. Doing so will restore the system resources.  
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function during the following periods. The  
suspend or hibernation function, or peripherals may not work.  
• When a file in devices such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or ATA card is  
opened, the suspend or hibernation function may not work. In such cases, close the  
file.  
• SCSI cards may not recover after entering the suspend or hibernation mode. If this  
occurs, restart the computer.  
After a Windows 95 USB device driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or  
hibernation function. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer  
may not function properly. Power off, then on, using the power switch to resume  
proper operation.  
If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function after the USB driver is in-  
stalled, disable the USB device function of the computer by following the procedure  
below.  
1 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [Intel(r)  
82440MX PCI to USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal serial bus control-  
ler].  
2 Add the check mark  
for [Disable in this hardware profile] in [Properties] - [Gen-  
eral], press [OK], and then press [Close].  
3 In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].  
If you want to enable the USB device function again, delete the check mark for [Dis-  
able in this hardware profile] in step 2. When the message appears asking whether  
to reboot the computer, select [Yes]. If the message is not displayed, go to step 3.  
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Security Measures  
16  
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.  
Situation  
Function to use  
Reference  
You do not want your computer to be used without permission Supervisor Password  
User Password  
below  
You want to prevent theft of your computer  
User Secuity lock  
"Names and Functions of Parts"  
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission  
You can set your "Supervisor Password" and "User Password" (The User Password  
can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set).  
Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.  
Starting up when the password is set  
Upon entering your Supervisor  
Password or User Password  
and pressing Enter  
.
If the correct password is input,  
Will Start  
Over three incorrect attempts,  
or no password is entered for about one minute,  
Will Not Start*  
(Power off)  
* If you are starting from the suspend mode, if after  
three attempts the correct password is not input,  
or if no password is entered for about a minute,  
the computer returns to the suspend mode.  
If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password  
You can register all items of the Setup Utility (  
page 37).  
If entering the Setup Utility with User Password  
You can not register [Advanced] menu and some items in [Security] menu.  
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not regis-  
ter the User Password.  
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection], you can regis-  
ter the User Password (  
page 40).  
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Security Measures  
17  
Setting the Supervisor Password  
(enabling, changing, disabling)  
Run the Setup Utility (  
page 37)  
1
Using  
and  
, select [Security]  
2
3
Using  
and  
, select [Set Supervisor Password], then  
press Enter  
<Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>  
4
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then  
press  
Enter  
Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then  
press Enter  
5
To disable the Supervisor Password  
Simply press Enter  
Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then  
6
press  
Enter  
To disable the Supervisor Password  
Simply press Enter  
At the [Setup Notice], press Enter  
7
8
Press F10 , then select [Yes]  
CAUTION  
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.  
Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no  
distinction between upper and lower case letters.  
White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function  
keys cannot be used.  
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or  
Ctrl  
.
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user  
password.  
Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten you will be un-  
able to use your computer. Please contact Panasonic Technical Sup-  
port.  
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a  
short time.  
NOTE  
When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or dis-  
abled without permission,  
using  
using  
and  
and  
, select [User Password Protection] and press Enter  
, select [Protected] and press Enter .  
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Security Measures  
18  
Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disabling)  
Run the Setup Utility ( page 37)  
1
NOTE  
Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. (  
page 17)  
Using  
Using  
and  
and  
, select [Security]  
2
, select [Set User Password], then  
3
press Enter  
<Only when the User Password has been set>  
4
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], then  
press  
Enter  
Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], then  
5
6
press  
Enter  
To disable the User Password  
Simply press Enter  
Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then  
press  
Enter  
To disable the User Password  
Simply press Enter  
At the [Setup Notice], press Enter  
7
8
Press F10 , then select [Yes]  
CAUTION  
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.  
Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no  
distinction between upper and lower case letters.  
White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function  
keys cannot be used.  
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .  
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user  
password.  
Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be  
unable to use your computer. Please contact Panasonic Technical Sup-  
port.  
To prevent the changing of your password without permission  
• When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a  
short time.  
• Set the User Password Protection option (  
page 17).  
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Computing On The Road  
19  
Conserving Power  
One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of  
computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on  
how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.  
Four Important Points  
POINT 1  
Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.  
POINT 2  
To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power man-  
agement mode.  
POINT 3  
Check to see that you have your AC adapter with you before  
leaving your home or office.  
Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU15) is highly recommended.  
POINT 4  
Always watch your battery level!  
Things to Remember  
Leave your computer off when it is not in use  
(
"Starting Up/Shutting Down")  
Fn  
+
F1  
Adjust the brightness (dark) with  
By repeatedly pressing the keys to minimize the brightness (  
thereby lowering the power consumption.  
will be displayed),  
Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn  
to put your computer in the ECO mode  
+
F10  
The ECO mode helps you conserve power by cutting off power to the LCD and  
turning off the hard disk motor. To resume, you may press a key unrelated to the  
direct triggering of a selection, like  
key.  
Ctrl  
Setting the timeout function (  
page 20)  
The ECO mode / suspend or hibernation function (  
page 13) allow you to  
save power by automatically cutting off power when the computer is idle or there  
is no access to individual devices.  
It should be noted that for some applications, the suspend/hibernation timeout  
will not work properly.  
NOTE  
If you plan to use only the battery pack or set the power management, it is neces-  
sary to check  
[Allow Windows to manage power use on this computer] in  
[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power].  
If the check is removed, the time may not be displayed properly when operation  
is resumed from the suspend or hibernation mode or the operating time with the  
battery pack may become short (the power management function of Windows  
does not work).  
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Computing On The Road  
20  
Setting Timeout Function  
Run the Setup Utility (  
page 37)  
1
Using  
Using  
and  
and  
, select [Power]  
2
3
4
, select [Power Switch] and press Enter  
Using  
and  
, select either [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and  
press Enter  
Using  
and  
, select either [Battery Operation] or [AC  
5
6
Adapter] and press Enter  
Using  
and  
, select either [ECO mode Timeout] or [Hiber-  
Enter  
nation Timeout] (or [Suspend Timeout]) and press  
Using  
and  
, select the timeout setting and press Enter  
7
8
Press F10 , then select [Yes]  
NOTE  
When [ECO Mode Timeout] and [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout] are set to [Dis-  
able] in the Setup Utility,  
does not work.  
Fn  
+
F8  
Even when a CD-ROM is running, the computer enters the ECO Mode with the  
ECO Mode Timeout.  
CAUTION  
When installed in a network environment.  
Be sure to disable the suspend/hibernation timeout settings with the Setup Utility.  
After resuming operation from the suspend or hibernation mode, the network  
connection may be severed or the computer will not work properly.  
When a device like a high-speed modem or ISDN terminal adapter is con-  
nected to the serial port, etc.  
There are times when high-speed communication is adversely affected if the  
power management function is enabled. Please confirm that  
pressing to disable the power management function. After you have  
finished using a communications device, you can enable the power management  
function by pressing  
is displayed by  
Fn  
+
F8  
Fn  
+
F8  
.
Key operation and music playback.  
When the power management function is running, you may feel that keyboard,  
touch pad, or touchscreen (or mouse) operations are sluggish. Furthermore,  
music may not be played back correctly when entering the ECO mode during  
playback.  
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Battery Power  
21  
Battery Status  
Use the Battery Indicator to check the battery status  
Battery Indicator  
Battery Status  
Charging  
Orange*  
Green*  
Fully-charged  
Battery charge is low (the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity)  
R e d  
Blinking red*  
Battery pack or charger may not be working properly.  
Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC  
adapter, then connect them again. If the problem persists,  
contact Panasonic Technical Support.  
Blinking orange  
Battery capacity being refreshed.  
Blinking orange  
five times after  
the AC adapter is  
connected*  
Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits.  
(The ambient temperature is outside the allowable range.  
Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charg-  
ing begins automatically.)  
Battery pack is not connected or charging not being per-  
formed.  
Not lit  
*
When the AC adapter is connected.  
NOTE  
This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the  
remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity after the battery is fully  
charged.  
Getting a detailed reading  
Fn + F9  
NOTE  
The actual remaining battery capacity and the displayed indication may differ.  
Perform the Battery Ca-  
pacity refresh utility.  
• The battery indicator light remains red.  
• The battery remaining displays 99% and the  
indicator light is orange for a long period of  
time.  
(
page 24)  
Low battery warning appears after a short pe-  
riod of time.  
Completely discharge  
the battery (reaches  
0%).  
This may be caused by the use of suspend mode  
for long periods of time. The battery is discharging  
while the computer is in suspend mode when the  
AC adapter is not connected.  
When the battery pack is not in the computer,  
is displayed.  
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Battery Power  
22  
When the remaining battery charge becomes low  
Save your data and power off your computer  
Following that:  
Plug in the AC adapter, and fully charge your battery.  
Use a spare battery if you have one.  
If you have neither the AC adapter nor an extra battery, power the computer off.  
If the suspend or hibernation function is set  
Red indicator lights  
Beep sounds**  
Suspend Mode or Hibernation Mode  
(at approx. 4% capacity)  
(at approx. 9% capacity)  
If the suspend or hibernation function is not set  
Computer  
goes off  
Red indicator lights  
Beep sounds**  
(at approx. 4% capacity)  
(at approx. 9% capacity)  
(at approx. 0% capacity)  
** When disabling the speakers with the Setup Utility (or pressing  
warning beep is also disabled.  
Fn  
+
F4 ), the  
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23  
Panasonic Battery Monitor  
It is possible to display the current battery status and the remaining battery power by running  
the Panasonic Battery Monitor.  
Select  
from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Battery Monitor]  
1
from [Start]-[Program]-[Panasonic].  
Battery Status  
AC: AC adapter connected (fully charged)  
AC-Charging: AC adapter connected (charging)  
Battery-Discharging: No AC adapter (discharging)  
Remaining battery power  
Estimated time until fully charged during Power On  
Estimated time until fully charged during Power Off  
This program will be closed after removing the check  
mark, then clicking [OK]  
Click [Detail]  
2
Battery voltage  
Battery current*  
Average current* for the most recent one minute  
Battery capacity (fully charged)  
Battery temperature(degree)  
Battery type  
Battery capacity (specified)  
Battery voltage (specified)  
* The charging current or the discharging  
current is displayed.  
NOTE  
The deviations for the estimated time can occur depending on the condition of the  
battery.  
There are cases [0] (indicating a full charge) may be shown for the [Estimated Time  
until fully charged] even if the remaining battery power is about 97% (e.g., when un-  
plugging then plugging the AC adapter above 95%).  
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24  
Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity  
The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing, and learning about battery capacity.  
Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity requires that the  
battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged, and then fully charged  
again.  
Use the procedure presented below to fully charge the battery pack, then discharge it, then  
charge it again. This procedure should be performed once after you purchase the computer. As  
you use the battery pack over a long period of time, the remaining capacity display may become  
inaccurate due to aging of the battery pack and other factors. The procedure described below  
should be repeated.  
Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter  
Remove all peripherals (except for the battery pack and AC adapter).  
1
Once the battery indicator turns green, use the Battery Capacity re-  
2
fresh utility to fully discharge the battery pack  
1 Choose [Start]-[Shut Down]-[Restart in MS-DOS mode], and then click [OK].  
2 Type the following after the MS-DOS prompt (C:\WINDOWS>).  
c:\windows\command\battref /g  
Enter  
3 At the confirmation message, press Y .  
The battery indicator blinks orange, the battery pack will be discharged fully and the  
computer will power off automatically.  
CAUTION  
When the above operation is performed, do not turn the computer off.  
Doing so will make it impossible to measure the battery capacity.  
NOTE  
When the Battery Capacity refresh utility starts, it will take approximately 2.5 hours  
until the computer powers off automatically.  
Charge the battery pack until the battery indicator turns green (full  
charge)  
3
(Charging commences automatically.)  
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Battery Power  
25  
Replacing the Battery Pack  
When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of  
time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace  
your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require  
replacement (CF-VZSU15).  
CAUTION  
Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer  
function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.  
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased. Be sure to  
charge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected to  
the computer, charging begins automatically.  
Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU15) with your computer.  
1
Power off your computer (  
"Starting Up/Shutting Down")  
Do not shut down using the suspend mode.  
Remove the cover  
2
3
Cover  
Turn your computer over.  
Unlock the latch.  
Open the cover.  
Latches  
Battery Pack  
Remove the battery pack  
Use the blue tab to lift the battery pack.  
Tab  
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26  
4
Tab  
Put the battery pack  
Use the blue tab to lower the battery pack into place.  
Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place.  
CAUTION  
Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector.  
Put the cover back into place  
5
Close the cover using the arrow as a guide.  
Lock the latch into place.  
CAUTION  
Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place. Should you decide to  
carry your computer without the latch lock in place, the cover may  
open causing the battery pack to fall out.  
Latches  
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PC Cards  
27  
Your computer has one PC Card slot. This slot conforms to the PC Card Standard;  
therefore, communications and SCSI devices may be utilized. The slot allows you to  
use one Type I or Type II card.  
CAUTION  
Please check the PC Cards’ specifications. Be sure the total operating current  
does not exceed the specified limit. Damage may result otherwise.  
Allowable Current : 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA  
ZV, SRAM and FLASH ROM (except for an ATA interface) cards are not sup-  
ported.  
For the following cases, be sure the power has been turned off before proceed-  
ing.  
• When removing a network card  
• When replacing a CardBus type card with another card (including another  
CardBus type card)  
Installing/Removing the PC Card  
Installing a PC Card  
Simply slide the PC Card in until it snaps into place. Please refer to  
the manual for each card on how to install the card (insertion is typi-  
cally label-side up).  
CAUTION  
When inserting a card, do not force the card in if difficulty is encoun-  
tered. You may damage the slot, making it impossible to remove the  
card.  
Label-side up  
Removing a PC Card  
CAUTION  
Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the suspend or  
hibernation mode.  
Go to [Socket Status] (in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [PC  
Card (PCMCIA)]), select the PC Card slot and press [Stop].  
(When removing a PC Card after turning off the computer, this step  
is not need.)  
Press the button out, and then press the button again.  
Slide the PC Card out.  
Button  
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RAM Module  
28  
CAUTION  
Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module is  
used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may  
become unusable or the computer may not operate properly.  
RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity. There are cases where  
static electricity generated by the human body has adversely affected such mod-  
ules. In addition, it is easy to damage the RAM modules or internal components  
of the computer. Therefore, when installing or removing a RAM module, handle  
the module with extreme care.  
Installing/Removing the RAM Module  
Power off your computer (  
"Starting Up/Shutting Down")  
1
2
3
Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.  
Remove the battery pack (  
page 25)  
Remove the cover  
Remove the nine screws with a screwdriver, and remove the bottom  
cover as shown in the illustration.  
Installing the RAM module  
4
RAM Module  
Slide in the module at an angle.  
Snap the module into place by pushing down on it.  
RAM module specifications  
144 pins, SO-DIMM, 3.3 V, SDRAM  
Removing the RAM module  
Open the left and right hooks.  
Gently remove the RAM module from the slot.  
Hooks  
Put the cover back into place  
5
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External Display  
29  
Power off your computer (  
"Starting Up/Shutting Down")  
1
2
Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.  
Connect the external display to your computer  
NOTE  
For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual  
of the external display.  
3
Turn on the external display, then turn on your computer  
You can select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous with  
F3  
Fn  
External Display Port  
+
.
In addition, you can set the display to use during start-up with the follow-  
ing procedure.  
1 Run the Setup Utility. (  
page 37)  
2 Using  
3 Using  
4 Using  
and  
and  
and  
, select [Main].  
, select [Display] and press Enter .  
, select the display to use and press Enter .  
5 Press F10 , then select [Yes].  
6 Select your external display.  
Set your external display for [Monitor] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Con-  
trol Panel] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced Properties].  
When a monitor that does not conform to the Plug & Play stan-  
dards is connected, select [Change] and make the monitor set-  
tings.  
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USB Devices  
30  
CAUTION  
After a driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or hibernation func-  
tion. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer may not  
function properly. Power off, then on, using the power switch to resume proper  
operation.  
If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function when the USB driver is  
installed, disable the USB device function of the computer.  
Installing USB Devices  
1 Set the power management function to disable  
1 Run the Setup Utility. (  
page 37)  
2 Using  
3 Using  
4 Using  
5 Using  
6 Using  
7 Using  
8 Using  
and  
and  
and  
and  
and  
and  
and  
, select [Power].  
, select [Power Switch] and press Enter .  
, select [Power Off] and press Enter .  
, select [Panel Switch] and press Enter .  
, select [LCD Off] and press Enter .  
, select [Fn+F7/Fn+F10] and press Enter .  
, select [Disable] and press Enter .  
USB Port  
9 Press F10 , then select [Yes].  
Install the Windows 95 USB device drivers  
2
1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbsupp.exe], then press [OK].  
At the confirmation message, press [Yes].  
2 Read the [END-USER LICENSING AGREEMENT] and press [Yes] or [No].  
• Installation will start if [Yes] is pressed.  
• Installation will be aborted if [No] is pressed.  
3 At the display indicating the completion of installation, press [OK]. The com-  
puter will automatically restart.  
4 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbcopy.bat], then press [OK].  
5 Click  
at the upper right corner to close the display.  
6 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select  
[PCI Universal Serial Bus] in [Other devices], press [Remove], then press  
[OK].  
7 Press [Refresh] and press [Close] at the [System Properties],  
8 Restart the computer.  
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31  
NOTE  
Execute the following steps if the operation of a USB device is unstable.  
When the steps below are implemented, however, faults such as Windows  
being unable to shut down exist when the USB HUB remains connected. (In  
such cases, remove the USB HUB.)  
1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbupd2.exe], then press  
[OK].  
2 When the [Version Conflict] appears, select [Yes].  
3 In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].  
4 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbcopy.bat], then press  
[OK].  
5 Click  
at the upper right corner to close the display.  
6 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager],  
select [Intel(r) 82440 MX USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal  
serial bus controller], press [Remove], then press [OK].  
7 Press [Refresh] and press [Close] at the [System Properties],  
8 In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].  
Power off your computer (  
"Starting Up/Shutting Down")  
3
4
Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.  
Connect the USB device to your computer  
NOTE  
For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual that  
accompanies the USB device.  
Turn on the USB device, then turn on your computer  
NOTE  
5
You may need to install drivers for your USB devices, simply follow the on-  
screen instructions and refer to the operation manual that accompanies the  
USB device.  
Removing USB Devices  
Power off your computer and the USB device  
1
Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.  
Remove the USB device  
2
NOTE  
<Removing the Windows 95 USB device drivers>  
1 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] - [Install/  
Uninstall], select [USB Supplement to OSR2] , then press [Add/Remove].  
2 The display will ask you to restart Windows, then select [Yes].  
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Modem  
32  
Connecting to a telephone line and settings  
Connecting a telephone line to the internal modem  
It is not possible to connect the internal modem to any of the following lines.  
1
Internal home phones  
Intercoms  
CAUTION  
Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices. Doing  
so may lead to a fire or electric shock.  
NOTE  
There are cases telephone construction (or installation) work will be neces-  
sary depending on the shape of the connector of the telephone line.  
Modem Port  
Select [Dialing Properties] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]  
2
- [Modems]  
Input the necessary information (items such as the phone system) and then  
press [Close].  
Performing the "Country" setting for the modem  
In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\drivers\modem\telsel.exe] and then press [OK].  
Next, set the country the modem is to be used in.  
3
CAUTION  
There are cases the modem will not work properly when this setting is incor-  
rect.  
Be sure to make separate settings to connect to network services like the Internet or  
to use e-mail.  
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Port Replicator  
33  
A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB341). This device eliminates the  
hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carrying your com-  
puter around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a head-  
phone or microphone, etc.  
The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the back of your com-  
puter.  
For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual of the port replicator.  
Expansion Bus Connector  
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Accessories  
34  
Handle  
A handle is available as an option (CF-VSH341).  
The handle can be used as a tilt stand as shown in the illustration.  
Hand-grip Belt and Shoulder Strap  
A hand-grip belt and shoulder strap are available as an option (CF-VSS341).  
The hand-grip belt is convenient for computing while standing.  
Adjust the length of the belt so that the computer does not fall by mistake, and firmly  
hold the computer when using it.  
For mobile computing, a shoulder strap can be attached to the hand-grip belt.  
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Hard Disk Drive  
35  
To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support  
CAUTION  
To customers:  
To change your hard disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support.  
Be sure to back up all important data before the change.  
To technicians (at Panasonic Technical Support):  
Be careful when replacing the hard disk. The hard disk is extremely sensitive to  
shock. In addition, static electricity could later affect some internal components.  
Do not put pressure on the top surface of the hard disk drive. When handling the  
drive, hold the drive from the side.  
Installing/Removing the hard disk  
(For technicians at Panasonic Technical Support)  
Power off your computer (  
"Starting Up/Shutting Down")  
1
2
3
Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.  
Remove the battery pack (  
page 25)  
Remove the cover  
Remove the nine screws with a screwdriver, and remove the bottom  
cover as shown in the illustration.  
Lift the panel to which the speaker is attached, as shown in the  
illustration, and flip it over.  
Speaker  
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Hard Disk Drive  
36  
Remove the hard disk  
4
Unlock the connector lock.  
Remove the cable.  
Gently lift the hard disk.  
Installing the hard disk  
Perform the steps in the reverse order of the procedure to remove  
the hard disk.  
Cable  
Tab  
Connector Lock  
Unlock the connector lock.  
Connect the cable.  
Gently insert the hard disk.  
Put the cover back into place and insert the battery pack  
5
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Setup Utility  
37  
Running the Setup Utility  
To run the Setup Utility, you  
need to restart your computer.  
Upon seeing  
this message  
press  
F2  
Press <F2> to enter SETUP  
NOTE  
Press F2 while [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed.  
The Setup Utility will not run if F2 is not pressed soon after the computer  
starts. In this case, you need to restart your computer.  
If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password.  
When entering the User Password, if the [Set User Password], [Set Supervisor  
Password] and [User Password Protection] have been set, [Advanced] menu will  
not be displayed on the main screen.  
To display the [Advanced] menu:  
1
Restart the computer and press  
displayed.  
F2  
when [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is  
2 When [Enter Password] is displayed, enter the Supervisor Password.  
For more details, on-line help is available; press F1  
.
NOTE  
Key Operations  
F 1  
:To display the “General help” file.  
:To display sub-menu.  
Enter  
E s c  
:To display [Exit] menu.  
:To move among the menus.  
:To move among the items.  
F5  
F6 :To move among the values.  
F 1 0  
:To save the settings and exit.  
Closing the Setup Utility (Exit Menu)  
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Setup Utility  
38  
Main Menu  
BIOS Version:  
Vx.xxLxx  
[xx:xx:xx]  
[xx/xx/1999]  
xxxxxKB  
xxxxMB  
System Time:  
System Date:  
System Memory:  
Hard disk:  
NumLock:  
[Off]  
Touch Pad:  
Speaker:  
[Enable]  
[Enable]  
Display:  
Expansion:  
[External Monitor]  
[Disable]  
Parameters  
(
: Default)  
NumLock  
Touch Pad  
Speaker  
O n  
Off  
Disable Enable  
Disable Enable  
Display  
External Monitor Internal LCD Simultaneous  
Disable Enable  
Text Expansion  
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Setup Utility  
39  
Advanced Menu  
Plug & Play:  
[Enable]  
Serial Port A:  
Serial Port B:  
Touch Screen:  
Parallel Port:  
[3F8/IRQ4]  
[2F8/IRQ3]  
[2E8/IRQ7]  
[378]  
Mode:  
[Bi-directional]  
[Enable]  
[Disable]  
Internal Modem:  
Legacy USB Support:  
Floppy Drive Type:  
[CF-VFDU01]  
Parameters  
(
: Default)  
Plug & Play  
Serial Port A  
Serial Port B  
Touchscreen  
Parallel Port  
Mode*1  
Disable Enable  
Disable 3F8/IRQ4  
Disable 2F8/IRQ3  
Disable 2E8/IRQ3  
Disable 378  
Uni-directional Bi-directional ECP EPP  
Disable Enable  
Internal Modem  
Legacy USB Support  
Floppy Drive Type*2  
Disable Enable  
CF-VFDU01 CF-VFDU03 (USB)  
1
*
*
This item is displayed only when [Parallel Port] is set to [378].  
Setting impossible when [Legacy USB Support] is set to [Disable].  
2
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Setup Utility  
40  
Security Menu  
Boot Up Drive:  
[A:/C:]  
Set Supervisor Password:  
[Enter]  
User Password Protection:  
Set User Password:  
[No Protection]  
[Enter]  
CAUTION  
If starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password;  
The User Password can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set  
and [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection].  
Parameters  
(
: Default)  
Boot Up Drive  
A:/C: C:  
Set Supervisor Password  
User Password Protection  
Set User Password*  
To the sub-menu  
No Protection Protected  
To the sub-menu  
*
Setting impossible when the Supervisor Password is not set.  
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Setup Utility  
41  
Power Menu  
Power Switch:  
Panel Switch:  
Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key:  
[Hibernation]  
[LCD Off]  
[Enable]  
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Speed : [High]  
Battery Operation  
AC Adapter Operation  
Parameters  
(
: Default)  
Power Switch  
Suspend Hibernation Power Off  
LCD Off Suspend Hibernation  
Disable Enable  
Panel Switch  
Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key  
Battery Operation  
ECO Mode Timeout  
Disable 1 Minute 2 Minutes 4 Minutes 6 Minutes 8 Minutes 12 Minutes  
16 Minutes  
Hibernation Timeout*  
Disable 5 Minute 10 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes 30 Minutes  
40 Minutes 60 Minutes  
AC Adapter Operation  
ECO Mode Timeout  
Disable 1 Minute 2 Minutes 4 Minutes 6 Minutes 8 Minutes 12 Minutes  
16 Minutes  
Hibernation Timeout*  
Disable 5 Minute 10 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes 30 Minutes  
40 Minutes 60 Minutes  
*
The [Suspend Timeout] item will be displayed when [Power Switch] is set to [Suspend].  
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Setup Utility  
42  
Exit Menu  
Save Values & Exit  
Exit Without Saving Changes  
Load Default Values  
NOTE  
If the Supervisor Password or User  
Password has been set, the pass-  
word must be entered before Win-  
dows can start.  
Load Previous Values  
Save Current Values  
Parameters  
Save Values & Exit  
Exit the Setup Utility and save your changes to CMOS.  
Exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes to CMOS.  
Set the default settings for operating system. The password remains.  
Load previous values from CMOS for all Setup items.  
Save your changes to CMOS.  
Exit Without Saving Changes  
Get Default Values*  
Load Previous Values  
Save Current Values  
*
This item may not be displayed when starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password.  
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Smart Boot  
43  
By making various settings in Smart Boot, it is possible to shorten the start-up time  
from the computer OFF state, the go-into time to hibernation and the return-to-opera-  
tion time from the hibernation mode.  
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Smart Boot]  
1
If this box is checked, the following occurs.  
The Windows Logo display (i.e., the cloud  
display) is not shown at start-up.  
The channel bar of Internet Explorer 4.0 is  
not shown.  
No background paper is displayed.  
“Welcome” of Internet Explorer 4.0 is not shown.  
To display the start-up menu by pressing  
the F8 key at start-up, it is necessary to  
press F8 slightly faster than normal.  
If this box is checked, the time to enter the  
hibernation mode and the time to resume  
from the hibernation mode are shortened.  
2
Add check mark depending on your needs  
Click [Boot Detail] if necessary  
3
Press this button to run the Defrag command.  
Executing Defrag regularly prevents a reduc-  
tion in the access speed to a drive.  
It is possible to make individual settings to  
the Optimize Boot contents by adding checks  
to the boxes shown.  
When Desktop, MS-DOS setting, and File  
System are checked, all of the items under  
each of these are also checked.  
<Desktop>  
1
*
2
*
*
3
It is possible to choose whether or not to dis-  
play the active desktop as a web page, chan-  
nel bar, background paper, and the "Wel-  
come" of Internet Explorer 4.0.  
<MS-DOS Setting>  
It is possible to choose whether or not to show  
the Windows logo display at start-up and over-  
write the boot log file. In addition, it is possible  
to choose whether or not to minimize the delay  
of the start-up menu at start-up.  
1
*
*
When Active Desktop cannot be used, it  
cannot be changed (gray display).  
When the controls of the channel bar of  
Internet Explorer cannot be used, they  
cannot be changed (gray display).  
When “Welcome” of Internet Explorer 4.0  
cannot be used, it is not displayed.  
2
3
*
<File System>  
It is possible to increase the speed of the com-  
puter by changing the disk cache size, etc.  
Add check mark depending on your needs  
Click [OK]  
4
5
NOTE  
When the settings are changed, a display asks whether you would like to restart Windows.  
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Technical Information  
44  
Network  
The network connection may be severed when entering the ECO mode and sus-  
pend (hibernation) mode. Be sure to disable the [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout]  
settings with the Setup Utility if you require a network environment.  
When the power saving function is running, communications software may mal-  
function. For example, communications may be halted if the suspend (hibernation)  
mode is activated. The computer must be restarted if one of these modes is en-  
tered during data communications.  
Be sure that the computer enters the ECO mode or suspend (hibernation) mode  
after the communications software is closed.  
Internet Explorer  
Internet Explorer 4.01 places a tremendous load on the system in order to execute the  
wide variety of functions that it provides. As a result, some unexpected faults may  
occur.  
If any of these faults occurs, try using the software with some Internet Explorer 4.01  
functions turned off. (See Internet Explorer Help for more details.)  
It takes a long time to reboot or the computer locks up.  
Delete the check mark  
for [Internet Explorer Channel Bar] in [Control Panel] -  
[Display] - [Web], then press [OK].  
A system module error occurs.  
Set [  
(None)] for [Wallpaper] in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Background].  
Performing the above steps does not solve the problem.  
Uninstall Internet Explorer 4.0 with the following step.  
Select [Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -  
[Add/Remove Programs] - [Install/Uninstall] and press [Add/Remove]. Follow the  
on-screen instructions.  
If a window with the message [Version Conflict] appears during the installa-  
tion process (network card and application installation), select [Yes].  
Proper operation may not be possible if [NO] is selected.  
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DMI Viewer  
45  
This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface  
(DMI). The DMI Viewer can be used when you want to know information on the inter-  
nal systems this computer supports, starting with the CPU and memory.  
Running DMI Viewer  
Select [DMI Viewer] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic].  
The screen shown below is displayed.  
When you click on an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.  
Click to close the DMI Viewer  
Saving information to a file  
Displayed information can be saved to a text file (.txt). Run the DMI Viewer and  
display the information you wish to save.  
To save the item that is displayed  
Select [Save Selected Data] from [File] menu.  
1
To save all items  
Select [Save All Data] from [File] menu.  
Input the file name (and select the folder), then press [Save]  
2
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Creating BACKUP DISKS  
46  
When the computer fails to work properly or system files on the hard disk are deleted,  
the computer can be returned to factory condition by performing the “Reinstallation”  
procedure. Important: To perform the “Reinstallation” procedure, it is necessary to cre-  
ate a backup disk prior to any trouble.  
A backup disk cannot be created after reinstallation becomes necessary. Therefore, be  
sure to create a backup disk soon after purchasing your computer, and store the disk in  
a safe location along with the supplied Windows 95 System Pack.  
Name of created backup disk  
FIRSTAID FD  
(When the display for creating the UPDATE DISK is shown, create the disk by  
following the on-screen instructions.)  
Power off your computer (  
"Starting Up/Shutting Down")  
1
Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.  
Connect the external floppy disk drive to your computer  
2
3
4
Turn on your computer  
Set a floppy disk and make sure it is not in the write-protected  
state  
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create BACKUP  
DISK]  
5
Follow the on-screen instructions. Place a label identifying the contents on each  
disk.  
CAUTION  
Please store the floppy disks in a safe place. They will enable you to return your  
computer to the condition at the time of purchase should any problems occur.  
When creating floppy disks, do not run any other application program.  
When creating floppy disks and the message [Insufficient files to copy] is dis-  
played, click [OK] and then contact Panasonic Technical Support.  
While the floppy disk drive being accessed, do not remove the floppy disk, power  
down your computer or use the suspend or hibernation function (  
pend/Hibernation Functions").  
"Sus-  
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Creating BACKUP DISKS  
47  
Make a copy of the CD-ROM driver  
Copy the necessary drivers, from the floppy disk included with your CD-ROM drive, to  
the FIRSTAID FD with the method below. It will be necessary to edit the CONFIG.SYS  
file and AUTOEXEC.BAT file on the FIRSTAID FD. When editing the AUTOEXEC.BAT  
file, be careful not to delete lines containing settings for CAB files to be copied to the C  
drive on the hard disk.  
Some CD-ROM drives require card managers (card and socket service). See the manual  
included with your CD-ROM drive for further details.  
Start Windows and insert the FIRSTAID FD  
1
Select [Start]-[Programs]-[Accessories]-[NotePad] and open  
2
[a:\config.sys]  
Rewrite the following line and save  
3
Device=A:\UP\WINDOWS\COMMAND\  
.SYS /D:MSCD000  
*****  
Rewrite this driver for the driver of your CD-ROM drive. The  
driver for the PC Card will also be necessary. Please refer to  
the operation manual that accompanies the CD-ROM drive.  
Copy the CD-ROM driver file (i.e., the driver file rewritten in step  
3) of the CD-ROM drive below [a:\up\windows\command] of the  
FIRSTAID FD  
4
5
Set the floppy disk to the write-protect state  
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List of Error Codes  
48  
The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some  
of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others  
may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Following the list are  
explanations of the messages and remedies for reported problems.  
If your system displays one of except the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the  
message and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails after you make changes in the  
Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.  
0200 Failure Fixed Disk  
Fixed disk in not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out  
if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.  
0210 Stuck key  
Stuck key on keyboard.  
0211 Keyboard error  
Keyboard not working.  
0212 Keyboard Controller Failed  
Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.  
0213 Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch  
Unlock the system to proceed.  
0230 Shadow RAM Failed at offset : nnnn  
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected.  
0231 System RAM Failed at offset : nnnn  
System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected.  
0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset : nnnn  
Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn.  
0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP  
The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the  
system.  
*0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used  
System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data  
stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter  
your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact Panasonic Technical Support.  
0260 System timer error  
The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.  
0270 Real time clock error  
Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair.  
*0280 Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used  
Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure was  
caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait  
states, improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup and verify  
that the wait-state configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next time the system is booted.  
0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS  
Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS.  
02B0 Diskette drive A error  
02B1 Diskette drive B error  
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper  
diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is attached correctly.  
02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP  
Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.  
02B3 Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP  
Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.  
02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled  
Contact Panasonic Technical Support.  
02F0: CPU ID:  
CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.  
02F4: EISA CMOS not writable  
ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.  
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02F5: DMA Test Failed  
ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.  
02F6: Software NMI Failed  
ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt).  
02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed  
ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.  
device address Conflict  
Address conflict for specified device.  
Allocation Error for: device  
Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified device.  
CD ROM Drive  
CD ROM Drive identified.  
Entering SETUP ...  
Starting Setup Utility.  
Failing Bits : nnnn  
The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map  
indicates a failed bit. See error 230,231 or 232 for offset address of the failure in System, Extended or Shadow  
memory.  
Fixed Disk n  
Fixed disk n (0-3) identified.  
Invalid System Configuration Data  
Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.  
I/O device IRQ conflict  
I/O device IRQ conflict error.  
PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:  
PS/2 Mouse installed.  
nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed  
Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.  
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed  
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.  
nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed  
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.  
nnnn kB System RAM Passed  
Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.  
Operating System not found  
Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are  
properly identified.  
Parity Check 1 nnnn  
Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot  
locate the address, it displays ????. Parity is a method for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates that  
some data has been corrupted.  
Parity Check 2 nnnn  
Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate  
the address, it displays ????.  
Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous  
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter a Setup and  
change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, I.e.,  
an add-on card). Write down and follow the information shown on the screen.  
Press <F2> to enter Setup  
Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.  
PS/2 Mouse:  
PS/2 mouse identified.  
System BIOS shadowed  
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.  
UMB upper limit segment address : nnnn  
Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the BIOS  
which can be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.  
Video BIOS shadowed  
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.  
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Dealing With Problems (Advanced)  
50  
When a problem occurs, please refer to this page. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, please contact Panasonic  
Technical Support.  
Starting Up  
Check the cable connection for the AC adapter.  
Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed.  
Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.  
The power indicator or  
battery indicator is not lit  
Please input your password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical  
Support.  
is displayed  
[POST Startup Error(s)]  
is displayed  
page 48  
Windows startup, or an  
operation is extremely  
slow  
Press F9 in the Setup Utility (  
page 37). This will restore the Setup Utility's  
settings to their default values (except the password settings). Then, the Setup Utility  
must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings.  
(The processing speed depends on the application software used, so this operation  
may not cause the processing speed to increase.)  
You can set the date and time through [Date/Time] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control  
Panel].  
The date and time are  
incorrect  
When the computer is connected to a Local Area Network (LAN), please confirm  
the date and time of the server.  
If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock  
may need to be replaced. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support.  
When the previous item  
is not the cause  
Press F9 in the Setup Utility (  
page 37). This will restore the Setup Utility's  
settings to their default values (except the password settings).  
In the MS-DOS mode, run SCANDISK to check the hard disk.  
At start-up, press  
F8  
to operate the computer in the Safe mode.  
Try removing all peripheral devices.  
Shutting Down  
U n a b l e t o s h u t d o w n  
Windows 95  
If a USB device is connected, try removing it.  
Battery Indicator  
The red indicator lights.  
Repeated beeping sound  
while the computer is in  
use.  
The battery level is low. Save your data and power off your computer.  
After connecting the AC adapter or replacing the battery pack with a fully charged  
one, turn your computer on.  
The red indicator blinks  
The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the  
battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.  
If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.  
After the AC adapter is  
connected, the orange in-  
dicator blinks five times  
Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range. (  
tions")  
"Precau-  
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Display  
No display after powering  
o n  
At the time of purchase, the display setting is preset for an external display. If you  
connect an external display, the screen is displayed on the external display.  
When there is no display to an external display,  
• Check your cable connection to the external display.  
• Confirm your display is powered on.  
• Check the settings for your external display.  
Try changing the display by pressing  
Fn  
+
F3  
.
When displaying only through an external display, if the computer is shut down by  
using the suspend or hibernation function, there will be no display on the LCD  
unless the external display is connected when operations are resumed. In this  
case, connect the external display.  
The power has not been  
turned off, but after a cer-  
tain period of time, there  
is no display  
Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode?  
To resume operation of your computer from ECO mode, press any key (like Ctrl key).  
To save power, your computer may have automatically entered the suspend or  
hibernation mode. (  
page 20)  
The resolution of the dis- Set [None] for [Wallpaper] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Back-  
play cannot be changed  
ground], and then press [OK]. Then, once again try changing the resolution. After  
the change, be sure to restart the computer.  
An afterimage appears(i.e., If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an afterimage may appear.  
green, red, and blue dots This is not a malfunction. The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is  
remain on the display) or displayed.  
there are dots not display- High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color  
ing the correct colors  
liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 99.998% or more of the picture ele-  
ments are functioning properly, no defect is considered to exist.  
The motion of the mouse Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Motion] and try to change the  
cursor is not smooth speed or acceleration.  
T h e c u r s o r d o e s n o t When the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode or the original mode is set for the  
move in scrolling area of touch pad, only scroll operations are possible for the right part or bottom part of the  
the touch pad  
touch pad. In this case, cursor operations are possible by using the work surface  
excluding the right part or bottom part. When no mode is set, the entire surface of the  
touch pad can be used for cursor operations.  
The cursor cannot be con- Restart the computer by using the keyboard (e.g.,  
).  
trolled  
During simultaneous dis- Try changing the display by pressing  
play, the screen of the ex-  
Fn  
+
F3 .  
ternal display becomes  
disordered  
The external display no When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used with  
longer displays properly the computer, the external display may no longer display properly when the computer  
enters the ECO mode. In such cases, turn off the power to the external display.  
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Touchscreen  
Unable to input by  
Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Touchscreen] to [2E8/IRQ7]?  
page 39)  
touching the display  
(
Confirm that the setting for resource in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings] -  
[Hardware] and the setting for [2E8/IRQ7] in [Touchscreen] of the Setup Utility are  
appropriate.  
When mouse drivers are installed (i.e. Intellimouse), the touchscreen may at times  
be unable to be used. In such cases, reinstall the touchscreen driver.  
Reference Manual  
Has Acrobat Reader been uninstalled?  
Unable to display the  
Reference Manual  
If Acrobat Reader has been uninstalled, select [Start] - [Run], then type  
"c:\util\reader\setup.exe". Follow the on-screen instructions.  
(Acrobat Reader can be also downloaded from "http://www.adobe.com".)  
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Drive Operations  
Cannot read/write to a  
disk  
Has the disk been correctly inserted?  
Has the disk been correctly formatted?  
Your disk content may be corrupted.  
Unable to write to a disk Is the disk write-protected?  
How to format a disk is Select [Format] in [My Computer] - [3 1/2 Floppy] - [File]. After confirming the disk  
unclear  
volume and format type, start formatting.  
Unable to read/write to  
the hard disk  
Your drive or file may not have been properly set.  
Check to see if the hard disk is full. If it is full, delete unnecessary files.  
Your hard disk content may be corrupted. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.  
When the previous item Try testing another drive or media.  
is not the cause  
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Character Input  
If CapsLock is on, the Caps Lock function is ON. To switch it OFF, press  
Caps Lock  
Only capital letters are  
being input  
.
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Character Map]. The Character Map  
will be displayed. Point to the desired font name and select it.  
How to input European  
characters (ß, à, ç),  
symbols or Euro Cur-  
rency Symbol is unclear  
Setup Utility  
[Enter Password] is dis-  
played  
Enter the User Password or Supervisor Password. If you have forgotten it, contact  
Panasonic Technical Support.  
Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.  
[Advanced] menu can not  
be registered  
All or some items in [Se-  
curity] menu can not be  
registered  
Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.  
Application Software  
Computer hangs  
Press  
Ctrl  
+
Alt  
+
Del  
to reboot the computer.  
After cutting the power by pressing the power switch for more than four seconds,  
slide the power switch to power on and open the application again.  
If the program no longer works normally, go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]  
- [Add/Remove Programs] to delete the program. Then try installing the program  
once again.  
Sound  
Try changing the mute by pressing Fn  
+
F4  
.
The sound is not heard  
Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Speaker] to [Disable]?(  
page 38)  
or  
The volume can not be  
changed by pressing  
Under the condition the sound function of Windows is not working,  
displayed, but the volume does not change.  
is  
Fn  
+
F5 or Fn  
+
F6  
No warning sound can  
be heard  
When a MIDI file or a WAVE file is played with another application, no warning  
sound is generated.  
Unusual Sound  
If the computer enters the ECO mode or the LCD is closed while the computer is  
making a sound, the computer may produce a strange sound, but this does not  
indicate a problem.  
The computer produces  
a strange sound  
If the computer has not been used for a long period of time, it may produce an  
unusual sound at start up. The sound may continue for a short period of time,  
but if the computer starts up in a normal manner, then the problem is not serious.  
If, however, the computer fails to start up, contact Panasonic Technical Support.  
Timeout Function  
The timeout functions  
do not work  
If the Panasonic Battery Monitor is being displayed, please close it.  
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Connecting Peripherals  
Your peripheral does not  
work (An error occurs while  
installing the driver)  
You need to use drivers conforming to Windows 95 Version 4.00.950B (OSR-2.1).  
Some earlier drivers will no longer work.  
For more information, please ask the manufacturer of the driver in question.  
Check the computer-printer connection.  
Unable to print  
Make sure the printer is on.  
Make sure the printer is in the online state.  
Make sure paper is in the printer tray and there is no paper jam.  
Confirm that [Parallel Port] has not been set to [Disable].  
Check your mouse connection, then reboot the computer from the keyboard.  
T h e c u r s o r d o e s n o t  
move from mouse opera-  
tions  
From the keyboard, you may choose to press down on  
Down].  
, then select [Shut  
The device connected to  
the serial port does not  
work  
Check the connection.  
Confirm that the device driver for the serial port works. Please refer to the refer-  
ence manual of the device.  
Confirm that two mouse devices are not connected, one through the external  
keyboard/mouse port and the other through the serial port.  
Try setting [Touch Pad] to disable in the Setup Utility.  
Confirm that [Serial Port A] has not been set to [Disable].  
Try setting [Touch Pad] to disable in the Setup Utility.  
E x t e r n a l m o u s e o r  
trackball connected to  
the external keyboard/  
m o u s e p o r t d o e s n o t  
work  
In some circumstances, if a PS/2 external mouse with a serial interface conver-  
sion function is connected to the port, it may not operate normally. Try connecting  
it to the serial port.  
Make sure the card is properly inserted.  
A PC Card does not work  
Confirm that the card conforms to the PC Card Standard.  
Note that after a driver is installed, the computer must be rebooted.  
Check that the proper port settings have been made.  
Read the PC Card’s manual. Or, you may need to call the manufacturer of the PC  
Card.  
You do not know the  
available RAM module  
page 28  
Make sure the RAM module has been properly inserted.  
Use the RAM module that support the recommended specifications.  
The RAM module has not  
been recognized  
Check the address map by going to [View Resources] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control  
Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Computer] - [Properties].  
The address map for  
IRQ, I/O port address,  
etc. is unclear  
Make sure a driver is installed.  
Contact the manufacturer of the product.  
A USB device does not  
work  
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Copyright  
This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may  
be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.  
© Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 1999. All Rights Reserved.  
Disclaimer  
Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the  
computer and the manuals.  
Trademarks  
PS/2™ is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.  
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States  
and/or other countries.  
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  
Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.  
Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
PCE0005A95  
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