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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    Reference Manual Personal Computer CF-52 Series Model No. We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

  • Page 2: Key Combinations

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

  • Page 4: Hotkey Settings

    Fn is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key combinations. • Popup menu icon on/off Start up the Hotkey Settings. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. Make the settings. [Use Fn key lock] When using an Fn key combination Press Fn once.
  • Page 5 Standby or Hibernation Functions The standby/hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before standby or hibernation. Function Data is saved to Standby Memory Hibernation...
  • Page 6 Standby or Hibernation Functions Do not enter standby or hibernation in the following conditions, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, standby/hiber- nation may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices. • When any of the multimedia pocket device indicator cator is on.
  • Page 7 Standby or Hibernation Functions At the beep , immediately release the power switch. If you press and hold the power switch for longer than four sec- onds, the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [Shut down] in [When I press the power button on my computer:] ( If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.

  • Page 8: Security Measures

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

  • Page 9: Set The Password

    ( page When you have your hard disk drive repaired • Contact Panasonic Technical Support. • Before sending back the hard disk drive, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable]. NOTE The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.
  • Page 10 Security Measures Disabling CD/DVD Drive Disable CD/DVD drive operation to prevent the drive(s) from being read/written and from being used to start the computer. You can protect your data from unauthorized access or accidental overwriting. Select [Disable] in [DVD Operation] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility page 67).

  • Page 11: Battery Power

    Battery Power Battery Indicator Battery indicator Not lit The battery pack is not inserted or not being charged. Orange Charging is in progress. Green The battery is fully-charged. Blinking green In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80% perature mode ( The remaining battery is approximately 9% or less.

  • Page 12: Checking The Remaining Battery Charge

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

  • Page 13: High Temperature Mode

    Battery Power High temperature mode The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature envi- ronment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged. Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility ( NOTE Note that a level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80% charge level for normal temperature mode.
  • Page 14 Battery Power Computer behavior with low battery The default settings are as follows. When the battery level becomes 10% [Low battery alarm] Displays a message that the battery level is low. ↓ Charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not have the AC adaptor, exit the running programs and Windows, then confirm that the power indicator is off.

  • Page 15: Correcting The Battery Display

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

  • Page 16: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack (CF-VZSU29AU) is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary. If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short and not recovered even after recalibrating the battery, replace with a new battery. CAUTION The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it.
  • Page 17 Battery Power To insert Insert the battery pack until it securely fits the connector. Slide the cover back. CAUTION Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer. Do not remove the battery pack forcibly when the latch is locked. Doing so may damage the battery pack.

  • Page 18: Multimedia Pocket

    Multimedia Pocket You can attach the following device. (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available) DVD MULTI drive CAUTION Do not insert/remove the multimedia pocket device in standby or hibernation, or when the multimedia pocket device indicator or the hard disk drive indicator Do not leave a disc formatted with B’s CLiP in the multimedia pocket device because the computer cannot enter...
  • Page 19 Multimedia Pocket Carefully insert the device into the multimedia pocket by push- ing both corners until it surely fits in the slot. The computer must be on when inserting the device. Insert the device with the label side up. CAUTION Hold the device on its both sides.

  • Page 20: Cd/Dvd Drive

    CD/DVD Drive Handling Precautions CD/DVD drive handling care Do not expose the CD/DVD drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g., oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing so can shorten the life of the drive lens. We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses. (Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.) When opening/closing the tray When the computer is on, use the eject button (...
  • Page 21 Use the Panasonic disc cleaner to clean these discs. Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other such cleaners under any circumstances.

  • Page 22: Disc Information

    CD/DVD Drive Disc Information You can read from/write to the following discs. CD-R CD-RW Recordable You can read from the following discs. CD-ROM CD DIGITAL AUDIO You can write to the following discs. DVD-RAM DVD-R +R DL DVD-RAM: Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used. Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0.
  • Page 23 CD/DVD Drive Recommended discs for writing • CD-R HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd. • CD-RW/High-Speed CD-RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. RICOH Co., Ltd. • Ultra-Speed CD-RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. DVD discs you can use for writing •...

  • Page 24: Region Code Setting

    CD/DVD Drive Using DVD Media To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, you need to use DVD playback software such as WinDVD ( Region code setting DVD-Video are allocated to region codes according to where they are sold. To play a DVD-Video, the player’s software and the drive must have the corresponding region code.

  • Page 25: Power Saving Mode

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

  • Page 26: Dvd Multi Drive

    CD/DVD Drive DVD MULTI Drive If a DVD MULTI drive has already been set at the time of initial startup of the computer, you do not need to install the DVD- RAM Driver. You can write to a DVD-RAM disc without installation. If you purchase a DVD MULTI drive after the initial star- tup of the computer, install the DVD-RAM Driver according to the operating instructions supplied with the drive.
  • Page 27 WinDVD WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual. DVD-Audio cannot be played back using WinDVD. Running WinDVD Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD]. To access the online manual After starting WinDVD, perform either of the following procedures.
  • Page 28 WinDVD DVD Discs Created Using a DVD Recorder Playback may not be possible depending on the DVD recorder or the discs. You must finalize DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and +RW before playback. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the DVD recorder.

  • Page 29: B's Recorder/B's Clip

    B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP “B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” are CD/DVD recording software applications developed by B.H.A Corporation. B’s Recorder: Enables you to create data/music/video CDs and to copy CDs. B’s CLiP: Enables you to copy or erase files and folders. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual ( Applicable Media CD-R...
  • Page 30 B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP Running B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP B’s Recorder Double-click (B’s Recorder main window) / Alternatively you can click [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8] (B’s Recorder main window) / [TaskGate] (launcher window). B’s CLiP You can use B’s CLiP when : No disc is inserted or the inserted disc is not formatted using B’s CLiP.
  • Page 31 B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP • If the disc is removed before completely formatted, the background formatting will restart when the disc is returned to the drive. Background formatting will continue until the formatting is complete. • To carry the computer, right-click To access the online manual B’s Recorder Click [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [DOC] - [User Manual] (user’s manual) /...

  • Page 32: Pc Card / Expresscard

    PC Card / ExpressCard You can insert the following cards. ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 to the ExpressCard slot (A) (Only for model with ExpressCard slot) PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot (B) NOTE The following types of card are not supported: PC Card Type III (10.5 mm), ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards...
  • Page 33 PC Card / ExpressCard Open the cover and remove the card. Press the eject button (F). The eject button pops out. Press the eject button (F) again so the card comes out of the slot. Draw the card straight out. NOTE Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit.

  • Page 34: Sd Memory Card

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

  • Page 35: Inserting/Removing The Sd Memory Card

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

  • Page 36: Remove The Card

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

  • Page 37: Sd Card Setup

    Insert the SD Memory Card in the SD Memory Card slot. If [Secure Digital storage device] appears, click [Take no action], then click [OK]. Start the SD Card Setup program. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Card Setup]. Click [Next] in the Welcome screen. page 34).
  • Page 38 SD Security Select the trigger operation (A). [Leave set] Insert and leave the card in the slot. (You can remove the card afterward.) [Set and eject] Insert the card and eject it. When logging on to Windows or resuming from standby, hibernation or screen- saver, eject the card after the beep sounds to indicate card recognition.
  • Page 39 SD Security After making this setting, the following functions will be disabled. • Displaying the Welcome screen • The Fast User Switching function • Remote desktop connection When you add the check mark for [Do not check the user name], you can register a user name that is different from the Windows user name.
  • Page 40 SD Security To disable the setup card If you have lost the setup card, disable the card to avoid unauthorized startup or logon. When using the card to start up the computer Start the SD Card Setup program. ( The current settings will be displayed. Remove the check mark from [Use the SD card when starting the computer].

  • Page 41: Smart Card

    Smart Card You need software to use a Smart Card. CAUTION Do not: • Hit, bend, or drop the card. • Touch the contact part with fingers or metal object. • Place the card in very hot location for a long time. •...

  • Page 42: Ram Module

    RAM module specifications: 200 pins, SO-DIMM, 1.8 V, DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-5300 (For information of RAM module compatibility, contact Panasonic Technical Support.) CAUTION RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity and can be affected even by static electricity from the human body.
  • Page 43 RAM Module Insert/Remove the RAM module. To insert Tilt the module slightly and insert it in the slot. Press down the module so that the right and left hooks (B) are locked. To remove Carefully open the right and left hooks (B). The module will rise.

  • Page 44: Port Replicator

    Port Replicator You can use an optional port replicator (CF-VEB521 series). This device frees you from being bothered by a lot of cable connections when you carry the computer. It also allows you to connect various peripherals. Connect the port replicator to the expansion bus connector (A) on the bottom of the com- puter.

  • Page 45: External Display

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

  • Page 46: Extended Desktop

    External Display Switching the Display Press Each time you press the key combination: Internal LCD Simultaneous display Extended Desktop The extended desktop function allows you to use the working area across both the internal LCD and the external display. You can drag an object from the internal LCD to the external display and vice versa.
  • Page 47 External Display NOTE It may not be possible to use the extended desktop with some software applications. When you click the maximize button, the window is displayed on one of the displays. You cannot move the maximized window to the other display. You cannot switch the display by pressing Fn+F3.

  • Page 48: Usb Devices

    USB Devices Connecting/Removing USB Devices Preparation Before connecting a USB device, first determine the media that contains the device’s driver (e.g., CD-ROM), then attach the device for that media to the multimedia pocket. Once the installation screen for the device’s driver appears, equipment you then connect to the multimedia pocket will not be recognized.

  • Page 49: Ieee 1394 Devices

    IEEE 1394 Devices You can connect a digital video camcorder or other IEEE 1394 standard device to the computer. To connect IEEE 1394 devices Preparation Before connecting an IEEE 1394 device, first determine the media that contains the device driver (e.g., CD-ROM), then attach the device for that media to the multimedia pocket.
  • Page 50 Modem Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack CAUTION You cannot connect the modem to the following lines. • Interphone • Intercoms • ISDN Be sure to connect the telephone cable into the modem port, not into the LAN port. Use a surge protector since the modem may be damaged by a sudden high voltage surge that may occur in the event of a lightning strike.
  • Page 51 Modem Ring Resume Function The computer automatically resumes from standby when the telephone connected to the modem rings. You will need software to keep the computer in idle state waiting for a phone call, and if you prefer, to turn the computer to standby again afterward.

  • Page 52: Connecting Lan

    Connecting LAN CAUTION Do not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port. Turn off the computer. Do not use standby or hibernation. Open the cover (A) and connect the cable. Connect the LAN port (B) and the network system (server, HUB, etc.) using a LAN cable. Turn on the computer.
  • Page 53 Enabling the Power On by LAN function The computer automatically turns from off to on when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port. Select [Allow] in [Power On by LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility page 66).

  • Page 54: Enabling/Disabling Wake Up From Lan Function

    Enabling/Disabling the Wake Up from LAN function When the Wake Up from LAN function is enabled, the computer automatically resumes from standby or hibernation when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port. (Default setting) The Wake Up from LAN function can be switched to enable/disable by performing the following procedure.

  • Page 55: Wireless Switch

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

  • Page 56: Wireless Switch Utility

    Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication The Wireless Switch Utility This utility allows you to control the function of the wireless switch. This utility also allows you to enable or disable wireless devices from a pop-up menu in the notification area. In the default setting, all wireless devices are enabled. The Wireless Switch Utility icon The icon appears in the notification area when the computer is turned ON.

  • Page 57: Using The Wireless Lan Function

    Wireless LAN CAUTION Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect peripheral devices. Follow the instructions of airline companies and hospitals. If you use the computer in these locations, turn off the wire- less LAN.
  • Page 58 Wireless LAN Setting the profiles Double-click The [Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless] screen appears. When is displayed, skip step When you double-clicked Click [Profiles] and click [Add]. Enter the profile name and wireless network name (SSID), and make other necessary changes, then click [Next]. Make necessary settings and click [OK].
  • Page 59 Wireless LAN Enabling/Disabling the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a) This section is available for countries except U.S.A. For U.S.A., do not change to [802.11a Enabled]. Click on the notification area. Click [802.11a Enabled] or [802.11a Disabled]. NOTE In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law. The Wireless Switch Utility icon ( wireless WAN, not the setting of IEEE802.11a.
  • Page 60 Wireless LAN To check the wireless LAN network status Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( A tooltip appears. NOTE The Wireless Switch Utility icons ( IEEE802.11a setting. If the setting is changed in [Device Manager], the display will be changed accordingly. Perform either of the following procedures to check the status in Intel •...

  • Page 61: Using The Bluetooth Function

    Bluetooth You can access internet and other Bluetooth devices without connecting cables. NOTE Communication is established through the Bluetooth antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand or body. To use Bluetooth, set [Bluetooth] to [Enable] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 66).

  • Page 62: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard Disk Drive Inserting/Removing the Hard Disk Drive To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support. CAUTION Back up all the important data before removing the hard disk drive. If you need to read the hard disk data on another computer for repair or any other purpose, set [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility ( Carefully remove/insert the hard disk drive since the hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock.

  • Page 63: Starting The Setup Utility

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

  • Page 64: Information Menu

    Setup Utility Information Menu Language Model No. Serial No. CPU Type CPU Speed BIOS Embedded Controller System Memory Available Memory Video RAM • Only for model with Mobile Intel Hard Disk Optical Drive Accumulative Operating Time ® PM965 Express Chipsets Underlined items are the factory presets.
  • Page 65 Setup Utility Main Menu System Time • 24-hr. style. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. System Date • Month/Day/Year. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. Touch Pad Display • The display during the Windows start-up process. When an external display is not connected, the information appears on the internal LCD even though an external monitor is selected.

  • Page 66: Advanced Menu

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

  • Page 67: Security Menu

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

  • Page 68: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu Boot priority order: Excluded from boot order: Use the Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U) The devices under [Excluded from boot order] are not booted. To change the boot order To move up, select the device with...

  • Page 69: Exit Menu

    Setup Utility You can select the boot device during start-up of the computer, too. Press Esc soon after [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. [Boot Menu] appears and you can select the device. [Boot Menu] appears only when [Boot First Menu] in the [Security] menu is set to [Enable] ( be changed accordingly.

  • Page 70: Icon Enlarger

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

  • Page 71: Loupe Utility

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

  • Page 72: Click [Settings]

    Loupe Utility NOTE The magnified text or image in the loupe window is fixed at the moment that the part is magnified (e.g., at the moment you press and hold Alt and right-click). To reflect the change you made on the original screen to the loupe window, click the loupe window.

  • Page 73: Dmi Viewer

    This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface (DMI). You can use the DMI Viewer to access the computer’s information including the CPU, memory and supported system. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [DMI Viewer]. The DMI Viewer screen appears.
  • Page 74 Recover Pro Recover Pro is a data backup software application developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd. It provides 3 types of backup as follows: • Quick Backup: Scheduled backup of the updated data • File Backup: File backup at file save and change •...

  • Page 75: Technical Information

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

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting (Advanced)

    Refer to the following instructions when a problem occurs. If the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. For a software problem, refer to the instruction manual of the software. • To check the computer’s usage status ( Shut Down Cannot shut down or restart Windows.

  • Page 77: Disc Operation

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Sound No sound. Distorted sound. Cannot change the volume by press- ing Fn+F5 or Fn+F6. “There was an error updating the reg- istry” appears when Sound Recorder is started. Keyboard Only numbers can be input. Only capital letters can be input. Cannot enter special characters (ß, à, ç, etc.) and symbols.

  • Page 78: Wireless Communication

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

  • Page 79: Connecting Peripherals

    If the mouse does not work even after installing the driver, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility ( You can use only the Panasonic CF-VFDU03U USB floppy disk drive (optional). Remove the floppy disk drive from the multimedia pocket.
  • Page 80 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Connecting Peripherals The RAM module is not recognized. You do not know the address map for IRQ, I/O port address, etc. The device connected to the serial port does not work. Cannot print. Insert the RAM module correctly. Use the compatible RAM module ( Check the [Information] menu in the Setup Utility ( ule is not recognized, turn off the computer and reinsert the RAM module.

  • Page 81: Touch Pad

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

  • Page 82: Pc Card / Expresscard (Only For Model With Expresscard Slot)

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

  • Page 83: Fast User Switching Function

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

  • Page 84: Checking The Computer's Usage Status

    [Hard Disk Status] of PC Information Viewer, and click [OK]. As long as it is activated, the PC Information Viewer will appear in front of all other screens. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer].
  • Page 85 The default key combination to copy is Ctrl+Alt+F8. You can change it in the following procedure. Log on to Windows as an administrator. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer]. Right-click [Screen Copy] and click [Properties] - [Shortcut].
  • Page 86 • Bluetooth™ is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. • WinDVD™ is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc. • Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. • Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own companies.

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