Panasonic Toughbook CF-07 Series Reference Manual

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LED Indicators ...................................................
Standby/Hibernation Functions .......................
Security Measures.............................................
Computing on the Road .................................
Battery Power .................................................
CD-ROM Drive* ...............................................
PC Cards .........................................................
Port Replicator* ..............................................
Printer* ............................................................
External Display * ...........................................
USB Devices ...................................................
LAN * ................................................................
Setup Utility* ...................................................
Technical Information ....................................
DMI Viewer ......................................................
List of Error Codes* .......................................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ® Personal Computer Reference Manual CF-07 Series Model No. Contents LED Indicators ........... 2000 Standby/Hibernation Functions ....... Security Measures..........Computing on the Road ......... Battery Power ..........CD-ROM Drive* ..........PC Cards ............Port Replicator* ..........Printer* ............External Display * ........... USB Devices ...........
  • Page 2: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Hard disk status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed. Battery pack status Not lit: AC adaptor not connected or charging not being performed. Orange : Charging in progress. Green : Charging has finished. Blinking green : Battery is discharging to prescribed charging level in high temperature mode.
  • Page 3: Standby/Hibernation Functions

    Standby/Hibernation Functions 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 standby or hibernation function. Differences between the standby and hibernation functions Function Standby function Hibernation function...
  • Page 4 Standby/Hibernation Functions Shutting Down Using the Standby or Hibernation Function The computer should be set for standby or hibernation ( page Press the power switch; at the “beep” sound, release your finger. When [PC in standby] is displayed on the wireless display, select [OK]. The wireless display will power off.
  • Page 5: Resuming Operation

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Resuming Operation Press the power switch After confirming that the DISPLAY READY indicator is lit, and then waiting for about 30 seconds, turn on the wireless display. CAUTION After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize. This takes about 30 seconds.
  • Page 6 Standby/Hibernation Functions Precautions for Using the Standby or Hibernation Function Do not use the standby or hibernation function when using the network function. Save all data before powering off your computer. When restarting from or shutting down to the standby or hibernation mode, do not touch the touchscreen (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected).
  • Page 7 Standby/Hibernation Functions Windows 98 When both [Turn off monitor] (in [Control Panel] - [Power Management] - [Power Schemes]) and [Screen Saver] (in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Screen Saver]) are set, there are cases operations cannot resume in a normal manner from the standby or hibernation mode.
  • Page 8: Security Measures

    Security Measures 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 Password of the computer below Password of the wireless Operating Instructions of the wireless display display...
  • Page 9 Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password. Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.
  • Page 10 Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password. Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time.
  • Page 11 , select [Security] Using , select [Hard Disk Lock] and press Enter NOTE If [Hard Disk Lock] is not displayed, contact Panasonic Technical Support. To enable the Hard Disk Lock Select [Enable] and press Enter At the [Caution], press Enter .
  • Page 12 Security Measures When you want to prevent wireless data tapping By using the security mechanism called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) for wireless LANs and offering the same privacy as cable-based LANs, wireless data can be en- crypted (64-bit or 128-bit encryption) to prevent wireless data tapping. Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation mode.
  • Page 13 Security Measures Select [Next]. The following screen is displayed. This screen is a sample when selecting [64 Bit]. Power off the wireless display. Select on the taskbar, then select [Encryption]. The following screen is displayed. Match the settings in step Select [1] - [4].
  • Page 14: Computing On The Road

    Computing on the Road 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 Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.
  • Page 15: Battery Power

    Battery pack or charger may not be working properly. Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Blinking orange* Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits.
  • Page 16 Battery Power When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low Save your data and power off your computer Following that: Plug in the AC adaptor, and fully charge your battery. Use a spare battery if you have one. If you have neither the AC adaptor nor an extra battery, power the computer off. Power settings, e.g., warning for a low battery level, can be made in [Control Panel] - [Power Management]* NOTE...
  • Page 17 Battery Power Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing and learning about battery ca- pacity. Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity re- quires that the battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged, and then fully charged again.
  • Page 18 Battery Power 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-VZSU CAUTION Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack.
  • Page 19: Cd-Rom Drive

    CD-ROM Drive Usage Precautions Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens area. Should the lens become soiled by dust or dirt, the unit may not read discs properly. Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage the tray.
  • Page 20 CD-ROM Drive Setting a Disc Turn on your computer Title-side up Press the disc eject button and slowly pull out the tray Place the disc securely on the center holder Close the tray CAUTION Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage the tray.
  • Page 21: Pc Cards

    PC Cards Your computer has one PC Card slot. This slot conforms to the PC Card Standard; therefore, communications or SCSI devices, etc., may be utilized. The slots allow you to use one Type I or Type II card. CAUTION Check the PC Cards’...
  • Page 22 PC Cards Removing a PC Card CAUTION Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. Double-click Windows 2000 ) on the taskbar, select the PC Card slot, then select [Stop]. Follow the on-screen instructions. (When removing a PC Card after turning off the computer, this step is not necessary.) Button...
  • Page 23: Port Replicator

    Port Replicator A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB071). This device allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a headphone or microphone, etc. The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the bottom of your computer. For more detailed information, refer to the operation manual of the port replicator.
  • Page 24: Printer

    Printer Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation mode. Connect your computer to the optional port replicator Operating Instructions of the port replicator, page Port Replicator Connect the printer to the port replicator NOTE...
  • Page 25: External Display

    External Display Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation mode. Connect your computer to the optional port replicator Operating Instructions of the port replicator, page Port Replicator Connect the external display to the port replicator...
  • Page 26: Usb Devices

    USB Devices Installing a USB device Open the cover, then connect the included USB cable to Mini USB Port the mini USB port Turn the screw in the clockwise direction to fasten it. Connect the USB device to the cable CAUTION When inserting a USB device for the first time, the device will only work after being recognized by the computer.
  • Page 27: Lan

    Using LAN When using the LAN, set [LAN] to [Enable]* in the Setup Utility. (* Default) Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation mode. Connect your computer to the optional port replicator Operating Instructions of the port replicator, page...
  • Page 28 Wake up from LAN This is a function to automatically power the computer on from a network server when the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode*. To use this function, it is neces- sary to have a network environment that accommodates Wake up from LAN.
  • Page 29: Setup Utility

    Setup Utility NOTE Setup Utility can be run only when the port replicator, external display and external keyboard are connected. Running the Setup Utility Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation mode. Connect your computer to the port replicator, external display, external keyboard and external mouse Operating Instructions of the port replicator,...
  • Page 30 Setup Utility Main Menu Model No: xxxx Serial No: xxxx BIOS Version: Vx.xxLxx System Time: [xx:xx:xx] System Date: [xx/xx/xxxx] System Memory: xxx MB Primary Master: xx GB Secondary Master: CD Drive Environment: [Normal Temperature] Refresh Battery Parameters : Default)
  • Page 31 Setup Utility Advanced Menu Device Configuration : [BIOS] Serial Port A: [Auto] Serial Port B: [Auto] Wireless Modem: [Auto] GPS: [Auto] Parallel Port: [Auto] Mode: [ECP] LAN: [Enable] Wake up from LAN: [Disable] VDW07 Controller: [Enable] Legacy USB Support:...
  • Page 32 Setup Utility Security Menu NOTE When the port replicator is not connected, the computer will start up without the pass- word even if the password has been set in Setup Utility. Refer to page Password on boot [Enable]...
  • Page 33 Setup Utility Power Menu HDD Motor Timeout: [Enable (Always)] Power Switch: [Standby] CD Drive Speed: [High] Parameters : Default) HDD Motor Timeout* Disable Enable (Battery) Enable (Always) Power Switch* Standby Hibernation* CD Drive Speed High Does not operate for Windows.
  • Page 34 Setup Utility Boot Menu Floppy Drive Hard Disk Drive CD Drive The default order is as follows: [Floppy Drive] [Hard Disk Drive] [CD Drive] [LAN]. To move a device up by one in the order, select the device with ,and then press F6 .
  • Page 35: Technical Information

    Technical Information Network When the power saving function is running, communications software may malfunc- tion. For example, communications may be halted if the standby (hibernation) mode is activated. The computer must be restarted if one of these modes is entered during data communications.
  • Page 36: Dmi Viewer

    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.
  • Page 37: List Of Error Codes

    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.
  • Page 38 List of Error Codes 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.
  • Page 39: Dealing With Problems

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) When a problem occurs, power off the wireless display, then connect the optional port replicator (CF-VEB071), external keyboard and external display, and then refer to this page. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
  • Page 40: Battery Indicator

    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.
  • Page 41 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Wireless Display Operating Instructions of the wireless display External Display No display after powering When there is no display to an external display, • Check your cable connection to the external display. • Confirm your display is powered on. •...
  • Page 42: Connecting Peripherals

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Connecting Peripherals Your peripheral does not You need to use drivers conforming to the current operating system(version). Some work (An error occurs earlier drivers will no longer work. To confirm the version, select [System] in [start] - w h i l e i n s t a l l i n g t h e [Settings] - [Control Panel].
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) System File Checker Windows 98 The message [System Microsoft Corporation has announced that, with a computer in which Internet Ex- File Checker identified plorer 5.01 is installed, if the [System File Checker] from the [Tools] menu in [Start] - that the following file may [Programs] - [Accessories] - [System Tools] - [System Information] is executed, the be corrupted] appears...
  • Page 45 RSA BSAFE Crypto-C Software from RSA Security Inc. has been installed. BSAFE and RSA are registered trademarks of RSA Security Inc. in the United States and other countries. Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. PCE0068A_98/2K...

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