Panasonic CF-19 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 16

First-time Operation
To change the partition structure
You can shrink a part of an existing partition to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new parti-
tion. This computer has a single partition in the default setting.
A Click (Start) and right-click [Computer], then click [Manage].
A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
B Click [Disk Management].
C Right-click the partition for Windows ("c" drive in the default setting), and click [Shrink Volume].
The partition size depends on the computer specifi cations.
D Input the size in [Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB] and click [Shrink].
You cannot input a larger number than the displayed size.
E Right-click [Unallocated] (the shrunk space in the step D) and click [New Simple Volume].
F Follow the on-screen instructions to make the settings, and click [Finish].
Wait until formatting is completed.
NOTE
You can create an additional partition using remaining unallocated space or newly creating unallocated space.
To delete a partition, right-click the partition and click [Delete Volume] in the step C.
Regarding Windows Vista
You can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs
on or off. This manual explains using the Windows Vista default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).
User Account Control
User Account Control is a new security component of Windows Vista to stop unauthorized changes to your com-
puter.
The User Account Control message will pop up every time you try making an important change to your computer.
Windows Sidebar
The Windows Sidebar does not appear in the default setting. To display it, click
sories] - [Windows Sidebar].
To always display the sidebar:
A Right-click the sidebar icon
B Add a check mark for [Start Sidebar when Windows starts] and click [OK].
When Using Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN>
If you cannot communicate with the access point or if the access point is not detected, right-click
tion area and click [Connect to a network], and then click
Sound and Video
Sound (e.g. MP3, WMA) and video (e.g. MPG, WMV) recorded in PC Cards and SD Memory Cards may be inter-
rupted during playback. If this happens, copy them to the hard disk drive and play back.
Sound and video in AVI fi les may be interrupted or produce a time-lag during playback. If this happens, click
on the notifi cation area, and click [High performance]. This may remedy the problem.
Depending on the processing status on Windows, sound may be interrupted at Windows startup. You can mute
the sound at startup.
A Right-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds].
B Remove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound], and click [OK].
The thermal control may set the computer to hibernation if you use the computer in a high ambient temperature
and use an application that uses a lot of CPU power (for example, playing DVD-Video over an extended period).
Wait a few minutes (at least 5) before turning the computer on again if this occurs.
Upgrading Windows Vista™ Business to Windows Vista™ Ultimate
When you have upgraded the preinstalled "Windows Vista™ Business" to "Windows Vista™ Ultimate", you may
have the problem that audio does not sound. To remedy it, reinstall the sound driver in the following procedure.
A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program].
B Click [SigmaTel Audio] and click [Uninstall].
A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the sound driver.
C Click (Start) and input [c:\util\drivers\sound] in [Start Search], and press Enter .
D Right-click [setup] in [sound] folder and click [Run as administrator].
If there are two or more "setup" fi les, right-click the fi le whose [Type] is [Application].
A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
Follow the on-screen instructions and install the sound driver.
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on the notifi cation area, and click [Properties].
(Start) - [All Programs] - [Acces-
in the [Connect to a network] screen.
on the notifi ca-
or