Panasonic Toughbook CF-19KHRAG2M Reference Manual

Panasonic Toughbook CF-19KHRAG2M Reference Manual

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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    Reference Manual Personal Computer CF-19 Series Model No. We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
  • Page 2 Regarding Windows Vista User Account Control User Account Control is a new security component of Windows Vista to stop unauthorized changes to your computer. 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.
  • Page 3: Key Combinations

    Key Combinations NOTE Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession. Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for model with touch- screen), digitizer (only for model with digitizer), tablet buttons, or other key operations. Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows.
  • Page 4 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. Fn+F7 Activate sleep ( page Fn+F9 Remaining battery level Fn+F10 Activate hibernation ( Function page Pop-up icon page...
  • Page 5: Hotkey Settings

    When you press Fn, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key combinations. • Pop-up icon on/off Start up the Hotkey Settings. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. Make the settings. [Use Fn key lock] When using an Fn key combination Press Fn once. (Locked) Press another key.
  • Page 6: Tablet Buttons

    Tablet Buttons Button LCD Brightness : down / : up Input Panel Tablet PC Input Panel on/off This button does not work on the Welcome screen. Enter Works as Enter. Rotation Rotates the display. ( Do not press the button again until the display rotation is completed. Security Works as Ctrl + Alt + Del.
  • Page 7 Tablet Buttons Setting the Tablet Buttons NOTE You can have different settings for each user. On the Windows logon screen and Welcome screen, the tablet buttons are enabled and work in default irrespective of the settings you made. To change the tablet button functions You can change the functions of the Input Panel ( Open the setting screen.
  • Page 8: Operation Of The Touchscreen

    Touchscreen <Only for model with touchscreen> You can use the touchscreen function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse. Touch the screen surface with the stylus (included). For further information, click (Start) - [All programs] - [Tablet PC] - [Tablet PC Touch Training]. To right-click Touch and hold with the stylus, or touch and select the right button of “touch pointer”.
  • Page 9 Touchscreen If the soft cloth is dirty, it may be ineffective in cleaning the touchscreen, and in fact may cause dirt to adhere to the touch- screen. Check the following to prevent the surface of the touchscreen from being scratched Are you using your finger or a stylus to operate the touchscreen? Is the surface clean? Is the soft cloth clean?
  • Page 10: Touch Screen Calibration Utility

    Touchscreen Touchscreen Calibration A standard user needs to perform the calibration as an administrator before performing the calibration for each user. Touch Screen Calibration Utility NOTE At first, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration. Return the rotated display to [Primary Landscape] before the touchscreen calibration. Run [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].
  • Page 11 Digitizer <Only for model with digitizer> You can use the digitizer function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse. Touch the screen surface with the pen (included). For further information, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Tablet PC] - [Tablet PC Pen Training]. To right-click Press and hold the button (A) of the pen, and then tap the object.
  • Page 12 Digitizer Things to keep in mind when using the digitizer Do not apply excessive force to the screen Do not lift the computer while holding the LCD screen, or allow the screen to be twisted. Do not place any objects on the LCD screen.
  • Page 13: Panasonic Hand Writing

    [Exit Panasonic Hand Writing], and then restart Panasonic Hand Writing. Panasonic Hand Writing may not work properly if another application software is active. In this case, close the applica- tion software and try handwriting again.
  • Page 14: Display Rotation

    Display Rotation Rotating the Display Press the Rotation button Each time you press the button, the screen display rotates counter-clockwise by 90 NOTE Alternatively you can rotate the display by the following procedure. Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Mobile PC] - [Change screen orientation]. While the display is rotated: •...
  • Page 15: Changing The Settings

    (A): In the following cases, the display is automatically set to the default angle. When switching from Laptop mode to Tablet mode, or vice versa When Windows is started up When another user logs on with the Fast User Switching function Click [OK].
  • Page 16 Sleep or Hibernation Functions Starting Up Your Computer Quickly The sleep or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before sleep or hibernation. Function Data is saved to Sleep...
  • Page 17 Sleep or Hibernation Functions Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation To enter sleep or hibernation Close the display, or slide the power switch (A) until a beep sounds. Sleep: The power indicator (B) blinks green. Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off. You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter sleep or hibernation.
  • Page 18 Sleep or Hibernation Functions To resume from sleep or hibernation Open the display, or slide the power switch (A). In the default setting, the Windows password will be requested to resume. CAUTION Do not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display is resumed, wait approximately 15 seconds (normally) or 60 seconds (when the computer is on a network).
  • Page 19 Sleep or Hibernation Functions Changing When the Computer Sleeps or Hibernates Sleep Click on the notification area, and click [More power options] - [Change when the computer sleeps]. Select the setting for [Put the computer to sleep:], and then click [Save changes]. The setting for hibernation may change unexpectedly when you change the setting for sleep.
  • Page 20: Saving Power

    Disable Wake Up from wired LAN and Wake Up from wireless LAN functions when they are not needed. This reduces power consumption in Sleep/Hibernation. To confirm current settings, click [Wired LAN standby power saving function] or [Wireless LAN standby power saving function]. (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] - [Advanced] to view...
  • Page 21 This function set [Colors] in [Display Settings] to [Medium (16 bit)]. Power plan This function set the power plan to [Panasonic Power Management] (default settings), and then make the following changes: Change [Maximum processor state] in [Processor power management] (both [On battery] and [Plugged in]) from [100 %] to [50 %].
  • Page 22 Saving Power NOTE Even if you can enable each function using power saving utility, you can also enable them as follows. • For how to enable the Intel video driver power saving function. Right-click the desktop and click [Graphics Properties]. The [Intel(R) GMA Driver for Mobile] screen appears. Click [Notebook], [Apply] and [OK].
  • Page 23: 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 24: Set The Password

    23). 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 25: 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% temperature mode ( The remaining battery is approximately 9% or less.
  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28 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 29 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 30: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack 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 31 Battery Power To insert Insert the battery pack until it securely fits the connector. Close the cover until it clicks. Slide the latch (C) to the left to lock the cover. CAUTION Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer.
  • Page 32: Customizing The Power Setting

    Customizing the Power Setting You can choose the optimum power setting for your operating condition by selecting a power plan. You can also create your own power plan. Changing the Power Plan Setting Click on the notification area and click [More power options]. Click [Change plan settings] of the power plan you want to change.
  • Page 33: Pc Card / Expresscard

    PC Card / ExpressCard You can insert the following cards. ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 to the ExpressCard slot (A) 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 that require 12 V of operating voltage.
  • Page 34 PC Card / ExpressCard Insert the ExpressCard (upper slot) (D) or the PC Card (lower slot) (E) with the label side up until it securely fits in to the slot. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the card. NOTE <Only for model with Smart Card slot>...
  • Page 35 PC Card / ExpressCard If the computer freezes after resuming from sleep or hibernation, remove and reinsert the card. If the problem persists, restart the computer. When a card is inserted, power consumption increases. Remove the card when it is not in use, especially when oper- ating by battery power.
  • Page 36: 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 37: Inserting/Removing The Sd Memory Card

    Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages, direct or indirect.
  • Page 38: Remove The Card

    SD Memory Card To remove the card Preparation Save the data and close all applications. Open the cover and confirm the SD Memory Card indicator (B) is off. Disable the card function. Click on the notification area and select the card, then click [OK]. This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.
  • Page 39: Smart Card

    Smart Card <Only for the model with Smart Card slot> You need software to use a Smart Card. You can insert the following cards. PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot (A) Smart Card to the Smart Card slot (B) CAUTION Do not:...
  • Page 40 Smart Card To remove the card Open the cover and draw the card straight out.
  • Page 41: Ram Module

    RAM module specifications: 200 pins, SO-DIMM, 1.8 V, DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-4200 (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 42 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 (C) are locked. To remove Carefully open the right and left hooks (C). The module will rise.
  • Page 43: Port Replicator / Car Mounter

    Port Replicator / Car Mounter You can use an optional port replicator and a car mounter. These devices free you from being bothered by a lot of cable connections when you carry the computer. They also allow you to connect various peripherals. Connect the port replicator or the car mounter to the expansion bus connector (A) on the bottom side of the computer.
  • Page 44 Port Replicator / Car Mounter At the completion message, click [Close]. Click [Close]. When the message requests restart of Windows, click [Yes]. The computer will restart. The message of Display Rotation Tool “Unsupported Touchpad Driver.” will be appeared. NOTE If you cannot use the functions of the external mouse and trackball even after the steps above, perform the steps below.
  • 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 sleep or hibernation, or restarting the computer, the output destination may not be the same as the one selected in the previous status.
  • Page 46: Switching The Display

    External Display CAUTION Before disconnecting the external display, switch to the internal LCD by pressing Fn+F3. Otherwise the displayed image quality may become different after disconnection (e.g., wrong resolution). In this case, press Fn+F3 to reset the image quality. The screen may become distorted due to the following operations. In this case, restart the computer. •...
  • Page 47: To Change The Display Settings

    External Display To change the display settings Right-click the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties]. Click [Extended Desktop], and select the settings for [Primary Device] and [Secondary Device]. Click [Display Settings] and set the display color and resolution etc. Click [OK]. NOTE It may not be possible to use the extended desktop with some software applications.
  • Page 48: To Remove The Usb Device

    USB Devices Connecting/Removing USB Devices To connect the USB device Open the cover and connect the USB device to one of the USB ports (A). For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the USB device. To remove the USB device Disable the USB device.
  • 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 device Turn on the computer and the IEEE 1394 device. Open the cover, and connect the IEEE 1394 device to the IEEE 1394 interface connector (A).
  • Page 50 Modem <Only for model with internal 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 sleep 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 sleep again afterward.
  • Page 52 Modem NOTE This function does not work when the computer is off or is in hibernation. Connect the AC adaptor. The screen remains dark after the computer resumes from sleep. The previous screen display will be restored when you touch the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) or tablet buttons. Do not touch the digitizer (only for model with digitizer).
  • Page 53: Connecting Lan

    Connecting LAN CAUTION Do not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port. Turn off the computer. Do not use sleep or hibernation. Open the cover and connect the cable. Connect the LAN port (A) and the network system (server, HUB, etc.) by using a LAN cable.
  • Page 54 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 ( 73).
  • Page 55: Enabling/Disabling The Wake Up From Wired Lan Function

    Enabling/Disabling the Wake Up from wired LAN function When the Wake Up from wired LAN function is enabled, the computer automatically resumes from sleep or hibernation when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port. (Default setting) The Wake Up from wired LAN function can be switched to enable/disable by performing the following procedure.
  • Page 56: Wireless Switch

    Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication <Only for model with wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and/or wireless WAN> There are five ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication. The wireless switch on the front of the computer (below) Wireless Switch Utility ( page Settings in the Network and Sharing Center ( Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( Setting in the Wireless Connection Disable Utility ( NOTE...
  • Page 57: Wireless Switch Utility

    Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication To check the wireless communication status Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( area. A tool tip appears. NOTE If you uninstall the Wireless Switch Utility, set the wireless switch to ON. Do not turn on/off the switch repeatedly at too short intervals. Do not restart, log off, or enter sleep or hibernation immediately after turning on/off the switch.
  • Page 58 Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication To enable or disable particular wireless devices Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon to show the pop-up menu. Select ON or OFF for the device you want to enable or disable. To change the function of the wireless switch In the default setting, the wireless switch enables devices that you select turning the wireless switch off last time.
  • Page 59: Installing The Utility

    Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication Wireless Connection Disable Utility You can automatically disable the wireless LAN connection when a LAN cable is connected to your computer. You need to install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to use this function. Installing the utility Log on to Windows as an administrator.
  • Page 60 Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication Menu Right-clicking the utility icon in the notification area opens a menu as follows. Clicking the menu item causes the following utility action. Monitoring LAN Cable: ON Enables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to monitor the LAN port and disables wire- less connection when a LAN cable is connected.
  • Page 61: Using The Wireless Lan Function

    Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN> CAUTION Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect devices. Follow the instructions of airline companies and hospitals. If you use the computer in these locations, turn off the wire- less LAN.
  • Page 62: Setting The Wireless Lan Access Point

    Wireless LAN Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] and click [Enable]. • A standard user needs to enter an administrator password. • When [Disable] is displayed, [Wireless Network Connection] is already enabled. Turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility. NOTE You can use the following procedure instead of turning on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility.
  • Page 63 Wireless LAN To connect to the access point for connection in the stealth mode (ANY access denied), perform the steps below. Click on the notification area and click [Network and Sharing Center]-[Manage wireless networks]. Click [Add] and select [Manually create a network profile]. Add a check mark for [Connect even if the network is not broadcasting] and set the access point.
  • Page 64 Wireless LAN If you enable or disable 802.11a using the pop-up menu of Wireless Switch Utility, the setting in [Device Manager] will be accordingly changed as below. Settings in Device Manager [6. 802.11a/b/g] [4. 802.11b/g] [3. 802.11g] [5. 802.11a/g] [1. 802.11a] [2.
  • Page 65 Wireless LAN While the Wake Up from wireless LAN function is enabled, the wireless ready LED indicator lights in sleep or hiberna- tion mode. This does not necessarily mean that the wireless connection is established. NOTE The computer may start up if accessed by another computer on the network. The following procedure can be used to prevent startup due to unintentional access by a computer.
  • Page 66: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth <Only for model with 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 73).
  • Page 67: 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 68: Insert The Battery Pack

    Hard Disk Drive To insert Insert the hard disk drive until it surely fits in the slot. Close the cover until it clicks, and slide the latch (C) to the left to lock the cover. Insert the battery pack ( CAUTION Confirm that the latch is surely locked so that it does not fall when you carry the computer.
  • Page 69: 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 70: Information Menu

    Setup Utility Information Menu Language Model No. Serial No. CPU Type CPU Speed BIOS Embedded Controller System Memory Available Memory Hard Disk Accumulative Operating Time Underlined items are the factory presets. English Japanese Computer information (cannot be changed.)
  • Page 71 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 Touchscreen Mode • Only for model with touchscreen Current Status •...
  • Page 72: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility Advanced Menu Core Multi-Processing Intel (R) Virtualization Technology • Used to configure the serial port A/B and GPS. Serial Port Settings Modem • Only for model with internal modem The submenu that appears when [Serial Port Settings] is selected: Serial Port A I/O IRQ •...
  • Page 73 Setup Utility 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 • Only for model with wireless LAN Wireless WAN •...
  • Page 74: Security Menu

    Setup Utility Prompt • When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disable], the message “Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN” is not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. However, F2 and F12 will work even if the message is not displayed.
  • Page 75: Boot Menu

    • LAN 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 76 Setup Utility Exit Menu Save Values & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Current Values To save the changes to CMOS and reboot. To exit without saving the changes to CMOS. To return the settings to the default values. To load the previous values from CMOS.
  • Page 77: 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 78 Loupe Utility Setting the Loupe Utility Right-click on the notification area. Click [Settings]. [Show/hide shortcuts assignment] When using the external mouse/touch pad Click [Mouse/Touch pad] Click a combination of Alt, Ctrl, and Shift, and add the check mark. (Multiple keys can be combined; for example, Ctrl + Alt) Click either [Right click] or [Left click] to use in combination with the key(s) selected in step above.
  • Page 79: 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. Click the item to display the detailed information.
  • Page 80: Technical Information

    Technical Information Network Connections and Communications Software Close the communications software before using the power saving function. If the power saving function (sleep 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 [Never] for [Put the computer to sleep:] and [Hibernate after].
  • Page 81: 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 (+).
  • Page 82 ç, etc.) and symbols. Cannot use the keyboard in the Tablet mode. With the following steps, confirm whether [Copy of Panasonic Power Manage- ment] created when the Power Saving Utility is made has become 100 and more or not. Click on the notification area and click [More power options].
  • Page 83 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Display Rotation The display angle does not change automatically when switching Laptop mode and Tablet mode. Cannot rotate the display. The operations of touch pad and touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) do not match the rotation angle.
  • Page 84: Wireless Communication

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Wireless Communication (only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN) Cannot connect to network. Access point is not detected. Connecting Peripherals An error occurs while installing the driver. Slide the wireless switch to turn on the wireless devices. Set the devices ([Wireless LAN] / [Bluetooth] / [Wireless WAN]) to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( Disable the Wireless Connection Disable Utility ( Restart the computer.
  • Page 85 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). Connect the floppy disk drive directly to a USB port of the computer. Do not connect it via a USB hub or USB connector of the port replicator or the car mounter.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Connecting Peripherals You do not know the address map for IRQ, I/O port address, etc. The device connected to the serial port does not work. The Serial Port B of the port replicator or the car mounter does not work. Cannot print.
  • Page 87 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen)/Digitizer (only for model with digitizer) The cursor does not work. Cannot input using the touch pad. Cannot point the correct position using the included stylus/pen. <Only for model with touchscreen> Cannot input using the touchscreen Cannot use scroll function of touchpad on Internet Explorer.
  • Page 88: Smart Card (Only For Model With Smart Card Slot)

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Smart Card (Only for model with Smart Card slot) Cannot use a Smart Card. Fast User Switching Function Some applications do not work prop- erly. Others No response. Insert the Smart Card correctly. Set [Smart Card] to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility page 73).
  • Page 89: Checking The Computer's Usage Status

    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]. Select the item to display the detailed information.
  • Page 90 The screen image is saved in [Documents] folder. Alternatively you can save a copy of the screen in the following procedure. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [Screen Copy]. NOTE The image is a bitmap file in 256 colors.
  • Page 91 • PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • 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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