Panasonic CF-30 Series Reference Manual

Panasonic CF-30 Series Reference Manual

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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    Reference Manual Personal Computer CF-30 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), touchscreen (only for model with touch- screen) or other key operations. Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
  • Page 3 Key Combinations Function Popup menu icon Fn+F4 Speaker on/off NOTE Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound. (MUTE) Fn+F5 Volume (Fn+F5= down / Fn+F6= up) Fn+F6 Fn+F7 Activate standby ( page Fn+F9 Remaining battery level page Fn+F10 Activate hibernation ( page...
  • 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: Touchscreen Calibration

    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). To right-click Click on the notification area. changes to Click the object you want to right-click.
  • Page 6: 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 7: Standby And Hibernation Functions

    Standby and Hibernation Functions The standby or hibernation function allows 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 Recovery time Power supply...
  • Page 8 Standby and Hibernation Functions Do not enter standby or hibernation in the following conditions, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, standby or hibernation may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices. • When any of the multimedia pocket device indicator , the hard disk drive indicator and the SD Memory Card indi- cator...
  • Page 9 Standby and Hibernation Functions At the beep , immediately release the power switch. If you slide 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:] ( page 7 “Setting Standby or Hibernation”).
  • Page 10: 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 Standby/Hibernation. To confirm current settings, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] to view [Wired LAN standby power saving function] or [Wireless LAN standby power saving function].
  • Page 11 Disable this function if you want to use the Wake Up from wireless LAN function. Setup Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility]. Click [Enable] for each function. Click [OK] in the confirmation screen that appears.
  • Page 12 Saving Power Click [OK]. Click [Restore initial settings] to return to the factory default settings, and click [OK]. NOTE You can also enable the Intel video driver power saving function as follows. Click [start] - [Control Panel] and click [Other Control Panel Options] under [See Also] on the left side of the screen and select [Intel(R) GMA Driver for Mobile].
  • Page 13: 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 14 13). 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 15: Battery Power

    Battery Power Battery Indicator Battery indicators: Main battery pack, Second battery pack Battery indicator Battery status 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% of normal temperature mode (...
  • Page 16: 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 ( page : High temperature mode ( page When the battery pack is not inserted Left icon: Main battery...
  • Page 17: 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 ( page 62).
  • Page 18 Battery Power Computer behavior with low battery The default settings are as follows. When the battery level becomes 10% When the battery level becomes 5% [Low battery alarm] [Critical battery alarm] Displays a message that the battery level is low. Displays a message that the battery level is low, and then the computer enters hibernation.
  • Page 19 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 20: 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. If necessary, attach the second battery pack to the multimedia pocket ( page 22).
  • Page 21 Battery Power Pull the tab (C) of the battery pack. To insert Insert the battery pack until it securely fits the connector. Close the cover until it clicks. Slide the latch (D) 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 22: Multimedia Pocket

    Multimedia Pocket You can attach the following devices. (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available) DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive (optional) DVD MULTI drive (optional) Second battery pack (optional) 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 is on.
  • Page 23 Multimedia Pocket Press the release handle (B). The release handle pops out. Pull the release handle (B) to draw out the device partway, and hold the device on its both sides to remove. Carefully insert the device into the multimedia pocket by pushing both corners until it surely fits in the slot.
  • Page 24: 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 25 PC Card / ExpressCard To remove the card Disable the card function. Double-click on the notification area and select the card, then click [Stop]. Follow the on-screen instructions. This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer. Open the cover and remove the card.
  • Page 26: 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.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html To use the SD Memory Card on other devices, format the card on those devices. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the devices.
  • Page 27: 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 28 SD Memory Card Remove the card. Press the card so it comes out of the slot. Draw it straight out.
  • Page 29: 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 30 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. 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 31 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 the user name that is different from the Windows user name.
  • Page 32 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. ( page 29 Step The current settings will be displayed.
  • Page 33: Smart Card

    Smart Card <Only for model with Smart card slot> You need software and a driver to use a Smart card. CAUTION Do not: • Hit, bend, or drop the card. • Touch the contact part with fingers or metal object. •...
  • Page 34: 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 35 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 36: Port Replicator

    USB port on the computer, not to the USB port on the port replicator. <Only for CF-VEB272AW> To connect a USB 2.0 device, use the USB port of the computer. You cannot use the AC adaptor (CF-AA1653A) included with this computer for the port replicator. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. NOTE When you do not use the expansion bus connector, close the slide cover so that portion (B) matches the mark (C).
  • Page 37: Using An External Mouse

    Port Replicator Using an External Mouse When you connect an external mouse or trackball to the external keyboard/mouse port of the port replicator, some functions of the mouse or trackball (e.g. wheel function) will not work. To use the functions, perform the steps below. After performing the steps below, some of the touch pad functions will not work.
  • Page 38 Port Replicator When [Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard] appears, click [Finish]. When the message requests restart of Windows, click [Yes]. The computer will restart. Install the necessary driver following the operating instructions of the connected device.
  • Page 39: 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 the selected in the previous status.
  • Page 40: Switching The Display

    External Display Switching the Display Press Each time you press the key combination: Internal LCD Simultaneous display External 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 41: Usb Devices

    USB Devices Connecting/Removing USB Devices Preparation Attach the device for the media containing the card driver (e.g., CD-ROM). Equipment connected to the multimedia pocket cannot be recognized if connected after the USB device driver installation screen appears. To connect the USB device Open the cover and connect the USB device to one of the USB ports (A, B or C).
  • Page 42 USB Devices NOTE You may need to install the driver for the USB device. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the instruction man- ual of the USB device. You may need to install the driver again when connecting the device to another port. When a USB device is connected, standby and hibernation may not function normally.
  • Page 43: 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 Preparation Attach the device for the media containing the card driver (e.g., CD-ROM). Equipment connected to the multimedia pocket cannot be recognized if connected after the IEEE 1394 device driver installation screen appears.
  • Page 44 Modem Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack CAUTION Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices. Doing so may lead to a fire or electric shock. You cannot connect the modem to the following lines. •...
  • Page 45 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 46: 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. Slide the latch (A) and open the cover, and connect the cable. Connect the LAN port (B) and the network system (server, HUB, etc.) by using a LAN cable.
  • Page 47: Enabling/Disabling The Wake Up From Wired Lan Function

    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 65).
  • Page 48 Add check marks for [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.] and [Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby.], and click [OK]. We recommend you to make the above two settings ON/OFF simultaneously. NOTE The computer may resume when another computer in the network makes unintentional access.
  • Page 49: Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication

    Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication <Only for model with wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and/or wireless WAN> There are three ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication. The wireless switch on the front side of the computer (below) Wireless Switch Utility ( page Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page NOTE For further information about wireless LAN:...
  • Page 50: Wireless Switch Utility

    Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication 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.
  • Page 51: Installing The Utility

    Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication Wireless Connection Disable Utility You can automatically disable the wireless LAN connection and the wireless WAN 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 52 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 disable wireless connection when a LAN cable is connected.
  • Page 53: Wireless Lan

    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 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 54 Wireless LAN Setting the Profiles Double-click on the notification area. The [Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless] screen appears. When is displayed, skip step When you double-clicked in step 1, slide the wireless switch to turn on. Click [Profiles...] at the lower right corner of the window, and click [Add...]. Enter the profile name and wireless network name (SSID), and make other necessary changes, then click [Next].
  • Page 55 Wireless LAN Enabling/Disabling the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a) Click on the notification area. Click [802.11a Disabled] or [802.11a Enabled]. NOTE In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law. The Wireless Switch Utility icon ( ) indicates the on/off status of wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth and/or wireless WAN, not the setting of IEEE802.11a.
  • Page 56 Wireless LAN Wake Up from Wireless LAN Enabling the Wake Up from Wireless LAN function The computer automatically resumes from standby or hibernation when the computer is accessed from the network server via the wireless LAN. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [Network adapters] and double-click [Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG], and then click [Power Management].
  • Page 57 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 65).
  • Page 58: Inserting/Removing The 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...
  • Page 59 Hard Disk Drive Pull the tab (C) of the hard disk drive and slide it out of the slot. To insert Insert the hard disk drive until it surely fits in the slot. Close the cover and slide the latches (D and E) back to lock the cover. Insert the battery pack ( page 20).
  • Page 60: 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 61: Information Menu

    Setup Utility Information Menu Underlined items are the factory presets. Language English Japanese Model No. Computer information (cannot be changed.) Serial No. CPU Type CPU Speed BIOS Embedded Controller System Memory Available Memory Hard Disk Optical Drive Accumulative Operating Time...
  • Page 62 Setup Utility Main Menu Underlined items are the factory presets. System Time [xx:xx:xx] • 24-hr. style. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. System Date [xx/xx/xxxx] • Month/Day/Year. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. Touch Pad Disable Enable Touchscreen Mode...
  • Page 63: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility Advanced Menu Underlined items are the factory presets. Core Multi-Processing Disable Enable Intel (R) Virtualization Technology Disable Enable Serial and Parallel Port Settings Enter the sub- • Used to configure the serial port A/B, Smart Card slot, GPS, and parallel port. menu The sub-menu that appears when [Serial and Parallel Port Settings] is selected: Serial Port A...
  • Page 64 Setup Utility I/O IRQ 3F8/IRQ4 • Only for model with GPS 2F8/IRQ3 • Can be changed only when [GPS] is set to [Enable]. 3E8/IRQ11 2E8/IRQ10 Parallel Port Disable Enable Auto Mode Bi-directional • Can be changed only when [Parallel Port] is set to [Enable] or [Auto]. •...
  • Page 65 Setup Utility Modem Disable Enable Disable Enable Power On by LAN Deny • Can be changed only when [LAN] is set to [Enable]. Allow • To use [Power On by LAN], make additional settings in [Device Manager] ( page 46). Wireless LAN Disable •...
  • Page 66: Security Menu

    • When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disable], the message “Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN” is Enable not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. However, F2 and F12 will work even if the message is not displayed.
  • Page 67: Boot Menu

    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...
  • Page 68 Setup Utility Exit Menu Save Values & Exit To save the changes to CMOS and reboot. Exit Without Saving Changes To exit without saving the changes to CMOS. Get Default Values To return the settings to the default values. Load Previous Values To load the previous values from CMOS.
  • Page 69: 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 70: 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 at the part of the screen you want to magnify.
  • Page 71 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 72: 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 73 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 74: 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 75: 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).
  • Page 76 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Sound Press Fn+F4 or Fn+F6 to cancel mute. No sound. Restart the computer. Performing Fn key combinations sometimes causes sound distortion. Stop and Distorted sound. restart playback. Cannot change the volume by press- Activate the Windows sound function. When it is not active, the volume does ing Fn+F5 or Fn+F6.
  • Page 77: Wireless Communication

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Wireless Communication (only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN) Cannot connect to network. 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 ( page 65).
  • Page 78 62). USB floppy disk drive does not work You can use only the Panasonic CF-VFDU03U USB floppy disk drive (optional). as a boot drive. 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.
  • Page 79 IEEE1394 PC Card). Follow the on-screen instructions. <Only for model with wireless LAN> Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CPU Idle Setting]. Wireless LAN connection is cut. Click [Performance] and click [OK], then click [Yes].
  • Page 80 Troubleshooting (Advanced) PC Card / ExpressCard A card does not work. Insert the card correctly. The card does not conform to the card standard. Restart the computer after installing a driver (of card or other device). Set [PC Card Slot] and [ExpressCard Slot] to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 65).
  • Page 81: Fast User Switching Function

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Fast User Switching Function Some applications do not work prop- When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the erly. following problems may occur. • Some applications may not work properly. • Key combination with Fn may not work. •...
  • Page 82: Checking The Computer's Usage Status

    If you have not logged on with the administrator authority, some information will be displayed as [Not Found]. 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 83 40), a copy of the primary device screen is saved. 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, and click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer].
  • Page 84 • 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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