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Panasonic CF-R1 Series Reference Manual

Panasonic CF-R1 Series Reference Manual

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Key Combinations ..............................................2
LED Indicators .................................................... 3
Touch Pad ........................................................... 4
Standby/Hibernation Functions ........................6
Security Measures ............................................10
Computing on the Road ...................................14
Battery Power ...................................................16
SD-MovieStage ................................................. 20
PC Cards ........................................................... 21
SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card ..................22
RAM Module ......................................................29
External Display ............................................... 30
USB Devices ..................................................... 31
Modem ............................................................... 32
LAN ....................................................................34
Setup Utility ......................................................36
Technical Information ......................................42
DMI Viewer ........................................................ 43
List of Error Codes ........................................... 44
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DMI Viewer ... 43 List of Error Codes ... 44 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) ... 46 2000 Professional users. ® XP Professional users. ® . Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a ® CF-R1 Series page (green display), the...

  • Page 2: Key Combinations

    Key Combinations CAUTION Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse) or other keys. NOTE Windows XP When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, these key operations may not work. In this case, log on with the administrator authority again, not using the Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more.

  • Page 3: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Caps Lock NumLk ( N u m e r i c key) ScrLk (Scroll lock) Hard disk drive status SD memory card status Power status Battery pack status This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is capitalized.

  • Page 4: Touch Pad

    Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Therefore, do not use any other type implement on the touch pad, i.e. stylus, pen, or pencil eraser. Function Work Surface Moving the Cursor...
  • Page 5 Touch Pad Handling the Touch Pad Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp- pointed objects (e.g., nails) or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens). Try to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil, come in contact with the touch pad.

  • Page 6: Standby/Hibernation Functions

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Starting Up Your Computer Quickly If you use the standby or hibernation function, you can shut down the computer without closing programs and documents. Upon restarting your computer from either the standby or hibernation mode, you can immediately continue working in all programs, or docu- ments that were open at the time the computer was placed into standby or hibernation mode.
  • Page 7 Standby/Hibernation Functions Shutting Down Using the Standby or Hibernation Function The computer should be set for standby or hibernation function. ( At the “beep*” sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue to slide the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the computer will emit a second “beep*”...

  • Page 8: Resuming Operation

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Resuming Operation When [Standby]* or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable computer:], the computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode when the display is closed. Operation will resume when the display is opened. Even if the display is closed after the computer has entered either the standby or hibernation mode, operation will resume when the display is opened.
  • Page 9 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 touch pad (or move the mouse if one is connected).

  • Page 10: Security Measures

    Security Measures To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below. Situation You do not want your computer to be used without permission You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft.
  • Page 11 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 12 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 13 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter CAUTION To change your hard disk: To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Dis- able].

  • 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. Things to Remember When installed in a network environment (except when the Wake up from LAN function is in use).
  • Page 15 Computing on the Road Setting the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) technology You can control the power consumption by setting the CPU performance separately for “Running on batteries” and “Plugged in”. For performance settings, select either [Maxi- mum Performance], [Automatic], [Battery Optimized Performance] or [Maximum Bat- tery].

  • Page 16: 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. Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits. (The ambient temperature is outside the allowable range.
  • Page 17 Battery Power Remaining Battery Level Confirmation by Alarm The computer can be set to notify of a low battery level, etc. using the following menu. When the battery level goes down to the level specified, the computer sets off an alarm and displays a message indicating the low battery level.
  • Page 18 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 19 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-VZSU24).

  • Page 20: Sd-Moviestage

    The screensaver may not work while SD-MovieStage is running. For more detailed information, refer to the operation of the SD-MovieStage. Windows 2000 :[Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD-MovieStage] - [manual] Windows XP :[start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD-MovieStage] - [manual]...

  • Page 21: Pc Cards

    PC Cards Your computer has one PC Card slot. This slot conforms to the PC Card Standard; therefore, communications and SCSI devices may be utilized. The slot allows you to use one Type I or Type II card. Inserting/Removing the PC Card Label-side up Button CAUTION...

  • Page 22: Sd Memory Card/Multimedia Card

    SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card How to Use the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card SD Memory Card The SD memory card is a small, lightweight memory card developed using advanced copyright protection technology which is compatible with content on-demand services. The SD memory card may be used in ways such as the following. Write music data (checkout) to the card and listen to the music.

  • Page 23: Inserting The Card

    Also do not remove the dry cells from devices that use dry cells as a power supply. Doing so can destroy data stored in the card. (Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages, direct or indirect.) We recommend backing up important data to another storage medium.
  • Page 24 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Card setup]. Windows XP Select [start] - [All programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Card Setup]. NOTE If an SD memory card has not been inserted, the following message appears: “Set the SD card in place.”...
  • Page 25 SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card After completing your selections, select [Next] Select [Restart the computer after entering settings], then select [Finish] <This is done only if you select [Use when logging on to Windows] in step Set the logon user name and password registered in Windows Enter the user name, then press Tab Enter the password, then press Tab Reenter the password entered in step...
  • Page 26 SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card If the card is set for [Use when logging on to Windows] If you are prompted to enter your password during Windows logon… <If [Leave set] was selected in step Insert the SD memory card. (If the card has already been inserted, reinsert it.) <If [Set and eject] was selected in step Insert the SD memory card, then eject it.
  • Page 27 Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD card setup] Windows XP Select [start] - [All programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD card setup] Change the settings as necessary Setting for this computer Use the SD card when starting the computer:...
  • Page 28 SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card Setting for this SD card Use when starting the computer: Add the check mark if you want to use the SD memory card instead of a password entry in order to start the computer. (When this box is selected, a check mark is also entered automatically in [Use the SD card when starting the computer].) <If you add a new check mark in the box>...

  • Page 29: Ram Module

    RAM Module Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module is used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may become unus- able or the computer may not operate properly. 144 pins, µ...

  • Page 30: External Display

    External Display Use the included VGA conversion cable to connect an external display. VGA Conversion Cable External Display Port Attach with the mark fac- ing upward. To remove: Remove while pressing on the latch on the bottom. Power off your computer Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation function.

  • Page 31: Usb Devices

    USB Devices Inserting USB devices Connect the USB device to your computer For information on how to connect to the USB device or install the driver, refer to the operation manual of the USB device USB Port Attach with the mark facing upward.

  • Page 32: Modem

    Modem Connecting to a Telephone Line and Settings Modem Connecting a telephone line to the modem It is not possible to connect the modem to any of the following lines. Internal home phones Intercoms CAUTION Do not use the PBX internal phone lines inserted in company offices. Doing so may lead to a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 33 Modem Ring Resume Function With this function, if the telephone that is connected to the modem rings in the standby mode, the power of the computer automatically switches ON. This function is convenient when using automatic information receiving applications such as a FAX application. When using this function, it is necessary to run a software application able to main- tain the condition to receive telephone calls and to return the computer to the origi- nal condition after a call.

  • Page 34: Lan

    Using LAN Using the computer as a network computer When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may have to be made depending on the usage conditions. We recommend asking your system administrator or the person in charge of the network. NOTE Do not use the standby or hibernation functions during communications (except when the Wake up from LAN function is in use), as this may...
  • Page 35 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 necessary to have a network environment that accommodates Wake up from LAN. To use this function: Windows 2000 Select [Device Manager] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hard-...

  • Page 36: Setup Utility

    Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility Turn on or restart the computer Press F2 while [Press F2 to enter SETUP] is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure (If you fail to press F2 at this time, restart your computer.) If [Enter Password] is displayed Enter your password.

  • Page 37: External Monitor

    Setup Utility Main Menu Model No: Serial No: BIOS Version: System Time: System Date: System Memory: Hard Disk: NumLock: Touch Pad: Speaker: Display: Display Expansion: Parameters : Default) NumLock* Touch Pad Speaker Display* Display Expansion* Does not operate for Windows. The display destination in cases where Windows is not running is set here.
  • Page 38 Setup Utility Advanced Menu Device Configuration : Modem: LAN: Boot up from LAN: Wake up from LAN: Legacy USB Support: USB Floppy Boot: Parameters Device Configuration Modem Boot up from LAN* Wake up from LAN* Legacy USB Support USB Floppy Boot* This can be set only when [LAN] is set to [Enable].
  • Page 39 Setup Utility Security Menu Password on boot Set Supervisor Password: Display Boot Menu Hard Disk Lock: User Password Protection: Set User Password: NOTE When the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password; The User Password can be changed only when [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection].
  • Page 40 Setup Utility Power Menu Power Switch: Fn+F7/Fn+F10 Key: Parameters Power Switch* Fn+F7/Fn+F10 Key * Does not operate for Windows. After Windows starts, power saving is activated according to the following setting. Windows 2000 [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options] Windows XP [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options]...
  • Page 41 This is displayed even if a floppy disk drive or CD drive is not connected. The following drive can be used for startup (recom- mended). Panasonic USB floppy disk drive [Hard Disk] [USB CD Drive] Exit the Setup Utility and save your changes to CMOS.

  • Page 42: Technical Information

    Technical Information Network When the power saving function is running, communications software may malfunction. 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. Be sure that the power of the display is cut (for energy conservation purposes) or the computer enters standby (hibernation) mode after the communications software is closed.

  • Page 43: Dmi Viewer

    Select [DMI Viewer] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] Windows XP Select [DMI Viewer] from [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] The screen shown below is displayed. When you click on an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.

  • Page 44: List Of Error Codes

    If your system displays any of the below error messages other that the ones marked 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 45 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 46: Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

    Dealing with Problems When a problem occurs, refer to this page. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Starting Up...
  • Page 47 Dealing with Problems Display No display after powering The power has not been turned off, but after a cer- tain period of time, there is no display The cursor cannot be Restart the computer by using the keyboard (e.g., controlled An afterimage appears (e.g., green, red, and blue dots remain on the dis-...

  • Page 48: Shutting Down

    If a USB device is connected, try removing it. The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. “Read Me...

  • Page 49: Connecting Peripherals

    Dealing with Problems Network Unable to connect to a network Windows cannot be shut Was an attempt made to shut down (or restart) Windows while the computer was down or restarted connected to a network drive using a LAN? With the following procedure, shut down (or restart) Windows after disconnecting the network drive.
  • Page 50 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. Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Touch Pad] to [Enable]? ( When mouse drivers are installed, the touch pad is unable to be used.
  • Page 51 Dealing with Problems Fast User Switching Function Some applications do not When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following work properly problems may occur. • Some applications may not work properly (for example, PDF files may not be printed properly).
  • Page 52 Intel, Pentium and SpeedStep are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark. Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United ® ® States and/or other countries. Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. PCE0096A_2K/XP...

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