CF-71 Series

Reference ManualPersonal Computer

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Contents

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.[Start]-[Shut Down]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].

(For some applications, you may need to double-click.) Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key. Fn + F5 : This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.

page: When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to page (green display), theshape of the cursor will change to . Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or aclick is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.

: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.

Illustrations in this Reference Manual

Key Combinations ............................................. 2LED Indicators ................................................... 3Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad) ..................... 4Suspend/Hibernation Functions ...................... 6Security Measures............................................. 9Computing On The Road................................ 15Battery Power ................................................. 19Using a Multimedia Pocket Device ................ 25Using PC Cards .............................................. 29Adding Memory .............................................. 30Port Replicator ................................................ 31Using a Printer ................................................ 32Using an External Display ............................. 33Using USB Devices ........................................ 34Infrared Data Communications ..................... 36Hard Disk Drive ............................................... 37Setup Utility .................................................... 39Technical Information .................................... 45List of Error Codes ......................................... 46DMI Viewer ...................................................... 48Dealing With Problems................................... 49

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The descriptions for “Floppy disk drive” in themanual apply to the optional SuperDisk™ Drive.Similarly, the descriptions for “CD-ROM drive” inthe manual apply to the optional DVD drive.

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Pressing this key combination adjusts the bright-ness of LCD.

By pressing this key combination, you can selecteither an external display, LCD or simultaneous,even if an external display is not connected.Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on,restores the display setting of the Setup Utility.Pressing this key combination turns off audio fromthe internal speakers and headphone jack.Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on,restores the speaker setting of the Setup Utility.

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volumeof the internal speakers and headphone jack.

Pressing this key combination causes the currentscreen on the display to be saved to memory, andpowers off the computer. When the computer ispowered on, by sliding the power switch or press-ing the sleep switch, the saved screen will be dis-played. (The computer must be plugged into theAC adapter or have a battery pack with sufficientremaining power installed.)Pressing this key combination temporarily disablesthe power management feature of the Setup Utility.Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on,restores the power management setting of theSetup Utility. page 17

Pressing this key combination displays the remain-ing battery capacity on the screen. page 19

Pressing this key combination turns off the LCD,external display and hard disk drive until operationis resumed by pressing any key or mouse.

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CAUTION

Key Combinations

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.

CAUTION

LCD brightness con-trol

Display change

Speakers on/off switch

Volume control( down)Volume control ( up)Holding down on thekeys changes thesound level.Power off using thesuspend function

Power managementenable/disable switch

Remaining capacity ofthe battery pack

ECO mode for con-serving power

Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F5

Fn + F7

Fn + F8

Fn + F9

Fn + F10

Fn + F6

Functions

OFF

ON

Down

Up

Disabling the speakers will also disable thewarning beep.

Remainingcapacity (%)display

Battery pack isnot installed.

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Enable

Disable

NOTEThis key combination sometimes does not workby pressing it quickly.

* When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key] with the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable.

Popup WindowWhen the bright-ness is at itsmaximum value.

This key combination cannot be used to adjustthe volume of the warning beep.

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This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is capitalized.

These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed and then Key Pad ispressed while holding down the Fn key. This causes a portion of thekeyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key functionsdifferently depending on the application.

This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functionsdifferently depending on the application.

This indicator lights green when Key Pad is pressed while holding downthe Fn key. When the indicator is lit, a portion of the keyboard functionsas arrow keys. The [Enter] key functions differently depending on theapplication.

This indicator lights when the multimedia pocket device (floppy disk drive,CD-ROM drive,DVD-ROM drive or SuperdiskTM drive) is accessed.(When using the floppy disk drive as an external floppy disk drive, onlythe access lamp on the side of the floppy disk drive is lit.)

This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

Not lit : AC adapter not connected or charging not being per-formed.

Orange : Charging in progress.Green : Charging finished.Red : Battery is low

(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less).Blinking red : Battery pack or charging malfunction.Blinking orange : Battery capacity being refreshed.Blinking orange five times after the AC adapter is connected :

Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is outsidethe allowable range. Once the allowable range require-ment is satisfied, charging begins automatically.)

Not lit : Power off/Hibernation modeGreen : Power onBlinking green : Suspend mode

Caps Lock

NumLk (Numeric key)

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

KeyPad (Arrow key)

Multimedia pocketdevice status

Hard disk status

Battery pack sta-tus

Power status

LED Indicators

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CAUTION

Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad)

Drawing Characters or FiguresSimple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using thework surface of the touch pad, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format.Positions on the work surface of the touch pad have corresponding positions in thePanasonic Hand Writing window. For example, a character or figure made in the top-leftpart of the work surface of the touch pad will be displayed in the top-left part of thePanasonic Hand Writing window.

1 Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing]from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]

2 Change to the Hand Writing modeThe following two methods are available.

• Select from the tool bar.• Select [Hand writing mode] in [Option].

3 Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the touch pad

To draw, an object with a rounded tip (e.g., a pen for tablets) can be used.Do not use any of the following objects, as they may damage the work surface.• Objects with an extremely sharp tip, like screwdrivers and nails.• Objects that leave marks, like ball-point pens.In the Hand Writing mode, an external mouse or trackball connected to the exter-nal keyboard/mouse port will not operate. Therefore, before switching over to theHand Writing mode, remove the external device that is connected. If a switch ismade to the Hand Writing mode without disconnecting the external device andthe external device stops working, reconnect the device after quitting the HandWriting mode. If the device still does not work, try restarting the computer.If a commercially-available pointing device (e.g., mouse) driver is installed and over-writes the driver of the touch pad, Panasonic Hand Writing will no longer work.

NOTE

Determine the position to begin drawing:Determine the position to begin drawing while pressing down on the rightbutton of the touch pad. After determining this position, release your fingerfrom the button and draw. Drawing is not possible while the right button of thetouch pad is being pressed.Data can be copied to the clipboard with [Edit] - [Copy]. Copied data can beadded to other applications that support the bitmap format by using the pastefunction. Pasting is not possible to applications that do not support the bitmapformat.The above function will not work even when the right-side button of a USBmouse is pressed.

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5 Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File].

Close the Hand Writing modeConfirm that the [Panasonic Hand Writing] window is active, and then press the leftbutton of the touch pad.

NOTE

NOTE

The file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another applicationcan be changed with [Option] - [Window size].Changing the number of colors of the display may affect the Panasonic HandWriting screen. If the screen is affected, click on the taskbar with the rightmouse button, close the application by selecting [Exit], and then run PanasonicHand Writing again.

In the following cases, the Hand Writing mode is automatically cancelled.• When a switch is made to another application• When the computer resumes operation from the suspend or hibernation mode• When the settings window for [Panasonic Hand Writing] is shown.

Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad)

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CAUTION

Function Suspend function Hibernation functionWhere data is saved to Memory Hard diskSpeed Fast Somewhat slow

Requires power supply Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost) Power is not required to maintain data

Suspend Modeor

Hibernation Mode

Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function

If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting downyour computer, you can do so by using the suspend or hibernation function.

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Differences between the suspend and hibernation functions

The computer should be set for suspend or hibernation ( see the above proce-dure). Press the sleep switch; at the "beep*" sound, release your finger.

(After releasing your finger from thesleep switch, do not touch the sleepswitch or the power switch while thecomputer is in the suspend or hiberna-tion modes.)

At the "beep*" sound, release your finger from the sleep switch. If you con-tinue to press down on the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the"beep*" sound will come out again and the power will go off. Data not previ-ously saved will be lost.Slide the power switch to power on. The power will not go on by pressing thesleep switch.Even when [Sleep Switch] is set to [No Action] with the Setup Utility, if thesleep switch is pressed, a beep will sound and the power will go off if theswitch is pressed for more than four seconds.If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recom-mended that hibernation mode be used instead of the suspend mode.

[Hibernation] is factory set.

* When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with theSetup Utility ( page 39) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beepsound.

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 39)

2 Using and , select [Power]

3 Using and , select [Sleep Switch] and press Enter

4Press F10 , then select [Yes]

Using and , select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] andpress Enter

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CAUTION

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Resuming Operation

If the security indicator ( ) is displayed, your password has been set.

After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use thesuspend or hibernation functions again during this time, as this may subse-quently cause Windows to operate abnormally.Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend orhibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cardsmay not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your com-puter or reinitialize the individual devices.

Push the sleep switchor

Slide the power switch

With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the suspendfunction.

Fn + F7 ( page 2)Select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu.

[Suspend] is deleted from the [Start] menu by unchecking [Allow Windows to man-age power use on this computer.] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power] orby unchecking [Show suspend command on Start menu] in [Advanced].

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Save all data before powering off your computer.When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do nottouch the touch pad (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected).These devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your computer usingthe keyboard.Do not power off during the following periods (you may corrupt your data or file):• While the MP indicator ( ) or HDD indicator ( ) is on.• While playing/recording audio files.• While communications software is being used.Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using an operating systemother than the one that comes with your computer, the Setup Utility, or when experi-encing static electricity or noise.If you hold down on the Alt , Ctrl or Shift key to enter the suspend or hibernationmode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For example, if you holddown on the key while pushing the sleep switch, upon resuming, if you do notpress the key again, only capital letters will result from typing.Only when the computer stops operating or locks up should the sleep switch be heldmore than four seconds to power off the computer. Slide the power switch to poweron and data not previously saved will be lost.In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards (e.g., a modem card) areinserted, more of that power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, alldata at suspend is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommendplugging in the AC adapter when using the suspend function.Repeatedly using the suspend or hibernation function will use up a lot of the systemresources and the computer may not work properly. Shut down Windows ([Start]-[Shut Down]) on a regular basis, i.e.approximately once a week, without using thesuspend or hibernation function. Doing so will restore the system resources.If you are using a PC card, note that some cards may cease to function if the suspendor hibernation function is used several times. When this occurs, immediately shutdown Windows without using the suspend or hibernation function.Do not use the suspend or hibernation function during the following periods. Thesuspend or hibernation function, or peripherals may not work.• When a file in external devices such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or ATA

card is opened, the suspend or hibernation function may not work. In such cases,close the file.

• LAN cards, SCSI cards and modem cards etc. may not recover after entering thesuspend or hibernation mode. If this occurs, restart the computer.

When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted, after enter-ing the suspend or hibernation mode, the computer may not function properly.After a Windows 95 USB device driver has been installed, do not use the suspend orhibernation function. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computermay not function properly. Power off, then on, using the power switch to resumeproper operation.If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function after the USB driver is installed,disable the USB device function of the computer by following the procedure below.1 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [Intel

82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal serial bus con-troller].

2 Add the check mark for [Disable in this hardware profile] in [Properties] - [Gen-eral], press [OK], and then press [Close].

3 In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].If you want to enable the USB device function again, delete the check mark for [Dis-able in this hardware profile] in step 2. When the message appears asking whetherto reboot the computer, select [Yes]. If the message is not displayed, go to step 3.

Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

Shift Shift

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ReferenceSituation

Security Measures

To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.

You should set your "Supervisor Password" and "User Password" (The User Passwordcan only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set).Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.

When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/tothe hard disk when the hard disk is installed in a different computer, since a passwordis also set for the hard disk. When the hard disk is returned to the original computer,you can read and write data as before. In this case, however, make the settings in theSetup Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed.(The Hard Disk Lock can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set.)It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lock without setting the User Password, but werecommend that you set the User Password for security reasons. (Note that this HardDisk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)

Starting up when the password is set

When you do not want your computer to be used without permission

Over three incorrect attempts,

If the correct password is input, Will Start

Will Not Start*(Power off)

Upon entering your Supervisor Password or User Password and pressing Enter .

If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor PasswordYou can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 39).

If entering the Setup Utility with User PasswordYou can not register [Advanced] menu and some items in [Security] menu.When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not reg-ister the User Password. F9 does not work.

* If after three attempts the correct password is notinput, or if no password is entered for about a minute,the computer returns to the condition just beforethe attempt was made to start up the computer.

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 tobe written to the hard disk, in cases including theft.Same as above, but while you’re away temporarilyYou want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a floppydiskYou want to prevent theft of your computer

Function to useSupervisor PasswordUser PasswordHard Disk Lock

Coffee Break PasswordPrevent operation byusing a floppy diskUse security locks

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below

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"Names and Functions ofParts"

10Security Measures

CAUTION

Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinc-tion between upper and lower case letters.White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and functionkeys cannot be used.Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your pass-word.Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten youwill be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for ashort time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changedby another person.

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Run the Setup Utility ( page 39)

Using and , select [Security]

Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], thenpress Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], thenpress Enter

<Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], thenpress Enter

5 To disable the Supervisor PasswordPress only Enter

NOTEWhen you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or dis-abled without permission,

1 using and , select [User Password Protection] and press Enter2 using and , select [Protected] and press Enter .

At the [Setup Notice], press Enter

6 Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , thenpress Enter

7Press F10 , then select [Yes]

To disable the Supervisor PasswordPress only Enter

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When the User Password is set, the Supervisor Password will be needed. ( page 11)

NOTE

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At the [Setup Notice], press Enter7

Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , thenpress Enter

8CAUTIONYour password will not be displayed on the screen.Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinc-tion between upper and lower case letters.White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and functionkeys cannot be used.Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your pass-word.Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be unableto use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for ashort time.

To prevent the changing of your password without permission • Set the User Password Protection option ( page 9).

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

To disable the User PasswordPress only Enter

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Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)

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Run the Setup Utility ( page 39)

Using and , select [Security]

Using and , select [Set User Password], thenpress Enter

Enter your password at the [Enter New Password], thenpress Enter

<Only when the User Password has been set>Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password], thenpress Enter

5 To disable the User PasswordPress only Enter

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NOTEWhen the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password cannot be set.Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 10)

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CAUTIONBefore changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] of the SetupUtility to [Disable].

Setting the Hard Disk Lock (enabling, disabling)

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 39)

2 Using and , select [Security]

3 Using and , select [Hard Disk Lock], then press Enter

4 To enable the Hard Disk LockSelect [Enable], then press EnterAt the [Caution], press Enter .

To disable the Hard Disk LockSelect [Disable], then press Enter

5 Press F10 , then select [Yes]

NOTEYou cannot set the [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Pass-word. Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 10)It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lock without setting the User Password,but we recommend that you set the User Password for security reasons.

NOTEIf [Hard Disk Lock] is not displayed, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

NOTEIn the default setting, [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Disable].

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Setting the Coffee Break Password (enabling or disabling)

1 Set the User Password ( page 11)

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To disable the Coffee Break Password

Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter

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Using and , select [Coffee Break Password] andpress Enter

Security Measures

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

Using and , select your combination of keys andpress Enter

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You should set the “Coffee Break Password” (Note that you must first set the User Pass-word). When you input your selected key combination, the computer locks (key input,use of the touch pad and use of an external mouse are no longer possible).

Alt + Ctrl + F9 (Example of a selected key combination)

The computeris locked

When leaving your desk

When an incorrect password is inputted,

Operation resumes

Operation doesnot resume

When you do not want your computer to be used without permission while away temporarily

Input the correct password used atstartup and press Enter .

When the Coffee Break Password is set

CAUTIONOnly the computer's keyboard, touch pad, or a keyboard or mouse con-nected to the PS/2 port can be locked by the Coffee Break Password.

NOTEWe do not recommend using the Coffee Break Password, due to thevarious restrictions involved.

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You may choose to protect the data on your computer from being accessed illegally oroverwritten accidentally by using a floppy disk. You can also set your computer to beunbootable from a floppy disk.

Preventing the use of a floppy disk

Procedure

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 39)

This error message is displayed when access to thefloppy disk drive is attempted.

Using and , select [Security]2Using and , select [Boot Up Drive] and press Enter3

4Using the and , select [Floppy Operation] andpress Enter

Preventing theft or damage to data using a floppy disk

Using and , select either [C:] or [CDD / A: / C:] andpress Enter

Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

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One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power ofcomputing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided onhow to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.

POINT 1 Four Important Points

POINT 2

Conserving Power

Things to Remember

Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.

To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power man-agement mode.

POINT 3 Check to see that you have your AC adapter with you beforeleaving your home or office.Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU09) and the optional bat-tery charger (CF-VCB251A) is highly recommended.

Always watch your battery level!POINT 4

Leave your computer off when it is not in use( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Adjust the brightness (dark) withBy repeatedly pressing the keys to maximize the brightness ( will be dis-played), following this, if the keys are pressed again, the brightness will be mini-mized, thereby lowering the power consumption.

Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn + F10to put your computer in the ECO modeThe ECO mode helps you conserve power by cutting off power to the LCD andturning off the hard disk motor. To resume, you may press any key.

Setting the suspend/hibernation timeout ( page 16)The suspend or hibernation function ( page 6) allows you to save power byautomatically cutting off power when the computer is idle or there is no accessto individual devices for 4 or 16 minutes. If [Enable (Always)] is selected for[Power Management], the suspend/hibernation timeout function will go into ef-fect for both the battery pack and the AC adapter. If, however, [Enable (Battery)]is selected for [Power Management], it will go into effect only during operationby the battery. The ECO mode timeout function is automatically set when [En-able] is set. Note that the ECO mode timeout precedes the suspend/hiberna-tion timeout.It should be noted that for some applications, the suspend/hibernation timeoutwill not work properly.

Setting the Intel® SpeedStep™ technology ( page 18)You can control power consumption by setting CPU performance separately for“AC adapter connected” and “AC adapter disconnected (i.e., running on batter-ies).”

Computing On The Road

Fn + F2

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Setting Power Management

Computing On The Road

It is necessary to check [Allow Windows to manage power use on this com-puter] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power].If the check is removed, the time may not be displayed properly when operation isresumed from the suspend or hibernation mode or the operating time with thebattery pack may become short (the power management function of Windowsdoes not work).

NOTE

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 39)

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Using and , select [Power]

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Using and , select [Power Management] and pressEnter

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Press F10 , then select [Yes]

Using and , select [Enable(Always)] and press Enter

Using and , select [Sleep Switch] and press Enter

Using and , select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] andpress Enter

Using and , select [Suspend Timeout] or [HibernationTimeout] and press Enter

Using and , select either [4 min] or [16 min] andpress Enter

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CAUTION

HDD Motor Timeout: When the hard disk drive is not accessed for more than aminute, the hard disk motor is turned off.

ECO Mode Timeout: If there is no input from a key, the touch pad, or the mousefor more than two minutes, the power to the LCD is cut andthe hard disk motor is turned off. Even when an applicationsoftware is being installed, the computer may enter the ECOmode.(except when the power management is set to [Disable])

Power Management settings

* Enabled only when the battery itself is being used.

** is displayed by pressing Fn + F8 to disable the power management function.

The key combination Fn + F8 sometimes does not work (such as during HDDaccess). Operability can be checked by confirming that or is being displayed ).

When installed in a network environment.Be sure to disable the suspend/hibernation timeout settings with the Setup Utility.After resuming operation from the suspend or hibernation mode, the networkconnection may be severed or the computer will not work properly.

When a device like a high-speed modem or ISDN terminal adapter is con-nected to the serial port, etc.

There are times when high-speed communication is adversely affected if thepower management function is enabled. Please confirm that is displayed bypressing to disable the power management function. After you havefinished using a communications device, you can enable the power managementfunction by pressing

Key operation and music playback.When the power management function is running, you may feel that key or touchpad (or mouse) operations are sluggish. Furthermore, music may not be playedback correctly when entering the ECO mode during playback.

1 min 1 min Never

2 min 2 min Never

Enable Disable Disable

HDD Motor Timeout

ECO Mode TimeoutPower Conservation(AC Adapter Connected)

Popup window display bypressing Fn + F8

Enable (Always) Enable(Battery)* DisablePower ManagementFunctionsautomatically set

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(Setting at the time ofpurchase)

Fn + F8

Computing On The Road

When the power management setting is disabled in the Setup Utility, Fn + F8does not work.

NOTE

Fn + F8 .

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Select or on the taskbar

Computing On The Road

You can control power consumption by setting CPU performance separately for “ACadapter connected” and “AC adapter disconnected (i.e., running on batteries).” Forperformance settings, select either [Battery Optimized Performance] or [Maximum Per-formance].

Setting the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) technology

CAUTIONDo not turn on the check mark for [Disable IntelSpeedStep technology control].

Do not delete the check mark for [Disable audionotification when performance changes].

When performance switches from [Battery Optimized Performance] to [MaximumPerformance], a screen appears suggesting that the computer be rebooted.Select [Yes]. The settings will become effective after the computer has been rebooted.If you select [No], the setting will not switch to [Maximum Performance].This screen will be displayed even if the [Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology] screenis not displayed.

NOTE

Select performance.Even if [Running on batteries] is set to[Maximum Performance] and [Plugged in]is set to [Battery Optimized Performance],settings will return to their original perfor-mances after the computer is rebooted.

Displays settings currently in effect.

Display detailed settings ( screen in the“CAUTION” shown below)

When this checkmark is on, a confirmation screen is displayed when switching from[Maximum Performance] to [Battery Optimized Performance].(This screen appears only when a switch is made between AC adapter operation andbattery operation.)

Other start-up methods: Right-click on either or , and select [Adjust Properties]. Choose [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Power], and select [Intel(R)SpeedStep(TM) technology].

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Battery Indicator Battery StatusChargingFully-chargedBattery charge is low (the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity)Battery pack or charger may not be working properly.Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the ACadapter, then connect them again. If the problem persists,contact Panasonic Technical Support.Battery capacity being refreshed.Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits.(The ambient temperature is outside the allowable range. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charg-ing begins automatically.)Battery pack is not connected or charging not being per-formed.

Battery Power

Use the Battery Indicator to Check on the Battery Status

Battery Status

Orange*Green*RedBlinking red*

Blinking orangeBlinking orangefive times afterthe AC adapter isconnected*Not lit

* When the AC adapter is connected.

NOTEThis computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when theremaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity after the battery is fully charged.

Getting a detailed reading

Fn + F9

The actual remaining battery capacity and the displayed indication may differ.

NOTE

When the battery pack is not in the computer, is displayed.

• The battery indicator light remains red.• The battery remaining displays 99% and the

indicator light is orange for a long period oftime.

Low battery warning appears after a short pe-riod of time.This may be caused by the use of suspend modefor long periods of time. The battery is dischargingwhile the computer is in suspend mode when theAC adapter is not connected.

Charge the battery un-til the indicator is green,then completely dis-charge the battery.

Completely dischargethe battery (reaches0%).

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Following that:

Plug in the AC adapter, and fully charge your battery.Use a spare battery if you have one.If you have neither the AC adapter nor an extra battery, power the computer off.

If the suspend or hibernation function is set

Computergoes off

(at approx. 0% capacity)

If the suspend or hibernation function is not set

(at approx. 9% capacity)

Red indicator lightsBeep sounds**

(at approx. 9% capacity)Red indicator lights Beep sounds**

(at approx. 4% capacity)

** When disabling the speakers with the Setup Utility (or pressing Fn + F4 ), thewarning beep is also disabled.

(at approx. 4% capacity)

save your data and power off your computer

Suspend Mode or Hibernation Mode

When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low

Battery Power

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Panasonic Battery MonitorIt is possible to display the current battery status and the remaining battery power by runningthe Panasonic Battery Monitor.

Select from the taskbar1

2 Click [Detail]

The deviations for the estimated time can occur depending on the condition of thebattery.There are cases [0] (indicating a full charge) may be shown for the [Estimated Timeuntil fully charged] even if the remaining battery power is about 97% (e.g., when un-plugging then plugging the AC adapter above 95%).

NOTE

Battery voltageBattery current*Average current* for the most recent one minuteBattery capacity (fully charged)Battery temperature(degree)

Battery typeBattery capacity (specified)Battery voltage (specified)

* The charging current or the dischargingcurrent is displayed.

Remaining battery power

Estimated time until fully charged during Power OnEstimated time until fully charged during Power Off

Battery StatusAC: AC adapter connected (fully charged)AC-Charging: AC adapter connected (charging)Battery-Discharging: No AC adapter (discharging)

This program will be closed after removing the checkmark, then clicking [OK]

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The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing, and learning about battery capacity.Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity requires that thebattery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged, and then fully chargedagain.Use the procedure presented below to fully charge the battery pack, then discharge it, thencharge it again. This procedure should be performed once after you purchase the computer. Asyou use the battery pack over a long period of time, the remaining capacity display may becomeinaccurate due to aging of the battery pack and other factors. The procedure described belowshould be repeated.

Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapterRemove all peripherals (except for the battery pack and AC adapter).

Once the battery indicator turns green, use the Battery Capacity re-fresh utility to fully discharge the battery pack

Charge the battery pack until the battery indicator turns green (fullcharge)

When the Battery Capacity refresh utility starts, it will take approximately 2.5 hoursuntil the computer powers off automatically.

Battery Power

Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity

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21 Choose [Start]-[Shut Down]-[Restart in MS-DOS mode], and then click [OK].2 Type the following after the MS-DOS prompt (C:\WINDOWS>).

battref /g Enter

3 At the confirmation message, press Y .The battery indicator blinks orange, the battery pack will be discharged fully and thecomputer will power off automatically.

CAUTIONWhen the above operation is performed, do not turn the computer off.Doing so will make it impossible to measure the battery capacity.

NOTE

3(Charging commences automatically.)

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CAUTION

CAUTION

When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period oftime, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replaceyour battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will requirereplacement (CF-VZSU09).

Replacing the Battery Pack

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In the suspend mode, do not remove/change the battery pack. Re-moving the pack in the suspend mode will erase your data and maydamage the computer.

Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")Do not shut down using the suspend mode.

Battery Power

Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longerfunction properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased. Be sure tocharge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected tothe computer, charging begins automatically.Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU09) with your computer.

2 Open the display

Cover

Slide the latch located at the front.

Open the cover.

3 Open the cover

Open Slot

Latch

Insert a thin, flat object, like a ruler into the open slot on the left sideof the computer to release a latch.

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4 Remove the battery packLift the battery pack slightly by pulling the tab.

Hold the battery pack and remove it from the connector of the com-puter.

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Lift open the display.2

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CAUTION

CAUTION

Close the cover

Connector

5 Connect the battery pack

Tab

Pull the tab outside the frame of the computer, and insert the non-connector-side of the battery pack into the computer with the label-side up.

Insert the connector-side of the battery pack into the computer tosecure the connector.

Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connec-tor.Do not allow the battery connector to touch any portion of thecomputer. The computer may not operate properly.

Press down on these areas firmly.

Label-side up

Close the cover until it clicks into place; be sure the tab does not getcaught when closing the cover.

Battery Power

Flat Cable

When closing the cover;Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cover.There are instances the right side of the cover will float. In suchcases, attempt to close the cover again by putting the projectionon the right side of the cover below the keyboard.

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CAUTION

Using a Multimedia Pocket Device

Installing/Removing a Multimedia Pocket Device

Removing the device2Press the MP release button firmly. The device will eject slightly.

Remove the device by holding both sides of the device.

MP Release Button

Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

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Please handle the device as shown(holding both sides). Otherwise, the de-vice may be damaged. Also, do not ap-ply excessive downward force on thedevice. The projections at the bottom ofa device become deformed.Be sure the shape of the lock at the bot-tom of a device does not become de-formed. Do not insert a device that hasbecome deformed into the multimediapocket. The device may become impos-sible to remove later.

Installing the device

Gently insert the device into the multimedia pocket by pushing onboth corners until it clicks into place.

Turn your computer on3

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2

Lock

Projections

Insert the device with thelabel side facing up.

CAUTIONDo not install the device upside-down.The bottom of the drive may become disfigured.

NOTE

Whether the device is properly recognized or not can be confirmedin [Main] of the Setup Utility. If the device is not recognized, powerOFF the computer and reinstall the device.

You may use an included CD-ROM pack (CF-VCD711), an optional DVD-ROM drivepack (CF-VDD711/CF-VDD712) or an optional Superdisk drive pack (CF-VFS712) byremoving your floppy disk drive from the multimedia pocket.

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CAUTION

Using the Floppy Disk Drive as an External Drive

Do not move the drive while accessing data on the floppy disk.Firmly hold both sides of the drive when removing a disk. Excessive force ontop should be avoided.

You may use the floppy disk drive as an external drive that is connected through theparallel port, by using an optional FDD cable (CF-VCF351).In the operating instructions for the FDD cable (CF-VCF351), directions are given toturn the power off before connecting the floppy disk drive by using the cable, but withthis computer, the floppy disk drive can be attached or removed while the power ison.

FDD Cable

Parallel Port

When the computer is on or in the suspend or hibernation mode, if the floppydisk drive is accessed after it had earlier been disconnected, there are in-stances where the contents of the floppy disk set prior to the drive removal aredisplayed.Do not try to access any of the files. If an attempt is made, an error messagemay be displayed or the display prompting you to format the disk may appear.(When such a display appears, press the [Cancel] or [No] to close the display.)The above contents will no longer be displayed when the drive is re-connectedor when the computer is restarted.When the Superdisk drive pack is installed in the multimedia pocket, the floppydisk drive cannot be used as an external floppy disk drive.The CD-ROM pack, DVD-ROM drive pack and Superdisk drive pack cannotbe used as an external device.

NOTE

Using a Multimedia Pocket Device

Using a Superdisk Drive Pack

Refer to the manual that accompanies the Superdisk drive pack except thefollowing.

The following settings are necessary to prepare the Superdisk drive pack for use:

1Clear the check mark from [Auto insert notification] under [Start] - [Settings] -[Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Disk drives] - [MATSHITA LS-120XXXX] - [Settings] - [Options], then press [OK]. (If the check mark is added for[Auto insert notification] , the suspend/hibernation timeout function can not beused and after entering the suspend or hibernation mode, the computer may notfunction properly.)

2 At the [System Properties], press [Close]. The display will ask you to restart Win-dows, then press [Yes].

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Do not place items other than CDs on the tray.Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens area. Should the lens becomesoiled by dust or dirt, the unit may not read CDs properly.Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage the tray.Do not open the CD-ROM drive or move the computer while the CD-ROM drive is being accessed.Doing so could cause it to malfunction. In addition, after running an application involving access to aCD, do not open the CD-ROM drive or remove the CD until after the application has been closed.Cleaning the CD-ROM drive using a CD lens cleaner (except a liquid type cleaner) is recom-mended if it malfunctions.Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the slot in the CD-ROM pack.Do not touch the data surface (the side opposite the side with the title printed on it) as it can causethe CD to become dirty or scratched.

To avoid damaging CDs:Do not use CDs that have become deformed (warped, not completely round, etc.).Do not allow CDs to become dirty or scratched.Do not use the CD-ROM pack in a location where there is a lot of oily smoke or tobacco smoke.Doing so could shorten the service life of the lens.Do not place or store CDs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or dust.Do not write on the surface of the CD with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.If the CD is brought from a cold into a warm environment, moisture may form on the disc. Wipethis moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the CD.Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of CDs.Cleaning the CD using a CD disc cleaner is recommended once every 2 or 3 months.

If the CD gets dirty

After wiping the CD with a moist, soft cloth, wipe it with a dry cloth. Always wipe from thecenter toward the edge.

Usage Precautions

Using a Multimedia Pocket Device

Using a CD-ROM

Press the CD eject button and slowly pull out the tray.

Center HolderEject Button

Side with title on top

Setting a CD-ROM

CAUTIONDo not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so coulddamage the tray.

1Place the CD securely on the center holder.

Close the tray.

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The following settings are necessary to prepare the CD-ROM pack for use:

To use the CD-ROM pack in the MS-DOS mode, configure the drive following the steps belowafter performing the above steps 1 ~ 3. If the steps listed below are performed withoutcompleting steps 1 ~ 3 above first, the drive will not operate properly.1 Click the [Start] button then select [Shut Down].

2 Select [Restart in MS-DOS mode] and click [OK].

3 Open the "CONFIG.SYS" file for editing by issuing the following commands:cd \ Enteredit config.sys Enter

4 Move the cursor to the line containing "ATAPICD.SYS" and delete the characters "rem" atthe beginning of the line. (Deleting "rem" causes the item to become valid.)DEVICEHIGH=C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\ATAPICD.SYS /D:MSCD000(If this line is missing, add it.)

5 Press Alt + F , then S to save the file. Then press Alt + F , then X to exitthe Edit program.

6 Follow the same steps to edit the "AUTOEXEC.BAT" file.edit autoexec.bat Enter

7 Move the cursor to the line containing "MSCDEX.EXE" and delete the characters "rem" atthe beginning of the line. (Deleting "rem" causes the item to become valid.)LOADHIGH C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD000 /L:L(If this line is missing, add it.)

8 Press Alt + F , then S to save the file. Then press Alt + F , then X to exitthe Edit program.

9 Restart the computer.

1 Add the check mark for [DMA] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Man-ager] - [CDROM] - [TEAC CD-224E] - [Settings].

2 Set [L:] for both [Start drive letter] and [End drive letter] in [Reserved drive letters].

3 At the [System Properties], press [Close]. The display will ask you to restart Windows, thenpress [Yes].

If the CD-ROM pack has not been accessed within 30 seconds, the drive motor will automati-cally shut down to reduce the power consumption. When the CD-ROM pack is accessed onceagain, the power of the drive motor is turned on. However, approximately 30 seconds are re-quired until data is actually read from the CD.

Using a Multimedia Pocket Device

Software Preparation (first time only)

[Removable Disk (A:)] is displayed in [My Computer], but access is not possible. Select[Cancel].If the vibration of the CD-ROM drive is excessive, set the [CD-ROM Drive Speed] to [Low] inthe Setup Utility.

NOTE

Using the CD-ROM pack in the MS-DOS mode

Power-saving mode

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CAUTION

CAUTION

Using PC Cards

Installing a PC CardSimply slide the PC Card in until it snaps into place. Please refer to themanual for each card on how to install the card (insertion is typically label-side up).

Label-side up

Your computer has two PC Card slots. These slots conform to the PC Card Standard;therefore, communications or SCSI devices, etc., may be utilized. The slots allow you touse two Type I or Type II cards (or one Type I and one Type II), or one Type III card.

Type I or IITwo cards can be used simultaneously.

Type IIIOne card can be used only in the slot1.

Please check the PC Cards’ specifications. Be sure the total operating currentdoes not exceed the specified limit. Damage may result otherwise.Allowable Current (total for two slots) : 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA, 12 V: 120 mAThere are times when both a Type I card and a Type II card will not work at the same time.SRAM and FLASH ROM (except for an ATA interface) cards are not supported.Do not use a CardBus type card and a non-CardBus type card at the same time.For the following cases, be sure the power has been turned off before proceeding.• When removing a network card• When replacing a CardBus type card with another card (including anotherCardBus type card)

• When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already insertedWhen inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted, after enter-ing the suspend or hibernation mode, the computer may not function properly.If the computer freezes after resuming from the suspend or hibernation mode,try removing and then reinserting the PC card. If this does not correct the prob-lem, reboot the computer.

Slot (Socket) 2

PC Card

Installing/Removing the PC Card

Slot (Socket) 1

When inserting a card, do not force the card in if difficulty is encountered.You may damage the slot, making it impossible to remove the card.

Removing a PC Card

Pull the button out and press it.

Slide the PC Card out.

Button

Go to [Socket Status] (in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [PCCard (PCMCIA)]), select the PC Card slot and press [Stop].(When removing a PC Card after turning off the computer, this step

is not need.)

CAUTIONDo not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the suspend orhibernation mode.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

4

Slide in the module at an angle.

Snap the module into place by pushing down on it.

Installing the RAM module

Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module isused that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data maybecome unusable or the computer may not operate properly.RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity. There are cases wherestatic electricity generated by the human body has adversely affected such mod-ules. In addition, it is easy to damage the RAM modules or internal componentsof the computer. Therefore, when installing or removing a RAM module, handlethe module with extreme care.

Installing/Removing the RAM Module

Do not touch the terminals or internal components, insert objectsother than the module, or allow foreign particles to enter. Doing sohas been known to cause damage, fire or electric shock.

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Removing the RAM moduleOpen the left and right hooks.

Gently remove the RAM module from the slot.

Adding Memory

RAM Module

3RAM Module Slot

Hooks

Cover Remove the memory cover after removing the screwholding it in placeTurn the computer over and use a screwdriver to remove the screw.

Put the cover back into place, then fasten the screw

RAM Module

Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

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2

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RAM module specifications144 pins, SO-DIMM, 3.3 V, SDRAM, PC100 Compliant

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CAUTION

A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB711). This device eliminatesthe hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carryingyour computer around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected in-cluding a headphone or microphone, etc.The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the bottom ofyour computer.For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual of the portreplicator.

Port Replicator

When the computer and the port replicator are connected, both PC Cardslots (total of four slots) cannot be used simultaneously. Before connectingthe port replicator, set [Disable] for [Internal CardBus Controller] with theSetup Utility to disable the PC Card slots on the computer side.

When connecting the external display to the display port on the port replicator,the characters on the external display may be blurred if 1280 x 1024 resolu-tion is selected.In this case, select the resolution except 1280 x 1024.

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Connect the printer to your computer

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Turn on the printer, then turn on your computer withthe LCD panel opened

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Setting your printerGo to [My Computer] - [Printers]. Find your printer’s icon, double-clickon it, and click [File] - [Set As Default]. If no icon is available, select [AddPrinter] and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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You may need to install a driver for your printer. Simply follow theon-screen instructions and refer to the operation manual of theprinter on how to install the driver.Confirm whether or not the setting for the [Parallel Port] in theSetup Utility is optimal. ( page 41)

Parallel Port

Using a Printer

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Connect the external display to your computer

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Turn on the external display, then turn on your computerwith the display opened

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External Display Port

Using an External Display

You can select either an external display, LCD or simultaneous with Fn+ F3 .In addition, you can set the display to use during start-up with the follow-ing procedure.

For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manualof the external display.

2NOTE

1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 39)

2 Using and , select [Main]

3 Using and , select [Display] and press Enter

4 Using and , select the display to use and pressEnter

5 Press F10 , then select [Yes]

6 Select your external displaySet your external display for [Monitor] in [Start] - [Settings] - [ControlPanel] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced Properties].When a monitor that does not conform to the Plug & Play standardsis connected, select [Change] and make the monitor settings.

34Using USB Devices

Install the Windows 95 USB device drivers1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbsupp.exe], then press [OK].

At the confirmation message, press [Yes].2 Read the [END-USER LICENSING AGREEMENT] and press [Yes] or [No].

• Installation will start if [Yes] is pressed.• Installation will be aborted if [No] is pressed.

3 At the display indicating the completion of installation, press [OK]. The com-puter will automatically restart.

4 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbcopy.bat], then press [OK].5 Click at the upper right corner to close the display.6 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select

[PCI Universal Serial Bus] in [Other devices], press [Remove], then press[OK].

7 Press [Refresh] and press [Close] at the [System Properties].8 Restart the computer.

CAUTIONAfter a driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or hibernation func-tion. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer may notfunction properly. Power off, then on, using the power switch to resume properoperation.If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function when the USB driver isinstalled, disable the USB device function of the computer. ( page 8)

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Set the power management function to disable1Installing USB Devices

1 Run the Setup Utility. ( page 39)

2 Using and , select [Power].

3 Using and , select [Power Management] and press Enter .

4 Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter .

5 Using and , select [Sleep Switch] and press Enter .

6 Using and , select [No Action] and press Enter .

7 Using and , select [Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key] and press Enter .

8 Using and , select [Disable] and press Enter .

9 Press F10 , then select [Yes].

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USB Port

Using USB Devices

3 Connect the USB device to your computer

For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual thataccompanies the USB device.

Turn on the USB device

You may need to install drivers for your USB devices, simply follow the on-screen instructions and refer to the operation manual that accompanies theUSB device.

NOTE

NOTE

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Removing USB Devices

Power off the USB device123

Remove the USB device

Remove the Windows 95 USB device drivers1 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] - [Install/

Uninstall], press [USB Supplement to OSR2] , then press [Add/Remove].2 The display will ask you to restart Windows, then select [Yes].

Execute the following steps if the operation of a USB device is unstable.When the steps below are implemented, however, faults such as Windowsbeing unable to shut down exist when the USB HUB remains connected. (Insuch cases, remove the USB HUB.)

NOTE

1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbupd2.exe], then press[OK].

2 In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK].3 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbcopy.bat], then press

[OK].4 Click at the upper right corner to close the display.5 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager],

select [xxxx PCI to USB Universal Host Controller] in [Universal serialbus controller], press [Remove], then press [OK].

6 Press [Refresh] and press [Close] at the [System Properties],7 Restart the computer,

36Infrared Data Communications

Your computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to trans-fer data without a cable.Preparations for Infrared Data Communications

Set the address of your infrared communications port to enable. ( below)Position your computer so that the port is face-to-face with the port of another computer.Be sure the computers are not in direct contact with one another.A port-to-port distance of 20 to 50 cm (8 to 20 inches) is recommended.

Problems with infrared data communicationsAn object is located between both ports.There are other electronic devices nearby causing interference, such as a tele-vision, VCR, wireless headphone, etc.Direct sunlight or white glowing light, such as fluorescent lighting; can causeinterference with communications between the ports.When moving your computer while it is transmitting/receiving data.

Setting for Infrared Data Communications

321 Run the Setup Utility ( page 39)

Using and , select [Advanced]

Using and , select [IrDA Port] and press Enter

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Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Direct Cable Connection]

Select [Host] or [Guest], then press [Next]

Select [Serial cable on COM4], then press [Next]

Press [Finish]If [Serial cable on COM4] is not displayed, select [Install New Ports].

Data Communications

Infrared data communications will begin.

To process at a transfer speed of 4 Mbps, separate application software is necessary.When you select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel], and then select [Infrared], this willgive you the conditions for infrared data communications.If the suspend or hibernation function stops working, disable the Infrared Port by re-moving the check mark for [Enable infrared communication on:] in [Control Panel]-[Infrared] - [Options].Please refer to Windows help on how to use Direct Cable Connection.

Before data communications, please do the following.Add the check mark for [Dial-Up Networking] in [Communications] with [Win-dows Setup] in [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs].Select [Microsoft] for [Manufacturers:] and [File and printer sharing for Microsoft Net-works] for [Network Services:] in [Control Panel] - [Network] - [Add] - [Service].Use Windows Explorer to set the folders for sharing on the host side.

NOTE

NOTE

Using and , select [2F8/IRQ3/DMA3] and press Enter

Press F10 , then select [Yes]

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CAUTION

Hard Disk Drive

To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support

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To customers:To change your hard disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support.Be sure to back up all important data before the change.If [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Enable] in the Setup Utility, change this to [Disable]before the change.

To technicians (at Panasonic Technical Support):Be careful when replacing the hard disk. The hard disk is extremely sensitive toshock. In addition, static electricity could later affect some internal components.

Installing/Removing the hard disk(For technicians at Panasonic Technical Support)

Hard Disk

Pull the tab of hard disk according to the arrow, and slightly lift thehard disk drive.

Removing/Installing the hard disk

1 Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

2 Open the displaySlide the latch located at the front and lift open the display.

Latch

Cover

Open the cover.

3 Open the cover

Open Slot

Insert a thin, flat object, like a ruler into the open slot on the left sideof the computer to release a lock.

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5Ribs

Insert the ribs of the hard disk as shown in the figure, and whileslightly pushing the hard disk to the left put the hard disk in place.

Press down on these areas firmly.

Lift the hard disk drive to remove it from the connector and gently seta new hard disk drive on to the connector.

Connector

Close the cover until it clicks into place; be sure the tab does not getcaught when closing the cover.

Close the cover

Hard disk Drive

When closing the cover;Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cover.There are instances the right side of the cover will float. In suchcases, attempt to close the cover again by putting the projectionon the right side of the cover below the keyboard.

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39Setup Utility

press F2To run the Setup Utility, youneed to restart your computer.

Press F2 while [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed.The Setup Utility will not run if F2 is not pressed soon after the computer starts.In this case, you need to restart your computer.If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password.When entering the User Password, [Advanced] menu will not be displayed on themain screen.To display the [Advanced] menus:

1 Restart the computer and press F2 when [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed.2 When [Enter Password] is displayed, enter the Supervisor Password.

For more details, on-line help is available; press F1 .

Running the Setup Utility

"Press <F2> to enter SETUP"Upon seeingthis message

Key Operations F1 :To display the corresponding “help” file.

Enter :To display sub-menu.

Esc :To display [Exit] menu.

:To move among the menus.

, :To move among the items.

F5 F6 :To move among the values.

F9 * :To set default settings.F10 :To save the settings and exit.

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NOTE

* When starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password, this key is not available.

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40Setup Utility

Main Menu

BIOS Version: Vx.xxLxxSystem Time: [xx:xx:xx]System Date: [xx/xx/xxxx]System Memory: xxxxxKBPrimary Master: xxxxxMBSecondary Master: NoneNumLock: [On]Touch Pad: [Enable]Speaker: [Enable]Display: [External Monitor]

Parameters

NumLock

Touch Pad

Speaker

Display

( : Default)

OnOffDisableEnableDisableEnableExternal MonitorInternal LCDSimultaneous

41Setup Utility

Serial Port

IrDA Port

Parallel Port

Mode

DMA*2

Internal CardBus Controller

Advanced Menu

Serial Port : [3F8/IRQ4]IrDA Port: [2F8/IRQ3/DMA3]Parallel Port: [378/IRQ7] Mode: [Bi-directional]Internal CardBus Controller: [Enable]

Parameters ( : Default)

*1 Only when [Parallel port] is set to [378/IRQ7], this item is displayed.*2 Only when [Mode] is set to [ECP], this item is displayed.

3F8/IRQ4Disable

2F8/IRQ3/DMA3Disable

378/IRQ73BC/IRQ5Disable

Uni-directionalBi-directionalECPEPP*1

DMA1 DMA0

EnableDisable

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Security Menu

Boot Up Drive: [A:/C:]Floppy Operation: [Enable]

Set Supervisor Password: [Enter]Hard Disk Lock: [Disable]User Password Protection: [No Protection]

Set User Password: [Enter] Coffee Break Password: [Disable]Processor Serial Number: [Disable]

Boot Up Drive

Floppy Operation

Set Supervisor Password

Hard Disk Lock*2

User Password Protection*2

Set User Password*2

Coffee Break Password*3

Processor Serial Number

Parameters

*1 The superdisk drive pack is included in [A:].*2 Setting impossible when the Supervisor Password is not set.*3 Setting impossible when the User Password is not set.

( : Default)

A:/C:*1

C:CDD/A:/C:*1

EnableDisable

To the sub-menu

EnableDisable

No ProtectionProtected

To the sub-menu

DisableAlt + Ctrl +F9Alt + Ctrl +F10Alt + Ctrl +F11Alt + Ctrl +F12

EnableDisable

CAUTIONIf starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password;

The User Password can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been setand [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection].The Coffee Break Password can only be set when the User Password has been set.[Coffee Break Password] can not be selected when [User Password Protection] hasbeen set to [Protected].

43Setup Utility

Power Management: [Enable (Always)] HDD Motor Timeout: 1 min ECO Mode Timeout: 2 min

Sleep Switch: [Hibernation]Hibernation Timeout: * [4 min]

Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key [Enable]

CD-ROM Drive Speed: [High]

Power Management

HDD Motor Timeout

ECO Mode Timeout

Sleep Switch

Hibernation Timeout*Suspend Timeout*

Fn+F7/Fn+F10 Key

CD-ROM Drive Speed

Power Menu

Parameters

Power Management Modes

( : Default)

1 min 1 min Never

2 min 2 min Never

Disable Enable Disable

HDD motor timeout

ECO mode timeoutPower Conservation(AC Adapter Connected)

Enable (Battery) Enable (Always)(Setting at the time of purchase)

DisablePower Management

Functionsautomatically set

* The [Suspend Timeout] item will be displayed when [Sleep Switch] is set to [Suspend].Both [Hibernation Timeout] and [Suspend Timeout] may not be displayed when [Sleep Switch]is set to [No Action].

DisableEnable (Battery)Enable (Always)

Automatically set through setting of Power Management Mode (1 min / Never)

Automatically set through setting of Power Management Mode (2 min / Never)

HibernationSuspendNo Action

Never*4 min16 min

EnableDisable

LowHigh

44Setup Utility

Exit Menu

If the Supervisor Password or UserPassword has been set, the pass-word must be entered before Win-dows can start.

NOTESave Values & ExitExit Without Saving ChangesGet Default ValuesLoad Previous ValuesSave Current Values

Parameters

Save Values & ExitExit Without Saving Changes

Get Default Values*

Load Previous ValuesSave Current Values

Exit the Setup Utility and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes to CMOS.

Set the default settings for operating system. The password remains.

Load previous values from CMOS for all Setup items.

Save your changes to CMOS.

* This item may not be displayed when starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password.

45Technical Information

The network connection may be severed when entering the ECO mode and sus-pend (hibernation) mode. Be sure to disable the [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout]settings with the Setup Utility if you require a network environment.

When the power saving function is running, communications software may mal-function. For example, communications may be halted if the suspend (hibernation)mode is activated. The computer must be restarted if one of these modes is en-tered during data communications.Be sure that the computer enters the ECO mode or suspend (hibernation) modeafter the communications software is closed.

Network

Internet Explorer 4.01 places a tremendous load on the system in order to execute thewide variety of functions that it provides. As a result, some unexpected faults mayoccur.If any of these faults occurs, try using the software with some Internet Explorer 4.01functions turned off. (See Internet Explorer Help for more details.)

It takes a long time to reboot or the computer locks up.Delete the check mark for [Internet Explorer Channel Bar] in [Control Panel] -[Display] - [Web], then press [OK].

A system module error occurs.Set [ (None)] for [Wallpaper] in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Background].

Performing the above steps does not solve the problem.Uninstall Internet Explorer 4.01 with the following step.After Internet Explorer is uninstalled, reinstallation is necessary to use Internet Ex-plorer again.( "Reinstalling Software")Select [Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -[Add/Remove Programs] - [Install/Uninstall] and press [Add/Remove]. Follow theon-screen instructions.

If a window with the message [Version Conflict] appears during the installa-tion process (network card and application installation), select [Yes].Proper operation may not be possible if [NO] is selected.

Internet Explorer

46List of Error Codes

The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can display. Most of them occur during POST. Someof them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Othersmay indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Following the list areexplanations of the messages and remedies for reported problems.If your system displays one of except the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down themessage and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails after you make changes in theSetup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

0200 Failure Fixed DiskFixed disk in not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find outif the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.

0210 Stuck keyStuck key on keyboard.

0211 Keyboard errorKeyboard not working.

0212 Keyboard Controller FailedKeyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.

0213 Keyboard locked - Unlock key switchUnlock the system to proceed.

0230 Shadow RAM Failed at offset : nnnnShadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected.

0231 System RAM Failed at offset : nnnnSystem RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected.

0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset : nnnnExtended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn.

0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUPThe CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure thesystem.

*0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration usedSystem CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes datastored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enteryour own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact Panasonic Technical Support.

0260 System timer errorThe timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.

0270 Real time clock errorReal-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair.

*0280 Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration usedPrevious POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure wascaused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of waitstates, improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup and verifythat the wait-state configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next time the system is booted.

0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOSMemory size found by POST differed from CMOS.

02B0 Diskette drive A error02B1 Diskette drive B error

Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the properdiskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is attached correctly.02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.02B3 Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP

Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled

Contact Panasonic Technical Support.02F0: CPU ID:

CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.02F4: EISA CMOS not writable

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.

47List of Error Codes

02F5: DMA Test FailedServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.

02F6: Software NMI FailedServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt).

02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI FailedServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.

device address ConflictAddress conflict for specified device.

Allocation Error for: deviceRun ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified device.

CD ROM DriveCD ROM Drive identified.

Entering SETUP ...Starting Setup Utility.

Failing Bits : nnnnThe hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the mapindicates a failed bit. See error 230,231 or 232 for offset address of the failure in System, Extended or Shadow memory.

Fixed Disk nFixed disk n (0-3) identified.

Invalid System Configuration DataProblem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.

I/O device IRQ conflictI/O device IRQ conflict error.

PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:PS/2 Mouse installed.

nnnn kB Extended RAM PassedWhere nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn Cache SRAM PassedWhere nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn kB Shadow RAM PassedWhere nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn kB System RAM PassedWhere nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

Operating System not foundOperating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: areproperly identified.

Parity Check 1 nnnnParity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannotlocate the address, it displays ????. Parity is a method for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates thatsome data has been corrupted.

Parity Check 2 nnnnParity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate

the address, it displays ????.Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous

Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter a Setup andchange the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, I.e.,an add-on card). Write down and follow the information shown on the screen.

Press <F2> to enter SetupOptional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.

PS/2 Mouse:PS/2 mouse identified.

System BIOS shadowedSystem BIOS copied to shadow RAM.

UMB upper limit segment address : nnnnDisplays the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the BIOSwhich can be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.

Video BIOS shadowedVideo BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.

48DMI 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.

Running DMI Viewer

2

1

Input the file name (and select the folder), then press [Save]

This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface(DMI). The DMI Viewer can be used when you want to know information on the inter-nal systems this computer supports, starting with the CPU and memory.

Click to close the DMI Viewer

Saving information to a fileDisplayed information can be saved to a text file (.txt). Run the DMI Viewer anddisplay the information you wish to save.

To save all items

To save the item that is displayed

Select [Save All Data] from [File] menu.

Select [Save Selected Data] from [File] menu.

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The red indicator lights.Repeated beeping soundwhile the computer is inuse.The red indicator blinks

After the AC adapter isconnected, the orange in-dicator blinks five times

Dealing With Problems

When a problem occurs, please refer to this page. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, please contact PanasonicTechnical Support.

Starting UpThe power indicator orbattery indicator is not lit

or is displayed

[POST Startup Error(s)]is displayedWindows startup, or anoperation is extremelyslow

The date and time are in-correct

When the previous itemis not the cause

Check the cable connection for the AC adapter.Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed.Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.

Please input your password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic TechnicalSupport.

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Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( page 39). This will restore the Setup Utility'ssettings to their default values (except the password settings). Then, the Setup Utilitymust be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment set-tings. (The processing speed depends on the application software used, so thisoperation may not cause the processing speed to increase.)

You can set the date and time through [Date/Time] in [Start] - [Settings] - [ControlPanel].

When the computer is connected to a Local Area Network (LAN), confirm the dateand time of the server.

If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clockmay need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

This computer will not correctly recognize the date and time starting from the year2100 A.D.Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( page 39). This will restore the Setup Utility'ssettings to their default values (except the password settings).In the MS-DOS mode, run SCANDISK to check the hard disk.At start-up, press F8 to operate the computer in the Safe mode.Try removing all peripheral devices.

Battery Indicator

Shutting down If a USB device is connected, try removing it.Do not shut down Windows during music playback.

The battery level is low. Save your data and power off your computer.After connecting the AC adapter or replacing the battery pack with a fully chargedone, turn your computer on.

The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove thebattery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range. ( "Precau-tions")

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No display after poweringon

The power has not beencut, but after a certain pe-riod of time, there is nodisplay

The resolution of the dis-play cannot be changed

An afterimage appears(i.e., green, red, and bluedots remain on the dis-play) or there are dots notdisplaying the correctcolors

The motion of the mousecursor is not smoothThe cursor does notmove in scrolling area ofthe touch pad

The cursor cannot becontrolledDuring simultaneous dis-play, the screen of the ex-ternal display becomesdisorderedThe external display nolonger displays properly

The screen becomes dis-ordered

Dealing With Problems

At the time of purchase, the display setting is preset for an external display. If youconnect an external display, the screen is displayed on the external display.When there is no display to an external display,• Check your cable connection to the external display.• Confirm your display is powered on.• Check the settings for your external display.Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 .When displaying only through an external display, if the computer is shut down byusing the suspend or hibernation function, there will be no display on the LCDunless the external display is connected when operations are resumed. In thiscase, connect the external display.Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode?To resume operation of your computer from ECO mode, press any key.To save power, your computer may have automatically entered the suspend orhibernation mode. ( page 16)

The Coffee Break Password may have been set. In such cases, perform thefollowing steps.1 Press any key.2 If the display remains dark, enter the Coffee Break Password and press Enter .3 If the display continues to remain dark, press Enter again.

Set [None] for [Wallpaper] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Back-ground], and then press [OK]. Then, once again try changing the resolution. Afterthe change, be sure to restart the computer.

If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an afterimage may appear.This is not a malfunction. The afterimage will disappear when a different screen isdisplayed.High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of colorliquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 0.002% or less of the pictureelements either fail to light or remain constantly lit (that is, more than 99.998% ofelements are functioning properly), no defect is considered to exist.

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Motion] and add the checkmark for [Show trails].When the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM wheel mode or the original mode is set for thetouch pad, only scroll operations are possible for the right part or bottom part of thetouch pad. In this case, cursor operations are possible by using the work surfaceexcluding the right part or bottom part. When no mode is set, the entire surface of thetouch pad can be used for cursor operations.Restart the computer by using the keyboard (e.g., ).

Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 .

When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used withthe computer, the external display may no longer display properly when the computerenters the ECO mode. In such cases, turn off the power to the external display.Changing the number of colors of the display may affect the screen. Restart thecomputer.

Display

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Cannot read/write to afloppy disk

Unable to write to afloppy disk

How to format a floppydisk is unclearUnable to read/write tothe hard disk

When the previous itemis not the causeTrouble has occurredwith the CDThe computer does notrecognize the CD-ROMpack

The access lamp ( )does not lightCannot play CD or readdata from itCannot eject CD

A blue background ap-pears on the screen withthe MPEG imageThe CD-ROM drive vi-brates a lot

Dealing With Problems

Emergency hole

Disk OperationsHas the floppy disk been correctly inserted?Has the floppy disk been correctly formatted?Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Floppy Operation] to [Enable]?( page 42)Your floppy disk content may be corrupted.

Is the floppy disk write-protected?

Select [Format] in [My Computer] - [3 1/2 Floppy (A:)] - [File]. After confirming thedisk volume and format type, start formatting.

Your drive or file may not have been properly set.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.

Try testing another drive or media.

You may need to clean the lens or CD.

Have you installed the drivers? ( page 28) Did you restart the computer after installing the drivers? Is the CD-ROM pack properly mounted in the multimedia pocket?

Is the CD loaded on the tray correctly?

Is the CD bent, scratched, or dirty?

Is the computer powered on?To remove a CD when the computer is powered off, insert a sharp object such as thebent-out tip of a paper clip into the emergency hole. Pushing it completely to the endwill free the tray so that it can be pulled out.

Did you open the CD-ROM drive or remove the MPEG CD while it was operating?Re-insert the MPEG CD and close the CD-ROM drive. Press Enter .

Is the CD bent labeled?

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Try changing the mute by pressing Fn + F4 .Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Speaker] to [Disable]?( page 40)If the computer enters the ECO mode or the LCD is closed while the computer ismaking a sound, the computer may produce a strange sound, but this does notindicate a problem.

If the computer has not been used for a long period of time, it may produce anunusual sound at start up. The sound may continue for a short period of time, butif 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.

Dealing With Problems

Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to reboot the computer.After cutting the power by pressing the sleep switch for more than four seconds,slide the power switch to power on and open the application again.If the program no longer works normally, go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]- [Add/Remove Programs] to delete the program. Then, try installing the programonce again.

Computer hangs

Application Software

Unable to connect to anetwork

Network

Character InputUnable to input anythingbut numeralsOnly capital letters arebeing inputHow to input Europeancharacters (ß, à, ç), sym-bols or Euro CurrencySymbol is unclear

[Enter Password] is dis-played[Advanced] menu cannot be registeredAll or some items in [Se-curity] menu can not beregistered F9 does not work[Coffee Break Password]cannot be selected[Hard Disk Lock] is notdisplayed

Setup Utility

The sound is not heard

The computer producesa strange sound

Sound

If NumLk and Key Pad are on, the Numeric Key Pad is ON. To switch it OFF,press Fn + Key Pad .If CapsLock is on, the Caps Lock function is ON. To switch it OFF, press Caps Lock .Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Character Map]. The Character Map willbe displayed. Point to the desired font name and select it.

Enter the User Password or Supervisor Password. If you have forgotten it, contactPanasonic Technical Support.Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.

Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.You need to set the User Password.

The internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced. Contact PanasonicTechnical Support.

When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may haveto be made depending on the usage conditions. We recommend asking your systemadministrator or the person in charge of the network.

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The timeout functions donot work

Dealing With Problems

Your peripheral does notwork (An error occurswhi le insta l l ing thedriver)Unable to print

The cursor does notmove from mouse opera-tions

The device connected tothe serial port does notwork

E x t e r n a l m o u s e o rtrackball connected tothe external keyboard/mouse port does notwork

A PC Card does not work

You do not know theavailable RAM moduleThe RAM module has notbeen recognizedThe address map for IRQ,I/O port address, etc. isunclearA USB device does notwork

Connecting Peripherals

Timeout FunctionIf the Panasonic Battery Monitor is being displayed, please close it.

You need to use drivers conforming to Windows 95 Version 4.00.950B (OSR-2.1).Some earlier drivers will no longer work.For more information, please ask the manufacturer of the driver in question.

Check the computer-printer connection.Make sure the printer is on.Make sure the printer is in the online state.Make sure paper is in the printer tray and there is no paper jam.Confirm that [Parallel Port] has not been set to [Disable].

The Coffee Break Password may be set; check if is displayed. If this is thecase, input the Coffee Break Password.Check your mouse connection, then reboot the computer from the keyboard.From the keyboard, you may choose to press down on , then select [ShutDown].Check the connection.Confirm that the device driver for the serial port works. Please refer to the refer-ence manual of the device.Confirm that two mouse devices are not connected, one through the external key-board/mouse port and the other through the serial port.Try setting [Touch Pad] to disable in the Setup Utility.Confirm that [Serial Port] has not been set to [Disable].Depending on the printer, EPP or ECP may not work at times.Try setting [Touch Pad] to disable in the Setup Utility.In some circumstances, if a PS/2 external mouse with a serial interface conversionfunction is connected to the port, it may not operate normally. Try connecting it tothe serial port.If a switch is made to the Hand Writing mode in Panasonic Hand Writing, anyexternal mouse or trackball connecting to the external keyboard/mouse port willnot operate. Reconnect the device after quitting the Hand Written mode. If thedevice still does not work, try restarting the computer.Make sure the card is properly inserted.Confirm that the card conforms to the PC Card Standard.Note that after a driver is installed, the computer must be rebooted.Check that the proper port settings have been made.Read the PC Card’s manual. Or, you may need to call the manufacturer of the PCCard.

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Make sure the RAM module has been properly inserted.Use the RAM module that supports the recommended specifications.

Check the address map by going to [View Resources] in [Start] - [Settings] - [ControlPanel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Computer] - [Properties].

Make sure a driver is installed.Contact the manufacturer of the product.

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CopyrightThis manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual maybe reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.© 2000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

DisclaimerComputer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between thecomputer and the manuals.

TrademarksPS/2™ is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United Statesand/or other countries.Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.Imation, the Imation Logo, the circle-pyramid logo, SuperDisk and SuperDisk logo are trademarks of Imation Corp.Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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