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1. Click Assign the following drive letter and select the new drive letter and then click OK At the confirmation message click Yes WinDVD amp BACK 29 NEXT gt WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback For further information refer to the software s online manual DVD Audio cannot be played back using WinDVD Running WinDVD 1 Double click on the desktop Uniaiiten MDD Alternatively click Start All Programs InterVideo WinDVD InterVideo WinDVD for Panasonic 1 Windows XP start MS When s does not appear on the desktop or InterVideo WinDVD does not appear on the menu gsi atda When WinDVD is reinstalled 9 or InterVideo WinDVD may not appear on the screen of users other than the user who has reinstalled WinDVD In this case perform the following procedures Click Start input c program files intervideo dvd8 windvd in Search programs and files press Enter and start WinDVD Windows XP J Click start Run and input c program files intervideo dvd8 windvd and click OK If this file does not exist reinstall WinDVD If there are two or more windvd files double click the file whose Type is Application E To access the online manual After starting WinDVD perform either of the following procedures Click on the WinDVD control panel Right click on the WinDVD screen and click Help SUPPORT
2. 1 Turn off the computer Do not use sleep or hibernation 1 Windows XP standby 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery pack gt page 19 3 Remove the screw A and the cover on the bottom of the com puter 4 Insert Remove the RAM module To insert Tilt the module slightly and insert it in the slot Press down the module so that the right and left hooks B are locked To remove Carefully open the right and left hooks B The module will rise Carefully remove the module from the slot 5 Set the cover and battery pack Set the cover correctly and tighten the screw firmly MS If itis hard to insert or to press down the RAM module do not try forcibly but check the module s direction Use the appropriate screw driver so as not to strip the thread of screw Ifthe RAM module is recognized correctly the total size of the main unit memory and RAM module memory is dis played on the Information menu of the Setup Utility gt page 80 If the RAM module is not recognized power off the computer and insert it again You can use an optional port replicator CF VEB522 This device frees you from being both ered by a lot of cable connections when you carry the computer It also allows you to connect various peripherals Connect the port replicator to the expansion bus connector A on the bottom of the com puter For further information refer to the instruction
3. Before using a Bluetooth turn the Bluetooth communication on Turning on off the Bluetooth communication 1 Slide the wireless switch to turn ON OFF Bluetooth gt page 68 To check the Bluetooth communication status 1 Click on the notification area and place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon or gx A tooltip appears E To access the online manual 1 Click Start All Programs Bluetooth User s Guide 1 Windows XP start Hard Disk Drive QE eack 78 next D gt Inserting Removing the Hard Disk Drive To change your hard disk drive contact Panasonic Technical Support Back up all the important data before removing the hard disk drive If you need to read the hard disk data on another computer for repair or any other purpose set Hard Disk Lock to Disabled in the Security menu of the Setup Utility gt page 85 before removing the hard disk drive Carefully remove insert the hard disk drive since the hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock Note that static electricity may affect some internal components 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor Do not use sleep or hibernation 2 Remove the battery pack gt page 19 3 Insert Remove the hard disk drive To remove A Slide and hold the latch A and slide the cover B carefully RK Nex The hard disk drive is attached behind the cover N NS i Y s To insert Insert t
4. CITT Click start Run and input c util drivers tpm readme pdf and click OK Fingerprint Utility Installation Performed by the Computer Administrator Log on to Windows as an Administrator Close all other programs Click Start input c util drivers fngprint install 32 bit Setup exe in Search programs and files and press Enter CTD Click start Run and input c util drivers fngprint install 32 bit Setup exe and click OK Click Next Installation starts Follow the on screen instructions When the Protector Suite has been successfully installed message appears click Finish At the confirmation message click Yes The computer restarts Fingerprint Reader QE sack 55 Next I Log on to Windows as an Administrator The Fingerprint software Icon appears in the notification area e If the icon does not appear click E 3 TPM Fingerprint Utility Initialization Performed by the Computer Administrator The Invalid TPM status message is displayed by the Fingerprint software Icon a in the notification area e If the icon does not appear click Ifthe TPM is not being used skip this step Click on the Invalid TPM status message and then click Initialize Follow the on screen instructions MS Ifthe Invalid TPM status message is not displayed Click Start All Programs Protector Suite Control Center S
5. c util drivers tpm readme pdf and click OK Enter the sub menu e Only for model that supports Intel R AMT gt Fingerprint Security Enter the sub menu e Only for model with Fingerprint Reader gt AMT Configuration Enter the sub menu Setup Utility 4 BACK 86 NEXT gt Save Values and Reboot To reboot the system after saving the changes Reboot Without Saving Changes To reboot the system without saving the changes Save Options Save Current Values To save the changes for all Setup options Load Previous Values To load previous values for all Setup options Load Default Values To return the settings to the default values Boot Override Device Information To select a boot device which operates only in the next booting gt Diagnostic Utility Execute Diagnostic Utility Icon Enlarger QE eack 87 Next D gt mmm Enlarging the screen items You can enlarge the screen items such as characters icons title bars and mouse cursor Icon Enlarger will not start up if the display resolution is set lower than 1024 x 768 dots A part of the enlarged menu or some screen items may be hidden In this case overlay the cursor to display pop ups scroll the screen or use other functions to display the hidden items The Icon Enlarger setting affects the website characters displayed by Internet Explorer and the e mail characters in Outlook Express S
6. 1 NEXT gt Panasonic Reference Manual Personal Computer modei no CF 52 Series We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed Descriptions For common procedures and screens for Windows 7 and Windows XP this Reference Manual uses the procedures and screens of Windows 7 e Some menus may differ for Windows XP e Windows XP does not require clicking operation to 2 of the notification area Introduction sack 2 next D gt This manual explains using the Windows 7 or Windows XP default setting In these instructions the names are referred as follows Windows 7 Professional as Windows or Windows 7 Windows XP _ Microsoft Windows XP Professional as Windows or Windows XP Windows Update You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus Click Start All Programs Windows Update Do not apply Driver Updates even if a message to update a driver appears If a driver update is required contact your technical support office 1 Windows XP start Regarding Windows 7 E Sound and Video Sound e g MP3 WMA and video e g MPG WMV recorded in PC Cards and SD Memory Cards may be interrupted during playback If this happens copy them to the hard disk drive and play back Depending on the processing status on Windows sound may be interrupted at Windows startup You can mute the soun
7. ing both corners until it surely fits in the slot The computer must be on when inserting the device Insert the device with the label side up Hold the device by its both sides Otherwise the device may be damaged When raising the slot side upward and inserting the device be careful not to apply any impact to the device When you carry the computer confirm that the release button is surely locked so that the device does not fall Be sure to insert the device into the multimedia pocket for use You can see that the device is recognized or not by clicking and then double clicking a If the device is not rec ognized or if the media cannot be accessed turn off the computer and reinsert the device 2 Windows XP by double clicking Bij on the notification area CD DVD Drive BACK 23 NEXT gt NOTE Connect the AC adaptor if writing operation takes a long time If the remaining battery power becomes low and the power is not supplied writing operation may not be completed You need to use writing software to write to discs e g Using Roxio Creator LJB gt page 31 Ensure the disc is compatible with the selected writing speed You can also use Windows features to write to discs page 31 The quality of written data depends on the disc Handling Precautions CD DVD drive handling care Do not expose the CD DVD drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue e g oil smoke or t
8. Show additional plans When more than one Copy of Panasonic Power Management is displayed click Change plan settings in the power plan to be deleted and click Delete this plan to delete The Panasonic boot screen is not displayed on the external display As soon as the computer starts up press F2 or Bel several times and start the Setup Utility E Sleep and Hibernation Cannot enter sleep or hibernation Remove USB devices temporarily If the problem persists restart the computer It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter sleep or hibernation The computer may not enter sleep when the computer is communicating via modem The computer does not enter sleep or hibernation immediately after resuming Wait approximately 1 minute Cannot enter sleep or hibernation automatically Disconnect peripheral devices If you connect to a network using wireless LAN function select the profile and connect to the access point gt page 73 If you do not use wireless LAN function turn off wireless LAN function gt page 72 Make sure that you are not using any software that regularly accesses the hard disk Troubleshooting Advanced E Sleep and Hibernation BACK 102 NEXT gt The computer does not resume If you press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or longer the power will be turned off forcibly and the computer will not resume In this case a
9. 1 Open the display or press the power switch A Inthe default setting the Windows password will be requested to resume When Stand by or Hibernate is selected as the setting for When close the lid of my portable computer page 7 you can resume operation opening the display MOM Do not perform the following operations until resuming is complete After the display is resumed wait approximately 30 seconds normally or 60 seconds when the computer is on a network Touch the keyboard except for password input touch pad or power switch Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor Close or open the display Shut down or restart Windows Enter sleep or hibernation Wait approximately 1 minute Operate the wireless switch Insert and remove the SD Memory Card lf the computer enters sleep 3 while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected touching the USB keyboard keys or mouse will resume the computer lt Only for model with Bluetooth gt After resuming from sleep or hibernation the message TosBtMng has stopped working may appear Click Close program If Bluetooth connections are cut off click Start All Programs Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings and connect to the Bluetooth devices again 3 Windows XP standby 4 If the speakers are muted beeps do not sound 5 Windows XP start Security Measures back 11 Next gt Use
10. Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby 4 Windows XP Only allow management stations to bring the computer out of standby Disabling Enabling Wireless Communication lt sac 68 xxr gt lt Only for model with wireless LAN Bluetooth and or wireless WAN gt There are several ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication The wireless switch on the front of the computer below Wireless switch utility page 69 Settings in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 82 Setting in the Wireless Connection Disable Utility gt page 70 Settings in the Network and Sharing Center gt page 72 MC For further information about Wireless LAN gt page 72 For further information about Bluetooth gt page 77 For further information about Wireless WAN Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless device The wireless communication can be enabled or disabled by connecting or disconnecting the LAN cable gt page 70 The Wireless Switch E To disable all wireless communication 1 Switch to OFF E To enable wireless communication 1 Switch to ON OFF ON inthe default setting the wireless switch enables all wireless devices when it is set to ON MS If you uninstall the Wireless Switch Utility set the wireless switch to ON beforehand Do not turn on off the switch repeatedly at too short intervals Do not restart log off or enter sleep or hibernation imme
11. Click Start All Programs Panasonic PC Information Viewer Screen Copy MC The image is a bitmap file in 256 colors When using the extended desktop gt page 46 a copy of the primary device screen is saved The default key combination to copy is Ctrl Alt F7 You can change it in the following procedure Log on to Windows as an administrator Click Start All Programs Panasonic PC Information Viewer Right click Screen Copy and click Properties Shortcut Move the cursor to Shortcut key and press the key s you want to use for the shortcut Click OK 7 Windows XP start 8 Windows XP My Documents 4 BACK 116 Panasonic Corporation 2009 Disclaimer Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice Panasonic Corporation assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals Trademarks e Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and or other countries Intel Core and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation SI SDHC Logo is a trademark Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth
12. E Touch Pad The cursor does not work Connect the external mouse correctly Restart the computer using the keyboard Press and press gt 2 times and press to select Restart and press Enter Windows XP _ Press U and R to select Restart Ifthe computer does not respond to keyboard commands read No response gt page 113 Troubleshooting Advanced QE Back 109 next I E Touch Pad Cannot input using the touch pad Set Touch Pad to Enabled in the Main menu of the Setup Utility gt page 81 The touch pad may be disabled by some mouse drivers Check your mouse s operating instructions Cannot use scroll function of touch Move the mouse cursor to outside of Internet Explorer and return to Internet pad on Internet Explorer Explorer m PC Card ExpressCard only for model with ExpressCard slot A card does not work Insert the card correctly The card does not conform to the card standard Restart the computer after installing a driver of card or other device Set PC Card Slot and ExpressCard Slot to Enabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 83 The port settings are not correct Read the instruction manual of the card or contact the manufacturer of the card Remove the card and insert it again gt page 36 The driver is not compatible with the operating system E SD Memory Card Cannot use an SD
13. Enabled Power On by LAN Deny e Can be changed only when LAN is set to Enabled Allow e To use Power On by LAN make additional settings in Device Manager gt 39 5 Wireless Switch Disabled Enabled Wireless LAN Disabled e Only for model with wireless LAN Enabled Wireless LAN WiMAX Disabled e Only for model with wireless LAN WiMAX Enabled Wireless WAN Disabled e Only for model with wireless WAN Enabled Setup Utility 4 BACK 83 NEXT gt Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Setup Utility 4 BACK 84 NEXT gt Boot Menu Disabled Enabled Boot Option Priorities USB Floppy Disk Hard Disk CD DVD Drive LAN USB Hard Disk USB CD DVD Drive E To change the boot order The default order is USB Floppy Disk 2 gt Hard Disk gt CD DVD Drive gt LAN gt USB Hard Disk gt USB CD DVD Drive Press Enter on the boot device you want to change and select the boot device from the following menu e When a selected boot device in the following menu already exists in either of the Boot Option 1 to 6 the boot device appears at the newly selected position by switching the positions with the original boot device that existed before at the position e When you select Disabled in the f
14. INFORMATION If WinDVD does not operate properly we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the oper ating environment or operations If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem enter the required information in the inquiry form on the homepage http apps corel com Ip ivi and submit the form WinDVD 4 BACK 30 NEXT gt MON Do not start WinDVD while the drive indicator amp is blinking immediately after the computer is turned on While WinDVD is running do not Enter sleep or hibernation eo oe ke e Switch the display mode by pressing P or Fn F3 During motion video playback do not e Eject the disc Use other applications or the Command Prompt e Change the settings of the screen properties Do not install another player software together with WinDVD Doing so may interfere with smooth playback Some DVD Video discs contain the player software and start installing In this case cancel the installation as soon as possible If you accidentally installed another player software and find a prob lem in playback try either of the following procedures e Uninstall the player software with the following procedures Refer to the instruction manual for the name of player software Click Start Control Panel Uninstall a program Click start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs e Set WinDVD as the playback software if you can select the option i
15. Memory Card Set SD Slot to Enabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 83 This computer may not support the maximum speed some types of SD SDHC Memory Cards guarantee E Smart Card only for model with Smart Card slot Cannot use a Smart Card Insert the Smart Card correctly Set Smart Card to Enabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 83 To use a Smart Card you need a specified software and driver Troubleshooting Advanced QE Back 110 next gt E Fingerprint Reader only for model with Fingerprint Reader The sensor does not enroll or authenti Slide your finger correctly For further information about enrollment and cate my fingerprint authentication refer to How to Use the Fingerprint Reader gt page 52 and Tutorial e Click 6 Start All Programs Protector Suite Control Center Help Tutorial The sensor enrolls or authenticates no fingerprint or performs authentication poorly despite the correct way of finger sliding when your finger is in any of the conditions stated below e Rough skin or injured finger with a cut or a skin inflammation e Extremely dry e Soiled with mud or oil e Fingerprint has been worn and has faded e Wet with water or sweat lt You can improve enrolling and authentication sensitivity by taking the following steps when any of the conditions described above exists gt e
16. Wash your hands or wipe them dry e Use a different finger for registration or authentication e Treat your finger with a hand cream when it is rough skin or dry Clean the fingerprint sensor For further information refer to Handling amp Maintenance gt page 59 The fingerprint sensor may be malfunctioning when it continues to perform poorly after the steps described above have been performed Contact Panasonic Technical Support Sensor does not work Exported passport can help you if you need to replace the sensor e Log on to Windows as an Administrator You can always access the computer by using your Windows log on password In convenient mode any user can access the computer by using your Windows log on password To access File Safe Personal Safe File Safe can be always accessed by using the File Safe backup password Personal Safe can be always accessed by using the Personal Safe backup password Other functions Replace Repair the sensor then follow the instructions in section Replacing sensor gt page 112 Some limited functions e g deleting passport are available without a functional sensor In case of deleted operation it is necessary to cancel the fingerprint verification operation to get to the password dialog Troubleshooting Advanced QE Back 111 next gt E Fingerprint Reader only for model with Fingerprint Reader User cannot use enrolled finger e
17. a PC Card or an ExpressCard follow the steps below one example Connect the peripheral device to the card Turn on the power of device Insert the card until it surely fits in the slot 1 Windows XP standby SD Memory Card QE back 38 Next gt SD Memory Card Information This computer supports SDHC Memory Cards SD Memory Cards with a capacity more than 2 GB When you use a miniSD Card or a microSD Card set the card to a miniSD Card adaptor or a microSD Card adaptor and insert remove the card with the adaptor Be sure not to leave the adaptor in the card slot The SD Memory Card has a copyright protection function which is compatible with content on demand services on the Internet etc To format the SD Memory Card on this computer do not use Format of Windows but use the SD Memory Card format software You can download the software from the web site below http panasonic jp support global cs sd download sd_formatter html To use the SD Memory Card on other devices format the card on the devices For further information refer to the instruc tion manual of the devices CAUTION 4 Do not remove or insert the SD Memory Card until Windows has completed loading Do not remove the card or turn off the computer in the following cases otherwise the data may be corrupted e While the computer is in sleep or hibernation While the SD Memory Card indicator is on While data is being read from or written to t
18. being used skip this step E To access the online manual This manual describes Step 2 3 and the initial part of Step 4 For further steps refer to the Protector Suite Help menu e Click Start 7 All Programs Protector Suite Control Center Help Help 1 Windows XP start Fingerprint Reader QE Back 54 next gt Precautions E Security Functions Fingerprint Authentication Technology does not guarantee complete authentication and individual identification Please acknowledge we shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting from the use of or inability to use your Fingerprint device The Fingerprint authentication method uses multiple fingerprints encryption keys credentials data and passwords You might not be able to use your data if you lose fingerprints keys credentials and passwords Back up the Fingerprint authentication data in a safe place For further information refer to Backup gt page 58 General interaction with third party applications There is no guarantee that there will not be any negative interaction with any third party software and will not accept any responsibility for such an interaction Installation 1 TPM Installation Refer to the nstallation Manual of Trusted Platform Module TPM Click Start input c util drivers tpm readme pdf in Search programs and files and press Enter
19. e LAN is disabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility or in the device manager E Menu Right clicking the utility icon opens a menu as follows T Monkoring LAN Cable ON Clicking the menu item causes the following utility action Monitoring LAN Cable OFF Monitoring LAN Cable ON Version Enables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to monitor the LAN port and disable wireless Exit connection when a LAN cable is connected Monitoring LAN Cable OFF Disables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility and enables wireless connection regardless of whether a LAN cable is con nected or not Exit Exits the Wireless Connection Disable Utility and enables wireless connection Wireless LAN sack 72 next gt lt Only for model with wireless LAN gt Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes in hospitals or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect devices Follow the instructions of airline companies and hospitals If you use the computer in these locations turn off the wire less LAN To avoid unauthorized access to the computer through wireless LAN We recommend you to make security settings such as encryption before using wireless LAN Otherwise the hard disk data such as the shared files can be exposed to the risk of unauthorized access Communication is established through the wireless LAN antenna A Do not block the antenna area with your hand or body You cannot use the wireless LAN func
20. icon Place the cursor above the icon Press Space and then press gt close cannot be selected Click the icon Tap or click right click cannot be used Press Space above the icon Complete the PC Diagnostics Util Click m close Press Ctrl Alt Del ity and then restart the computer Ifthe touch pad does not operate properly press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the computer or press the power switch to turn the power off and then restart the PC Diagnostic Utility Running the Diagnostic Check Run this utility using the default settings in the Setup Utility If the Setup Utility or other settings will not allow hardware to be executed the hardware icon will be displayed in gray 1 Connect the AC adaptor and turn on the wireless switch gt page 68 During the diagnostic check do not remove the AC adaptor or attach any peripheral devices 2 Turn on or restart the computer and press F2 or Del while Panasonic boot screen is dis played The Setup Utility starts up Ifthe password is requested enter the Supervisor Password If you are using the computer after changing the settings from the status at the time of purchase we recommend that you make a note of the settings that are changed 3 Press F9 At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter 4 Press F10 At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter The computer will restart Hardware Diagnostics l
21. information refer to Fingerprint Reader gt page 110 O Fingerprint sensor Fingerprint Reader QE sack 53 next gt MN We shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting from your Fingerprint device or neglect of Fingerprint device use or any data loss resulting from such developments as Fingerprint authentication device malfunctioning Overview Fingerprint s Outline The conventional security systems use ID passwords and token devices such as IC cards to authenticate users Therefore the passwords and token devices are exposed to the risk of being lost stolen and hacking The Fingerprint authentication method uses user s fingerprints instead of passwords for security authentication You can use your fingerprints to start up your computer and log on Windows We recommend you use the Fingerprint Reader in combination with the TPM Trusted Platform Module to increase the secu rity level of your computer Recommended Installation Procedure Performed by the Computer Administrator Performed by each user Step 1 Step 4 TPM Installation Installation Manual of TPM User Fingerprint Enrollment If the TPM is not being used skip this step User s Data Windows Logon Password Fingerprint Step 2 Fingerprint Backup Password e Power on Security Fingerprint Utility Installation Step 3 TPM Fingerprint Utility Initialization If the TPM is not
22. input When the indicator A is on the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode Press Caps Lock to cancel Cannot enter special characters R a etc and symbols Use the character map Click Start 2 All Programs Accessories Sys tem Tools Character Map 2 Windows XP start Troubleshooting Advanced E Disc Operation Back 103 Next a gt The CD DVD drive does not work nor mally Set Optical Drive to Enabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 82 Clean the lens gt page 23 Check the disc condition gt page 24 Cannot play back TV programs recorded on a commercial DVD recorder Finalize the disc on the DVD recorder when the program was recorded in video mode on DVD R RW or in VR mode on DVD RW A blue background appears on the screen when playing an MPEG image You opened the CD DVD drive or removed the MPEG disc while it was operat ing Re insert the MPEG disc and close the CD DVD drive The CD DVD drive vibrates exces sively or makes noise Insert the disc correctly Check the disc condition page 24 When writing to CD R RW using Roxio Creator LJB you can minimize vibration while writing by using the writing speed at 8x or less Cannot eject a disc Turn on the computer To remove a disc when the computer is powered off insert a pin of 1 3 mm 0 05 in diameter into the emergency hole A When the d
23. manual of the port replicator Use only the specified port replicator CF VEB522 Hot or warm docking undocking is not possible with the port replicator To boot the computer from a USB floppy disk drive or a USB CD DVD drive be sure to connect the USB drive to the USB port on the computer not to the USB port on the port replicator If you use an external display compatible with DISPLAY PORT connect it to a DISPLAY PORT on an optional port replicator CF VEB522 using a cable compatible with DISPLAY PORT External Display You can switch the output destination to an external display a projector etc Connect the external display to the external display port A After resuming from sleep or hibernation or restarting the computer the output destination may not be the same as selected in the previous status When you change the display after Windows starts up do not press any key until switching is complete You cannot use the simultaneous display until Windows starts up Display switching by pressing P or Fn F3 may not work when you use the Fast User Switching function to switch the user In this case log off all users and restart the computer Do not connect or remove the external display during sleep or hibernation It may take some time to switch between displays depending on the displays used When you use high resolution displays the display color resolution or refresh rate may be changed swi
24. on screen instructions or refer to the instruction man ual of the USB device You may need to install the driver again when connecting the device to another port When a USB device is connected sleep and hibernation may not function normally If the computer does not start up normally remove the USB device and restart the computer When the USB device is removed and then inserted while the computer is on or may appear in the Device Man ager and the device may not be correctly recognized In this case remove and connect the device again or restart the computer When a USB device is connected power consumption increases Remove the USB device when it is not in use espe cially when operating by battery power ifthe computer enters sleep while a USB keyboard or mouse is connected touching the USB keyboard keys or mouse will resume the computer 1 Windows XP standby IEEE 1394 Devices amp BACK 51 NEXT gt You can connect a digital video camcorder or other IEEE 1394 standard device to the computer E To connect IEEE 1394 device Preparation Attach the device for the media containing the driver e g CD ROM Equipment connected to the multimedia pocket cannot be recognized if connected after the IEEE 1394 device driver installation screen appears 1 Turn on the computer and the IEEE 1394 device Open the cover and connect the IEEE 1394 device to the IEEE 1394 interface connector A For further
25. or moisture on the sensor surface with a soft cloth e The surface of the fingerprint sensor is soiled with dust skin oil or sweat e The surface of the fingerprint sensor is wet as a result of moisture or condensation Static electricity may also cause the sensor to malfunction To make your finger static free touch a metal surface before placing it on the fingerprint sensor Exercise caution against static electricity in winter and other dry conditions Malfunction or damage may occur when e The fingerprint sensor surface was damaged by the strong rubbing of a solid material scratches or being pecked with a pointed item e The sensor was touched with a finger soiled with mud damaging the sensor surface with a tiny substance and staining the surface e The sensor surface was covered with a seal or soiled with ink Deleting Initializing Owner s Data a When you dispose of the computer or transfer the ownership delete initialize the owner s data to avoid unauthorized access MC The data enrolled in the fingerprint sensor is not image data You cannot restore fingerprint image data from the data enrolled in the fingerprint sensor Fingerprint Reader QE sack 60 next gt 1 Disable Power on Security Log on to Windows as an Administrator Click 6 Start All Programs Protector Suite Control Center Click Identity Status Power on security status Click Edit and remove the check ma
26. power switch for 4 seconds or longer and turn on the computer and open the application again If Windows runs cor rectly but the application software does not start perform the procedure below Click Start Control Panel Uninstall a program and remove the failing application software then reinstall the application software Click start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs and remove the fail ing application software then reinstall the application software A motion image file cannot be played Some motion image files require a Codec that is not installed as standard In using Windows Media Player and the this case connect to the Internet and try playback of the file again The Codec message Codec required appears may automatically be downloaded so you may be able to play it Troubleshooting Advanced QE Back 114 next gt Checking the Computer s Usage Status You can check the computer s usage status in the PC Information Viewer You may need this information when calling Panasonic Technical Support for advice MC This computer periodically records the management information of the hard disk etc The maximum data volume for each record is 1024 bytes The information is only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility They are never sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purpose described the above To dis
27. refer to the software s online manual below 1 Click Start All Programs Roxio Roxio Creator LJB 1 Windows XP start CAUTION If you format a disc using Windows functions you cannot write with Roxio Creator LJB Do not format a disc using Windows functions when you write to the disc using Roxio Creator LUB For rewritable discs i e CD RW etc writing is possible using Roxio Creator LJB if all the disc contents are deleted If you set an unused disc in the CD DVD drive Automatic playback screen may appear and then Windows for mat screen may be displayed Do not format the disc when you use Roxio Creator LJB When you write to the disc using Roxio Creator LJB start Roxio Creator LJB before setting the disc Windows format screen will not be displayed which prevents the disc from being mistakenly formatted E To access the online manual After starting Roxio Creator LJB click Help Tutorial Writing to CD DVD 4 BACK 32 NEXT gt Usage Precautions E When an external CD DVD drive has been connected Do not turn the CD DVD drive power off on this computer when writing to a disc in an external CD DVD drive Turning the power off may result in a malfunction such as an interruption in the external CD DVD drive operation Using DVD RAM for Windows 7 Formatting must be executed to write a file to a DVD RAM It is possible to write a file to a formatted DVD RAM in the same way as writing
28. sxx 7 xx gt Starting Up Your Computer Quickly The sleep or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents You can quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before sleep or hibernation Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply Sleep Memory Short Required If power is not supplied all data will be lost Hibernation Hard disk Rather long Not required However power is slightly consumed to keep the hibernation 1 Windows XP standby Setting Sleep or Hibernation E Sleep 1 Click 0 or E on the notification area and click More power options 2 Click Change plan settings of the power plan you want to change 3 Select the setting for Put the computer to sleep and then click Save changes The setting for hibernation may change unexpectedly when you change the setting for sleep Confirm that the time to enter hibernation is 1 080 minutes default setting or longer below E Hibernation 1 After the step 2 of Sleep setting above click Change advanced power settings 2 Double click Sleep and double click Hibernate after 3 Click the item and select the setting 4 Click OK Windows XP_ 1 Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Advanced Sleep and Hibernation Functions sack 8 next gt 2 Select Stand by or Hibernate for
29. the Hard Disk Lock to Disabled NOTE The hard disk lock function works with the built in hard disk It does not work with the external hard disk We recommend you to set Password On Boot to Enabled to ensure security though it is not required to enable the hard disk lock Security Measures QE Back 13 next gt Disabling CD DVD Drive Disable CD DVD drive operation to prevent the drive from being read written and from being used to start the computer You can protect your data from unauthorized access or accidental overwriting 1 Select Disabled in Optical Drive in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 82 MC This does not work for USB CD DVD drive Battery Power lt BACK 14 NEXT gt Battery indicator Battery status Not lit The battery pack is not inserted or not being charged Orange Charging is in progress Green The battery is fully charged Blinking green In high temperature mode the battery pack is discharging the power to 80 of normal tem perature mode page 16 Do not remove the battery pack in this status Red The remaining battery is approximately 9 or less Blinking red The battery pack or the charging circuit is not operating properly Blinking orange The battery cannot be charged temporarily due to the following reasons e Its internal temperature is out of the acceptable range The power supply is not enough because softw
30. the moment you press and hold Alt and right click To reflect the change you made on the original screen to the loupe window click the loupe window The Loupe Utility does not work with some applications Loupe Utility 4 BACK 89 NEXT gt Setting the Loupe Utility 1 Click S on the notification area and right click B Click Settings Show Loupe Z Show hide shortcuts assignment When using the external mouse touch pad Click Mouse Touch pad Click a combination of Alt trl and Shift and add the check mark Mul tiple keys can be combined for example Ctrl Alt Version vV 2xenlargement D 3x enlargement T Click either Right click or Left click to use in combination with the key s Exit selected in step above When using the keyboard Click Keyboard Click the text box and then press the key used for the shortcut e g Ait Z Ctrl Alt Z etc Window shape Select the shape of the loupe window Autorun You can turn on off autorun of the Loupe Utility and the explanation window 3 Click OK Hardware Diagnostics sack 90 next D gt If it appears that the hardware installed in this computer is not operating properly you can use the PC Diagnostic Utility to determine whether or not there is a problem If the utility discovers a problem in the hardware contact Panasonic Technical Support Software cannot be checked using this utility Hardware tha
31. work with some applications The pop up icon appears after logging on to Windows It may not appear in some application conditions 1 CF 52P QIR series only Key Function Pop up icon Fn F1 LCD brightness Fm F1 down Fn F2 up Fn F2 Fn F3 Display mode switching gt page 45 When an external display a projector etc is connected you can change the dis play mode Press Fn F3 Click the display mode Computer only Duplicate Extend Projector only The change you made may not be effective until Emter is pressed You can also change the display mode by pressing P Internal LCD gt Simultaneous display gt External display A MC When an external display is connected to an optional port replicator CF VEB522 the display switching may work differently from the above For further information refer to the instruction manual of the port replicator KOD Do not press any keys until the display has finished switching Do not use this function e When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG e When an external display is not connected e When showing a game screen such as pinball TAD e When using the Extended Desktop Speaker on off MC Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound OFF ON MUTE Fn Volume Fn F5 down Fn FG up Fn MM When fine tuning the sound volume press and ho
32. AM module gt page 41 Check the Information menu in the Setup Utility gt page 80 If the RAM mod ule is not recognized turn off the computer and reinsert the RAM module You do not know the address map for IRQ I O port address etc You can check with the following procedure Click Start Computer System properties Device Manager A standard user needs to enter an administrator password Click View Resources by type To check the current address map click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager View Resources by type The device connected to the serial port Check the connection does not work The device driver may not work Refer to the instruction manual of the device Do not connect 2 mouse devices simultaneously Set Touch Pad to Disabled in the Main menu of the Setup Utility gt page 81 Set Serial Port to Enabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 82 Cannot print Check the printer connection Turn on the printer The printer is not online No paper is in the printer tray or there is a paper jam Turn on the printer and connect it to the computer and then restart the computer Check the network connection if the printer is connected via network Troubleshooting Advanced QE Back 108 next gt E Connecting Peripherals LAN transmission speed slows dow
33. B 1 2X SPEED 4 7 GB 9 4 GB 2 4X SPEED 4 7 GB 9 4 GB 2 6X SPEED 4 7 GB 9 4 GB BACK 26 NEXT gt DVD R Panasonic Corporation MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO Ltd TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd DVD R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO Ltd DVD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO Ltd Victor Company of Japan Limited DVD RAM Panasonic Corporation HITACHI MAXELL Ltd R RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO Ltd RICOH Co Ltd High Speed RW RICOH Co Ltd R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO Ltd DVD RAM 2X SPEED 4 7 GB 9 4 GB 2 3X SPEED 4 7 GB 9 4 GB 2 5X SPEED 4 7 GB 9 4 GB R 1 2 4X SPEED 4 7 GB 1 4X SPEED 4 7 GB 1 8X SPEED 4 7 GB 1 16X SPEED 4 7 GB R DL 2 4X SPEED 8 5 GB 2 4 8X SPEED 8 5 GB RW 1 2 4X SPEED 4 7 GB 1 4X SPEED 4 7 GB High Speed RW 3 3 8X SPEED 4 7 GB CD DVD Drive amp BACK 27 NEXT gt Using DVD Media To play DVD Video or MPEG files you need to use DVD playback software such as WinDVD page 29 E Region code setting DVD Video is allocated to region codes according to where they are sold To play the DVD Video the player s software and the drive must have the corresponding region code e g For U S A and Canada 1 For Europe 2 The region code of the drive is not set at purchase The operation depends on the DVD Video that is first played e DVD Video with a specific region code The drive will automatically be set at the same region code as the
34. Bluetooth and or wire less WAN not the setting of IEEE802 11a If IEEE802 11a is enabled or disabled while the computer is connected to an IEEE802 11b g access point the connec tion will be temporarily interrupted You can also change the IEEE802 11a setting in Device Manager Click Start Computer System properties Device Manager A standard user needs to enter an administrator password Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager Double click Network adapters and double click Centrino R Advanced N 6200 AGN Click Advanced and then select Wireless Mode in Property Select the settings in Value Click OK If you enable or disable 802 11a using the pop up menu of Wireless Switch Utility the setting in Device Manager will be accordingly changed as below Settings in Device Manager Settings in Wireless Switch Utility Windows XP When 802 11a is enabled When 802 11a is disabled 6 802 11a b g 802 11a 802 11b and 802 119 4 802 11b g 802 11b and 802 119 arbtgisshablad peg ie enabled 3 802 119 802 11g only 5 802 11a g 802 11 and 802 11g angie enables Gis enabled 1 802 11a 802 11a only l l 2 802 11b 802 11b only a is enabled b is enabled Wireless LAN amp BACK 76 NEXT gt To check the Wireless LAN network status 1 Click on the notification area an
35. DVD Video e DVD Video with multiple region codes Confirm Region appears Select the region code and click OK Play now begins CAUTION A You can change the region code setting up to 5 times including the initial setting Be extremely careful because you cannot change the region code anymore after the fifth change even if you reinstalled the operating system Any problem resulting from illegal changing or altering of the region code is the user s responsibility Confirm Region appears when the DVD Video has only 1 region code and the drive is set for another region code Confirm Region may not appear with some DVD Video discs To check the current region code and the number of remaining times of changing the code right click on the WinDVD screen and click Setup Region Inserting Removing a Disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button A and slowly pull out the tray 3 Insert Remove a disc To insert Set the disc with the label side up and press the center of the disc until it clicks in place To remove Press on the center spindle B and carefully lift up the edge of the disc 4 Close the tray Do not press the eject button CD DVD Drive BACK 28 NEXT gt To remove a disc when the computer is powered off insert a pin of 1 3 mm 0 05 in diameter into the emergency hole C When the diameter of the pin is smaller than this insert the pin slightly downward Pushing it t
36. When I close the lid of my portable computer When press the power button on my computer and then click OK MC You do not need to make the setting if you use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation Precautions Connect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in sleep for a long period of time If you cannot use the AC adaptor use hibernation instead Using sleep or hibernation repeatedly may cause malunan of the computer To stabilize computer operation restart Windows regularly about once a week without using sleep or hibernation Save the necessary data Close files you have opened from removable disks and network drives You can use the Windows password for security in sleep or hibernation In the default setting you are requested to enter the Windows password when the computer resumes If you want to enter the Windows password when the computer resumes perform the following steps Click start Control Panel User Accounts and select the account Click Create a password and set the password Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Advanced and add the check mark in Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby The password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming To enable it select Enabled in Password On Resume in the Security menu of the Setup Utility gt page 85 Do not enter sleep 2 or hibern
37. YES 11 Click Continue 12 Click Continue again 13 Click YES Erasing the hard disk data starts 14 After erasing is completed remove the Product Recovery DVD ROM and click OK Windows XP _ 9 Press 2 to execute 2 Erase HDD To cancel this operation press O 10 At the confirmation message press Y 11 When lt lt lt Start menu gt gt gt is displayed press Enter The approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed 12 Press Space At the confirmation message press Enter The hard disk erase process starts When the operation is completed the Hard disk data has been deleted mes sage will appear If a problem has occurred during the operation an error message will appear To cancel partway press Gtr The data erasure will be up to that point 13 Remove the Product Recovery DVD ROM and then press any key to turn off the com puter Technical Information QE eack 99 next D gt Network Connections and Communications Software Close the communications software before using the power saving function If the power saving function sleep 1 or hibernation is activated while communications software is used the network con nection may be interrupted or the performance may be adversely affected In this case restart the computer CTF In a network environment set Never for Put the computer to sleep and Hibernate after gt page 7 In a network environment set the System stan
38. a file to a floppy disk or hard disk E Format type There are six types of DVD RAM formats as shown below We recommend that you choose the format type depending on the application Format Feature FAT32 This format is supported by Windows 95 OSR2 98 Me 2000 XP Vista 7 DVD RAM discs in FAT32 format cannot be used on Windows 95 other than OSR2 Windows NT UDF 1 02 This format is supported by Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Vista 7 and compatible with the Video mode of DVD ROM DVD R DVD RW R RW UDF 1 50 Standard format for DVD RAM Data with large file sizes video or audio data can be written at high speed We recommend this format when using DVD RAM for storing data UDF2 00 2 01 This format is used for DVD video recorders conforming to Video Recording Standards as established by the DVD Forum or for PC recording software conforming to the same standards UDF2 5 This format is supported by Windows Vista 7 and is used for Blu ray recorders or PC recording software conforming to Video Recording Standards as established by the Blu ray Disc Association This format cannot be used for DVD recorders conforming to Video Recording Standards as established by the DVD Forum or for PC recording software conforming to the same standards Writing to CD DVD Back 33 Next gt E Formatting method When formatting is executed data recorded on the disc is er
39. able the function add the check mark for Disable the automatic save function for management information his tory in Hard Disk Status of PC Information Viewer and click OK e A standard user needs to enter an administrator password As long as it is activated the PC Information Viewer will appear in front of all other screens If you have not logged on with the administrator authority some of Information will be displayed as Not Found Depending on your network environment it may take sometime to start the PC Information Viewer 1 Click Start All Programs Panasonic PC Information Viewer PC Information Viewer 2 Select the item to display the detailed information E To save the information as a text file 1 Display the information you want to save 2 Click Save 3 Select the file save range option and click OK 4 Select the folder to save the information input the file name and click Save If you do not add the check mark for Disable the automatic save function for management information history the records already recorded are also saved Troubleshooting Advanced QE Back 115 next gt E To save a copy of the screen as an image file 1 Display the screen you want to save 2 Press Ctri Alt F7 3 When the screen copy message appears click OK The screen image is saved in Documents folder Alternatively you can save a copy of the screen in the following procedure
40. and Boot Override e F9 Setup Defaults does not function ie _eses____s___ize 2 zd_d_zzzzzzz_ The Panasonic boot screen may not appear when only the external display is being used In this case as soon as the computer starts up press F2 or Bell several times and start the Setup Utility Setup Utility L BACK 80 NEXT gt Information Menu Underlined items are the factory presets Language English Japanese Product Information Model No Serial No Computer information cannot be changed System Information Processor Type Processor Speed Memory Size Available Memory Hard Disk Computer information cannot be changed BIOS Information BIOS Embedded Controller Intel R ME Firmware Access Level Accumulative Operating Time Computer information cannot be changed 1 When the mounted memory capacity is 4GB or less Available Memory is 2GB When the mounted memory capacity is more than 4GB Available Memory is 8GB 3 25GB for 32bit OS Setup Utility Back 84 NEXT gt Underlined items are the factory presets System Date XXX XX XX XXXX e Day of the Week Month Day Year e You can use Tab to move the cursor System Time XX XX XX e 24 hr style e You can use Tab to move the cursor Main Configuration Touch Pad Disabled Enabled 10 Key Mode NumLock e Select the behavior of the 10 key area of the keyboard Fn Key e When N
41. are applications or peripheral devices are consuming a large amount of power 1 In high temperature mode the 100 battery level is equivalent to 80 level of the normal temperature mode MS Once the battery is fully charged the computer performs recharging only when the battery level becomes less than approximately 95 so overcharging is avoided Battery Power Checking the Remaining Battery Charge BACK 15 NEXT gt You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen After logging on to Windows 1 Press Fn F9 When the battery pack is inserted example Normal temperature mode gt page 16 High temperature mode gt page 16 When the battery pack is not inserted A The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery charge in the cases as below To correct the display perform the Battery Recalibration gt page 18 e The battery indicator remains red e The indicator lights orange and the display shows 99 for a long time e Low battery warning appears soon after a anar time of use This can occur when the computer is in sleep 2 for a long time WINDU power supply from the AC adaptor The battery display may not be the same as that of notification area This is not a malfunction 2 Windows XP standby 3 Windows XP Or of Power Meter in Power Options Properties High temperature mode EE 7 The high temperature mode can prevent t
42. ased Back up data as required Set a DVD RAM in the CD DVD drive Close all applications that use DVD RAM Click Start Computer right click the CD DVD drive and click Format Select the settings and click Start When the disc was recorded with Roxio Creator LUB and you want to record using Explorer remove the check mark from Quick Format it may take long time if you removed the check mark from Quick Format Do not cancel formatting partway Otherwise the disc may no longer accept writing CAUTION mmm If you have written using Roxio Creator LJB you cannot write using other software since the format becomes different To make this possible remove the check mark for Quick format on the format display and format the disc Using DVD RAM for Windows XP E Writing to DVD RAM Logical formatting must be executed to write a file to a DVD RAM It is possible to write a file to a logically formatted DVD RAM in the same way as writing a file to a floppy disk or hard disk If you write using Roxio Creator LUB because the format is different it will no longer be possible to write using applications other than Roxio Creator LJB To enable writing it will be necessary to select Quick format when formatting the disc Refer to Using DVD RAM disc To display Click start All Programs DVD RAM DVD RAM Driver Using DVD RAM disc When DVD RAM is not displayed even if you click start All Pro
43. ation in the conditions below otherwise the data or file may be corrupted sleep or hiberna tion may not work or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices When any of the drive indicator or the SD Memory Card indicator B9 is on e When playing recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files e When playing a DVD Video e When writing to a disc e When using communication software or network functions When using peripheral devices If peripheral devices fail to work normally restart the computer e When an external mouse is connected to the serial port Windows XP standby Sleep and Hibernation Functions sack 9 next gt Entering Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation m To enter sleep or hibernation 1 Close the display or press the power switch A until a beep 4 sounds Sleep The power indicator B blinks green Hibernation The power indicator B goes off You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter sleep 3 or hibernation Click Start jo Sleep Hibernate To enter standby click start Turn Off Computer Stand By To enter hiber nation click start Turn Off Computer then press and hold Shift and click Hibernate MOM While the computer is entering sleep or hibernation Do not e Touch the keyboard touch pad or power switch Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices e Connect or disconnect t
44. authentication CAUTION mmm The passwords other than those explained above are also used for security so do not lose them For further information refer to the Protector Suite Help menu e Click e Start gt All Programs Protector Suite Control Center Help Help 3 Windows XP start Fingerprint Reader QE sack 59 next gt Limitations in Use Password Bank limitations The following web pages cannot be supported Web pages which are created by the following technologies e Web forms created on the fly using javascript e Web forms which looks as one form e g login field password field but internally created with two independent forms e There can be auto submit problems with web forms which do not have Submit button All forms that you cannot submit with Enter will be entered by Password Bank but not submitted Password Bank limitations The following Windows applications cannot be supported e Applications which do not use standard Windows controls and draw controls by their own e This includes any Java based application Sensor Scrolling Feature is not supported For further information refer to the Protector Suite Help menu e Click a Start 5 All Programs Protector Suite Control Center Help Help 5 Windows XP start Handling amp Maintenance The enrolling and authentication sensitivity may decline under the conditions below Wipe off stains
45. cancel the fingerprint verification operation to get to the password dialog then enter your Windows log on password or backup password Make sure your fingerprint sensor is working e Use the Tutorial wizard to verify that the fingerprint sensor works If not reboot and try again If it still does not work please contact Panasonic Technical Support Restore or create passport e If you have a backup of your data you can now use Account Operation wizard to restore your data Otherwise you can create a new passport by using the Manage Fingerprints wizard Modem BACK 62 NEXT gt Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack Use a surge protector since the modem may be damaged by a sudden high voltage surge that may occur in the event of a lightning strike a 1 Open the cover A and connect the computer and the telephone jack B using the telephone cable C Hold the cable so that the shape of the connector D matches the port and insert fully until it clicks i acs SS B C D A 2 Click Start Control Panel Connect to the Inter net Dial up CTED Click start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options 3 Change the settings as necessary Do not enter sleep or hibernation during communications To remove the cable press and hold the lever and pull out 1 Windows XP standby Modem BACK 63 NEXT gt Ring Resum
46. ced Con tact Panasonic Technical Support Invalid Year System date restored to The date and time settings are not correct 01 01 2010 Start the Setup Utility and set the correct date and time Ifthe problem persists the internal clock battery may need to be replaced Con tact Panasonic Technical Support Press lt F2 gt to enter setup Write down the error details and press F2 or Del to start the Setup Utility Change the settings if necessary Troubleshooting Advanced BACK 101 NEXT gt Refer to the following instructions when a problem occurs If the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem contact Panasonic Technical Support For a software problem refer to the instruction manual of the software e To check the computer s usage status gt page 114 E Shut Down Cannot shut down or restart Windows Remove USB devices It may take 1 or 2 minutes to shut down E Display The screen does not become bright even if pressing Fm F2 The brightness is set low to avoid malfunction where surrounding temperature is high Use it in an environment of between 5 C and 35 C Takes time to display Power Options screen With the following steps confirm whether Copy of Panasonic Power Manage ment created when the Power Saving Utility is made has become 100 and more or not Click D or D on the notification area and click More power options Click
47. click Next Input necessary information and add check marks for Start this connection automatically and Connect even if the network is not broadcasting and click Next Wireless LAN BACK 74 NEXT gt Windows XP J Setting the profiles 1 7 Double click ka Fon the notification area The Intel PROSet Wireless WiFi Connection Utility screen appears When a or is displayed skip step 2 When you double clicked in step 7 slide the wireless switch to turn on Click Profiles and click Add Enter the profile name and WiFi Network Name SSID and make other necessary changes then click Next Make necessary settings and click OK Select the profile you set and click Connect Click Close MS You need to set the profile for each user The settings depend on the network environment For further information ask the system administrator or the person in charge of the network For further information of Intel PROSet Wireless software refer to Help in the menu bar Wireless LAN 4 BACK 75 NEXT gt Enabling Disabling the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802 11a 802 114 1 Click on the notification area and click or gy 2 Click 802 11a Enabled or 802 11a Disabled MC In some countries communication using IEEE802 11a 5 GHz wireless LAN standard is restricted by law The Wireless Switch Utility icon Ff or ox indicates the on off status of wireless LAN and or
48. curity feature This feature prevents unauthorized access to the user s computer at the BIOS level Click Start All Programs Protector Suite Control Center Click Identity Status Click Power on security status Change Click Edit and Add the check mark to Enable power on security and then click Apply Click Identity Power on Password When the Power on Security screen appears click Manage Passwords Select Power On in Password Types and click Set password Enter the Power On password and click OK Click Close Add a check mark for Power On in Password Types Enter the Power On password and click OK Click Apply 2 Windows XP start Fingerprint Reader sack 57 next gt More Advanced Security You can increase your computer s security level by setting the BIOS level described in this section Performed by the Computer Administrator 1 Register the Supervisor Password You have to register the Supervisor Password to proceed to the next step If you have already registered the Supervisor Password you can skip this step and move on to step 2 If you have not done this have enrolled your fingerprint using Protector Suite and have already made Power on Security effective after step your fingerprint authentication will be necessary Turn on or restart the computer Press F2 or Del while Panasonic boot screen is displa
49. d at startup Right click the desktop and click Personalize Sounds Remove the check mark from Play Windows Startup sound and click OK E When high frequency sound occurs If high frequency sound occurs around keyboard while using the computer check the settings for the USB power saving function A standard user needs to enter an administrator password and click OK Set USB selective suspend setting to Enabled Click Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Click Change plan settings of the current power plan In Change settings for the plan click Change advanced power settings In Advanced settings double click USB settings Double click the displayed USB selective suspend setting Change settings of On battery and Plugged in to Enabled Click OK and exit the Advanced settings screen Key Combinations wack 4 next gt Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad external mouse or other key operations Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows Wait until the drive indicator 8 turns off On the Setup Utility screen you can use the key combinations of Fn F1 Fn F2 and Fn Fa By using the key combinations of Fn F3 the display is switched between the internal LCD simultaneous display and the external display The key combinations may not
50. d in the Setup Utility E To enable or disable particular wireless devices 1 Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon to show the pop up menu 2 Select ON or OFF for the device you want to enable or disable E To change the function of the wireless switch In the default setting the wireless switch enables devices that you select turning the wireless switch off last time You can change this function Selects the device for which to turn the device status on each time with the dialog box Display a dialog each time you set the wireless switch to ON so you can choose which wireless device to enable Turns on the following device Only selected devices are enabled when you set the wireless switch to ON Turns on the device that was on immediately before the wireless switch was turned off the last time default When you turn on the wireless switch the on off settings that were selected when you last turned off the wireless switch will be restored Click S on the notification area and click the Wireless Switch Utility icon or gy Click Settings Select the setting you want to assign to the wireless switch Click OK WN G NH Disabling Enabling Wireless Communication lt sack 70 next a Wireless Connection Disable Utility You can automatically disable the wireless LAN wireless WAN connection when a LAN cable is connected to your computer You need to install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to use this funct
51. d place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon or ex A tooltip appears MS The Wireless Switch Utility icons Ze and ox indicate the on off status of wireless communication not the IEEE802 11a setting If the setting is changed in Device Manager the display will be changed accordingly You can check the wireless LAN communication status in Intel PROSet Wireless Software Perform the following procedure Click Start All Programs Intel PROSet Wireless WiFi Advanced Statistics Windows XP _ Perform either of the following procedures to check the status in Intel PROSet Wireless Software e Double click or on the notification area e Click start All Programs Intel PROSet Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Bluetooth amp BACK 77 NEXT gt lt Only for model with Bluetooth gt You can access internet and other Bluetooth devices without connecting cables MS Communication is established through the Bluetooth antenna A Do not block the antenna area with your hand or body r To use Bluetooth set Bluetooth to Enabled default in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 83 The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by it may take some time to turn off Bluetooth after switching the wireless switch to off When you uninstall the Bluetooth Driver turn Bluetooth off Using the Bluetooth Function
52. dby and System hibernates settings to Never Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes 1 Windows XP standby Computrace software Computrace software tracks your stolen computer o Computrace software is not included in this computer Refer to the following URL for Computrace software for installation and available service regions Note that this service is only available in certain regions http www absolute com MC Consult Absolute Software Corp before disposal About Windows related files The Windows files included in the Windows DVD ROM are contained in the following folders c windows support migwiz c windows support tools c windows support logging c windows docs c windows dotnetfx c windows i386 c windows support c windows valueadd Error Message Back 100 next a Follow the instructions below when an error message appears If the problem persists or if the error message is not shown here contact Panasonic Technical Support Error Message Solution Bad System CMOS An error has occurred in the memory of system settings This occurs when the System CMOS Checksum Error memory content is changed by an unexpected program operation etc Start the Setup Utility and return the settings to the default values and then change the settings as necessary Ifthe problem persists the internal clock battery may need to be repla
53. ded diagnostic check on the memory or the hard disk The extended diagnostic check is only for the memory and the hard disk The extended diagnostic check is more detailed and so requires a longer period of time to run Click oO to stop the diagnostic check B Click the icon for the hardware that is not to be checked so that the icon is displayed in gray B e g hard disk When running a check on the memory or the hard disk clicking the icon once will turn on the a e extended diagnostic check FULL C will be displayed below the icon click again and the icon will be displayed in gray D Click to start the diagnostic check C Hardware Diagnostics BACK 93 NEXT gt 6 When all the hardware has been checked confirm the diagnostic check results If the display is red and the message Check Result TEST FAILED is displayed you can assume that there is a problem with the computer s hardware Confirm which hardware component is displayed as red and contact Pana sonic Technical Support If the display is green and the message Check Result TEST PASSED is displayed the computer s hardware is operating normally Continue using the computer as it is If the computer still does not operate properly reinstall the software OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Reinstalling Software MC If you run a memory diagnostic check after installing a new RAM module sold separately and the mes
54. diately after turning on off the switch Do not turn on off the switch while Windows is starting up To use wireless communication set the wireless devices Wireless LAN Bluetooth Wireless WAN to Enabled default in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 82 When you set Wireless Switch to Disabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 82 the Wireless Switch Utility icon will not appear if you click el on the notification area All wireless equipment wireless LAN Blue tooth wireless WAN will remain ready irrespective of the wireless switch setting it may take some time to turn off wireless communication after switching the wireless switch off If the IEEE802 11a setting is changed in Device Manager gt page 75 the display will be changed accordingly 1 Windows XP standby Disabling Enabling Wireless Communication 4 sack 69 next gt Wireless Switch Utility This utility allows you to control the function of the wireless switch This utility also allows you to enable or disable wireless devices from a pop up menu In the default setting all wireless devices are enabled E The Wireless Switch Utility icon The icon appears when click on the notification area It shows the status of wireless devices Indicates that the wireless devices are enabled ox Indicates that the wireless devices are off g Indicates that the wireless devices have been disable
55. e Function The computer automatically resumes from sleep when the telephone connected to the modem rings You will need software to keep the computer in idle state waiting for a phone call and if you prefer to turn the computer to sleep 2 again afterward For further information refer to the instruction manual of the software application E To enable this function 1 Click Start All Programs Windows Fax and Scan Click Tools Fax Settings A standard user needs to enter an administrator password Check whether the modem you are using is displayed in Device name If not click Select fax device and select the correct modem 3 Add a check mark for Allow the device to receive fax calls and click OK 4 Click Start Computer System properties Device Manager A standard user needs to enter an administrator password 5 Double click Modems and then double click the internal modem 6 Click Power Management and add a check mark for Allow this device to wake the com puter and then click OK L Windows XP_ 1 Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager 2 Double click Modems and then double click the internal modem 3 Click Power Management add the check mark for Allow this device to bring the com puter out of standby and click OK Modem BACK 64 NEXT gt E To set the time to return the computer to s
56. e cover back Push the cover until it clicks Make sure the latch is securely locked otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer Do not remove the battery pack forcibly when the latch is locked Doing so may damage the battery pack 5 Windows XP standby Multimedia Pocket QE sack 21 next D gt You can attach the following device refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available DVD MULTI drive KUN Do not insert remove the multimedia pocket device in sleep or hibernation or when the drive indicator amp is on 1 Windows XP standby MC Read the instruction manuals of the devices carefully Replacing the Multimedia Pocket Device 1 Disable the multimedia pocket device function Click ke on the notification area and click io Select the multimedia pocket device Confirm that the drive indicator amp is not lit Windows XP J Click on the notification area Click Safety remove TEAC DV W28XXX Follow the on screen instructions Confirm that the drive indicator S is not lit These steps are not necessary when e Removing the device after turning off the computer amp or A is not displayed e The device does not appear in the list in step 2 Press and hold the release button A and slide the device out a of the multimedia pocket 3 Carefully insert the device into the multimedia pocket by push
57. e to use the extended desktop with some software applications When you click the maximize button the window is displayed on one of the displays You cannot move the maximized window to the other display To switch left Primary Display and right Second Display once return the display to Built in Display only Follow the steps below Right click the desktop and click Graphics Options Click Output To Built in Display Right click the desktop and click Graphics Options Click Output To Extended Desktop and click Monitor Built in Display the external display will be set to primary device or Built in Display Monitor the internal LCD will be set to primary device To switch to the Extended Desktop be sure to use the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel screen If you use other methods e g display setting etc the screen may not be displayed correctly The pop up icon displayed by Fm key combination appears only on the primary device You cannot switch the display by pressing Fn F3 E To change the display settings lt CF 52MIN series gt Right click the desktop and click Graphics Properties Click General Settings Select the display destination Set the display color and resolution etc Click Apply Click OK lt CF 52P Q R series gt 1 Click Start Control Panel Adjust screen resolution Oa RK ND A 2 Set the display color and resoluti
58. em server HUB etc using a LAN cable 3 Turn on the computer E To check the Local Area Connection status Click Start Control Panel View network status and tasks Click start Connect To Show all connections Power On by LAN Wake Up from wired LAN CE oo es When these functions are enabled power is consumed even if the computer is in sleep 1 hibernation or powered off Be sure to use the AC adaptor Even when a password is set in the Setup Utility and Password On Boot is set to Enabled entering the password is unnecessary for turning on or resuming the computer The Power On by LAN function is off under the following conditions e When you turn the computer off by pressing the power switch for 4 seconds or longer e g after a hung up e When you reattach the AC adaptor and battery pack to the computer after removing them The screen remains dark when the computer resumes from sleep The previous screen display will be restored when you touch the keyboard or touch pad 1 Windows XP standby LAN BACK 66 NEXT gt Enabling the Power On by LAN function The computer automatically turns from off to on when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port 1 Oa KR ND 7 Select Allow in Power On by LAN in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 82 In Caution press Enter Press F10 and then select Yes and pres
59. er will restart Click Run System Recovery Options and click Next Click Next e Do not specify keyboard layouts other than the one already selected Follow the on screen instructions Hard Disk Data Erase Utility sack 97 next gt When disposing the computer or transferring the ownership erase all hard disk data in order to avoid data leakage Even if you erase the data or initialize the hard disk using normal Windows commands the data can be read with some special soft ware Use the hard disk data erase utility to erase the data completely Note that transferring of the ownership without uninstalling the commercial software will be a violation of the software s license agreement The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method but there is a possibility that due to malfunctions or other operational errors data may not be completely erased There are also specialized devices that may be able to read data that has been erased using this method If you need to erase highly confidential data we recommend that you contact a company that specializes in this process Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility Even if hard disk data erase is performed the number of times of DVD s region code setting will not be reset This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions However the entire hard disk data i
60. ettings Advanced Settings Trusted Plat form Module TPM Initialize And then click 6 Start 2 All Programs Protector Suite Control Center Identity Multifactor and choose a method of authentication 4 User Fingerprint Enrollment Performed by each user Double click the Fingerprint software Icon A Carefully read the License Agreement and then click Accept Select an enrollment mode and click Apply Enrollment mode You can make the configuration for the enrollment only once during this initialization phase Enrollment to the biometric device All enrolled fingerprints are stored directly in the fingerprint sensor The user data will be secured by the hardware protection keys obtained by the fingerprint sensor This mode allows up to about 21 fingerprints to be enrolled Enrollment to the hard disk All enrolled fingerprints are stored on the hard disk Hardware protection of the user data is not possible but multiple users can enroll their fingerprints Follow the on screen instructions MS Enroll at least two fingers Even if one of them is injured you can use another one to access your account and secret data For further information about the enrollment refer to How to Use the Fingerprint Reader page 52 and Tutorial e Click e Start 2 All Programs Protector Suite Control Center Help Tutorial We recommend you use the Power on Se
61. g injury It is strongly recommended to enroll at least two fingers to avoid this problem If you enrolled multiple fingers simply use other finger If you only enrolled one finger that can be used we recommend to use the Manage Fingerprints wiz ard and enroll additional fingerprints If none of your enrolled fingers can be used follow this procedure Log on to Windows as an Administrator You can always access the computer by using your Windows log on password In convenient mode any user can access the computer by using your Windows log on password Update the enrolled fingerprints To be able to fully use Protector Suite you need to have usable enrolled fingerprints Enter the Manage Fingerprints wizard If you do not use backup password you can still enter using the Windows password If you use backup password you can enter using the backup password If you do not use backup password there is no other way to add a different fingerprint In this case we recommend either to wait until your finger is usable again e g the injury heals or to delete the passport Use Delete user data wizard and then reenroll new fingerprints Please note that in the latter case all your stored secret data passwords File Safe encryption keys Personal Safe data will be lost To perform the delete operation it is necessary to cancel the fingerprint verification operation to get to the password dialog then enter your Windows log on pa
62. grams install DVD RAM Driver Click start Run and input c util drivers ramdrvrienglish setup exe and then click OK As for english folder change to the language you install Follow the on screen instructions E Logical format type There are six types of DVD RAM formats page 32 We recommend that you choose the format type depending on the application Writing to CD DVD Back 34 Next gt E Logical format method Formatting software and drivers required to conduct each type of formatting have been installed on this computer When formatting is executed data recorded on the disc is erased Back up data as required Log on to Windows with the administrator authority Seta disc in the CD DVD drive Close all applications that use DVD RAM Click start All Programs DVD RAM DVD RAM Driver DVDForm When DVD RAM is not displayed even if you click start All Programs install DVD RAM Driver Click start Run and input c util drivers ramdrvr english setup exe and then click OK As for english folder change to the language you install Follow the on screen instructions Click in Format Type and select the format type then click Start Volume label UDF format has been selected input the volume label When the volume label is not input it will be set automatically UDF year month day e Quick format Inspect all sectors on the disc and execute replacement pr
63. he AC adaptor e Operate the wireless switch e Close or open the display e Insert and remove the SD Memory Card Wait until the power indicator blinks green sleep or goes off hibernation t may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter sleep or hibernation Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark Atthe beep immediately release the power switch After releasing the switch do not operate it until the power indi cator blinks or goes off If you press and hold the power switch for longer than 4 seconds the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set When press the power button to any item in Change what the power button does If you press and hold the power switch for longer than 4 seconds the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set any item in When press the power button on my computer gt page 7 Setting Sleep or Hibernation Sleep and Hibernation Functions amp BACK 10 NEXT gt In sleep or hibernation Do not attach or remove a multimedia pocket device and peripheral devices Doing so may cause malfunction Power is consumed in sleep Power consumption may increase when a PC Card is inserted When power is exhausted the data retained in memory will be lost Connect the AC adaptor when using the sleep function Do not turn on off the wireless switch E To resume from sleep or hibernation
64. he battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high temperature envi ronment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged Select Auto default or High Temperature in Environment of the Main menu of the Setup Utility gt page 81 MS Note that a level corresponding to a 100 charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80 charge level for normal temperature mode After switching from Normal Temperature to High Temperature or vice versa the remaining battery capacity will not be displayed correctly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged In the Auto mode Once the computer has automatically switched from the normal temperature mode to the high temperature mode the computer will not switch back to the normal temperature mode until the battery has been used and recharged to a total charge level of about 5 times as much as that of the fully charged state This is to avoid battery deterioration Battery Power Computer behavior with low battery The default settings are as follows BACK 17 NEXT gt When the battery level becomes 10 Low battery alarm When the battery level becomes 5 Critical battery alarm Displays a message that the battery level is low 4 Charge the battery Connect the AC adaptor immediately If you do not have the AC adaptor exit the running programs and Windows then confirm that the power ind
65. he card Immediately after the writing operation The computer may still continue the access to the card just after writing operation If you remove the card before the operation is completed the data may be damaged or the card access may no longer be performed normally Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user or any other damages direct or indirect Do not forcibly draw out the card otherwise the slot may be damaged Insert the card in the correct direction otherwise the card and the slot may be damaged After resuming from sleep or hibernation do not access the SD Memory Card for approximately 30 seconds Windows XP standby E To insert the card 1 insert the SD Memory Card with the label side facing up and with the cut corner in front E To remove the card Preparation Save the data and close all applications Confirm the SD Memory Card indicator SD B is off 1 Disable the card function Click B on the notification area and click o Select the card Windows XP Double click e on the notification area and select the card then click Stop Follow the on screen instructions These steps are not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer 2 Remove the card Press the card so it comes out of the slot Draw it straight out Smart Card lt BACK 40 NEXT gt lt Only for model with Smart Ca
66. he hard disk drive until it clicks eC 4 Insert the battery pack gt page 20 WS 1 Windows XP standby Confirm that the latch is surely locked so that the hard disk drive does not fall when you carry the computer Be sure to attach the hard disk drive for use You can erase the data before changing the hard disk drive gt page 97 You can check that the hard disk is recognized or not in the Information menu of the Setup Utility gt page 80 If the hard disk is not recognized turn off the computer and insert it again Setup Utility amp BACK 79 NEXT gt You can make the settings of the computer s operating environment password settings startup drive selection etc Starting the Setup Utility 1 Turn on or restart the computer 2 Press F2 or Del while Panasonic boot screen is displayed soon after the computer starts the startup procedure When Enter Password is displayed enter your password When you start the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password You can make the settings of all items of the Setup Utility When you start the Setup Utility with User Password Note the following e In the Advanced and Boot menus you cannot make the settings of all items e In the Security menu you can change only the User Password when User Password Protection is set to No Protection You cannot delete the User Password e In the Exit menu you cannot make the setting of Load Default Values
67. hibernation when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port Default setting The Wake Up from wired LAN function can be switched to enable disable by performing the following procedure 1 Click Start Computer System properties Device Manager A standard user needs to enter an administrator password Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager 2 Double click Network adapters Intel R 82577LM Gigabit Network Connection and click Power Management 3 Select the setting for Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power and Allow this device to wake the computer 3 and click OK We recommend you to make the above 2 settings ON OFF simultaneously MC The computer may start up if accessed by another computer on the network The following procedure can be used to prevent startup due to unintentional access by a computer Click Start Computer System properties Device Manager A standard user needs to enter an administrator password Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager Double click Network adapters and double click the internal network adaptor Click Power Management add a check mark for Only allow a magic packet to wake the computer 4 and then click OK 2 Windows XP standby 3 Windows XP
68. iameter of the pin is smaller than this insert the pin slightly down ward Pushing it completely to the end will free the tray so that it can be pulled out The position of the emergency hole differs depending on the drive The disc tray does not close Do not touch the eject button when closing the tray Other disc operation problems Use another drive or media Troubleshooting Advanced amp Back 104 next a gt m Network Cannot connect to a network Set LAN Modem to Enabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 82 Cannot check the computer s MAC Follow the steps below address Click Start All Programs Accessories Command Prompt Input getmac fo list v and press Enter Insert a space between fo and list and between list and v Input ipconfig all and press Enter Wireless LAN s MAC address Make a note of the 12 digit string of alphanumeric displayed on Physical Address line of Centrino R Advanced N 6200 AGN Wired LAN s MAC address Make a note of the 12 digit string of alphanumeric displayed on Physical Address line of Intel R 82577LM Gigabit Network Connection Input exit and press Enter 3 Windows XP start E Wireless Communication only for model with wireless LAN Bluetooth wireless WAN Cannot connect to a netw
69. icator is off If you have a fully charged spare battery turn off the computer replace the battery and turn the computer on again The computer enters hibernation Windows XP J Displays a message that the battery level is low and then the computer enters hibernation 4 Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up the computer Connect the AC adaptor and charge the battery If you have a fully charged spare battery turn off the computer replace the battery and turn the computer on again When the computer enters hibernation with the battery down and you resume the operation without charging the battery the Windows Resume Loader starts up Fol low the on screen instructions After that however Windows may not start up normally or the Low battery level Critical battery level function may not work nor mally When the computer enters hibernation with the battery down and you resume the operation without charging the battery Windows may not start up normally or the alarm function may not operate normally from then on Battery Power lt BACK 18 NEXT gt Correcting the Battery Display Battery Recalibration The Battery Recalibration function measures and memorizes the battery capacity To correct the battery display use this function to fill the battery and then discharge it completely Perform the procedure at least once immediately after purchasing the computer No
70. ick Turn wireless on in Wireless Network e When Turn wireless off is displayed the wireless network is already on e If you cannot select Turn wireless on the wireless switch is turned off Setting the wireless LAN access point Preparation Follow the instruction manual of the wireless LAN access point to make settings for the access point to recognize the computer 1 Turn the wireless LAN on 2 Click or I on the notification area 3 Select an access point and click Connect 4 Input the key you set for the access point to recognize the computer and click OK Wait for the computer to connect to the wireless LAN access point When the icon on the notification area is changed to call the wireless LAN setting is complete 5 Click Close NOTE _ The settings depend on the network environment For further information ask the system administrator or the person in charge of the network If you use the stealth type wireless LAN access point which restricts automatic detection of the wireless LAN access point take the following procedure If you do not perform the procedure below you may not be able to access the wireless LAN access point automatically or the wireless LAN access point may not be displayed on the Connect to a network screen Click g g or i on the notification area click Open Network and Sharing Center Set up a connection or net work Manually connect to a wireless network and
71. information refer to the instruction manual of the IEEE 1394 device You may need to install the driver for the IEEE 1394 device Follow the on screen instructions or refer to the instruction manual of the IEEE 1394 device E To remove IEEE 1394 device MON Turn off the IEEE 1394 device only after turning off the computer 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the cable from the IEEE 1394 interface connector 2 Turn off the IEEE 1394 device and remove the cable lt Only for model with Fingerprint Reader gt Fingerprint Reader Enrollment and authentication is unavailable to an extremely minority of people including those whose fingerprints give little data for personal identification How to Use the Fingerprint Reader This section explains how your fingerprints are enrolled and authenticated 1 Slide your finger toward yourself To prevent a reading error Set the first joint of your index finger on the sensor as illustrated to the right Slide your finger toward yourself while keeping it in contact with the fingerprint sensor Slide your finger down until the sensor is visible When the fingerprint sensor does not enroll or authenticate your fingerprint properly e You slid your finger too fast or too slow e Your finger was soiled or it has a scar on the surface e Your finger was wet or extremely dry e Your fingerprint does not have sufficient data for personal identification For further
72. ing moisture lt For recordable rewritable discs gt Use the disc for recordable rewritable discs cleaner to clean these discs Do not use a cloth CD cleaners or any other such cleaners under any circumstances How to hold a disc CD DVD Drive 4 BACK 25 NEXT gt Disc Information You can read from write to the following discs CD R CD RW ose wise do dise ReWritable ReWritable DVD RAM DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW 2 R R DL RW 3 Se ff 2 DW em amp m RAM R R RW RDL DVD R DVD R DL DVD ReWritable DVD ReWritable 1 DVD RAM Only non cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used 2 Does not support DVD RW Ver 1 0 You can read from the following discs CD ROM CD DIGITAL CD TEXT CD EXTRA Video CD Photo CD AUDIO alist COMPACT COMPACT dist G COMPACT yO DVD ROM DVD Video R ROM VIDEO CD DVD Drive E Recommended discs for writing e CD R HITACHI MAXELL Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO Ltd TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd e CD RW High Speed CD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO Ltd RICOH Co Ltd e Ultra Speed CD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO Ltd E DVD discs you can use for writing DVD R for General 1X SPEED 4 7 GB 1 2X SPEED 4 7 GB 1 4X SPEED 4 7 GB 1 8X SPEED 4 7 GB 1 16X SPEED 4 7 GB e DVD R DL 2 4X SPEED 8 5 GB 2 8X SPEED 8 5 GB DVD RW 1X SPEED 4 7 GB 9 4 G
73. ion Installing the utility 1 Log on to Windows as an administrator 2 Click Start input c util wdisable setup exe in Search programs and files and press Enter CITED Click start Run and input c util wdisable setup exe and click OK 3 Follow the on screen instructions to install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility Checking the status of the wireless connection Pe _ ________im The Wireless Switch Utility should also be installed so that the Wireless Connection Disable Utility works The Wire less Switch Utility has already been installed at the factory To use the utility set Wireless Switch to Enabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 82 The utility does not automatically disable the Bluetooth connection E Status indication After installation the Wireless Connection Disable Utility is automatically started after a user is logged in An icon appears when click on the notification area ef Indicates that e the utility is enabled and e the wireless connection is disabled since a LAN cable is connected er Indicates that e the utility is enabled and the wireless connection is enabled since no LAN cable is connected Disabling Enabling Wireless Communication lt sack 74 next a y Indicates one of the following statuses e the utility does not monitor the LAN port status e the Wireless Switch Utility has not been started or
74. is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc U S A and licensed to Panasonic Corporation InterVideo WinDVD the InterVideo logo Ulead and the Corel logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel Corporation and or its subsidiaries in Canada the United States and or other countries Sonic Roxio and Roxio Creator are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonic in the United States and or other countries Names of products brands etc appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own companies PCE0291A_XP 7
75. ity copy protection recording equipment software that was used to create the disc etc Before using a disc carefully read the operating handling instructions and package of the disc Ifthe discs are not handled appropriately they may become dirty or scratched Furthermore the writing speed may get slower and the data may not be correctly written on or read from the disc Other damage may cause a drive failure Note the following precautions e Do not touch the disc surface the side with no printing Keep the disc surface clean and free from dirt dust fingerprints and scratches Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument Do not attach stickers to discs Do not drop bend or place heavy objects on top of discs Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat direct sunlight humidity or dust If a disc is brought from a cold to a warm location condensation may form on the disc For read only discs wipe off the condensation using a soft dry lint free cloth before using the disc For recordable rewritable discs wait until the conden sation dries When not using discs keep them in their protective cases or cartridges To clean discs lt For read only discs gt Wipe discs with a dry soft cloth from the center toward the edge If discs get very dirty wipe with a moist soft cloth from the center toward the edge then wipe again with a dry cloth to take up remain
76. l be required Follow the procedure in the section Starting Over gt page 61 Protector Suite reinstallation Uninstall Protector Suite gt page 60 before reinstalling it After uninstallation reinstall Protector Suite gt page 54 During Protector Suite uninstallation you can select whether to delete the Protector Suite Data including passports To use password data or Password Bank data after reinstalling Protector Suite select Leave Protector Suite data for later use After the new installation you will be able to use your data again If you select Remove all Protector Suite data you need to enroll fingerprint data again after reinstalling Protector Suite In case of changing the Enrollment mode reinstalling Protector Suite is necessary Lost File Safe backup password It is necessary to change the backup password for File Safe refer to the Protector Suite Help menu Click Start Oe All Programs Protector Suite Control Center Help Help Accessing File Safe after Protector Suite uninstallation File Safe data can be accessed only using Protector Suite If you accidentally uninstalled Protector Suite you have to reinstall it If passport data was not removed during uninstallation everything will work automatically including File Safe If the passport data was removed during uninstallation the File Safe will recognize that the installation was cha
77. ld Fil and press FS or FG intermittently This does not work on beeps or speakers connected to the USB port Fn F7 Activate sleep 2 gt page 9 Fn F9 Remaining battery charge gt page 15 When the battery pack is inserted in the computer Fn F10 Activate hibernation gt page 9 2 Windows XP standby Key Combinations amp BACK 6 NEXT gt Hotkey Settings You can make 2 settings e Fn key lock o When you press Fil the key is locked pressed down until you press another key Use this when pressing difficult key combinations e Pop up icon on off 1 2 3 Start up the Hotkey Settings Click Start 3 All Programs Panasonic Hotkey Settings Make the settings Use Fn key lock _ When using an Fm key combination Press Fim once Locked Press another key Lock released When using successive Fm key combinations Press Fi twice Locked Press another key Fn key remains locked until you press Fm again Notification Make sounds when Fn key is pressed Show status on screen Displays the Fn key status when on the notification area is clicked A Fn is locked Fa Fim is not locked Disable popup The pop up icon will not be displayed Click OK MS You can have different settings for each user 3 Windows XP start 4 If the speakers are muted beeps do not sound Sleep and Hibernation Functions amp
78. leep 2 The computer will enter sleep 2 after the set time even when the communication is not completed You can avoid such uncompleted communication if you select Never but the computer does not return to sleep 2 after resuming by a phone call Click g or i on the notification area and click More power options Change when the computer sleeps Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes Set the expected communication time for the sleep 2 setting MS This function does not work when the computer is off or in hibernation Connect the AC adaptor The screen remains dark after the computer resumes from sleep 2 The previous screen display will be restored when you touch the keyboard or touch pad The computer cannot resume if the telephone is not connected to the internal modem e g you cannot use a PC Card modem The computer needs some time to respond so set the calling time longer than normal If this is not possible on the transmission side reduce the number of rings before answering on the software that you are using to keep the com puter in idle waiting for the call 2 Windows XP standby LAN BACK 65 NEXT gt Connecting LAN MOM Do not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port 1 Turn off the computer Do not use sleep or hibernation 2 Open the cover A and connect the cable Connect the LAN port B and the network syst
79. lick Help Register Now and follow the on screen instructions f Roxio Creator LJB does not operate properly we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem contact Sonic Solutions URL English U S http Awww roxio jp enu support default html English U K http www roxio jp eng support Default html French http www roxio jp fra support contact German http www roxio jp deu support Dutch http www roxio jp nid support Default htm PC Card ExpressCard E back 36 Next gt You can insert the following cards ExpressCard 34 or ExpressCard 54 to the ExpressCard slot A at E Only for model with ExpressCard slot e PC Card Type I 3 3 mm or II 5 0 mm to the PC Card slot B kT MN The following types of card are not supported PC Card Type III 10 5 mm ZV card SRAM card FLASH ROM card excluding ATA interface type and other cards that require 12 V of operating voltage Do not start up Windows with a storage type of CardBus PC card attached An error may occur Inserting Removing the Card Preparation Attach the device for the media containing the card driver e g CD ROM Equipment connected to the multimedia pocket cannot be recognized if connected after the card driver installation screen appears E To insert the card 1 Open the cover C a
80. ll unsaved data will be lost You disconnected the AC adaptor and the battery pack while the computer was in sleep If the computer s power supply is disconnected in sleep unsaved data will be lost and the computer will not resume The battery is exhausted Sleep and hibernation consume some power 1 Windows XP standby E Sound No sound Press Fn F4 or Fm FG to cancel mute Restart the computer Distorted sound Performing Fil key combinations sometimes causes sound distortion Stop and restart playback When logging on e g resuming the computer audio is distorted Cannot change the volume by press Activate the Windows sound function When it is not active the volume does ing Fm F9 or Fn F6 not change even if A is displayed Perform the following steps to change the audio settings to prevent audio output Right click the desktop and click Personalize Sounds Remove the check mark from Play Windows Startup sound There was an error updating the reg istry appears when Sound Recorder is started Sound Recorder is started by a limited account user whose language setting is not the same as the administrator user who last started Sound Recorder This does not affect the operation E Keyboard Only numbers can be input When the indicator 7 is on the keyboard is in ten key mode Press NUIMILK to cancel Only capital letters can be
81. n noticeably Poor performance during data trans mission via a PC Card e g distorted video image when writing to a DV camera using an IEEE1394 PC Card lt Only for model with wireless LAN gt Wireless LAN connection is cut Try the following settings Click Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options and select High performance then close the window These problems may occur due to performance loss that results from the CPU power saving function Log on to Windows as an administrator and follow the steps below Click Start Run and input c util cpupower setup exe and click OK Follow the on screen instructions Click Start All Programs Panasonic CPU Idle Setting Click Performance and click OK then click Yes The computer is restarted automatically Ifthe problem persists click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes select Always On in Power schemes and click OK e The above remedy is effective for performance loss resulting from the CPU power saving function but not for other causes e g noise generated by high CPU load such as video playback e The above remedy slightly reduces the battery operation time Normally it is recommended to select Battery Windows XP Standard in CPU Idle Set ting and to select Portable Laptop in Power schemes 5 Windows XP standby
82. n the player software settings 2 Windows XP standby Windows 7 only DVD Discs Created Using a DVD Recorder Playback may not be possible depending on the DVD recorder or the discs You must finalize 4 DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW R R DL and RW before playback For further information refer to the instruction manual of the DVD recorder You cannot play discs protected with copyright management technologies such as CPPM Content Protection for Prere corded Media and CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media 4 A process that enables the playback of the discs on other DVD players etc Writing to CD DVD QE cack 34 Next gt E Applicable Media Refer to the Disc Information gt page 25 Refer to the software s online manual below About Copies When writing to discs make sure that you are not infringing upon any copyrights It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non personal use When backing up software make sure that you are not infringing upon any software copyrights for that product Using Windows Feature 1 Insert a disc you can use for writing 2 Inthe AutoPlay screen click Burn files to disc using Windows Alternatively you can click Start Computer and double click DVD RW Drive Follow the on screen instructions Using Roxio Creator LJB Roxio Creator LJB is a CD DVD recording software application developed by SONIC Solutions For further information
83. ncluding the data of the partition with recovery tools will be erased This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions Preparation Prepare the following items The Product Recovery DVD ROM included e Panasonic CD DVD drive included Remove all peripherals except for the CD DVD drive Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until hard disk data erase is complete 1 Turn off the computer and insert the CD DVD drive into the multimedia pocket gt page 21 Turn on the computer and press F2 or Del while Panasonic boot screen is displayed The Setup Utility starts up Ifthe password is requested enter the Supervisor Password 3 Press F9 At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter 4 Press F10 At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter The computer will restart 5 Press F2 or Del while Panasonic boot screen is displayed The Setup Utility starts up Ifthe password is requested enter the Supervisor Password Hard Disk Data Erase Utility QE Back 98 next gt 6 Set the Product Recovery DVD ROM into the CD DVD drive 7 Select the Exit menu then select TEAC DV W28XXX in Boot Override 8 Press Enter The computer restarts f Enter Password is displayed during the following procedures input the Supervisor Password or the User Password 9 Click Erase the whole data on the Hard Disk for security and click Next 10 At the confirmation message click
84. nd insert the ExpressCard D or the PC Card E with the label side up until it securely fits in to the slot For further information refer to the instruction manual of the card E To remove the card 1 Disable the card function Click E on the notification area and click f Select the card L_ Windows XP J Double click on the notification area and select the card then click Stop Follow the on screen instructions These steps are not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer 2 Open the cover and remove the card Press the eject button F The eject button pops out Press the eject button F again so the card comes out of the slot Draw the card straight out Check the card s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit Otherwise mal function may occur Allowable Current 3 3 V 400 mA 5 V 400 mA Some types of cards cannot be used simultaneously After repeating insertion and removal some types of card will not be recognized In this case restart the computer Ifthe computer freezes after resuming from sleep or hibernation remove and reinsert the card If the problem per sists restart the computer When a card is inserted power consumption increases Remove the card when it is not in use especially when oper ating by battery power To connect peripheral devices SCSI IEEE1394 etc using
85. nged and will offer to use the backup password instead Accessing File Safe after computer crash If you have an exported passport import it now so you can access File Safe directly using fingerprints Otherwise you can access File Safe using the File Safe backup password File Safe will recognize that the installation was changed and will offer to use the backup password instead Troubleshooting Advanced QE Back 113 next gt E Fingerprint Reader only for model with Fingerprint Reader Removing data from the reader When enrollment to the device is used passport data is stored to the device To remove it go to the Delete user data passport wizard and delete existing passports Lift Finger is displayed during opera You can temporarily disable the fingerprint sensor with the following procedure tion Click A on the notification area and then right click the Fingerprint software icon MA Select Don t Use Sensor The icon turns gray To enable the fingerprint sensor proceed as follows Right click the Fingerprint software icon A Select Use Sensor 6 Windows XP start E Others No response Press Ctrl Shift ESC to open Task Manager and close the software application An input screen e g password input screen at startup may be hidden behind another window Use Alt Tab to check Shut down by pressing and holding the
86. o the end allows the tray to come out The position of the emergency hole depends on the drive For AutoPlay CD DVD e If an AutoPlay CD DVD does not start after the computer resumes from sleep or hibernation remove the disc from the drive and then reinsert it after waiting 15 seconds e An AutoPlay CD DVD may start during file access depending on the status of the disc When playing back motion video from a disc playback may not be smooth in some conditions 3 Windows XP standby Power saving mode If the CD DVD drive is not accessed for 30 seconds the drive motor will automatically be shut down to reduce the power con sumption When the CD DVD drive is accessed again the drive motor is turned on In this case reading of the disc data will take approximately 30 seconds Changing the CD DVD Drive Letter You can change the drive letters for the CD DVD drive MC Change the drive letters before installing applications Click Start Control Panel System and Security Administrative Tools and double click Computer Management e A standard user needs to enter an administrator password Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools and double click Computer Management Click Disk Management from Storage Right click the hard disk partition or the CD DVD drive name and click Change Drive Letter and Paths Click Change
87. obacco smoke Doing so can shorten the life of the drive lens We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses Do not use any spray type of lens cleaning products th opening closing the tray When the computer is on use the eject button gt page 27 or eject through Windows When inserting or removing a disc be careful not to touch the lens and other parts of the laser pickup Do not leave the tray open and do not touch the lens The lens and disc can become dusty in some conditions It may cause malfunction in reading or writing Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position Never insert a foreign object such as a paper clip into the CD DVD drive Doing so may cause malfunction Do not place items other than discs on the tray Do not access the drive until after the tray is closed While the CD DVD drive is being accessed Do not open the CD DVD drive or move the computer while the CD DVD drive is being accessed Doing so could cause the disc to shift position and this may damage the disc or cause the CD DVD drive to malfunction In addition after running an application involving access to a disc close the application before opening the CD DVD drive CD DVD Drive BACK 24 NEXT Disc handling care Do not use deformed warped or irregularly shaped discs Reading of disc may not be possible depending on the disc conditions cracks dirt modification data recording qual
88. ocessing of bad sectors Normally it is not necessary to select this CAUTION o If you have written using Roxio Creator LJB you cannot write using other software since the format becomes different To make this possible you need to perform the logical format For further information see Using DVD RAM disc Using DVD RAM disc is displayed by clicking Start All Programs DVD RAM DVD RAM driver Using DVD RAM disc Notes During Use E If you have uninstalled Roxio Creator LJB accidentally Reinstall it by following the steps below Click Start and input c util sonic emc in Search programs and files and press Enter Right click setup in emc folder and click Run as administrator If there are two or more setup files double click the file whose Type is Application Follow the on screen instructions A standard user needs to enter an administrator password Writing to CD DVD BACK 35 NEXT gt Log on to Windows as an administrator Click start Run and input c util sonic emc setup exe then click OK Follow the on screen instructions MN o The serial number has been entered beforehand Do not change the serial number entered If you have accidentally changed click Cancel to reinstall SUPPORT INFORMATION About User Registration Follow the steps below for user registration While connected to the Internet start up Roxio Creator LJB C
89. ollowing menu the disabled Boot Option is ignored and the boot device in the next Boot Option operates Hard Disk CD DVD Drive LAN USB Floppy Disk 2 USB Hard Disk USB CD DVD Drive Disabled 2 The operation is confirmed by Panasonic USB floppy disk drive optional CF VFDU03U Setup Utility 4 BACK 85 NEXT gt Security Menu Boot Prompt Configuration Underlined items are the factory presets Setup Utility Prompt Disabled When Setup Utility Prompt is set to Disabled the message Press F2 for Setup F12 for LAN Enabled is not displayed on Panasonic boot screen However F2 and F12 will work even if the message is not displayed Boot Popup Menu Disabled Enabled Password On Boot Disabled Enabled Password On Resume Disabled Enabled Boot Device On Hibernation Resume Try prior devices Hard Disk only Set Supervisor Password Enter the sub menu Hard Disk Lock Disabled e Can be changed only when Set Supervisor Password is set Enabled User Password Protection No Protection Protected Set User Password Enter the sub menu gt Embedded Security TPM e Only for model that supports TPM e For information on TPM refer to the Installation Manual of Trusted Platform Module TPM Click Start input c util drivers tpm readme pdf in Search programs and files and press Enter Windows XP _ Click start Run and input
90. ome characters of website and e mail may not be enlarged Preparation Close all of the applications before using Icon Enlarger Extra Large Size 1 Click start All Programs Panasonic Ilcon Enlarger Large Size 2 Select the size Normal Size Ce E 3 Click OK The screen will be displayed in the selected size Loupe Utility amp BACK 88 NEXT gt You can magnify the specific part of the screen Activating the Loupe Utility 1 Click Start All Programs Panasonic Loupe Utility 2 Click OK o EB appears on the notification area If E does not appear on the area click 1 Windows XP start Using the Loupe Utility 1 Point the cursor at the part of the screen you want to magnify Press and hold Alt and right click The part pointed by the cursor is magnified Alternatively you can double click a or right click amp and click Show Loupe 3 Drag the loupe window A to move the magnified part To hide the loupe window click the Hide button gE B Alternatively you can click any part out of the loupe window or press and hold Alt and right click To change the loupe window size drag the bottom right corner C The size range you can enlarge shrink depends on the screen s resolution The magnified text or image in the loupe window is fixed at the moment that the part is magnified e g at
91. on etc 3 Click OK 1 Click start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings 2 Change to preferred settings 3 Select OK USB Devices lt BACK 49 NEXT Connecting Removing USB Devices Preparation Attach the device for the media containing the card driver e g CD ROM Equipment connected to the multimedia pocket cannot be recognized if connected after the USB device driver installation screen appears E To connect the USB device 1 Open the cover and connect the USB device to one of the USB ports A on the computer For further information refer to the instruction manual of the USB device E To remove the USB device 1 Disable the USB device i Click Ej on the notification area and click amp Select the USB device Windows XP J Double click on the notification area Select the USB device then click Stop Follow the on screen instructions These steps are not necessary when e Removing the device after turning off the computer amp or Ey is not displayed e The device does not appear in the list in step 2 Remove the USB device lt Only for model with Smart card slot gt f you double click io or a USB Smart Card Reader is displayed in the list but do not select this item Removing this item is not possible Restart the computer in case you select this MS You may need to install the driver for the USB device Follow the
92. ork Slide the wireless switch to turn on the wireless devices Set the device Wireless LAN Bluetooth Wireless WAN to Enabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility page 82 Disable the Wireless Connection Disable Utility gt page 70 Restart the computer Troubleshooting Advanced Back 105 next gt E Wireless Communication only for model with wireless LAN Bluetooth wireless WAN Access point is not detected Shorten the distance between the computer and the access point and try the detection again Confirm the following settings e Wireless LAN in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility Confirm that Wireless LAN is set to Enabled page 82 e Wireless Switch Slide the wireless switch to ON e Wireless Switch Utility Confirm that Wireless LAN is ON page 69 Windows XP J Confirm that F a is displayed on the notification area it Re bal k is not displayed on the notification area turn on the wireless communication gt page 72 This computer uses channels 1 through 11 when using IEEE802 11b g Check the channel being used by the access point 4 In the case of wireless communications the frequency band being used can be divided into segments so that different communications can be conducted on each band segment A Channel refers to the individual frequency bandwidth divisions E Connecting Peripherals An error occurs while in
93. ove the check mark for Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power in Power Management This item may be unavailable for some types of devices In the case that a USB device does not work remove the USB device and con nect it again or connect the USB device to another port The connected mouse does not work Check the mouse connection Install the driver compatible with the connected mouse If the mouse does not work even after installing the driver set Touch Pad to Disabled in the Main menu of the Setup Utility gt page 81 USB floppy disk drive does not work as a boot drive The operation is confirmed by Panasonic CF VFDU03U USB floppy disk drive optional Connect the floppy disk drive directly to a USB port of the computer Do not connect it via a USB hub or USB connector of the port replicator If you have connected to a USB port on the computer try connecting it to one of the other USB ports Set USB Port and Legacy USB Support to Enabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 83 Set Boot Option 1 to USB Floppy Disk in the Boot menu of the Setup Utility gt page 84 Turn off the computer and connect the USB floppy disk drive and then restart the computer Troubleshooting Advanced amp Back 107 next a gt E Connecting Peripherals The RAM module is not recognized Insert the RAM module correctly Use the compatible R
94. play compatible with DISPLAY PORT connect it to a DISPLAY PORT on an optional port replicator CF VEB522 using a cable compatible with DISPLAY PORT External Display amp BACK 45 NEXT gt Simultaneous display and display switching do not work when Command Prompt screen is set to Full Screen Ifa picture is not displayed normally lower the level of Hardware acceleration in the following menu Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced Troubleshoot CAUTION Before disconnecting the external display switch to the internal LCD by pressing P or Fn F3 Otherwise the displayed image quality may become different after disconnection e g wrong resolution In this case press P or Fn F3 to reset the image quality The screen may become distorted due to the following operations In this case restart the computer e Disconnecting an external display for which you have set high resolution or high refresh rate e Connecting disconnecting an external display during computer operations 1 Windows XP standby 2 Windows 7 only Switching the display mode 1 Press P or Fn F3 2 Click the display mode 1 Press Fn F3 Each time you press the key combination Internal LCD gt Simultaneous display gt External display A MC Until Windows startup is completed during Setup Utility etc the simultaneous display cannot be u
95. ptions Turn on the computer and when Panasonic boot screen disappears press and hold FS f Enter Password is displayed during the following procedure input the Supervisor Password or the User Password Release your finger when Advanced Boot Options is displayed Press A Vv to select Repair Your Computer and press Enter System Recovery Options appears Click Next Do not specify keyboard layouts other than the one already selected Select the user name registered on Windows Input the password then click OK To perform from the Product Recovery DVD ROM Windows 7 Turn off the computer and insert the CD DVD drive into the multimedia pocket gt page 21 Turn on the computer and press F2 or Del while Panasonic boot screen is displayed e The Setup Utility starts up e If the password is requested enter the Supervisor Password Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press F9 At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter Press F10 e At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter e The computer will restart Press F2 or Bel while Panasonic boot screen is displayed e The Setup Utility starts up e If the password is requested enter the Supervisor Password Set the Product Recovery DVD ROM Windows 7 into the CD DVD drive Select the Exit menu then select TEAC DV W28XXX in Boot Override Press Enter The comput
96. rd slot gt You need software to use a Smart Card MN Do not e Hit bend or drop the card e Touch the contact part with fingers or metal object e Place the card in very hot location for a long time e Remove the card immediately after inserting it Inserting Removing the Smart Card E To insert the card 1 Insert the Smart Card with the contact part A in front Insert the card until it surely fits in the slot E To remove the card 1 Press the eject button B The Smart Card pops out Mo Use the eject button to remove the card otherwise the reading contact may be damaged RAM Module 4 BACK 41 NEXT gt Use RAM modules that comply with the specifications below Using any other module may cause malfunction or result in computer failure RAM module specifications 200 pins SO DIMM 1 5 V DDR3 SDRAM PC3 8500 For information of RAM module compatibility contact Panasonic Technical Support CAUTION mmm RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity and can be affected even by static electricity from the human body When inserting and removing RAM modules do not touch the terminals or internal components and do not allow foreign particles to enter the slots Doing so may cause damage fire or electric shock Inserting Removing the RAM Module This computer has 2 RAM module slots At purchase the RAM module is in SLOT 1 When using an extra RAM module insert it in SLOT 2
97. rk from Enable power on security and click Apply Click Identity Power on Password Click Manage Passwords Select Power On in Password Types and click Unset password Enter the Power On password and click OK Click Close e Confirm that fingerprint data is not registered 2 Delete Fingerprint Data Performed by each user Click Start All Programs Protector Suite Control Center Click Identity Account Operation Click Delete user data e At the confirmation message click Yes Enter Windows log on password then click Submit Confirm that there is no item in Password Types 3 Uninstall Protector Suite Performed by the Computer Administrator Log on to Windows as an Administrator Close all programs Click Start Control Panel Uninstall a program Double click Protector Suite and select Remove Select Remove all Protector Suite data and click Next e Uninstallation starts Follow the on screen instructions When the Protector Suite has been successfully uninstalled Message appears click Finish e If the confirmation message appears click Yes The computer restarts 6 Windows XP start Fingerprint Reader QE sack 61 next gt Starting Over If the specific solutions for your problem in Fingerprint Reader gt page 110 do not work you can use these instruc
98. rmally the interval of battery recalibration is 3 months The battery display may not be correct when the bat tery pack deteriorates after a long time use In this case perform the procedure again 1 Connect the AC adaptor 2 Close all the applications 3 Perform Battery Recalibration Click Start 4 All Programs Panasonic Battery Battery Recalibration When the confirmation message appears click Start Frequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery A caution message appears when the battery recalibration is performed at the shorter interval than approximately a month In this case cancel the battery recalibration When the message requests shut down of Windows click Yes The battery recalibration starts After the battery pack is fully charged discharging starts When the discharging is completed the power goes off automatically After the battery recalibration is finished normal charging starts 4 Windows XP start MS The temperature range should be 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity This is not a malfunction e Full charge Approximately 4 hours e Complete discharge Approximately lt CF 52M N series gt 3 hours lt CF 52P Q R series gt 4 hours Ifthe computer is turned off during the battery recalibration e g due to power failure or accidental removal of the AC adaptor and batte
99. ry in System Recovery Options MS This function does not work when you turn on the computer for the first time or just after you reinstall Windows Start and shut down Windows 7 and then you can use the function Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until restoration is complete If Windows does not start up run System Recovery Options and then click System Image Recovery gt page 95 Click Start Control Panel Back up your computer Click Recover system settings or your computer Click Advanced recovery methods A G NH Click Use a system image you created earlier to recover your computer A standard user needs to enter an administrator password Hard Disk Backup Restore Function QE sack 95 next gt 5 Ifyou backup your files click Back up now If you do not backup your files click Skip 6 Click Restart The computer will restart If Enter Password is displayed during the following procedure input the Supervisor Password or the User Password 7 Click Next Do not specify keyboard layouts other than the one already selected 8 if Windows cannot find a system image on this computer appears connect to this unit the storage media e g external hard disk on which the system image has been backed up and then click Retry 9 Click Next Follow the on screen instructions E Start up System Recovery Options To perform from Advanced Boot O
100. ry for recovering the Fingerprint authentication data Back up this file periodically in a safe location such as removable disk to avoid data loss resulting from some accidents We recommend you to store the file in a removable disk or network drive because the benefit of Fingerprint authentication security can be reduced if you keep the file in the internal hard disk drive The backup password described below is necessary for bypassing the Fingerprint authentication We recommend you set the backup password using the User Enrollment wizard If you do not define the backup password you may lose your data in case of authentication hardware failure File used by each user Backup user passport data Default name lt UserAccount gt vtp You need this file when you replace the embedded fingerprint chip or the hard disk drive or when reinstalling Windows This file contains the fingerprints encryption keys and logon authentication data MS How to Backup Select Identity in Account Operation to save the user data e Click e Start gt All Programs Protector Suite Control Center Identity Account Operation For further information refer to the Protector Suite Help menu Click Start All Programs Protector Suite Control Center Help Help Password used by each user e Backup Password for Enrollment This backup password can be used in case of hardware failure to bypass the fingerprint
101. ry pack the battery recalibration will not be completed You can also perform the battery recalibration with the following procedure Restart the computer Press and hold F9 while the Panasonic boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure When the remaining battery capacity is displayed press Enter Follow the on screen instructions Battery Power 4 BACK 19 NEXT gt Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack CF VZSU29AU CF VZSU65U is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short and not recovered even after recalibrating the battery replace with a new battery The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it Be sure to charge it before using for the first time Charging starts automatically when the AC adaptor is connected to the computer Use only the specified battery pack with your computer In sleep do not remove replace the battery pack Otherwise your data will be lost and the computer may be damaged 1 Turn off the computer Do not use the sleep function 2 Reverse the computer and remove the cover Press and hold the mark part A and slide the cover to remove 3 Removel insert the battery pack To remove Slide and hold the latch B and pull the tab C of the battery pack To insert Insert the battery pack until it securely fits the connector 4 Slide th
102. s Enter Log on to Windows as an administrator Click Start Computer System properties Device Manager Windows XP J Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager Double click Network adapters Intel R 82577LM Gigabit Network Connection and then click Advanced Click Enable PME in Property and select Enabled in Value and then click OK MS The computer may accidentally turn on if the linkage status is changed To prevent the accidental startup make the setting by the following steps O CHTS Click Start Computer System properties Device Manager A standard user needs to enter an administrator password Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager Network adapters Double click Network adapters Intel R 82577LM Gigabit Network Connection and click Advanced Click Wake on Magic Packet in Property and select Enabled in Value and then click OK TARD Click Wake on Settings in Property and select Wake on Magic Packet in Value and click OK f you forcibly shut down Windows the Power On by LAN function will not work LAN amp BACK 67 NEXT gt Enabling Disabling the Wake Up from wired LAN function When the Wake Up from wired LAN function is enabled the computer automatically resumes from sleep 2 or
103. sage Check Result TEST FAILED is displayed Remove the additional RAM module and run the diagnostic check again If the message Check Result TEST FAILED is still displayed you can assume that there is a problem with the internal RAM module 7 After the diagnostic check is complete click EJ close or press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the computer NOTE You can also start the Diagnostic Check from Diagnostic Utility on the Exit menu of Setup Utility besides the method above gt page 86 Hard Disk Backup Restore Function sac 94 sex gt Create a system image and System Image Recovery in System Recovery Options allow you create a backup of the entire hard disk data which can be used to recover from hardware failure Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for any damage suffered including loss of data as a result of the use of this function Creating a Backup of the Hard Disk Data To create a backup of the entire hard disk to another storage media e g external hard disk Follow the steps below Click Start Control Panel Back up your computer Click Create a system image Select a location for backup and click next Follow the on screen instructions MC Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until backup is complete Restoring the Hard Disk Data To restore the image data backed up using Create a system image use System Image Recove
104. sed and pressing Fn F3 switches the display between the internal LCD and the external display the projector etc CF 52M N series only When an external display is connected to an optional port replicator CF VEB522 the display switching may work dif ferently from the above For further information refer to the instruction manual of the port replicator External Display lt BACK 46 NEXT gt m Extended Desktop The extended desktop function allows you to use the working area across both the internal LCD and the external display You can drag an object from the internal LCD to the external display and vice versa 1 Press P or Fn F3 2 Select Extend 3 Press Enter Windows XP J lt CF 52M N series gt 1 Right click the desktop and click Graphics Properties Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel screen appears 2 Click Multiple Displays 3 Select Extended Desktop in Operating Mode 4 Make the settings for Primary Display and Second Display 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK lt CF 52P Q R series gt 1 Click start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings 2 Click display 2 and add a check mark for Extend my Windows desktop onto this moni tor then click Apply If a check mark is already added remove and add the check mark 3 Make the settings for each display 4 Select OK External Display BACK 47 NEXT gt MS It may not be possibl
105. sor Password also disables the User Password Security Measures QE Back 12 next gt Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use You can set a start up password to protect your computer from unauthorized use 1 Setthe password gt page 11 and select Enabled in Password On Boot in the Secu rity menu of the Setup Utility gt page 85 MC Ifthe Supervisor Password or User Password has been set the password input screen will be displayed on starting up of the Setup Utility even though Password On Boot is set to Disabled Preventing Your Hard Disk Data from Being Read or Written The hard disk lock function protects the hard disk data from being read or written when the hard disk is attached to another computer The data can be read written when the hard disk is returned to the original computer Note that the hard disk lock does not guarantee complete protection of the data 1 Select Enabled in Hard Disk Lock in the Security menu of the Setup Utility gt page 85 CAUTION For the data being read written on the original computer the Setup Utility settings must be the same as when the hard disk was removed You cannot use the hard disk lock function without setting the Supervisor Password Set the Supervisor Password beforehand gt page 11 When you have your hard disk drive repaired e Contact Panasonic Technical Support Before sending back the hard disk drive be sure to set
106. ssword To access File Safe Personal Safe If you did not perform the procedure in step or it did not work you can still access File Safe by using the File Safe backup password Personal Safe by using the Personal Safe backup password TPM failure If you use fingerprint authentication with TPM Trusted Platform Module and TPM is broken erased or disabled the Multifactor will not work anymore If you do not use the Multifactor backup password refer to Starting Over gt page 61 Otherwise if you use backup password you can follow these steps Click 6 Start All Programs Protector Suite Control Center Click Identity Multifactor Set the method of authentication except for fingerprint TPM Troubleshooting Advanced QE Back 112 next gt E Fingerprint Reader only for model with Fingerprint Reader Replacing sensor f you need to replace a non functioning fingerprint reader follow this procedure Enrollment to the hard disk If enrollment to hard disk is used Protector Suite has not stored any data on the device and therefore has no problem to continue after you replaced the sensor However in case you use the Power on security Preboot Authentication you may need to use the Manage Fingerprints wizard to update the related data Enrollment to the device If the fingerprint has been enrolled to the device a new passport wil
107. stalling the When you install a driver of card or peripheral device make sure that the driver driver is compatible with the operating system If it is not compatible malfunction may occur For information about the driver contact the manufacturer of the periph eral device Attach the device for the media containing the driver e g CD ROM Equip ment connected to the multimedia pocket cannot be recognized if connected after the device driver installation screen appears Troubleshooting Advanced Back 106 next I E Connecting Peripherals A peripheral device does not work Install the driver Contact the manufacturer of the device When operation resumes from sleep or hibernation devices such as a mouse modem and cards may not function properly In this case restart the computer or reinitialize the device When or T is displayed in the Device Manager remove and insert the device If the problem persists restart the computer When you set USB Port to Disabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 83 USB ports of port replicator are also disabled The computer may not recognize the connection removal of some devices or may not operate normally with some devices Click Start Computer System properties Device Manager Click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager Select the device and rem
108. t BACK 92 NEXT gt 5 While Panasonic boot screen is displayed press and hold Ctrl F7 until Please Wait appears at the bottom of the display When the PC Diagnostic Utility starts up it will automatically begin the diagnostic check for all hardware components If the password is requested enter the password The touch pad and the internal keyboard may not be used when each hardware checking is run pU Systen ning While checking blue and yellow colors are displayed on the left side of the hardware icon A eat By clicking the icon you can execute the following operations i g Start the diagnostic check from the beginning e m Stop the diagnostic check You cannot restart the check partway through by clicking D R Display help click the screen or press Space to return to the original diagnostic check screen You can check the status of the diagnostic check by the display color on the left side of the hardware icon A Aqua Not running diagnostic check Alternating blue and yellow Currently running diagnostic check The interval of the alternating colors differs depending on the type of diagnostic check currently running During memory diagnostic check the display may freeze for a long period of time Wait until the process is complete Green No problems discovered Red Problems discovered Using the following procedure you can run a diagnostic check on a specified hardware component or run an exten
109. t can be checked using the PC Diagnostic Utility e o e o e e o e o e o e o e o e o o e 4 CPU Systems check CPU RAM XXX MB check Memory HDD XXX GB check Hard Disk DVD ROM check CD DVD Drive Video check Video Controller Sound 1 Modem LAN Wireless LAN Wireless WAN Bluetooth 4 USB IEEE 1394 PC Card check PC Card Controller SD check SD Card Controller Express Card Smart Card Serial Port Keyboard Touch Pad When the PC Diagnostics Utility is running a loud beep will sound so do not use headphones as this time The beep will not sound if mute is using Windows Only for model with wireless LAN Only for model with wireless WAN Only for model with Bluetooth When the wireless switch is not set to ON it does not work Only for model with Smart Card slot When the video diagnostic check is running the display may be distorted This is not malfunction RSW Hardware Diagnostics lt BACK 91 NEXT gt Regarding the PC Diagnostic Utility MC For the hard disk and memory only you can select standard diagnostic check or extended diagnostic check When the PC Diagnostic Utility starts up it will run the standard diagnostic check We recommend that you use the touch pad for operations When not using the touch pad you can operate using the inter nal keyboard instead Operations Touch pad operations Internal keyboard operations Select
110. tching to Built in Display in Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel We recommend you to switch the output destination by pressing P or Fn F3 CF 52MIN series only When you use the external display only set the suitable number of colors resolution or refresh rate separately from when you use the internal LCD only or when you use the simultaneous display Depending on the settings some external displays may be distorted or may not display the mouse cursor correctly In this case set the settings to lower value When you use the simultaneous display DVD Video MPEG files and other motion image files may not be played back smoothly Carefully read the instruction manual of the external display When connecting an external display that does not conform to the Plug amp Play standards select the display driver accordingly in the following menu or use the driver disc supplied with the monitor Click Start Control Panel Adjust screen resolution Advanced Settings Monitor Properties e A standard user needs to enter an administrator password Click Driver Update Driver Windows XP J Click start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced Monitor Properties Driver Update Driver If you connect an external display via the port replicator CF VEB522 the output switches to the port replicator from the external display port If you use an external dis
111. these features to protect your data Other security measure e Embedded Security TPM page 85 For further information refer to the Installation Manual of Trusted Platform Module TPM Setting the Supervisor Password User Password Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password 1 Start up the Setup Utility gt page 79 2 Select Security 3 Select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password and press Enter 4 Enter your password in Create New Password and press Enter When the password has been set you need to enter your password in Enter Current Password and press Enter To disable the password leave the input field empty and press Enter 5 Enter your password again in Confirm New Password and press Enter 6 Press F10 and then select Yes and press Enter MOM Do not forget your password If you forget your Supervisor Password you will not be able to use your computer Con tact Panasonic Technical Support When running the Setup Utility do not leave and go away from your computer even for a short time since other people may set or change the password NOTE The password will not be displayed on the screen You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces The case upper lower is ignored e Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password e You cannot use Shift and Ctrl to input a password Disabling the Supervi
112. tion together with the Fast User Switching function The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by To use wireless LAN set Wireless LAN to Enabled default in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility gt page 82 it may take some time to turn off wireless LAN after switching the wireless switch to off Using the Wireless LAN Function Before using a wireless LAN turn the wireless LAN communication on Turning on off the wireless LAN communication 1 Slide the wireless switch to turn ON OFF wireless LAN gt page 68 When turning on wireless LAN If you cannot turn on wireless LAN using the wireless switch confirm the Wireless Switch Utility setting gt page 69 If you cannot turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility try the following procedure Click al or af on the notification area and click Open Network and Sharing Center Click Change adapter settings Right click Wireless Network Connection and click Enable A standard user needs to enter an administrator password e When Disable is displayed Wireless Network Connection is already enabled Turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility page 69 Wireless LAN BACK 73 NEXT gt MS You can use the following procedure instead of turning on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility Click Start Control Panel Adjust commonly used mobility settings Cl
113. tions as the last measure and start over However please note that you can lose your data passwords secret keys and fingerprints Log on to Windows as an Administrator e You can always access the computer by using your Windows log on password Try to export your passport to a file if you are planning to use your passwords secret keys or enrolled fingers in the future e If you exported your passport recently this step is not required If biometrics authorization works and your finger is recognized use Account Operation wizard swipe your finger and continue according to wizard s instructions If biometrics authorization works but your finger is not recognized you can start the Account Operation wizard and export the passport even without using your fingerprint You need to cancel fingerprint dialog and you will be prompted for a password If you do not use backup password enter your Windows log on password Otherwise enter your backup password CAUTION es We recommend you set the backup password e If biometrics authorization does not work there is no way to backup your data Deleting the passport Use the Delete your data wizard Please note that all your stored secret data passwords File Safe encryption keys Personal Safe data will be lost If you backed up the data you can restore it in the next step otherwise it will be lost permanently To perform the delete operation it is necessary to
114. umLock is selected the 10 key area works as a number pad when NumLock LED is on e When Fn Key is selected the 10 key area works as a number pad when the Fn key is held Display lt CF 52MI N series only gt e The display during the Windows start up process When an external display is not External Monitor connected the information appears on the internal LCD even though the External Monitor is Internal LCD selected Simultaneous lt CF 52P Q R series only gt External Monitor Internal LCD Environment Normal Temperature High Temperature Auto Current Status Depending on the e Only when Environment is set to Auto battery status either Normal Temperature or High Temperature is displayed Setup Utility Back 82 NEXT gt Advanced Menu CPU Configuration Underlined items are the factory presets Execute Disable Bit Capability Disabled e Enabled indicates that this computer supports hardware based Data Execution Prevention Enabled DEP Hyper Threading Technology Disabled Enabled Core Multi Processing Disabled Enabled Intel R Virtualization Technology Disabled Enabled Intel R Trusted Execution Technology Disabled e Only for model that supports Intel R AMT Enabled Peripheral Configuration HDD Controller Setting Compatible Do not change this setting AHCI Optical Drive Disabled Enabled Serial Port Disabled Enabled LAN Disabled
115. yed soon after the computer starts the startup procedure Select the Security menu Select Set Supervisor Password and press Enter Enter your password in the Create New Password and press Enter e The password will not be displayed on the screen e You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces e The case upper lower is ignored e Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password e You cannot use Shift and Ctrl to input a password Enter your password again in Confirm New Password and press Enter Set the High Security Level Select Fingerprint Security and press Enter Select Security mode and select High e Default setting Simple Press ES6 to close the sub menu Press F10 select Yes and press Enter to exit the Setup Utility MM Inthe High security mode you have to enter the Supervisor or User Password even after fingerprint authentication In the Simple security mode you do not have to enter the Supervisor or User password after fingerprint authentication To use the Power on Security feature enable it in Control Center gt page 56 Do not use the fingerprint lists in the Setup Utility to change the setting for Power on Security except for the specific case such as the fingerprint reader cannot be used Fingerprint Reader QE sack 58 Next gt Useful Information Backup The file described below is necessa

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