Panasonic CF-T2 Series User Manual

1Personal ComputerReference ManualModel No. CF-T2 SeriesXPWe recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

10LED IndicatorsPower status z Not litPower off / Hibernation modez GreenPower onz Blinking greenStandby modeBattery pack status Î page 37Caps Lock Th

100Dealing with Problems (Advanced)The following phenomena occurz The LAN transmission speed slows down dramaticallyz Wireless LAN connection drops ou

101Dealing with Problems (Advanced)The device will not operate if a different mouse driver is installedz When you install a different mouse driver, su

102Dealing with Problems (Advanced)The following phenomena occurz The LAN transmission speed slows down dramaticallyz Wireless LAN connection drops ou

103Dealing with Problems (Advanced)Unable to read/write to the hard disk z Your drive or file may not have been properly set.z Check to see if the har

104Dealing with Problems (Advanced) SD Card Setup (SD memory card security function)Cannot use SD memory card security functionz The SD memory card m

105Dealing with Problems (Advanced)When trying to play back video files using Windows® Media Player, the message [Codec required] appears, and the fil

106Dealing with Problems (Advanced)You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer's usage status, and use this information when call

107Dealing with Problems (Advanced)[pcinfo.bmp] file will be saved in [My Documents] folder. If [pcinfo.bmp] file already exists, it will be overwri

108z CopyrightThis manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduce

11LED IndicatorsScrLk(Scroll lock)This indicator lights green when Fn+ScrLk are pressed. Scroll lock functions differently depending on the applicatio

12Touch PadUse the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations.A. Work Surface (touch pad)B. Left ButtonC. Right Button

13Touch PadNOTEz Refer to [Mouse Properties] for information on basic operations other than the above.To display [Mouse Properties]:Select [start] - [

14Touch PadTo scroll up (trace counter-clockwise)Scrolling will begin more easily if you start from the position marked by the and trace as indicate

15Touch PadUsing the Virtual Scrolling FunctionNOTEz Because the Touch Pad utility and the Virtual Scrolling function both offer scrolling functions t

16Touch Pad8 Select [Virtual Scrolling], add a check mark for the scroll functions you want to use, then select [OK].9 Select [OK] at [Mouse Propertie

17Touch Pad PalmCheck™z By dragging slide bar (A) to the [Maximum] position, you can prevent the cursor from moving unintentionally.z By dragging sli

18TouchscreenYour computer is equipped with a touchscreen function allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching t

19Touchscreen To right-click:z Use on taskbar.A Select on the taskbar. changes to .B Select the object you want to right-click. changes to .z If

2Read Me Firstz Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation easier to

20Touchscreenselected, the operation when the touchscreen is tapped will change to "right-click." Also, the touchscreen switching icon on t

21TouchscreenConfiguring the TouchscreenWhen needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.1 Display [Mouse Properties] screen.D

22Touchscreenz Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen operations.The scr

23Standby/Hibernation FunctionsIf you use the standby or hibernation function, you can shut down the computer without closing programs and documents.

24Standby/Hibernation Functionsz From the shutdown screen• StandbyIn [start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By].• HibernationIn [start] - [Turn

25Standby/Hibernation Functions• When playing/recording audio files and displaying images (such as MPEG files).• When using communications software or

26Standby/Hibernation Functions Entering the standby or hibernation mode1 Slide the power switch (A); at the beep*1 sound, release your finger.The co

27Standby/Hibernation FunctionsThe computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode, depending on the setting.z When entering the standby or

28Standby/Hibernation FunctionsUsing the DisplayWhen [Stand by] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable com

29Security MeasuresTo prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.*1You need to set the Supervisor

3Read Me FirstThe terminology in ( ) is the one used in [Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller properties].To display [Intel(R) 82852/82855

30Security Measures4 Only when the Supervisor Password has been set:Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press Enter.5 Enter your passw

31Security MeasuresNOTEz When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can not be set. Set the Supervisor Password if you have not

32Security MeasuresNOTEz Your password will not be displayed on the screen.z Only up to seven alphanumeric characters can be used.• There is no distin

33Security Measures4 Select [Enable] or [Disable].z To enable the Password on bootSelect [Enable] and press Enter. z To disable the Password on bootS

34Security Measuresz The hard disk lock function only works with the internal hard disk. This function does not work with the external hard disk.Sett

35Computing on the RoadOne of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of computing away from your home or office. In

36Computing on the Roadz Refer to [Important Tips] as well (Î page 37)CAUTIONz When installed in a network environment (except when the Wake Up from L

37Battery PowerFor using the battery pack, select to view [Important Tips].Important Tips provides information on how to maximize use of the battery

38Battery PowerNOTEz This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capaci

39Battery PowerPress Fn+F9 to Check the Remaining Battery Power on the Screen(After logging on to Windows)When the battery pack is inserted in the com

4Key CombinationsCAUTIONz Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also, do not press different key combinations

40Battery PowerCheck the Number of Lighting LED Indicators(When the power is off or in standby/hibernation mode)You can view the remaining battery cap

41Battery PowerWhen the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes LowThe following is factory default setting.Above settings can be changed.A Display [Alarms]

42Battery PowerA. When making a setting for [When the alarm goes off, the computer will] in [Alarms] - [Alarm Action]:Add a check mark for [Force stan

43Battery Power2 Close all the application.3 Use the "Battery Recalibration" to fully discharge the battery pack.A Run the Setup Utility. (Î

44Battery Power1 Power off your computer.(⇒ Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby function.

45SD-MovieStageSD-MovieStage makes it possible to record the multimedia contents stored on your hard disk drive or various other media onto an SD memo

46PC CardsThis slot conforms to the PC Card Standard; therefore, communications and SCSI devices may be utilized. The slot allows you to use one Type

47PC CardsInserting a PC Card1 Simply slide the PC Card right-side-up until it snaps into place.Refer to the operating instructions of each card on ho

48PC CardsB Follow the on-screen instructions. (When the PC Card has been removed after the computer is turned off, this step is not necessary.)2 Rais

49SD Memory Card/MultiMedia CardBoth the SD memory card and the MultiMedia card can be used in this computer.SD Memory CardThe SD memory card may be u

5Key CombinationsFn+F3Display change(When the external display is connected)By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external displa

50SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card• Remove the labels on the card / Attach other labels or seals to the cardz Do not leave the card in the following loc

51SD Memory Card/MultiMedia CardThis computer may be unable to use MultiMedia cards under some conditions; for example, if the MultiMedia card has bee

52SD Memory Card/MultiMedia CardRemoving the Card1 Confirm the SD memory card indicator turns off completely.z Do not remove the card while data is

53SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card How to install the SD Drive Letter Name Change ToolA Select [start] - [Run].B Input [c:\util\chgsddrv\setup.exe] and

54SD Memory Card Security FunctionWhen you initialize an SD memory card, you can insert an SD memory card instead of entering a password for following

55SD Memory Card Security Functionz This security function only works in the SD memory card slot. It does not work in devices such as an SD card read

56SD Memory Card Security Functionsetting of [SD Setting Method] in [Security] menu after completing the SD Card Setup. (Î page 84)6 Make the settings

57SD Memory Card Security FunctionReenter the password for confirmation.z When you add the check mark for [Do not check the user name]:A confirmation

58SD Memory Card Security Function• If an SD memory card is already inserted when resuming from the standby or hibernation mode, or while the screensa

59SD Memory Card Security Function• If you remove the check markYou will not be able to log on to Windows by inserting an SD memory card with a set pa

6Key CombinationsFn+F4Speaker on/off switchPressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the internal speaker and headphone jack.NOTEz Disabli

60SD Memory Card Security FunctionB At the confirmation message [The SD card information registered in the Setup Utility will be erased...], select [Y

61External Display1 Power off your computer.(⇒ Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down")Do not connect or disconnect devices while

62External Displayz If a picture is not displayed properly, lower the level of [Hardware acceleration] in the following menu.[start] - [Control Panel]

63External DisplaySelect [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics] - [Devices] - [Extended Desktop]Preca

64External Display When an animated pointer is used for the mouse pointer (e.g., when changing the theme in [Appearance and Themes] of [Control Panel

65USB DevicesConnecting USB devices1 Connect the USB device to the USB port (A) on your computer, referring to the operating instructions of the USB d

66USB DevicesRemoving USB devicesCAUTIONz Do not remove a USB device while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode.z Save important data a

67USB Devicesz Use the write-protect tab (A).This is a must for preserving important data. This prevents your data from being erased or overwritten.z

68ModemCAUTIONz Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices. Doing so may lead to a fire or electric shock.z It is not possi

69ModemWith this function, if the telephone that is connected to the modem rings in the standby mode, the power of the computer automatically switches

7Key CombinationsFn+F9Remaining capacity of the battery packWhen the battery pack is inserted in the computer (example)When the battery pack is not i

70Modem[System standby] elapses even during communications, and cuts off the communications.• If [Never] is set, the computer will not enter the stand

71LANWhen using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may have to be made depending on the usage conditions. We recommend aski

72LANA Display [Device Manager] screen.Select [Device Manager] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware].B

73LAN• When the AC adaptor and battery pack are removed from the computer or reattached to the computer.z After operations are resumed from standby mo

74Wireless LANIf you use a wireless LAN, you can use a network without cable connections.CAUTIONz Communication is performed through the wireless LAN

75Wireless LAN Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect the operation of devic

76Wireless LANTo use the wireless LAN, set the profile using the following procedure.The settings will vary for different network environments dependi

77Wireless LAN7 Select the profile you have set and select [Connect].z If the setting of the profile that is currently connected is changed, the new s

78Wireless LANMAC address using the following procedure and register it according to the operating instructions of the access point.A Display [Command

79Setup UtilityThe Setup Utility is a utility for setting the computer's operating environment (password settings, startup drive selection, etc.)

8Key CombinationsThere are two Fn key functions as follows:z Fn key lock functionAfter Fn is pressed once, it stays in the "pressed" positio

80Setup UtilityKey OperationszF1To display the corresponding "help" file.zEscTo display [Exit] menu.zÏ ÐTo move among the items.zÍ ÎTo move

81Setup Utility Parameters(Underline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment.)Select the language for displaying the Setup Utility.Informa

82Setup Utility*1Time is shown in 24-hr. style.*2Date is shown in order of Month/Day/Year. Parameters(Underline indicates settings at the time of fac

83Setup UtilityNOTEz [Advanced] menu cannot be changed when the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password. Parameters(Underline indicates se

84Setup Utility*1This is displayed only when an SD memory card has been registered.(Î page 54)NOTEz When the Setup Utility is started up with the User

85Setup Utility*2[SD Startup] and [SD Setting Method] cannot be set if [Password on boot] is set to [Disable].*3This can be set only if [SD Startup] h

86Setup Utility*1The following drive can be used for startup (recommended).Panasonic USB floppy disk drive : CF-VFDU03 (optional)Panasonic CD drive :

87Setup Utility*1This item is not displayed when starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password.*2Only displayed when a backup area is created.

88Icon EnlargerIf the characters, icons, title bars, mouse cursor, or other items are too small and difficult to see on the screen, use the "Icon

89Technical InformationIf the power saving function (standby or hibernation mode) activates while communications software is being used, the network c

9Key CombinationsC. Disable popupAdd the check mark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF."Full Screen" of [Command Prom

90DMI ViewerThis computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface (DMI). The DMI Viewer can be used when you want to know

91List of Error CodesWhen turning on the computer, if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions shown below.I

92List of Error CodesOperating System not found The OS is not properly installed on the floppy disk or the hard disk that you are trying to boot from.

93Dealing with Problems (Advanced)When a problem occurs, refer to this page. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the s

94Dealing with Problems (Advanced)When resuming from the standby or hibernation mode, [Enter Password] does not appear even if a password has been set

95Dealing with Problems (Advanced)When the previous item is not the causez Press F9 in the Setup Utility. This will restore the Setup Utility's

96Dealing with Problems (Advanced)The power has not been turned off, but after a certain period of time, there is no displayz Has the computer been se

97Dealing with Problems (Advanced)During simultaneous display, one of the screens becomes disorderedz Try changing the display by pressing Fn+F3.z If

98Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Standby/Hibernation FunctionUnable to enter standby or hibernation modez If a USB device is connected to the compu

99Dealing with Problems (Advanced) KeyboardOnly numbers can be inputtedz Check whether the indicator is on. If it is on, the computer is in ten-ke