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1. Boot Menu The device for starting up the operating system can also be selected during computer start up After the computer is turned on and S is pressed at Panasonic boot screen Boot Menu the device selection screen will appear When the setting of Boot menu is changed the selection screen display will also change Boot Menu is displayed only when Boot First Menu in Security menu is set to Enable Setup Utility 4 BACK 85 NEXT gt 1 This item is not displayed when starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password E Parameters Save Values amp Exit Exit the Setup Utility and save your changes to CMOS Exit Without Saving Changes Exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes to CMOS Get Default Values Set the Setup Utility to the default settings Load Previous Values Load previous values from CMOS for all Setup items Save Current Values Save your changes to CMOS Battery Recalibration To accurately display remaining battery capacity fully charge the battery pack then fully discharge it gt page 32 Technical Information BACK 86 NEXT gt If the power saving function standby or hibernation mode activates while communications software is being used the network connection may be interrupted or performance may be adversely affected If this happens restart the computer Be sure to close the communications software befo
2. Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes NOTE This function does not work when the computer is off or is in hibernation mode After operations are resumed from standby mode the screen remains dark The former screen display will be restored when the keyboard or touch pad is touched The computer cannot resume if a telephone is connected to the line of a modem e g a PC Card modem other than the internal modem LAN sack 68 Next gt When using the computer as a network computer some additional settings may have to be made depending on the usage conditions We recommend asking your system administrator or the person in charge of the network Connecting LAN CAUTION Do not connect the modem telephone cable into the LAN port 1 Power off your computer Operating Instructions Starting Up Shutting Down Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode 2 Connect the cable Connect the LAN port A and the network system server HUB etc using a LAN cable 3 Turnonthe computer CAUTION Do not use the standby or hibernation functions during communications except when the Wake up from LAN function is in use as this may cause an error in data transmission or reception The timeout function may engage even during data transmissions causing the computer to automatically go into standby or hibernation mode W
3. 1 NEXT gt Panasonic Personal Computer Reference Manual modei no GF 50 Series We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed Read Me First BACK 2 NEXT gt Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation easier to understand If the user has logged on without the administrator authority some functions may not be executable and some screens may be not displayed as shown in this manual If this happens log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs etc inthis manual the following software packages are described as follows WinDVD 4 as WinDVD B s Recorder GOLD7 BASIC as B s Recorder B s CLIP 5 as B s CLIP The following drives may be described as CD DVD drive DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive DVD MULTI drive Circular media such as DVD ROM and CD ROM are described as discs NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information CAUTION CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury Enter This illustration means to press the Enter key FnF5 This illustration means to press and hold the Fn key then press the F5 key start Run This illustration means to click start then to click Run For some applications you may need to double Click gt o gt
4. You can also save a copy of the screen to a file using the following procedure Select start All Programs Panasonic PC Information Viewer Screen Copy At the time of purchase the computer is set so that a copy of the screen can be saved to a file by pressing Ctrl Alt F8 This setting can be changed using the following procedure Select PC Information Viewer Select start All Programs Panasonic PC Information Viewer Select Screen Copy with the right button and select Properties Shortcut Move the cursor to Shortcut key and press the key to be used for the shortcut Colors are saved in 256 colors When using Dualview A copy of the screen displayed on the primary device will be saved Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd with all rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd All Rights Reserved Disclaimer Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals Trademarks e Microsoft
5. Differences between the Standby and Hibernation Functions Function Where data is Time until Requires power supply saved to recovery Standby Memory Short Yes function if power is cut all data is lost Hibernation Hard disk Rather long Power is not required to maintain data function NOTE We recommend plugging in the AC adaptor if the standby function is to be used for a long period of time If the AC adaptor cannot be connected we recommend that hibernation mode be used instead of the standby mode f the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly the computer may not work properly To stabilize computer operations shut down Windows on a regular basis about once a week without using the standby or hibernation function Entering the Standby or Hibernation Mode Use any of the following methods to enter the standby or hibernation mode To use the hibernation mode set Power Options in advance gt page 14 Enabled in factory preset Using Fn key combinations gt page 5 Using the power switch gt page 15 Using the display gt page 17 Standby Hibernation Functions BACK 14 NEXT gt From the shutdown screen e Standby In start Turn Off Computer select Stand By e Hibernation In start Turn Off Computer press and hold Shift then select Hibernate Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode At the time of purchase the computer is se
6. Windows the Windows logo and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and or other countries e Intel Pentium and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries e WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc e Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd PCE0147A_XP
7. MR Change Power Schemes Select start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options and then set Power schemes to Max Battery Power consumption can also be minimized with detailed settings for example by reducing the time setting for Turn off monitor Adjust the brightness darker with Fm F1 gt page 3 Leave your computer off when it is not in use Remove peripheral devices USB devices PC Cards external mouse etc when not in use Before stepping away from your computer press Fm F7 to put your computer in the standby mode gt page 5 or Fm F10 to put your computer in the hibernation mode gt page 6 If you plan to leave the computer for a long period of time we recommend using the standby mode or hibernation mode as often as possible to minimize power consumption CAUTION When installed in a network environment except when the Wake up from LAN function is in use Do not use the standby or hibernation mode After resuming operation from the standby or hibernation mode the network connection may be severed or the computer will not work properly NOTE Select to view Important Tips for using the battery pack You can also view Important Tips Important Tips using the following procedures Select Important Tips in start All Programs Panasonic On Line Manuals Battery Power Use the Battery Indicator to Check the Battery Statu
8. been used to set Parallel Port to Enable Depending on the printer EPP or ECP may not work at times Turn on the printer connect it to the computer and then restart the computer Dealing with Problems Advanced E Connecting Peripherals BACK 100 NEXT gt The following phenomena occur The LAN transmission speed slows down dramatically Wireless LAN connection drops out Poor performance when forwarding data via a PC card e g unstable video images when writing videos to a DV camera using an IEEE1394 PC card These phenomena may be consequences of performance losses that result from CPU power saving functions Execute the following operations after logging on with administrator authority Input c util cpupower setup exe in start Run and select OK Follow the on screen instructions Select Performance in start Panasonic CPU Idle Setting and select OK then select Yes The computer will be restarted automatically If these phenomena occur even with the above settings select start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes select Always On from Power schemes and select OK e These operations will be helpful in easing the performance losses resulting from CPU power saving functions but will not be effective against the phenomena resulting from other causes e g noise generated during periods of exc
9. display soon after you close it the computer may not enter standby or hibernation mode Standby Hibernation Functions BACK 18 NEXT gt Resuming Operation CAUTION Until resuming is complete requires about 15 seconds or 60 seconds if connected to a network after the display returns avoid the following e Touching the keyboard except for password input touch pad or power switch e Using external mouse or other peripheral devices e Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor e Closing or opening the display e Shutting down or restarting Windows e Entering either the standby or hibernation mode again Using the Power Switch 1 Press the power switch A Using the Display When Stand by or Hibernate is selected as the setting for When close the lid of my portable computer gt page 17 you can resume operation using the following procedure 1 Open the display Even if the display is closed after the computer has entered either the standby or hibernation mode operation will resume when the display is opened If the computer does not resume when the display is opened press the power switch Security Measures BACK 19 NEXT gt To prevent unauthorized access of your computer the various security measures are provided below Situation Function to use You do not want the settings in the Setup Supervisor Password below Utility to be changed User Password page 21 Yo
10. gt page 57 CAUTION Do not press another key until the display destination has been completely switched Do not press this key combination in the following conditions e When a video such as a DVD video or an MPEG file is playing e When the Dualview is being utilized e When a game such as pinball is dis played NOTE When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function this key operation may not work In this case log off all users and restart the computer Speaker on off switch Pressing this key combination turns on off audio from the internal speakers and headphone jack NOTE Disabling the speakers will also disable the warning beep Speakers connected to the USB port cannot be muted OFF MUTE Volume control down Volume control up Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the internal speaker and headphone jack NOTE This key combination cannot be used to adjust the volume of the warning beep or speakers connected to the USB port FniF7 Power off using the standby function Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to memory and powers off the computer gt page 13 Remaining capacity of the battery pack Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen When the battery pack is inserted in the com
11. hibernation mode is entered the computer may have to be restarted Also check whether these settings for network are competing with other peripheral devices If the link lamp on the HUB unit is not on and the network cannot be accessed set the speed to match the HUB unit gt page 68 Dealing with Problems Advanced E Network Back 98 NEXT N Unable to use wireless LAN Confirm that Wireless LAN is set to Enable in the Setup Utility Confirm that is displayed on the taskbar lf is not displayed on the taskbar confirm that On is selected for Switch radio in Intel R PROSet General gt page 72 Confirm the setting of the IP address for the access point following the operating instructions for that access point Confirm whether the Intel R PROSet is installed using the following menu start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs If it has not been installed input c util drivers wlan proset iSetup exe in start Run to install E Connecting Peripherals An error occurs while installing the driver When you install the driver for a PC Card or peripheral device be sure to use a driver that is compatible with the operating system If you use an incompatible driver malfunction may occur For information on drivers contact the manufacturer of the peripheral device you purchased Your peripheral does not work Make sure a driver is installed Contact the
12. manufacturer of the product When operation resumes from the standby or hibernation mode devices such as a mouse modem or PC Cards may not function properly In such cases you will need to restart your computer or reinitialize the individual devices When is displayed in the Device Manager try removing and inserting the device once more If the problem persists restart the computer Depending on the device connected the computer may not recognize when the device is connected or disconnected or the device may not operate properly The cursor does not move from mouse operations Check your mouse connection A driver which is compatible with the connected mouse must be installed If the device does not operate when the driver is installed In the Setup Utility set Touch Pad to Disable Dealing with Problems Advanced E Connecting Peripherals BACK 99 NEXT gt A PC Card does not work Make sure the card is properly inserted Confirm that the card conforms to the PC Card Standard Note that after a driver PC Card driver on other is installed the computer must be restarted Check that the proper port settings have been made Read the operating instructions for the PC Card Or you may need to call the manufacturer of the PC Card Try removing reinserting the PC Card by following the proper procedure gt page 52 Confirm that a driver for your operating system has b
13. not be possible to play images properly if any player software other than WinDVD is installed There are some DVD Videos available on the market that work by installing their own player software when they are played In the case of such a DVD be absolutely sure to abort the installation of the player software as soon as the installation start screen appears If the software is installed by mistake and the images cannot be played properly take the following action and see if it remedies the situation e Specify WinDVD if the DVD s player software settings enable WinDVD to be specified for playing the DVD e Uninstall the DVD s player software which has been installed Refer to the DVD Video s instructions for the name of the player software which is to be uninstalled Uninstall the player software by selecting start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs WinDVD BACK 46 NEXT gt How to Access the Online Manual After starting WinDVD you can access the Online Manual using either of the following procedures Select of the WinDVD control panel 0 0 00 Right click on the WinDVD screen and select Help v Player OSD Setup SUPPORT INFOMATION i C if WinDVD does not operate properly we recommend carefully reading the n za online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations Si Exit If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem contact InterVideo Inc URL
14. of the port replicator External Display BACK 57 NEXT gt Operating Instructions Starting Up Shutting Down Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode 1 Power off your computer 2 Connect the external display Connect the external display to the external display port A on your computer 3 Turnon the external display then turn on your computer After Windows starts up the screen is displayed on both the internal LCD and the external display It is possible to change the setting to display only on the external display or on both the internal LCD and the external display with Fm F3 4 Set your external display Select start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced Monitor and make the monitor settings When a monitor that does not conform to the Plug amp Play standards is connected select Properties from Monitor and then select Driver Update Driver to update the driver NOTE The display destination after resuming from hibernation mode or after restarting may differ from the display destination before entering hibernation mode or before restarting When changing the display destination after Windows has started do not press any keys or press the power switch until the display destination has changed completely When the display destination of the screen is switched using Fm F3 after the Com
15. press Enter To disable the User Password Press only Enter 6 Re enter your password at Confirm New Password and press Enter To disable the User Password Press only Enter 7 At Setup Notice press Enter 8 Press F10 and select Yes then press Enter CAUTION Do not forget your password If a password is forgotten you will be unable to use your computer If this happens ask a person who knows the Supervisor Password When running the Setup Utility do not leave your computer even for a short time as the possibility exists for the password to be set changed by another person Security Measures BACK 22 NEXT gt NOTE Your password will not be displayed on the screen Only up to seven alphanumeric characters can be used e There is no distinction between upper and lower case letters e Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password e Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl When you do not want the User Password enabled or changed without permission Run the Setup Utility and enter the Supervisor Password Go to Security menu Using 4 and select User Password Protection and press Enter Using either M or Y select Protected and press Enter When you do not want your computer to be used without permission When Password on boot is set to Enable it is impossible to start the computer with
16. press Enter 8 Press F10 and select Yes then press Enter CAUTION Do not forget your password If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will be unable to use your computer Contact Panasonic Technical Support When running the Setup Utility do not leave your computer even for a short time as the possibility exists for the password to be set changed by another person NOTE Your password will not be displayed on the screen Only up to seven alphanumeric characters can be used e There is no distinction between upper and lower case letters e Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password Security Measures Setting the User Password enabling changing disabling NOTE When the Supervisor Password has not been set the User Password can not be set Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so gt page 19 To disable the User Password start up the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password Run the Setup Utility gt page 77 Using either gt or select Security Using either A or VY select Set User Password and press Enter A NH Only when the User Password has been set Enter your password at Enter Current Password and press Enter 5 Enter your password at Enter New Password and
17. switch to power on and open the application again If the program no longer works normally delete the program using the following menu Then reinstall the program start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs When trying to play back video files Some video files use a Codec that is not installed as a standard In these using Windows Media Player the message Codec required appears and the file cannot be played back cases if you play back the video file after connecting to the Internet the Codec may be downloaded automatically allowing you to play back the file Dealing with Problems Advanced BACK 103 NEXT gt E Others The shortcut icon for the Windows Start up Windows Media Player from start All Programs Also you can Media Player is not displayed on the copy the icon from All Programs list to the desktop and use this icon to start desktop Windows Media Player Two shortcut icons for the Windows Did the user who first accepted the Windows Media Player license agreement Media Player are displayed on the have the administrator authority Two icons will be displayed until someone desktop with the administrator authority accepts the license agreement but either icon can be used to start the program Check the Computer s Usage Status You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer s usage status and use this information when calling Panasonic Technic
18. using discs read the description on the disc package E When writing to CD R RW discs To write discs writer software is required B s Recorder and B s CLiP are included in the B s Recorder GOLD B s CLiP CD ROM attached to this computer For information on how to install B s Recorder and B s CLIP gt page 47 Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds CD R write speed 600 KB s 4X speed 1200 KB s 8X speed 2400 KB s 16X speed Max 3600 KB s 24X speed Max CD RW write speed 600 KB s 4X speed High Speed CD RW write speed 600 KB s 4X speed 1200 KB s 8X speed 1500 KB s 10X speed i Depending on the disc the writing speed may become slower Ifthe write operation is to involve a long period of time be sure to connect the AC adaptor If the battery power runs low and the power of the computer is cut the write operation may end in failure Depending on the disc the quality of the write operation may not be so good We recommend using any of the following discs Recommended Discs e CD R HITACHI MAXELL Ltd MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Co Ltd MITSUI CHEMICALS Inc RICOH Co Ltd TAIYOYUDEN Co Ltd e CD RW High Speed CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Co Ltd RICOH Co Ltd CD DVD Drive BACK 39 NEXT gt Information for the DVD MULTI Drive Model with a DVD MULTI Drive When using discs read the description on the disc p
19. when the internal LCD is closed In such cases turn the power of the external display OFF A printer can be connected to the parallel port A or the USB port page 62 When a printer is connected to the parallel port Confirm whether or not the Parallel Port setting in the Setup Utility is optimal page 81 NOTE You may need to install a driver for your printer Follow the on screen instructions and refer to the operating instructions of the printer on how to install the driver 1 Power off your computer Operating Instructions Starting Up Shutting Down Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode 2 Connect the printer to your computer 12 Turn on the printer then turn on your computer 4 Setting your printer Select start Printers and Faxes Find your printer s icon double click on it then select Printer Set as Default Printer If no icon is available select Add a printer and follow the on screen instructions USB Devices BACK 62 NEXT gt Connecting Removing USB devices Connecting USB devices 1 Connect the USB device to the USB port A on your computer referring to the operating instructions of the USB device You may need to install drivers compatible with the operating system you are using for your USB devices Follow the on screen instructions and refer to the operating instructions for USB devices on how to i
20. 10 digits 128 bit 26 digits Set the same value on the computer side and the access point side When using an access point for which 128 bit can be set Some access points display 104 bit we recommend setting data encryption to 128 bit to prevent unauthorized decryption 7 Select the profile you have set and select Connect If the setting of the profile that is currently connected is changed the new setting will not be enabled until you select the profile and then select Connect 8 Select OK Check the Communication Status Open the Intel PROSet using either of the following procedures Select start All Programs Intel Network Adapters Intel R PROSet for Wireless Select P or on the taskbar For more information about how to use the Intel PROSet refer to Help in the menu bar Wireless LAN BACK 74 NEXT gt If the function fails to operate correctly Read the operating instructions for the access point carefully and check the settings m The access point fails to be displayed in Available Networks Select Networks then select the profile you are using and select Advanced Connect to ad hoc networks only may have been selected in Connection preference In this case select Connect to infrastructure and ad hoc networks This computer uses channels 1 through 11 Check the channel being used by the access point Ask your system administr
21. DVD drive after the computer has been powered on and remove the protective sheet from the lens area Do not expose the CD DVD drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue e g oil smoke or tobacco smoke Doing so could shorten the life of the drive lens E When opening closing the tray When the computer is on be sure to use the eject button gt page 41 or perform the ejecting operation through Windows After B s Recorder has been installed When ejecting the disc while 23 is displayed on the taskbar select 3 with the right button and select Eject Do not eject discs in any other way except the one described above To remove a disc when the tray cannot be opened or when the computer is powered off Insert a pointed object e g the bent out tip of a paper clip or the tip of a ballpoint pen into the emergency hole A Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens Under some conditions dust may build up on the lens or on a disc This may result in a read or write malfunction Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the CD DVD drive Doing so could cause it to malfunction Do not place items other than discs on the tray E 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 p
22. EXT gt When turning on the computer if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed follow the instructions shown below If the problem persists or if the error code or message displayed is not shown here contact Panasonic Technical Support Error Code Message Action 0212 Keyboard error If an external keyboard or mouse is connected disconnect these devices 0251 System CMOS checksum An error has occurred in the memory that stores the bad Default configuration used Setup Utility settings This error occurs when the memory content is changed through some inadvertent operation by a program or other function Run the Setup Utility and load the default values then change the settings to the appropriate values as needed gt page 77 Ifthe problem persists the internal clock battery may need to be replaced Contact Panasonic Technical Support 0271 Check date and time The data and time setting are incorrect settings Run the Setup Utility and set the date and time correctly page 80 Ifthe problem persists the internal clock battery may need to be replaced Contact Panasonic Technical Support 0280 Previous boot incomplete Startup has failed repeatedly so the Setup Utility Default configuration used settings have been returned to their default values and the computer has been restarted Run the Setup Utility and load the default values then change the settings to t
23. Remove the USB device IEEE 1394 Devices BACK 64 NEXT gt A digital video camcorder or other IEEE 1394 standard device can be connected to the computer Connecting IEEE 1394 devices 1 Turnonthe computer Operating Instructions Starting Up Shutting Down and the IEEE 1394 device 2 Connect the IEEE 1394 device to the IEEE 1394 interface connector A Refer to the instructions manual included with the IEEE 1394 devices NOTE For more detailed information refer to the operation manual of the IEEE 1394 device You may need to install drivers compatible with the OS you are using for your IEEE 1394 devices Follow the on screen instructions and refer to the operation manual for IEEE 1394 devices on how to install the driver Removing IEEE 1394 devices CAUTION When an IEEE 1394 device is connected to the computer and the power for both the device and the computer is on do not power off the IEEE 1394 device 1 Power off the computer Operating Instructions Starting Up Shutting Down and remove the cable from the IEEE 1394 interface connector of the computer 2 Power off the IEEE 1394 device and remove the cable Modem BACK 65 NEXT gt Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack CAUTION Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices Doing so may lead to a fire or electric shock Itis not possible to connect the modem to any of the following line
24. These symbols indicated related pages gt Refer to the page in this Reference Manual Refer to the Operating Instructions Orange If is selected it will jump to a related explanatory note CAUTION Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in quick succession Also do not press different key combinations quickly one after another Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad external mouse or other keys NOTE Do not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard disk drive indicator turns off Note however that the key combinations Fil F1 Fm F2 and Fm F3 are operable in the Setup Utility The key combinations below may not work while some applications are running Besides the popup window may not be displayed depending on the state of the application you are using e g when Command Prompt is set to Full Screen Fn F1 LCD brightness control down o LCD brightness control up Fn F2 Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness of LCD The brightness setting is stored in memory separately under the condition the AC adaptor is connected and under the condition the AC adaptor is not connected Display change When the external display is connected By pressing this key combination you can select either an external display internal LCD or simultaneous
25. ackage m When writing to discs To write discs writer software is required B s Recorder and B s CLIP are included in the B s Recorder GOLD B s CLiP CD ROM attached to this computer For information on how to install B s Recorder and B s CLIP gt page 47 Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds CD R write speed 600 KB s 4X speed 1200 KB s 8X speed 2400 KB s 16X speed Max CD RW write speed 600 KB s 4X speed High Speed CD RW write speed 600 KB s 4X speed 1200 KB s 8X speed DVD R write speed 1 350 KB s 1X speed DVD RW write speed 1 350 KB s 1X speed DVD RAM write speed 2 700 KB s 2X speed 1 Depending on the disc the writing speed may become slower fthe write operation is to involve a long period of time be sure to connect the AC adaptor If the battery power runs low and the power of the computer is cut the write operation may end in failure Be sure to use discs that meet the following specifications DVD R for General Ver 2 0 4 7 GB DVD R for General Ver 2 0 4X SPEED DVD R REVISION 1 0 4 7 GB e DVD RW Ver 1 1 4 7 GB e DVD RW Ver 1 1 2X SPEED DVD RW REVISION 1 0 4 7 GB e DVD RAM Ver 2 0 or Ver 2 1 4 7 GB 9 4 GB Inthe case of DVD RAM only non cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be used CD DVD Drive BACK 40 NEXT gt Depending on the disc the quality of the write operation may not be s
26. age 79 If the hard disk is not recognized power off the computer and insert it again Setup Utility BACK 77 NEXT gt The Setup Utility is a utility for setting the computer s operating environment password settings startup drive selection etc The following six menu items are available Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Running the Setup Utility 1 Turn on or restart the computer 2 Press F2 while Panasonic boot screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure If Enter Password is displayed enter your password When the Setup Utility is started with Supervisor Password You can register all items of the Setup Utility When the Setup Utility is started with User Password You can not register Advanced menu and Boot menu On Security menu e Set Supervisor Password and Hard Disk Lock will not be displayed on Security menu e Password on boot Setup Utility Prompt Boot First Menu and User Password Protection will be displayed but cannot be set e The User Password can be changed only when User Password Protection has been set to No Protection The User Password cannot be deleted Get Default Values will not be displayed on Exit menu F9 does not work NOTE When Password on boot in the Setup Utility is set to Disable the password is not necessary when the computer is started up but the password beco
27. al Support for advice If you have not logged on with the administrator authority some information will be displayed as Not Found E Running PC Information Viewer Select start All Programs Panasonic PC Information Viewer PC Information Viewer Click on the items to display detailed information for each item The PC Information Viewer screen is always displayed on the top of every other screen E Save information to a file Displayed information can be saved to a text file txt Run the PC Information Viewer and display the information you wish to save Select Save To save the item that is displayed Select Save only the information displayed and select OK Some of the hidden information on the screen which cannot be shown without scrolling the screen will be saved too To save all items Select Save all the information and select OK Select the folder input the file name then select Save E Save a copy of the screen to a file You can save a copy of the screen currently being displayed to a file in bitmap format bmp Display the screen you want to save Press Ctri Alt F8 When a message The copy of the screen was saved is displayed select OK A file will be saved in My Documents folder If pcinfo bmp file already exists it will be overwritten If pcinfo bmp file is set as a Read only or Hidden file the new file cannot be saved NOTE
28. apacity falls to 5 Critical battery alarm Displays a message indicating the low battery level 4 Charge your battery Connect the AC adaptor immediately If you do not have the AC adaptor with you exit any programs currently running then exit Windows and confirm that the power indicator is off If you have a fully charged spare battery turn off the computer replace the battery and turn the computer on again Do not replace the battery pack while the computer is in standby mode Displays a message indicating the low battery level and the computer will enter hibernation mode 4 Connect the AC adaptor or replace the bat tery before starting up the computer next time Connect the AC adaptor then charge the battery If you have a fully charged spare battery turn off the computer replace the battery and turn the computer on again After the computer enter hibernation mode when the battery runs down if computer operations are resumed without charging the battery Windows may not start up properly and in some cases the alarm function may not operate properly from that point on Do not replace the battery pack while the computer is in standby mode Above settings can be changed Display Alarms screen Select start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Alarms Set alarm operations and remaining battery level for operating alarm funct
29. ator or the person in charge of the network 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 The access point cannot be accessed The network key setting may not conform to the access point Check the network key setting of the access point and if necessary set it again correctly Depending on the access point and settings access may not be accepted unless the computer s MAC address is registered beforehand In this case check the computer s MAC address using the following procedure and register it according to the operating instructions of the access point Display Command Prompt Select start All Programs Accessories Command Prompt Input ipconfig all and press Enter Make a note of the 12 digit string of alphanumerics displayed on the wireless LAN s Physical Address line Then input exit and press Enter E The IP address of the access point is wrong Following the operating instructions of the access point set the IP address of the access point again correctly Hard Disk Drive BACK 75 NEXT gt To change your hard disk drive contact Panasonic Technical Support Inserting Removing the Hard Disk Drive CAUTION Be sure to back up all important data before changing the hard d
30. ay destination has switched completely each time before pressing Fm F3 again When displaying only through an external display if the computer is shut down by using the standby or hibernation function there will be no display on the LCD unless the external display is connected when operations are resumed In this case connect the external display or press Fm F3 Press Fm F2 and adjust the brightness Dealing with Problems Advanced BACK 94 NEXT gt m Display The power has not been turned off but Has the computer been set to the power saving mode To resume operation of after a certain period of time there is no display your computer from the condition the power of the display is off for energy conservation purposes press any key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection like Ctrl To save power your computer may have automatically entered the standby mode power indicator blinks green or hibernation mode power indicator turns off In such cases press the power switch When the battery pack is used the screen is darker than when the AC adaptor is connected Press Fm F2 and adjust the brightness Note however that when the brightness is increased the battery running time will become shorter Brightness can be set to separate levels for when the AC adaptor is connected and when it is disconnected The cursor cannot be controlled properly If you are using an external mouse
31. ce and then turn the checkmark back on 3 Make the settings for each display screen area colors etc 4 Select OK NOTE There are some applications that cannot be used in the Dualview When the button to maximize a window is pressed one of the displays will show the maximized display A window that has been maximized cannot be moved to the other display You cannot switch the display destination by pressing Fm F3 e The pop up window displayed by Fm key combination is shown only on the primary device External Display BACK 59 NEXT gt Precautions E When the application running is not shown on the display refer to the following items Under the condition the application is in the external display or after the application is closed in the external display there are cases the application will not be shown in the display when executed the next time if the position of the extended display is changed or the Dualview is closed When there is no display after the position of the extended display is changed The application running is being displayed at the position of the extended display before the change Return the position of the extended display to the condition before the change Move the application to the internal LCD and then correct the position of the extended display When there is no display when the Dualview is disabled The application running is being displayed in the external display Se
32. clean the lens or disc in the CD DVD drive e Cleaning the lens gt page 36 e Cleaning the disc gt page 40 The CD DVD drive status indicator Is the disc set correctly or the access lamp on the CD DVD drive does not light Cannot play disc or read data fromit Is the disc bent scratched or dirty Cannot play music CD or DVD Video Remove the disc and reinsert it If the problem persists run the application soft automatically after setting it in the CD ware and play DVD drive A blue background appears on the Did you open the CD DVD drive or remove the MPEG disc while it was screen with the MPEG image operating Re insert the MPEG disc and close the CD DVD drive If the CD DVD drive vibrates Is the disc bent or labeled excessively or is noisy Check to see if the disc is inserted correctly and check that the disc is in good condition If the disc is good and inserted correctly set CD DVD Drive Speed to Low in the Setup Utility gt page 80 Cannot eject disc e z i K PP LLL of amp A Is the computer powered on D To remove a disc when the computer is powered off insert a pointed object e g the bent out tip of a paper clip or the tip of a pencil or ballpoint pen into the emergency hole A 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 Did
33. cognition When the screen does not appear automatically input d Setuputil exe in start Run and select OK Select B s Recorder GOLD BASIC and follow the on screen instructions During the course of the installation process you will be asked to input a serial number Input the serial number marked on the sticker and the disc Upon completion of the installation select Yes want to restart my computer now then select Finish The computer will restart Input d Setuputil exe 4 in start Run and select OK B H A Setup Launcher screen will appear Select B s CLIP5 and follow the on screen instructions During the course of the installation process you will be asked to input a serial number Input the serial number marked on the sticker and the disc Upon completion of the installation select Yes want to restart my computer now then select Finish The computer will restart 4 q is the drive letter of the CD DVD drive Change this to match the drive letter on your own computer B s Recorder B s CLiP BACK 49 NEXT gt Running B s Recorder B s CLiP B s Recorder You can run B s Recorder B s CLIP using either of the following procedures Select on the desktop B s Recorder Select start All Programs B H A B s Recorder GOLD BASIC B s Recorder GOLD BASIC B s CLiP B s CLIP runs when the computer starts up and Usage Precaution
34. d Show status on screen Displays the Fn key status on the taskbar Fn is locked E Fn is not locked Disable popup Add the check mark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF The full screen display of Command Prompt screen or MPEG files may change to a window display if Fm IFX keys are pressed To prevent this turn the popup window display function OFF 3 Select OK NOTE Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey settings 1 If MUTE is set you will not hear a beep 2 IF indicates any function key from Ff to F10 LED Indicators Power status BACK 9 NEXT gt Not lit Power off Hibernation mode Green Power on Blinking green Standby mode Blinking green rapidly Due to extremely low temperatures power cannot be turned on or computer cannot resume from standby mode Battery pack status gt page 28 D CF Caps Lock This indicator lights green when Gapslock is pressed Subsequent non shifted input is capitalized NumLk This indicator lights green when NummLK is Numeric key pressed This causes a portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad The Enter key functions differently depending on the application ternal keyboard mouse phe la pomama keyboard will not operate If an external keyboard or ten keyboard is connected to the ScrLk Scroll lock This in
35. d and Hard Disk Lock will not be displayed e The User Password can be changed only when User Password Protection has been set to No Protection The User Password cannot be deleted Setup Utility lt BACK 83 NEXT E Parameters Underline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment Disable Enable To the sub menu Disable Enable Disable Enable Disable Enable No Protection Protected To the sub menu Disable Enable 3 When Setup Utility Prompt is set to Disable the message Press F2 Setup F12 for LAN is not displayed on Panasonic boot screen Even if the message is not displayed F2 and F12 will work a Setting impossible when the Supervisor Password is not set Setup Utility BACK 84 NEXT gt Floppy Drive Hard Disk Drive CD DVD Drive LAN 2 1 This item is displayed even if Floppy Operation is set to Disable 2 This item is displayed even if LAN or Boot up from LAN is set to Disable on Advanced menu The default order is as follows Floppy Drive gt Hard Disk Drive gt CD DVD Drive gt LAN _ E To move a device up by one in the order select the device with 48 and WV and then press F6 To move a device down by one in the order select the device with 4X and VW and then press F5 NOTE Boot menu cannot be changed when the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password
36. dicator lights green when SerLk is pressed Scroll lock functions differently depending on the application vB Hard disk drive status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed 9 CD DVD drive status This indicator lights when the CD DVD drive is accessed The access lamp on the CD DVD drive lights at the same time as this indicator In some cases only one of them may light E Floppy disk drive status This indicator lights when the floppy disk drive is accessed Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations B Left Button C Right Button Moving the Cursor A Work Surface touch pad surface Tapping Clicking or Double Tapping Double Clicking or Dragging Two quick taps but on the second tap leaving your finger down applying pressure and moving it on the work surface or While holding down the button moving your finger on the work surface Touch Pad BACK 12 NEXT v Function Operation Scroll 1 Dy Scroll a document a gt ae SL g IL A 1 The movements will differ depending on the application NOTE Refer to Mouse Properties for information on basic operations other than the above To display Mouse Properties Select start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Mouse The operations of Scroll Pan or Zoo
37. e Security Measures BACK 25 NEXT gt Preventing theft or damage to data using a floppy disk Disabling the floppy disk operation makes it impossible to read and write a floppy disk and to start the computer from a floppy disk This can prevent data from being accessed illegally or overwritten accidentally using a floppy disk Procedure N NH A Run the Setup Utility gt page 77 Using either gt or select Security Using either or Y select Floppy Operation and press Enter Select Enable or Disable To enable the floppy operation Select Enable and press Enter To disable the floppy operation Select Disable and press Enter Press F10 and select Yes then press Enter Computing on the Road BACK 26 NEXT gt One of the main features of notebook type computers is that you have the power of computing away from your home or office In the following information is provided on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing Four Important Points e POINT 1 Be sure to charge your battery before and after use e POINT 2 To get the maximum use of your battery set the power management mode e POINT 3 Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you before leaving your home or office Purchasing a spare battery CF VZSU18 CF VZSU18A CF VZSU18B is highly recommended e POINT 4 Always watch your battery level Power Saving Methods
38. een installed You do not know the available RAM gt page 54 module Cannot tell whether the RAM module You can check whether the RAM module is recognized using Information has been correctly installed menu in the Setup Utility If the RAM module is not recognized turn the computer off and reinsert the RAM module The RAM module has not been Make sure the RAM module has been properly inserted recognized Use the RAM module that supports the recommended specifications page 54 The address map for IRQ I O port The current address map can be displayed with the following procedure address etc is unclear start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager View Resources by type The device connected to the serial Check the connection port does not work Confirm that the device driver for the serial port works Refer to the operating instructions of the device Confirm that two mouse devices are not connected one through the external keyboard mouse port of the port replicator and the other through the serial port Try setting Touch Pad to Disable in the Setup Utility Confirm that Serial Port has not been set to Disable in the Setup Utility Unable to print Check the computer printer connection Make sure the printer is on Make sure the printer is in the online state Make sure paper is in the printer tray and there is no paper jam Has the Setup Utility
39. ensure that the external mouse has been connected correctly Restart the computer by using the keyboard Press 7 U and select Restart with R If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands read No response gt page 102 An afterimage appears e g green red and blue dots remain on the display or there are dots not displaying the correct colors If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time an afterimage may appear This is not a malfunction The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is displayed High precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color liquid crystal displays color LCDs Therefore if 0 002 or less of the picture elements either fail to light or remain constantly lit that is more than 99 998 of elements are functioning properly no defect is considered to exist The screen becomes disordered Changing the number of colors and resolution of the display may affect the screen Restart the computer When using Dualview use the same display colors for the external display as those used by the LCD ete When using Dualview do not press Fm F3 Restart your computer immediately after enabling or disabling Dualview The external display no longer displays properly When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used with the computer the display may not function correctly when the computer enters the power
40. eptionally high load on the CPU such as during video playback e When these operations are performed the battery running time will be reduced to some extent We thus recommend that when these phenomena do not occur you should select Battery Windows XP Standard in CPU Idle Setting and return Power schemes in Power Options to Portable Laptop E Disk Operations Cannot read write to a floppy disk Has the floppy disk been correctly inserted Has the floppy disk been correctly formatted Has the Setup Utility been used to set Floppy Operation to Enable gt page 82 Your floppy disk content may be corrupted Unable to write to a floppy disk Is the floppy disk write protected How to format a floppy disk is unclear Format the floppy disk using the following procedure Select My Computer in start and select 8 1 2 Floppy A then select File from the menu and select Format Confirm the disc capacity and the format type then select Start to begin the formatting Dealing with Problems Advanced E Disk Operations lt BACK 101 NEXT N Unable to read write to the hard disk Your drive or file may not have been properly set Check to see if the hard disk is full If it is full delete unnecessary files Your hard disk content may be corrupted Contact Panasonic Technical Support Trouble has occurred with the disc set You may need to
41. ery power PC Cards BACK 52 NEXT gt Inserting Removing the PC Card Inserting a PC Card 1 Simply slide the PC Card right side up until it snaps into place Refer to the operating instructions of each card on how to insert the card CAUTION When using PC cards for connecting peripheral devices SCSI IEEE1394 etc install using the following procedure one example Connect the peripheral device to the card Turn the device on Slide the card in until it snaps into place When inserting a card do not force the card in if difficulty is encountered Depending on the shape of the card a segment may remain protruding from the slot after insertion Do not try to force the card all the way in You may damage the slot making it impossible to remove the card Removing a PC Card CAUTION Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode When two PC Cards are inserted perform the following procedure from Step 7 to Step 3 for each of the two cards Note that the operation of removing the PC Card may not be complete depending on the status of the PC Card or device connected to the PC Card such as when a SCSI card is used to connect an external hard disk to the computer In such cases turn off the power from start menu then remove the card 1 Disable the card function Select MJ on the taskbar select the PC Card then select Stop Foll
42. executed frequently deterioration of the battery may result Perform the following procedure in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F 1 Attach the battery pack then connect the AC adaptor Remove all peripherals except for the battery pack and AC adaptor Battery Power BACK 33 NEXT gt 2 Use the Battery Recalibration utility to fully discharge the battery pack Run the Setup Utility gt page 77 Select Battery Recalibration from Exit menu and press Enter At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter Once the battery indicator turns green the battery pack will be completely discharged It takes approximately 4 5 hours until the power automatically goes off through the complete discharge of the battery from the fully charged state 3 Allow the battery pack to charge until the battery indicator turns green Charging Time Approximately 3 5 hours Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement CF VZSU18 CF VZSU18A CF VZSU18B If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short and if performance is not recovered even after executing Battery Recalibration we recommend that the battery be replaced CAUTION Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged Also the computer may not operate properl
43. f the computer 1 WinDVD BACK 44 NEXT gt Running WinDVD You can run WinDVD using either of the following procedures Select start All Programs InterVideo WinDVD InterVideo WinDVD Select Ka on the desktop Intervideo WinDVD Usage Precautions Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode or switch the display by pressing Fn F3 while WinDVD is running Do not start WinDVD while the hard disk drive indicator amp is blinking immediately after the computer was started up During video playback while the CD DVD drive status indicator is on do not perform the following e Ejecting the disc e Using other applications or the Command Prompt e Changing the settings of the screen properties f you maximize the video display window you can return to the original window size by double clicking over the images To adjust the volume use the WinDVD control panel e While WinDVD is running the volume setting may return to the volume adjusted with the WinDVD when you pause fast forward fast reverse or skip between chapters since priority is given to the volume adjusted by WinDVD even if the volume is adjusted using m Srp faoris tatanane L Me Fn FS FG or the taskbar icon wae ana e After shutting down WinDVD the volume and mute settings adjusted with the WinDVD a a will return to the original settings Bwn nedoe e i To have DVD video and MPEG files played back automatically on WinDVD sta
44. ff your computer Operating Instructions Starting Up Shutting Down Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode Turn the computer over remove the battery pack and then remove the cover 3 Insert Remove RAM module Inserting the RAM module Slide in the module at an angle Press the RAM module down until the right and left hooks A lock into place Removing the RAM module Gently open the right and left hooks A The RAM module will be raised at an angle Gently remove the RAM module from the slot 4 Put the cover back in place Insert the cover at an angle then fit it into place Fasten the screw 5 Insert the battery pack page 34 NOTE Whether the RAM module is properly recognized or not can be confirmed in Information menu of the Setup Utility gt page 79 If the RAM module is not recognized power off the computer and insert it again Port Replicator BACK 56 NEXT gt Port Replicator A port replicator is available as an option CF VEB501 This device eliminates the hassles of having you connect disconnect the various cables when carrying your computer around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a headphone or microphone etc The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector A on the back of your computer For more detailed information refer to the Operating Instructions
45. for B s Recorder Cannot read from or write to CD R disc and DVD R disc using B s CLIP To write to these discs DVD MULTI drive is required Refer to Information for the DVD ROM amp CD R RW Drive page 37 or Information for the DVD MULTI Drive gt page 38 for information about recommended discs About Copies When writing to discs make sure that you are not infringing any copyrights It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non personal use When backing up software make sure that you are not infringing any software copyrights for that product Before Installing B s Recorder B s CLiP Select a 3 in start My Computer with the right button select Properties Recording then delete the check mark for Enable CD recording on this drive Delete the check mark for Enable CD recording on this drive every time a new user is added 3 g is the drive letter of the CD DVD drive Change this to match the drive letter on your own computer B s Recorder B s CLiP Installing B s Recorder B s CLiP CAUTION Close all other software application before running the Setup program for B s Recorder and B s CLIP for added safety Log on with the administrator authority Take care not to lose the serial number Set B s Recorder GOLD B s CLIP CD ROM in the CD DVD drive B H A Setup Launcher screen will appear automatically allow some time for disc re
46. he appropriate values as needed gt page 77 Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to Write down the error details and press F2 to run the Setup Setup Utility Confirm the settings and change the settings to the appropriate values as needed gt page 77 Operating System not found The OS is not properly installed on the floppy disk or the hard disk that you are trying to boot from ifthe computer cannot be booted from the floppy disk check the floppy disk drive to ensure that the disk is in fact bootable and change it to another if not f the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk confirm whether the hard disk is properly recognized in Information menu of the Setup Utility If the hard disk is recognized perform the reinstallation procedure If not contact Panasonic Technical Support Dealing with Problems Advanced BACK 91 NEXT gt When a problem occurs refer to this page If a problem appears to be related to a software application read the software related manual If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem contact Panasonic Technical Support You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer s usage status gt page 103 E Starting Up The power indicator or battery Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor indicator is not lit Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly inserted Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC ada
47. hen not using the Wake up from LAN function we recommend disabling the timeout function using the following menu start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes NOTE If you are unable to connect to the network when the indicator of your HUB unit does not light LAN BACK 69 NEXT gt Display Device Manager screen Select Device Manager in start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Select the network adaptor you are using from Network adapters Select Advanced Confirm the settings of each item Wake up from LAN This is a function of the internal LAN to automatically power the computer on from a network server when the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode To use this function it is necessary to have a network environment that accommodates Wake up from LAN Enabling the Wake up from LAN Function Select Device Manager in start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Select the internal network adaptor from Network adapters Select Power Management add the check mark for Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power and Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby then select OK CAUTION Be sure to connect the AC adaptor and enable the supply of power NOTE Even when a password is set in the Set
48. http www intervideo com E mail support intervideo com About Playback of a DVD Created with the DVD Recorder etc Playable DVD media DVD Video DVD RAM DVD R DVD RW However the following restrictions apply in order to play DVD R and DVD RW it must be finalized a process that enables it to play on other DVD players etc For information on the finalizing method used by your DVD recorder refer to its operating instructions The following media cannot be played DVD RW recorded in the VR format Depending on the DVD recorder or the manufacturer of the media used for creation it may not be playable Media in which digital broadcasts have been recorded using copyright management technologies such as CPPM Content Protection for Prerecorded Media or CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media cannot be played back B s Recorder B s CLIP BACK 47 NEXT gt B s Recorder and B s CLiP are CD DVD recording software applications developed by B H A Corporation Here explanations are given on general information about B s Recorder and B s CLiP and how to access the online manual Refer to the online manual concerning the detailed use of the software application page 50 E Applicable Media e CD R one time recordable CD media e CD RW rewritable CD media DVD R one time recordable DVD media DVD RW rewritable DVD media e DVD RAM rewritable DVD media Applicable only
49. ibernation mode while using the computer with the internal LCD closed set the Touch Pad to Disable in Main menu of the Setup Utility The computer does not resume Did you disconnect the AC adaptor or the battery pack while the computer was in standby mode If the computer s power supply is disconnected while the computer is in standby mode the existing data will be lost Did you press the power switch and hold it for four seconds or more If you press the power switch and hold it for four seconds or more the power will be turned off forcibly In this case all unsaved data will be lost E Battery Indicator The red indicator lights The battery level is very low the charge is approx 9 or less Connect the AC adaptor You can use the computer when the battery indicator light is orange If you do not have an AC adaptor save your data and power off your computer After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one turn your computer on The red indicator blinks Quickly save your data and power off your computer Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor then connect them again If the problem persists contact Panasonic Technical Support The battery pack or charging circuit may be defective The green indicator blinks In high temperature mode the battery pack is discharging to a level of 80 in normal temperature mode page 30 Do not remove the battery pack while the ba
50. ions When disabling the speaker by pressing Fn F4 the sound alarm is also disabled Battery Power BACK 32 NEXT gt A When making a setting for When the alarm goes off the computer will in Alarms Alarm Action Add a check mark for Force stand by or shutdown even if a program stops responding B Set the value for Critical battery alarm to 5 or more This is necessary for the standby or hibernation function to be completed assuring data is saved when the battery level is low Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity The battery pack has a function for measuring storing and learning about battery capacity Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity requires that the battery pack be fully charged charged to 100 then fully discharged and then fully charged again This procedure should be performed once after you purchase the computer As you use the battery pack over a long period of time the remaining capacity display may become inaccurate due to aging of the battery pack and other factors The procedure described below should be performed again NOTE f the computer is turned off while recalibrating the battery electrical power outage accidental removal of the AC adaptor or battery pack etc the battery will not be recalibrated correctly Battery Recalibration does not increase the battery s capacity If Battery Recalibration is
51. isc CAUTION When inserting or removing a disc be careful not to touch the lens of the drive 1 Press the eject button A while the computer s power is on Slowly pull out the tray 2 Insert Remove a disc Inserting Place the disc with the label facing upward in the drive and push down the center of the disc until it clicks in place Removing Hold down on the center spindle B and gently lift up on the edge of the disc 3 Close the tray Do not press the eject button NOTE When using B s Recorder or B s CLIP gt page 47 To remove a disc when the computer is powered off insert a pointed object e g the bent out tip of a paper clip or the tip of a ballpoint pen into the emergency hole 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 CD DVD Drive BACK 42 NEXT gt If the vibration of the CD DVD drive is excessive check to see if the disc is inserted correctly and check that the disc is in good condition If the disc is good and inserted correctly set CD DVD Drive Speed to Low in Main menu of the Setup Utility For AutoPlay CDs e If an AutoPlay CD does not start after the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation modes remove the disc from the drive then reinsert the disc again after a 15 second wait e An AutoPlay CD may start during file access depending on
52. isk drive You can erase the data before changing the hard disk drive gt Operating Instruc tions Hard Disk Data Erase Utility If Hard Disk Lock is set to Enable in the Setup Utility change this to Disable before changing the hard disk drive Be careful when changing the hard disk drive The hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock In addition static electricity could later affect some internal components 1 Power off your computer Operating Instructions Starting Up Shutting Down Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode Disconnect the AC adaptor then turn your computer over 2 Remove the battery pack gt page 33 3 Insert Remove the hard disk drive Removing the hard disk drive Slide the latch A and then without releasing it slide and lift the cover B care fully The hard disk drive is attached behind the cover Inserting the hard disk drive Match the mark C on the cover to the body of the computer Slide the cover back in place 4 Insert the battery pack gt page 34 CAUTION Be sure to insert the hard disk drive as illustrated Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place If you carry your computer without the latch lock in place the hard disk drive may fall out NOTE Whether the hard disk is properly recognized or not can be confirmed in Information menu of the Setup Utility p
53. larger BACK 88 NEXT gt How to magnify the computer screen display Extra Large Size Large Size Normal Size n o 8 If the characters icons title bars mouse cursor or other items are too small and difficult to see on the screen use the Icon Enlarger and change the screen display by switching among Normal Size Large Size and Extra Large Size Characters on Internet screens displayed on Internet Explorer as well as characters in sent and received mail in Outlook Express and characters in mail text boxes change according to the settings in the Icon Enlarger In the default settings Normal Size is set Some characters in homepages and HTML e mails may not be magnified NOTE Icon Enlarger will not start up if the display resolution is set lower than 1024 x 768 dots When magnifying screen a part of the menu or other screen elements may become hidden In this case overlay the cursor to display pop ups scroll the screen or use other functions to display the hidden elements Close all applications other than Icon Enlarger when changing the screen display 1 Select on the desktop or select start All Programs Icon Enlarger Panasonic Icon Enlarger 2 Select the display size as Normal Size Large Size or Extra Large Size 3 Select OK The screen will be displayed in the selected size List of Error Codes BACK 89 N
54. lso set for the hard disk When the hard disk is returned to the original computer you can read and write data as before In this case however make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lock even if Password on boot is set to Disable but we recommend that Password on boot be set to Enable for security reasons Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data NOTE Inthe default setting Hard Disk Lock is set to Disable You cannot set Hard Disk Lock without setting the Supervisor Password Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so gt page 19 The hard disk lock function only works with the internal hard disk This function does not work with the external hard disk Setting the Hard Disk Lock enabling disabling 1 Run the Setup Utility page 77 Using either gt or select Security Using either 4 or V select Hard Disk Lock and press Enter Select Enable or Disable To enable the Hard Disk Lock Select Enable and press Enter At Caution press Enter To disable the Hard Disk Lock Select Disable and press Enter WR ND 5 Press F10 and select Yes then press Enter CAUTION To change your hard disk drive e Contact Panasonic Technical Support e Before changing the hard disk be sure to set the Hard Disk Lock to Disabl
55. m will differ depending on the application There are cases the touch pad will not support these operations even with an application that supports the functions Handling the touch pad By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp pointed objects e g nails or hard objects that can leave marks e g pencils and ball point pens Try to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil come in contact with the touch pad The cursor may not work properly in such cases When the touch pad becomes dirty Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung Do not use benzene or thinner or rubbing alcohol Doing so may adversely affect the surface e g discoloration In addition do not use commercially available household cleaners and cosmetics as they may contain components harmful to the surface Standby Hibernation Functions BACK 13 NEXT gt Starting Up Your Computer Quickly If you use the standby or hibernation function you can shut down the computer without closing programs and documents Upon restarting your computer from either the standby or hibernation mode you can immediately continue working in all programs or documents that were open at the time the computer was placed into standby or hibernation mode
56. mand Prompt screen is set to Full Screen the display destination returns to the destination before switching if an Exit is input and the Command Prompt screen is closed This can also happen if the Full Screen is canceled via an Alt Enter command Press Fm F3 again When the external display is used alone set the number of colors resolution or refresh rate to suit the external display These settings are separate from when the internal LCD is used alone or with an external display simultaneously When using simultaneous display with the internal LCD and an external display some videos such as DVD video or MPEG may not be played back smoothly If a picture is not displayed properly lower the level of Hardware acceleration in the following menu External Display BACK 58 NEXT gt start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced Troubleshoot Also carefully read the operating instructions of the external display Dualview With Dualview you can use both the internal LCD and the external display as an extended display domain You can also drag a window from the internal LCD to the external display To use Dualview 1 Select Settings in Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display 2 Select display 2 and add a check mark for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor then select Apply If a checkmark is already displayed remove the checkmark on
57. mes necessary when the Setup Utility is started up This alternative makes it possible to prevent the contents of the Setup Utility from being changed f you fail to press F2 at the right moment the Setup Utility will not start up In this case power off the computer and try again To close the Setup Utility press ES select the exiting method in Exit menu then press Enter Key Operations o a o display the corresponding help file To display Exit menu To move among the items gt To move among the menus F5 F6 To move among the values Enter To display sub menu of each item selected by f or Y F9 To set default settings except the password When starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password this key is not available F10 To save the settings and exit NOTE When setting date and time Tab can be used to move the cursor Setup Utility BACK 79 NEXT gt Information Menu E Parameters Underline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment Language English Japanese Select the language for displaying the Setup Utility Setup Utility BACK 80 NEXT gt 1 Date is shown in order of Month Day Year 2 Time is shown in 24 hr style 3 This item is displayed only when Environment is set to Auto Depending on the battery status either Normal Temperature or High Temperature is displayed E Parameters U
58. nabling the Ring Resume Function Select Device Manager in start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware and then select the internal modem from Modems Select Power Management add the check mark for Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby then select OK CAUTION When using this function it is recommended that the AC adaptor be connected to the computer Concerning the setting for System standby e Roughly consider the communication time and then set System standby There may be cases where the computer enters the standby mode after the time set for System standby elapses even during communications and cuts off the communications e If Never is set the computer will not enter the standby mode during communications but once the computer resumes the power of the computer will remain on while the user is absent When the Ring Resume function is being used some time elapses before a connection is established equal to the time for the computer to resume To allow the computer to resume set the Call to a larger value than a typical telephone call If it is not possible for the sending side to set a long Call set the Number of rings until answer with the software application that is able to maintain the condition to receive telephone calls to a small value 1 To display the setting for System standby Select start Control Panel
59. nderline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment Touch Pad Disable Enable Display External Monitor Internal LCD Simultaneous Display Expansion Disable Enable CD DVD Drive Speed High Low Environment Normal Temperature High Temperature Auto Setup Utility amp BACK 81 NEXT gt 4 The display destination in cases where Windows is not running is set here When an external display is connected the computer displays on both the internal LCD and the external display after Windows starts up regardless of the Display setting Advanced Menu NOTE Advanced menu cannot be changed when the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password E Parameters Underline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment Serial Port Disable Enable Parallel Port Disable Enable Mode Uni directional Bi directional EPP ECP Setup Utility BACK 82 NEXT 3 Modem Disable Enable LAN Disable Enable Boot up from LAN Disable Enable Wireless LAN Disable Enable 1 This item is displayed only when Parallel Port is set to Enable 2 Disable is automatically set when LAN is set to Disable This function works only for the internal LAN This does not work for a wireless LAN nor a LAN card Security Menu NOTE When the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password e Set Supervisor Passwor
60. ng to the region where it is sold In order to play a DVD Video the region code of the player software and of the drive must match that of the DVD Video Example For U S A and Canada 1 For Europe 2 This drive s region code is not set at the time of shipment from the factory Therefore operations will differ depending on the first DVD Video played In the case of a DVD Video with a specific region code The drive will automatically be set with the same region code as the DVD Video In the case of any other DVD Video Confirm Region appears Select region code and select OK Play now begins Confirm Region may not be displayed for some DVD Videos To confirm the current region code and the number of settings remaining right click on the WinDVD screen and select Setup Region CAUTION The region code can be set a total of five times including the initial setting Proceed very carefully because after the fifth change has been made the region code set last is fixed and no further changes can be made even if the operating system is rein stalled Do not illegally change or alter the region code NOTE Confirm Region will also be displayed if a DVD Video with one region code is inserted into a drive for which another region code has already been set CD DVD Drive BACK 38 NEXT gt Information for the DVD ROM amp CD R RW Drive Model with a DVD ROM amp CD R RW Drive When
61. ng with Problems Advanced E Starting Up lt BACK 93 NEXT S When the previous item is not the cause Press F9 in the Setup Utility This will restore the Setup Utility s settings to their default values except the password settings gt page 77 Try removing all peripheral devices Check a disk error using the following procedure Display Local Disk C Properties Select Local Disk C with the right button in start My Computer and select Properties Select Tools Check Now Select Start after selecting required items in Check disk options At startup hold down F8 when Panasonic boot screen disappears and release your finger when the Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed Start the computer in Safe Mode and confirm the details of the error When Password on boot is set to Enable Enter Password appears after the Panasonic boot screen disappears Hold down F8 soon after inputting the password and pressing Enter E Display No display after powering on When there is no display to an external display e Check your cable connection to the external display e Confirm your display is powered on e Check the settings for your external display The display destination may be set to the external display Try changing the display destination by pressing Fm F3 oe If you want to switch the display destination repeatedly by pressing Fm F3 make sure that the displ
62. nstall the driver NOTE USB devices may be connected or removed without turning off the computer s power When a USB device is connected there are cases the standby or hibernation function will not operate in a normal manner due to the USB device In addition a USB device may have to be removed temporarily and the computer restarted in cases where the computer is unable to start up properly Some devices will not operate when connected to a USB HUB these devices must be connected directly to the USB port on your computer When a USB device is removed and then inserted may appear in the Device Manager and the device may not be correctly recognized If this happens try removing and connect the device once more When USB devices are connected power consumption increases Max rated current for per connector is 500 mA Remove USB devices when not in use especially when operating on battery power Removing USB devices CAUTION Do not remove a USB device while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode Save important data and close each application Disable the device functions Select fj on the taskbar and select the USB device then select Stop Follow the on screen instructions This step is not necessary when the USB device has been removed after the computer is turned off if B is not displayed or if the device disconnected in step does not appear in the list
63. nvironment or operations If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem contact B H A URL http www bhacorp com Your computer has two PC Card slots These slots conform to the PC Card Standard therefore communications or SCSI devices etc may be utilized Type I 3 3 mm or II 5 0 mm Two cards can be used simultaneously Type I 10 5 mm One card can be used only in the slot 1 CAUTION Check the PC Cards specifications Be sure the total operating current does not exceed the specified limit Damage may result otherwise Allowable Current 3 3 V 400 mA 5 V 400 mA There are times when both a Type card and a Type II card will not work at the same time ZV card SRAM card FLASH ROM card except for an ATA interface and card requiring 12V are not supported With the repeated insertion removal of a PC Card the computer may no longer recognize the PC Card depending on the type of card In such cases restart the computer When inserting one more CardBus type card with one already inserted after entering either the standby or hibernation mode the computer may not function properly If the computer freezes after resuming from the standby or hibernation mode try removing and then reinserting the PC Card If this does not correct the problem restart the computer When the PC Card is connected power consumption increases Remove the PC Card when not in use especially when operating on batt
64. o good We recommend using any of the following discs Recommended Discs e CD R HITACHI MAXELL Ltd MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Co Ltd MITSUI CHEMICALS Inc RICOH Co Ltd TAIYOYUDEN Co Ltd CD RW High Speed CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Co Ltd RICOH Co Ltd e DVD R Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd DVD RW TDK Corporation Victor Company of Japan Limited DVD RAM Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Ultra Speed CD RW US CD RW cannot be used To avoid damaging discs EEE Do not touch the data surface the side opposite the side with the title printed on it as it can cause the disc to become dirty or scratched Do not allow discs to become dirty or scratched Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat direct sunlight humidity or dust Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument nor paste any paper to it Do not drop bend or place heavy objects on top of discs If the disc is brought from a cold into a warm environment moisture may form on the disc Wipe this moisture off with a soft dry lint free cloth before using the disc e Cleaning the disc using a disc cleaner is recommended once every 2 or 3 months CD DVD Drive If the disc gets dirty After wiping the disc with a moist soft cloth wipe it with a dry cloth Always wipe from the center toward the edge Setting a D
65. ord not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode does not appear even if a password If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation has been set in the Setup Utility mode use the Windows password as follows Select the account to change in start Control Panel User Accounts and set the password Add the check mark for Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby in Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Advanced When Remove disks or other media This means a floppy disk that does not contain system startup information has Press any key to restart or a similar been left in the floppy disk drive Remove the floppy disk and press any key message is displayed Ifthe message still appears even after trying the above measure this may be an indication that some type of hard disk failure has occurred Contact Panasonic Technical Support When the administrator password is Set the password again in the following procedure forgotten If you have created a password reset disk Operating Instructions First time Operation a message is displayed when you fail to correctly enter the password Follow the message s instructions and set the password again by using the password reset disk If you have not created a password reset disk after reinstalling setup Windows and then set the password again Deali
66. osition and this may damage the disc or cause the CD DVD drive to malfunction CD DVD Drive BACK 36 NEXT gt In addition after running an application involving access to a disc do not open the CD DVD drive until after the application has been closed E Cleaning We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses Do not use any spray type of lens cleaning products About Discs Do not use any discs that have become deformed warped or are not completely round Depending on the condition record quality a crack dirt modification copy protection DVD recorder or disk maker used when creating the disc etc of a disc it may not be possible to be read it correctly e The following discs can be used DVD RAM DVD ROM DVD R DVD RW DVD VIDEO DVD 2 ore 2 2 VIDEO VIDEO CD CD R CD RW CD ROM CD DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT Vise Zi ise deedee de SE VIDEO CD eWritable 2 DIGITAL AUDIO 1 In the case of DVD RAM only non cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be used When Using DVD Media To play DVD Video or MPEG2 files DVD playback software is required WinDVD is included in the Product Recovery DVD ROM For information on how to install WinDVD gt page 43 CD DVD Drive BACK 37 NEXT gt E About Regions Setting The DVD Video has a region code that is fixed accordi
67. out the password NOTE Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so gt page 19 When starting up the Setup Utility the password input screen will be displayed if a Supervisor Password or User Password has been set even if Password on boot is set to Disable Setting the Password on boot enabling disabling 1 Run the Setup Utility page 77 2 Using either gt or select Security 3 Using either 4x or Y select Password on boot and press Enter Security Measures BACK 23 NEXT gt 4 Select Enable or Disable To enable the Password on boot Select Enable and press Enter To disable the Password on boot Select Disable and press Enter 5 Press F10 and select Yes then press Enter Starting Up When the Password on boot is Set Enter Password The screen shown at left is displayed Enter your password and press Emter gt page 77 When the correct password is input the computer will start When three incorrect password attempts or nothing is input for one minute the computer will power off 1 Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility not the Windows password When you do not want the data on the hard disk to be read written When the Hard Disk Lock is set to Enable it is impossible to read write data from to the hard disk when the hard disk is inserted in a different computer since a password is a
68. ow the on screen instructions When the PC Card has been removed after the computer is turned off this step is not necessary 2 Press the button B and then press the button again 3 Slide the PC Card out NOTE lf the button is sticking out press it back to its original position RAM Module BACK 54 NEXT gt Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below If a module is used that does not meet the specifications there are cases in which data may become unusable or the computer may not operate properly RAM module specifications 200 pins SO DIMM 3 3 V DDR SDRAM PC2100 or PC2700 1A PC2700 compliant RAM module added to this computer operates at the same speed as a PC2100 compliant RAM module CAUTION RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity There are cases where static electricity generated by the human body has adversely affected such modules When inserting or removing a RAM module do not touch the terminals or internal components insert objects other than the module or allow foreign particles to enter Doing so has been known to cause damage fire or electric shock Inserting Removing the RAM Module CAUTION Ifthe RAM module is difficult to insert or difficult to press down do not force it Check once more to ensure that the module is positioned correctly Use the proper size screw driver to insure that the screw does not get stripped 1 Power o
69. ptor then connect them again Enter Password is displayed Input your Supervisor Password or User Password If you have forgotten it contact Panasonic Technical Support POST Startup Error s is displayed gt page 89 Windows startup or an operation is Press FQ in the Setup Utility page 77 extremely slow This will restore the Setup Utility s settings to their default values except the password settings Then the Setup Utility must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings The processing speed depends on the application software used so this operation may not cause the processing speed to increase Disable any resident software The date and time are incorrect You can set the date and time using the following menu start Control Panel Date Time Language and Regional Options Date and Time If you continue to experience problems the internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced Contact Panasonic Technical Support When the computer is connected to a LAN confirm the date and time of the server This computer will not correctly recognize the date and time starting from the year 2100 A D Dealing with Problems Advanced lt BACK 92 NEXT gt E Starting Up When resuming from the standby or Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility Enter Password does hibernation mode Enter Passw
70. puter example When the battery pack is not inserted in the computer Fn F10 Power off using the hibernation function Pressing this key combination causes the current status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk and powers off the computer page 13 Key Combinations BACK NEXT gt Hotkey Settings There are two Fn key functions as follows Fn key lock function After Fm is pressed once it stays in the pressed position until another key is pressed This is convenient when it is difficult to press two buttons simultaneously Popup windows display ON OFF Hotkey Settings M Use Fn key lock Notification Make sounds when Fn key is pressed MV Show status on screen Disable popup 1 C Run the Hotkey Settings Select start All Programs Panasonic Hotkey Settings Set the parameters Use Fn key lock Add the check mark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function The following Fn key lock function will then be enabled To use FM only once Press Fim once Locked Press another key for combination Lock released To use FM successively Press Fn twice Locked Press another key for combination Fn key remains locked until Fm is pressed once more Notification This setting is only available when Use Fn key lock is checked Make sounds when Fn key is pressed Notifies the user with a sound when Fim is locked or release
71. rature mode is displayed as 100 in high temperature mode Battery Power BACK 29 NEXT gt NOTE This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the remaining power is less than approx 95 of capacity after the battery is fully charged Check the Remaining Battery Power 1 Press Fn F9 to Check the Remaining Battery Power on the Screen After logging on to Windows When the battery pack is inserted in the computer example F When the battery pack is not inserted in the computer NOTE inthe following cases there may be a difference between the remaining battery capacity displayed on the indicator and the actual remaining battery capacity To correct this execute the Battery Recalibration utility gt page 32 The battery indicator light remains red The battery remaining displays 99 and the indicator light is orange for a long period of time e Low battery warning appears after a short period of time This may be caused by the use of standby mode for long periods of time The battery is discharging while the computer is in standby mode when the AC adaptor is not connected There may be a discrepancy between the value that is displayed on the taskbar icon and Power Meter in Power Options Properties This is not a malfunction Battery Power BACK 30 NEXT gt About High Temperature Mode This computer has a high temperature mode function that pre
72. re using the power saving function When using the computer in a network environment we recommend that you set System standby and System hibernates to Never using the following procedure Select start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes When Using the Files on the Retail Version of the Windows CD ROM The Windows files included in the Retail Version of the Windows CD ROM for OS are contained in the following folders c windows docs c windows dotnetfx c windows i386 c windows support c windows valueadd DMI Viewer BACK 87 NEXT gt This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface DMI The DMI Viewer can be used when you want to know information on the internal systems this computer supports starting with the CPU and memory Running DMI Viewer 1 Select DMI Viewer from start All Programs Panasonic The screen shown at left is displayed When you select an item detailed information on that item will be displayed Saving information to a file Displayed information can be saved to a text file txt Run the DMI Viewer and display the information you wish to save 1 Select save method To save the item that is displayed Select Save Selected Data from File menu To save all items Select Save All Data from File menu 2 Select the folder input the file name then select Save Icon En
73. rea with your hand or otherwise interfere with the passage of the radio signals Do not use the Fast User Switching function The wireless LAN cannot be used NOTE The communication speeds and distances differ depending on the devices that support the wireless LAN the installation environment and other ambient conditions One characteristic of radio waves is that their transmission rate tends to drop as the communication distance increases It is recommended that the devices supporting the wireless LAN be used in close vicinity to each other The rate may drop while a microwave oven is being used Precautions E Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes in hospitals or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect the operation of devices in the vicinity f you intend to use the computer in the environments described above turn the wireless LAN off using the following method Double click or 3 on the taskbar Select your wireless LAN adaptor and select General Select Off for Switch radio Select OK The icon will turn to Do not select Disable using with the right button located on the taskbar Wireless LAN BACK 72 NEXT gt E To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN below Ifyou plan to use wireless LAN functions we recommend that you do so only after making the appropriate security settings such as for data enc
74. rt up Soe Windows Media Player select Tools Options and then remove the check mark from eee Gh DVD Video and Movie file mpeg in File Types on the screen shown at left a if you cannot play the disc contents smoothly In the case of some operating environments or DVD videos playback may not be smooth or audio may become distorted when using fast forward time stretch Right click on the WinDVD screen select Setup Video MIDI file midi AIFF audio file aiff Description WinDVD BACK 45 NEXT gt Confirm that the check mark is added to Use Hardware Decode Acceleration and Use Hardware Color Acceleration The display may flicker depending on the disc In this case delete the check mark for Use Hardware Decode Acceleration using step described above In some cases when the number of display colors is increased a message appears and the DVD cannot be played If this happens reduce the number of display colors Immediately after resuming from a pause frame dropping may occur depending on the operating environment or DVD video images or sounds are disrupted in the Dualview or simultaneous internal external display mode gt page 57 there are times when images or video are not displayed correctly If you have uninstalled WinDVD accidentally gt page 43 NOTE Take steps to ensure that no other player software is allowed to coexist with WinDVD It may
75. ryption E We recommend turning the wireless LAN off when it is not used or out of range gt page 71 If you leave the wireless LAN on the battery s operating time is shortened The Settings To use the wireless LAN set the profile using the following procedure The settings will vary for different network environments depending on the network system being used For more details ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network CAUTION Set profiles for each user using the following procedure Double click on the taskbar Select your wireless LAN adapter and select General Select On for Switch radio Select Networks and select Add Oa KR HY A Enter the profile name and network name SSID and then make other necessary changes then select Next e gt Make necessary changes and select Finish For security reasons we recommend that you enable the encryption WEP If you enable WEP enable encryption on the access point side as well Wireless LAN BACK 73 NEXT gt The setting described below is only an example For the other settings ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network Select 64 bit or 128 bit from Encryption Level Select Use pass phrase or Use hex key and enter the pass phrase or key In the case of ASCII character 64 bit 5 characters 128 bit 13 characters In the case of hexadecimal 64 bit
76. s Battery Indicator Battery Status Not lit Battery pack is not connected or charging not being performed Orange Charging in progress Green Fully charged Blinking green In high temperature mode the battery pack is discharging to a level of 80 in normal temperature mode page 30 Do not remove the battery pack while the battery indicator is blinking green Red The battery level is very low the charge is approx 9 or less Connect the AC adaptor You can use the computer when the battery indicator light is orange If you do not have an AC adaptor save your data and power off your computer After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one turn your computer on Blinking red Battery pack or charging may not be working properly Quickly save your data and power off your computer Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor then connect them again If the problem persists contact Panasonic Technical Support The battery pack or charging circuit may be defective Blinking orange Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied charging begins automatically Your computer can be used normally in this state 1 When the AC adaptor is connected 2 A level of 80 in normal tempe
77. s When formatting a disc with B s CLIP e Select 3 or EJ with the right button and select Format Do not format discs in any other way except B s CLIP When ejecting the disc while 3 is displayed on the taskbar e Select ZJ with the right button and select Eject Do not eject discs in any other way except the one described above e If you cannot eject the disc even after attempting the operation described above shut down Windows and after the power is off insert a pointed object e g the bent out tip of a paper clip or the tip of a ballpoint pen into the emergency hole Be sure to shut down B s Recorder before logging off Windows Do not use the Fast User Switching function If this function is used 3 or Z3 will no longer be shown on the taskbar after the switching is complete If this happens return to the original user without using the Fast User Switching function and then log on with the user you want to use or 3 is displayed on the taskbar B s Recorder B s CLiP BACK 50 NEXT gt How to Access the Online Manual E B s Recorder Select start All Programs B H A B s Recorder GOLD BASIC DOC User s Manual E B s CLIP Select start All Programs B H A B s CLiP User s Manual SUPPORT INFOMATION if B s Recorder and B s CLiP do not operate properly we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating e
78. s e Internal home phones e Intercoms Be sure to connect the modem telephone cable into the modem port not into the LAN port 1 Connect the computer and the telephone jack A using a modem telephone cable included B Position the cable so that the tab C matches the port and insert the cable until you hear a click 2 Change the settings as necessary Select Edit in start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options Dialing Rules then select the location from which you will be dialing in Country region Input the necessary information items such as the area code dialing rules etc select OK then select OK NOTE Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode during communications To remove the cable pull out while pressing down on the tab Ring Resume Function With this function if the telephone that is connected to the modem rings in the standby mode the power of the computer automatically switches ON This function is convenient when using automatic information receiving applications such as a FAX application Modem BACK 66 NEXT gt When using this function it is necessary to run a software application able to maintain the condition to receive telephone calls and to return the computer to the original condition after a call For further details refer to the operating instructions provided with software applications E
79. s Such as MPEG files When playing a DVD Video When writing to a CD R RW disc When using communications software or the network function When using PC Cards If these cards fail to work properly restart the computer E When entering the standby or hibernation mode Standby mode until the power indicator blinks green Hibernation mode until the power indicator goes off Avoid the following e Touching the keyboard touch pad or power switch e Using external mouse or other peripheral devices e Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor e Closing or opening the display it may take one or two minutes to enter standby or hibernation mode E In standby or hibernation mode Do not insert or remove peripherals abnormal operation may result in standby mode power is consumed If PC Cards are inserted more of that power is consumed When all power has been consumed all data saved at standby is lost since it is retained in memory We therefore recommend plugging in the AC adaptor when using the standby function Using the Power Switch OO E Setting 1 Select start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Advanced 2 Select Stand by or Hibernate for When press the power button on my computer and then select OK E Entering the standby or hibernation mode 1 Press the power switch A at the beep sound release your finger The computer will enter either the s
80. s turn off the screensaver or try changing the pattern of the screensaver Setup Utility Enter Password is displayed Enter the Supervisor Password or User Password contact Panasonic Technical Support If you have forgotten it Advanced and Boot menu can not be registered Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password Some items in Security menu can not be registered Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password F9 does not work Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password E Shutting Down Windows cannot be shut down or restarted If a USB device is connected try removing it Dealing with Problems Advanced BACK 96 NEXT gt E Standby Hibernation Function Unable to enter standby or hibernation mode If a USB device is connected to the computer note only for some USB devices remove the USB device temporarily If the problem persists restart the computer It may take one or two minutes to enter the standby or hibernation mode The computer may not enter the standby mode while the computer is communicating via the modem Unable to automatically enter standby or hibernation mode If a peripheral is connected to the computer disconnect the device When the internal LCD is closed the computer may not enter the system standby or system hibernation mode In order to activate the system standby or system h
81. saving mode In such cases turn off the power to the external display Dealing with Problems Advanced E Display BACK 95 NEXT gt When you want to display the fonts or icons at a larger size Change the size of the icons etc using Icon Enlarger page 88 You can also change the settings as follows for more details refer to the Windows Help Select start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Appearance Select the font size in Font size and select Effects and then add the check mark for Use large icons to increase the icon size Select OK then select OK When a video such as an MPEG file or a DVD video is being played with WinDVD or Windows Media Player the display destination cannot be switched using Fn F3 The display destination cannot be switched while a video such as an MPEG file or a DVD video is playing Stop playing the video before switching the display destination An error occurs or the computer freezes while using Dualview If you use a 3D screen saver while in Dualview mode at a high resolution an error may occur or the computer may freeze Under these conditions do not use a 3D screen saver When the screensaver is set an error will occur during a resume operation When the computer automatically enters the standby or hibernation mode while the screensaver is running an error may occur during a resume operation In such case
82. t so that hibernation mode can be used Precautions 1 Select start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options 2 _In Hibernate add the check mark for Enable hibernation and select OK E Before entering the standby or hibernation mode Be sure to save all data When a file in an external device such as an external CD DVD drive hard disk or ATA card is opened close the file Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility Enter Password does not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode use the Windows password as follows Select the account to change in start Control Panel User Accounts Set the password Add the check mark for Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby in start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Advanced Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode under the following conditions You may corrupt your data or file the standby or hibernation function may not work or the computer or peripherals may fail to work properly Standby Hibernation Functions BACK 15 NEXT gt When the floppy disk drive indicator F hard disk drive indicator amp CD DVD drive indicator or access lamp on the CD DVD drive is on gt page 9 When playing recording audio files and displaying image
83. t the Dualview again move the application from the external display to the internal LCD and then disable the Dualview E To prevent images from being burned onto the external display Manually shut off the power to the external display when not in use E When the display domain for the Dualview is changed there are cases the wallpaper and icons become displaced Wallpaper Change the setting for the wallpaper Icons Right click on the desktop and select Arrange Icons By Auto Arrange E When an animated pointer is used for the mouse pointer e g when changing the theme in Appearance and Themes of Control Panell An error may occur when resuming from the standby or hibernation mode In such cases change the mouse pointer to the standard pointer with the following procedure Display Mouse Properties Select start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Mouse Select Pointers Select None in Scheme then select OK E When the display will not be shown properly When the Dualview is used set Never for Plugged in and Running on batteries for Turn off monitor in Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes If this setting is not made there are cases the display will not be shown properly When an external display not compatible with VESA DPMS is used there are cases the display of the external display will be adversely affected
84. tandby or hibernation mode depending on the setting CAUTION After releasing your finger from the power switch do not touch the power switch until the power indicator goes off or blinks Atthe beep sound release your finger from the power switch If you continue to press the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds the computer will emit a second beep then power off Data not previously saved will be lost Even when When press the power button on my computer is set to Shut down with start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Advanced if you press the power switch for more than four seconds and do not release it a second beep will sound and the power will be turned off forcibly Data not previously saved will be lost 1 When the speaker function is disabled e g by the key combination Fn F4 there will be no beep sound Using the Display E Setting 1 2 Select start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Advanced Select Stand by or Hibernate for When close the lid of my porta ble computer and then select OK E Entering the standby or hibernation mode 1 Close the display The computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode depending on the setting When entering the standby or hibernation mode close the display correctly If you do not do so for example if you open the
85. the status of the disc When playing back movies from a disc note that smooth playback may not be possible in some cases Power saving Mode Seer If the CD DVD drive has not been accessed within 90 seconds the drive motor will automatically shut down to reduce the power consumption When the CD DVD drive is accessed once again the power of the drive motor is turned on However approximately 30 seconds are required until data is actually read from the disc WinDVD BACK 43 NEXT gt WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback Here you will find explanations and general information on the usage precautions and how to access the online manual Refer to the online manual concerning the detailed use of the software application gt page 46 Installing WinDVD CAUTION Close all other software application before running the Setup program for WinDVD for added safety Log on with the administrator authority Set the Product Recovery DVD ROM in the CD DVD drive Input d windvd setup exe in start Run and select OK Select Next at the Welcome Message After reading the License Agreement 2 select Yes if you agree to the terms Follow the on screen instructions and install WinDVD d is the drive letter of the CD DVD drive Change this to match the drive letter on your own computer 2 Refer to the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT on the Operating Instructions o
86. ttery indicator is blinking green A level of 80 in normal tenperature mode is displayed as 100 in high temperature mode Dealing with Problems Advanced lt BACK 97 NEXT N E Battery Indicator The orange indicator blinks Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied charging begins automatically Your computer can be used normally in this state E Keyboard Only numbers can be input Check whether the indicator is on If it is on the computer is in ten key keyboard mode To disable the ten key mode press NumLK Only capital letters are being input Check whether the indicator is on If it is on the computer is in Caps Lock mode To disable the Caps Lock mode press CapsLock How to input European characters B Select start All Programs Accessories System Tools Character a etc symbols or Euro currency Map symbol is unclear E Network Unable to connect to a network Confirm that either Modem LAN or Wireless LAN is set to Enable in the Setup Utility When using the computer as a network computer some additional settings may have to be made depending on the usage conditions We recommend asking your system administrator or the person in charge of the network Ifthe standby or
87. u do not want your computer to be used Password on boot gt page 22 without permission You do not want the data on the hard disk to Hard Disk Lock gt page 23 be read or data to be written to the hard disk in cases including theft You want to prevent theft or damage to data Prevent operation by using a floppy disk by using a floppy disk gt page 25 You want to prevent theft of your computer Security lock Operating Instructions Names and Functions of Parts 1 You need to set the Supervisor Password beforehand NOTE Windows has a security function that differs from the above security measures For detailed information refer to the Windows help For security functions for the wireless LAN gt page 72 Setting the Supervisor Password enabling changing disabling 1 Run the Setup Utility gt page 77 2 Using either gt or select Security 3 Using either or VY select Set Supervisor Password and press Enter Security Measures BACK 20 NEXT gt 4 Only when the Supervisor Password has been set Enter your password at Enter Current Password and press Enter 5 Enter your password at Enter New Password and press Enter To disable the Supervisor Password Press only Emter 6 Re enter your password at Confirm New Password and press Enter To disable the Supervisor Password Press only Enter 7 At Setup Notice
88. up Utility and Password on boot is set to Enable it is not necessary to input the password set in the Setup Utility when the computer resumes from standby or hibernation mode The Wake up from LAN function will not operate under the following conditions e When the computer has been shut down e When the power switch is pressed over for four seconds or longer to turn off the power e g when the computer hangs e When the AC adaptor and battery pack are removed from the computer or reattached to the computer e When the LAN cable is disconnected and reconnected After operations are resumed from standby mode the screen remains dark The former screen display will be restored when the keyboard or touch pad is touched 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 Select start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager Network adapters then select the internal network adaptor and then select Power Management Add the check mark for Only allow management stations to bring the computer out of standby then select OK Wireless LAN BACK 71 NEXT gt If you use a wireless LAN you can use a network without cable connections CAUTION Communication is performed through the wireless LAN antenna A Do not block the antenna a
89. vents the deterioration of the battery in high temperature environments or when using the fully charged battery pack for a long period of time To use the high temperature mode function set Environment in the Main menu of the Setup Utility to Auto or High Temperature In the Auto mode the high temperature mode or the normal temperature mode is selected automatically depending on the battery status the internal temperature of the battery pack etc or usage condition when the AC adaptor has been connected for a long period of time Note that a level of 100 in the High Temperature mode is about a level of 80 in the Normal Temperature mode 1 The default mode NOTE After switching from Normal Temperature to High Temperature or vice versa the remaining battery capacity will not be displayed properly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged Inthe 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 tempera ture mode until the battery has been recharged from 0 to 100 about five times This is to prevent the deterioration of the battery Battery Power When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low BACK 31 NEXT gt The following is factory default setting When remaining battery capacity falls to 10 Low battery alarm When remaining battery c
90. y The battery pack is not charged when it is first purchased Be sure to charge it before using it for the first time When the AC adaptor is connected to the computer charging begins automatically Use only the specified battery pack CF VZSU18 CF VZSU18A CF VZSU1 8B with your computer Inthe standby mode do not remove change the battery pack Removing the pack in the standby mode will erase your data and may damage the computer 1 Power off your computer Operating Instructions Starting Up Shutting Down Do not shut down using the standby function 2 Turn your computer over and remove the cover A Slide the latch B and then without releasing it slide and remove the cover 3 Remove Insert the battery pack C Removing Pull the tab D on the battery pack and remove it from the computer Inserting Firmly attach the battery pack to the connector 4 Reattach the cover Match the mark E on the cover to the body of the computer and slide the cover back into place CAUTION For an improperly attached cover your battery pack may fall out while you are carrying around your computer Be sure the tab does not get caught when closing the cover CD DVD Drive BACK 35 NEXT gt E Before using the CD DVD drive lt Information for the DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive and the DVD MULTI drive gt When using the CD DVD drive for the first time press the eject button to open the CD
91. you touch the eject button when you close the tray When the previous item is not the cause Try testing another drive or media Dealing with Problems Advanced BACK 102 NEXT gt E Touch Pad Unable to input using the touch pad Has the Setup Utility been used to set Touch Pad to Enable page 80 When external mouse drivers are installed e g IntelliMouse the touch pad may not be used Has the touch pad driver been properly installed E Sound The sound is not heard Try changing the mute by pressing Fin F4 or Fn F6 E Fast User Switching Function Some applications may not work When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function the properly following problems may occur e Some applications may not work properly e Key combination with Fm may not work e It may not be possible to set the settings of the display e The wireless LAN cannot be used A serial mouse may not work e The B s CLIP icon will no longer be shown on the taskbar and B s CLIP cannot be used In this case log off all users without using Fast User Switching function and try the operation once more If the problem persists restart the computer E Others No response Press Ctri Shift Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application which is not responding After shutting down by pressing the power switch for more than four seconds press the power

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