Panasonic CF-45 Series User manual

CF-45 Series

Reference Manual

Personal Computer

Key Combinations............................................. 2

LED Indicators................................................... 3

Suspend/Hibernation Functions ...................... 4

Security Measures ............................................ 7

Computing On the Road ................................ 11

Battery Power ................................................. 13

Using PC Cards .............................................. 15

Adding Memory .............................................. 17

Port Replicator................................................ 18

Using a Printer................................................ 19

Using an External Display ............................. 20

Using USB Devices................................................. 21

Infrared Data Communications.......................... 22

Hard Disk Drive............................................... 23

Setup Utility .................................................... 24

Technical Information .................................... 29

Computer Diagnosis ...................................... 32

DMI Viewer ...................................................... 33

DealingWith Problems................................... 34

Contents

We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed out.

NOTE:NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

CAUTION:CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING:WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.

[Start]-[Shut Down]:This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].

(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)

Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.

Fn + F5 : This illustration means to press [Fn], and while holding down on [Fn], to press [F5].

: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions

Hold down the Fn key and press F2 to change the brightness.

(When the brightness is at its maximum value, is displayed.)

By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external display,

LCD or simultaneous.

Pressing this key combination turns off audio from the internal speaker and

headphone jack. Pressing it again turns audio back on.

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the internal speaker and

headphone jack.

This key combination cannot be used to adjust the volume of the beep sound.

Pressing this key combination causes the current screen on the display to be

saved to memory, and powers off the computer. When the computer is pow-

ered on again, this same screen will be displayed. (The computer must be

plugged into the AC adapter or have a battery pack with sufficient remaining

power installed.)

Pressing this key combination temporarily disables the power management

feature of the Setup Utility. ( page26) Pressing it again, or powering the

computer off and then back on enables the power management feature of the

Setup Utility.

Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the

screen.

Pressing this key combination cuts off power to the LCD display until opera-

tion is resumed by pressing any key.

Key Combinations

CAUTION

Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.

Do not press the following key combinations while using the trackball (mouse) or other keys.

LCD brightness control

Display change

Speaker on/off switch

Volume control ( down)

Volume control ( up)

Power off using the sus-

pend function

Power Management

enable/disable switch

Remaining capacity of

the battery pack

Standby mode

for conserving power

NOTE

Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F5

Fn + F6

Fn + F7

Fn + F8

Fn + F9

Fn + F10

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

input is capitalized.

These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed and then KeyPad is pressed

while holding down the Fn key. This causes a portion of the keyboard to func-

tion as a numeric keypad. Depending on the application, the [Enter] key may

function differently than normal.

This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions differ-

ently depending on the application.

This indicator lights green when KeyPad is pressed while holding down Fn.

When the indicator is not lit, a portion of the keyboard functions as arrow keys.

Depending on the application, the [Enter] key may function differently than

normal.

This indicator lights when the CD-ROM drive is accessed.

This indicator lights when the floppy disk drive is accessed.

This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

Not lit : AC adapter not connected or charging not being

performed.

Lit constantly orange : Charging in progress.

Lit constantly green : Charging finished.

Lit constantly red : Battery is low (remaining battery capacity is approx.

9% or less).

Flashing red : Battery pack or charging malfunction.

Flashing orange for 5 seconds after the AC adapter is connected :

Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is

outside the allowable range.)

Not lit : Power off

Lit constantly green : Power on

Flashing green : Suspend mode

Caps Lock

NumLk (Numeric key)

ScrLk (Scroll lock)

KeyPad (Arrow key)

CD-ROM status

Floppy disk status

Hard disk status

Battery pack status

Power status

LED Indicators

CAUTION

Run the Setup Utility ( page 24)

(Do not touch the power switch while your

computer is entering the hibernation mode.) Suspend Mode

Hibernation Mode

Using and , select [Power Management], then press

Enter

Close the Setup Utility ( page 24)

Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function

If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down your com-

puter, you can do so by using the suspend or hibernation function.

Starting UpYour Computer Quickly

Power off your computer

Function

Suspend function Hibernation function

Where data is saved to

Memory Hard disk

Speed

Fast Somewhat slow

Requires power supply

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

Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Differences between the suspend function and hibernation function

The computer should be set for suspend or hibernation ( see the above procedure).

If the power switch is held for over four seconds at the ON position, the power goes

OFF without activation of the suspend or hibernation function.

Do not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds.

If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recom-

mended that hibernation mode is used instead of suspend mode.

Using and , select [Power Switch], set [Suspend] or

[Hibernation] with , then press Esc

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Resuming Operation

If security indicator ( ) is displayed upon sliding the power switch, your password has

been set.

CAUTION

After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.

This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows during this time,

as this may subsequently cause Windows to operate abnormally.

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or hiber-

nation mode; abnormal operation may result.

When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse or modem, or your PC Cards

may not work. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer or reinitialize the

individual devices.

Do not use the suspend or hibernation functions when using USB devices.

Set [USB Controller] of [Supervisor Setup] to [Disable] in the Setup Utility when

using the suspend or hibernation functions.

Shutting Down Using the Suspend Function

Fn + F7 or select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu

Suspend Mode

[Suspend] is deleted from the [Start] menu by unchecking [Allow Windows to manage

power use on this computer.] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power] or by

unchecking [Show suspend command on Start menu] in [Advanced].

NOTE

When you select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu:

Turn your computer on

CAUTION

Save all data before powering off your computer.

When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not touch

the trackball or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected. There are cases

where these devices will fail to operate; you will have to restart your computer using the

keyboard.

Do not power off during the following periods (you may corrupt your data or file):

• While the FDD indicator ( ), HDD indicator ( ) or CD-ROM indicator ( ) is on.

• While playing/recording audio files.

• While communications software is being used.

Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using an operating system other than

the one that comes with your computer, the diagnostics program (DIAG45), the Setup

Utility, or when experiencing static electricity or noise.

If you hold down on the Alt , Ctrl or Shift key to enter the suspend or

hibernation mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For example,

if you hold down on the Shift key while sliding the power switch, upon resuming, if

you do not press the Shift key again, only capital letters will result from typing.

If your computer locks up, press the reset button. All data not saved is lost when this

button is pressed.

In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC cards (e.g., a modem card) are inserted,

more of that power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data at shut-

down is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC

adapter when using the suspend function.

Do not use the suspend or hibernation function during the following periods. The sus-

pend or hibernation function, or peripherals may not work.

When a file in external devices such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or ATA

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

the file.

SCSI cards may not recover after entering the suspend or hibernation mode. If this

occurs, restart the computer.

Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Security Measures

You do not want your computer to be used without permission

Same as above, but while you’re away temporarily

You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a floppy disk

You do not want your Supervisor Setup changed without permission

You want to prevent theft of your computer

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

Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disabling)

To disable your password

Using the and keys, select [Delete User Password], then press Enter .

Go to step

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinc-

tion between upper and lower case letters.

White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function keys

cannot be used.

Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .

Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user pass-

word.

Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be unable

to use your computer.

Run the Setup Utility ( page 24)

Using and , select [System Setup], then press Enter

Using and , select [User Password], then press Enter

To enable or change your password

Enter your password at the [Enter User Password], then press .

Set the User Password.

Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.

When the User Password is set

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

*If you are starting from the suspend mode, if after three attempts the

correct password is not input, or if no password is entered for about

a minute, the computer returns to the suspend mode.

Over three incorrect attempts,

If the correct password is input, Will Start

Will Not Start*

(Power off)

Upon entering your User Password

and pressing Enter .

Re-enter your password at the [Enter User Password Again]

(This is for confirmation purposes.)

Using and , select [Set User Password], then press

Enter

Situation Function to use Reference

User Password below

Coffee break Password page 8

Prevent operation by using a floppy disk page 9

Supervisor Password page 9

Use a security lock

Security Measures

Close the Setup Utility ( page 24)

You should set the “Coffee break Password” (Note that you must first set the User Password).

When you input your selected key combination, the computer locks (key input, use of the trackball

and use of an external mouse are no longer possible).

Alt + Ctrl + F9

Setting the Coffee break Password (enabling or disabling)

Do not leave your computer just after sensitive data had been shown on the screen.

It is impossible to lock your computer from an external device, such as a mouse

connected through the serial port or the USB device is used.

During the coffee break, is displayed on the screen. If the operations de-

scribed below are performed during the coffee break, the indication may

disappear. In order to quit the coffee break and again begin using the computer,

input your password.

If a different popup window is displayed by using key combination.

If the computer is returned from the standby mode.

If the serial mouse is moved.

CAUTION

(Example of a selected key combination)

The computer

is locked

When leaving your desk

When an incorrect password is inputted,

Operation resumes

Operation does

not resume

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

At the confirmation screen, press Enter

Input the correct password used at startup

and press Enter .

Press Esc to end the password setting procedure

CAUTION

To prevent the changing of your password without permission

• When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time.

• Set the User Password Protection option ( page10).

When the coffee break password is set

Set the User Password ( page 7 to 8, step

)

To disable the Coffee break Password

Using and , select [Coffee break Password], then set [Disable] with .

Go to step

Close the Setup Utility ( page 24)

Press Esc to end the password setting procedure

Using and keys,select [Key Combination for Coffee

break],then set your combination of keys with

To enable the Coffee break Password

Using and , select [Coffee break Password], then set [Enable] with .

You may choose to protect the data on your computer from being accessed illegally or overwrit-

ten accidentally by using a floppy disk. You can also set your computer to be unbootable from

a floppy disk.

Preventing the use of a floppy disk

Even when one tries to access a

floppy disk,

Procedure

Run the Setup Utility ( page 24)

This error message is displayed.

Using and ,select [Supervisor Setup],then press Enter

Using and , select [Boot Up Drive], then set either

[HDD FDD] or [CDD FDD HDD] with

CAUTION

When changing to the [HDD FDD] or [CDD FDD HDD] setting, to

continue read/write operations from a floppy disk and to use the hard disk drive or

CD-ROM to start, press Esc and go to step

Using the and , select [Floppy Operation], set [Disable]

with , then press Esc

When you do not want your Supervisor Setup changed without permission

Set the Supervisor Password. After it has been set, no changes can be made to the Supervisor

settings unless the password is entered.

When the supervisor password is set

In the Setup Utility ( page 24),

if is displayed,

NOTE

Supervisor Setup

May be

Opened

Supervisor Setup

Can not be

Opened

When the supervisor password is incorrect or when the user

password is entered, (Or, even when the correct supervisor

password is entered). page 36

Input the correct supervisor password and press Enter ,

You may wish to protect the User Password ( page 10).

(There are cases in which the Supervisor Setup does

not appear on the main screen). page 24

Close the Setup Utility ( page 24)

When you want to prevent theft of or damage to data by using a floppy disk

Security Measures

Setting the Supervisor Password

(enabling, changing, disabling)

Run the Setup Utility ( page 24)

Using and , select [Supervisor Setup], then press Enter

Using and , select [Supervisor Password], then press

Enter

To enable or change your supervisor password

Enter your password at the [Enter Supervisor Password], then press .

CAUTION

Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no dis-

tinction between upper and lower case letters.

White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function keys

cannot be used.

Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .

Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user pass-

word.

Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten you will be unable

to use your computer.

Re-enter your password at the [Enter Supervisor Password

Again]

(This is for confirmation purposes.)

NOTE

Using and , select [Set Supervisor Password], then

press Enter

At the confirmation screen, press Enter

Press Esc to end the password setting procedure

Close the Setup Utility ( page 24)

When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or disabled with-

out permission,

use and to select [User Password Protection], then set [Enable] with

Using and , select [Delete Supervisor Password], then press Enter .

Go to step

To disable your supervisor password

Security Measures

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