Panasonic CF-M34 manual

CF-M34/CF-17 Series Reference Manual Personal Computer ® Contents We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed. NOTE : NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information. CAUTION : CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injur y. WARNING : WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injur y. [[...]

2 Do not power off your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the floppy disk drive being accessed. Doing so may damage the data on the disk and render the disk useless. Use care when handling disks. To protect the data on your disks or to prevent a disk from becoming stuck in your computer, avoid the following: • Sliding the[...]

3 Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. In use: Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) Not in use: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity: 30% to 90% RH (No condensation) Usage Environment Such areas may result in damage to the computer. Areas with electronic[...]

4 CAUTION CAUTION Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness of LCD. By pressing this key combination, you can select ei- ther an external display, LCD or simultaneous, even if an external display is not connected. Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on, restores the display setting of the Setup Utility. Pressing this key combina[...]

5 This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is capitalized. These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key functions differently depending on the application. This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll[...]

6 Touch Pad (Advaced) Wheel mode operations (almost identical to the case of using the Microsoft ® IntelliMouse TM for scroll, zoom, etc., op- erations) are possible for Microsoft ® wheel function-compatible applications. Microsoft ® IntelliMouse TM is a mouse-type device that, in addition to the two conven- tional buttons, incorporates a wheel [...]

7 Touch Pad (Advanced) Left Button Right Button Work Surface (To next page) Operate after pressing the two buttons simul- taneously. or Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface. While holding down the button, moving your fin- ger on the work surface. or Basic Operation Func[...]

8 Operate while holding down the two buttons. Ctrl + Magnify Reduce Pan * Scroll in various directions of a document (move the mouse slightly while holding down the wheel) Zoom * Magnify/reduce the display of a document. (rotate the wheel while holding down Ctrl ) Data Zoom * Display or hide a document, or perform operations to return to or proceed[...]

9 Touch Pad (Advanced) CAUTION When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] is displayed in [Mouse]: 1 Select [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] and then press [Properties]. 2 Select [Driver] - [Update Driver] and then press [Next]. 3 Select [Display a list of all the drivers....] and then press [Next]. 4 Press [Next]. 5 At the [Update Driver Warning], press [ Y es[...]

10 Y our computer is equipped with a touchscreen display allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with your finger. (The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings). The operation settings can be changed in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings].) Handlin[...]

11 When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps. Configuring the Touchscreen Make necessary changes For more information, refer to [Help]. Click [OK] Touchscreen 2 1 3 NOTE Select from the taskbar or select [Settings] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] The following screen will appear. Advanced Hardware Button Modes Cali[...]

12 CAUTION Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen) Drawing Characters or Figures Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the work surface of the touchscreen, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format. Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] To d[...]

13 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 1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 37 ) 2 Using and , select [Power] 3 Using and , select [Power Switch] and press Enter Setting the Suspend [...]

14 CAUTION Suspend/Hibernation Functions Resuming Operation If the security indicator ( ) is displayed, your password has been set. After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize. This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use the suspend or hibernation functions again during this time[...]

15 Suspend/Hibernation Functions Save all data before powering off your computer. When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not touch the touch pad or touchscreen (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected). These devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your computer using the [...]

16 Function to use Supervisor Password User Password User Secuity lock Security Measures Situation You do not want your computer to be used without permission You want to prevent theft of your computer To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below. Y ou can set your "Supervisor Password"[...]

17 CAUTION Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling) Y our password will not be displayed on the screen. Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction 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 [...]

18 Security Measures At the [Setup Notice], press Enter 7 Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then press Enter 8 CAUTION Y our password will not be displayed on the screen. Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between upper and lower case letters. White colored keys can be used. Note t[...]

19 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. POINT 1 Four Important Points POINT 2 Conserving Power Before stepping away from your computer, pres[...]

20 1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 37 ) 3 4 2 Setting Timeout Function Computing On The Road 5 Using and , select [Power] 6 7 Press F10 , then select [Yes] Using and , select [ Power Switch ] and press Enter Using and , select either [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and press Enter Using and , select either [Battery Operation] or [AC Adapter] and press En[...]

21 Battery Power Use the Battery Indicator to check the battery status Battery Status * When the AC adapter is connected. 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. Getting a detailed reading The actual remaining battery[...]

22 Following that: Plug in the AC adapter, and fully charge your batter y. Use a spare battery if you have one. If you have neither the AC adapter nor an extra batter y , power the computer off. If the suspend or hibernation function is set Computer goes off (at approx. 0% capacity) If the suspend or hibernation function is not set (at approx. 9% c[...]

23 Battery Power Panasonic Battery Monitor It is possible to display the current battery status and the remaining battery power by running the Panasonic Battery Monitor. The deviations for the estimated time can occur depending on the condition of the battery. There are cases [0] (indicating a full charge) may be shown for the [Estimated Time until[...]

24 The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing, and learning about battery capacit y. 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. Use the procedure presented below to fully charge the b[...]

25 CAUTION When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement (CF-VZSU15). Replacing the Battery Pack 1 Power off your computer ( &[...]

26 Battery Power Put the cover back into place CAUTION Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place. Should you decide to carry your computer without the latch lock in place, the cover may open causing the battery pack to fall out. Latches 5 4 Put the battery pack Tab Use the blue tab to lower the battery pack into place. Slide the battery pac[...]

27 CAUTION CAUTION PC Cards Installing a PC Card Simply slide the PC Card in until it snaps into place. Please refer to the manual for each card on how to install the card (insertion is typi- cally label-side up). Please check the PC Cards’ specifications. Be sure the total operating current does not exceed the specified limit. Damage may result [...]

28 RAM module specifications CAUTION 5 Snap the module into place by pushing down on it. Installing the RAM module Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module is used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may become unusable or the computer may not operate properl y. RAM modules are extre[...]

29 1 Connect the external display to your computer Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode. Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down" ) Turn on the external display, then turn on your computer 3 External Display Port External Display You can select either an external displa y , LCD or simultaneous with Fn + F3 .[...]

30 Set the power management function to disable 1 USB Devices Install the Windows 95 USB device drivers CAUTION After a driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or hibernation func- tion. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer may not function properl y . Power off, then on, using the power switch to resume proper op[...]

31 3 Connect the USB device to your computer Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode. Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down" ) For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual that accompanies the USB device. Turn on the USB device, then turn on your computer Y ou may need to install driver[...]

32 Modem 1 Connecting a telephone line to the internal modem It is not possible to connect the internal modem to any of the following lines. Internal home phones Intercoms Connecting to a telephone line and settings There are cases telephone construction (or installation) work will be neces- sary depending on the shape of the connector of the telep[...]

33 A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB341). This device eliminates the hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carrying your com- puter around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a head- phone or microphone, etc. The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the bac[...]

34 Accessories Handle A handle is available as an option (CF-VSH341). The handle can be used as a tilt stand as shown in the illustration. Hand-grip Belt and Shoulder Strap A hand-grip belt and shoulder strap are available as an option (CF-VSS341). The hand-grip belt is convenient for computing while standing. Adjust the length of the belt so that [...]

35 CAUTION Hard Disk Drive To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support To customers: To change your hard disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Be sure to back up all important data before the change. To technicians (at Panasonic Technical Support): Be careful when replacing the hard disk. The hard disk is extremely sens[...]

36 Hard Disk Drive Remove the hard disk Unlock the connector lock. Remove the cable. Gently lift the hard disk. Installing the hard disk Unlock the connector lock. Connect the cable. Gently insert the hard disk. 5 Put the cover back into place and insert the battery pack ( page 25 ) 4 Perform the steps in the reverse order of the procedure to remov[...]

37 Setup Utility Press F2 while [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed. The Setup Utility will not run if F2 is not pressed soon after the computer starts. In this case, you need to restart your computer. If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password. When entering the User Password, if the [Set User Password], [Set Supervisor Passw[...]

38 Parameters Num Lock Touch Pad Speaker Display Text Expansion Main Menu BIOS Version: Vx.xxLxx System Time: [xx:xx:xx] System Date: [xx/xx/1999] System Memory: xxxxxKB Hard disk: xxxxMB NumLock: [Off] T ouch Pad: [Enable] Speaker: [Enable] Display: [External Monitor] Expansion: [Disable] Setup Utility ( : Default) On Off Disable Enable Disable En[...]

39 Advanced Menu Plug & Play: [Enable] Serial Port A: [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port B: [2F8/IRQ3] T ouch Screen: [2E8/IRQ7] Parallel Port: [378] Mode: [Bi-directional] Internal Modem: [Enable] Legacy USB Support: [Disable] Floppy Drive Type: [CF-VFDU01] Parameters Setup Utility ( : Default) * 1 This item is displayed only when [Parallel Port] is set t[...]

40 Setup Utility Security Menu Boot Up Drive: [A:/C:] Set Supervisor Password: [Enter] User Password Protection: [No Protection] Set User Password: [Enter] CAUTION If starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password; The User Password can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set and [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Pr[...]

41 Power Switch: [Hibernation] Panel Switch: [LCD Off] Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key: [Enable] CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Speed : [High] Battery Operation AC Adapter Operation Power Menu * The [Suspend Timeout] item will be displayed when [Power Switch] is set to [Suspend]. Setup Utility Parameters ( : Default) Power Switch Panel Switch Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key Battery Opera[...]

42 Setup Utility Exit Menu If the Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, the pass- word must be entered before Win- dows can start. NOTE Save Values & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Load Default Values Load Previous Values Save Current Values * This item may not be displayed when starting up the Setup Utility with the User Passwor[...]

43 By making various settings in Smart Boot, it is possible to shorten the start-up time from the computer OFF state, the go-into time to hibernation and the return-to-opera- tion time from the hibernation mode. Smart Boot Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Smart Boot] 1 Add check mark depending on your needs 2 3 Click [Boot Detail] if ne[...]

44 Technical Information The network connection may be severed when entering the ECO mode and sus- pend (hibernation) mode. Be sure to disable the [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout] settings with the Setup Utility if you require a network environment. When the power saving function is running, communications software may mal- function. For example, comm[...]

45 DMI Viewer Select [DMI Viewer] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]. The screen shown below is displayed. When you click on an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed. Running DMI Viewer 2 1 Input the file name (and select the folder), then press [Save] This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management I[...]

46 Creating BACKUP DISKS When the computer fails to work properly or system files on the hard disk are deleted, the computer can be returned to factory condition by performing the “ Reinstallation ” procedure. Important: T o perform the “ Reinstallation ” procedure, it is necessary to cre- ate a backup disk prior to any trouble. A backup di[...]

47 Creating B ACKUP DISKS 1 2 3 4 5 Copy the necessary drivers, from the floppy disk included with your CD-ROM drive, to the FIRSTAID FD with the method below. It will be necessary to edit the CONFIG.SYS file and AUTOEXEC.BAT file on the FIRSTAID FD. When editing the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, be careful not to delete lines containing settings for CAB file[...]

48 List of Error Codes The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can displa y . Most of them occur during POS T . Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Following the list are explanations of the mess[...]

49 List of Error Codes 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. 02F6: Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). 02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long. device address Conflic[...]

50 Dealing With Problems (Advanced) When a problem occurs, please refer to this page. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, please contact Panasonic Technical Support. Starting Up The power indicator or battery indicator is not lit is displayed [POST Startup Error(s)] is displayed Windows startup, or an operation is extremely slow The date [...]

51 No display after powering on The power has not been turned off, but after a cer- tain period of time, there is no display The resolution of the dis- play cannot be changed An afterimage appears(i.e., green, red, and blue dots remain on the display) or there are dots not display- ing the correct colors The motion of the mouse cursor is not smooth[...]

52 Dealing With Problems (Advanced) Unable to input by touching the display Touchscreen Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Touchscreen] to [2E8/IRQ7]? ( page 39 ) Confirm that the setting for resource in [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] - [Settings] - [Hardware] and the setting for [ 2E8/IRQ7 ] in [ Touchscreen ] of the Setup Utility are appropri[...]

53 Dealing With Problems (Advanced) Drive Operations Cannot read/write to a disk Unable to write to a disk How to format a disk is unclear Unable to read/write to the hard disk When the previous item is not the cause Has the disk been correctly inserted? Has the disk been correctly formatted? Your disk content may be corrupted. Is the disk write-pr[...]

54 Dealing With Problems (Advanced) [Enter Password] is dis- played [Advanced] menu can not be registered All or some items in [Se- curity] menu can not be registered Setup Utility Enter the User Password or Supervisor Password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password. Re[...]

55 Your peripheral does not work (An error occurs while installing the driver) Unable to print The cursor does not move from mouse opera- tions The device connected to the serial port does not work External mouse or trackball connected to the external keyboard/ mouse port does not work A PC Card does not work You do not know the available RAM modul[...]

56 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. © Matsushita [...]