Manual for CF-30 Series

Manual for CF-30 Series

Brand: Panasonic

Category: Tablet Computer

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:48 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: null

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Key Combinations

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Fn+F1/Fn+F2: LCD brightness

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  • Press Fn+F1 to decrease brightness.
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  • Press Fn+F2 to increase brightness.
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  • For higher brightness, check Setup Utility settings (page 62).
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Fn+F3: Display switching

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  • Switches display between Internal LCD, Simultaneous display, and External display when an external display is connected.
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  • Refer to page 40 for details.
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Fn+F4: Speaker on/off

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  • Toggles speaker sound on and off.
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  • Beeps will not sound if the speaker is turned off.
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Fn+F5/Fn+F6: Volume

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  • Press Fn+F5 to decrease volume.
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  • Press Fn+F6 to increase volume.
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Fn+F7: Activate standby

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  • Puts the computer into standby mode (page 8).
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Fn+F9: Remaining battery level

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  • Displays the remaining battery level (page 16).
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Fn+F10: Activate hibernation

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  • Puts the computer into hibernation mode (page 8).
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Hotkey Settings

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Start up Hotkey Settings

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  • Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
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Make the settings

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  • Fn key lock: Press Fn once to lock, press another key to unlock. For successive combinations, press Fn twice to lock.
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  • Notification: Sound or screen status for Fn key press.
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  • Disable popup: Hides the popup menu icon.
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Click [OK] to apply settings.

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Touchscreen (Only for model with touchscreen)

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To right-click

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  • Click the notification area, then click the object.
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Touch Panel Configuration

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  • Settings can be configured per user.
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  • Access via [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Panel Configuration].
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  • Avoid checking [Delete Cursor] to prevent display distortion.
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  • Ctrl + Touch can act as right-click if enabled.
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Touchscreen Calibration

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  • Run [Touch Screen Calibration Utility] from [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)].
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  • Follow on-screen instructions to touch target marks and press Enter.
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Panasonic Hand Writing

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Starting Panasonic Hand Writing

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  • Double-click the notification area icon or use [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Panasonic Hand Writing].
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  • Image size can be selected before handwriting.
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  • Bitmap images can be copied and pasted.
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  • Touch pad mode may not work with extended desktop, resuming from standby/hibernation, or when certain keys are pressed.
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Standby and Hibernation Functions

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Setting Standby or Hibernation

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  • Via [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced].
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  • Configure actions for closing the lid or pressing the power button.
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Precautions

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  • Connect AC adapter for long standby periods.
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  • Regularly restart Windows to stabilize operation.
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  • Save data and close files from removable/network drives before standby/hibernation.
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  • Password can be set in Windows User Accounts for security.
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Entering/Resuming from Standby or Hibernation

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  • To enter: Close display or slide power switch until beep.
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  • Caution: Do not touch keyboard, mouse, AC adapter, or display while entering standby/hibernation.
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  • To resume: Open display or slide power switch.
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  • Caution: Do not perform operations until resuming is complete.
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Saving Power

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Reducing Power Consumption

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  • Change [Power Options]: Set to [Max Battery] and adjust detailed settings.
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  • Use Power Saving Utility: Additional power saving functions available.
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  • Press Fn+F1: Reduce LCD brightness.
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  • Turn off the computer: When not in use.
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  • Disconnect external devices: When not needed.
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  • Use Standby/Hibernation: Press Fn+F7 or Fn+F10.
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Using Power Saving Utility

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  • Features include Intel video driver power saving, Wired LAN standby power saving, and Wireless LAN standby power saving.
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  • Setup involves clicking [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] and enabling desired functions.
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Security Measures

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Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password

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  • Start Setup Utility (page 60).
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  • Select [Security], then set Supervisor or User Password.
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  • Enter and confirm password.
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  • Press F10 to save.
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  • Caution: Do not forget passwords.
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Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use

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  • Set a start-up password in the Setup Utility's [Security] menu.
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Preventing Your Hard Disk Data from Being Read or Written

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  • Enable [Hard Disk Lock] in the Setup Utility's [Security] menu.
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  • Requires Supervisor Password to be set.
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Battery Power

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Battery Indicator

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  • Explains the meaning of different battery indicator lights (Not lit, Orange, Green, Blinking green, Red, Blinking red, Blinking orange, Blinking green and orange alternately).
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Checking the Remaining Battery Charge

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  • Press Fn+F9 after logging into Windows.
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  • Displays battery status in normal or high-temperature mode.
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  • Icons indicate Main battery and Second battery (optional).
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High temperature mode

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  • Prevents battery deterioration in high-temperature environments or when used for long periods while fully charged.
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  • Settings available in Setup Utility's [Main] menu under [Environment].
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Computer behavior with low battery

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  • 10% battery: Low battery alarm message. Charge battery.
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  • 5% battery: Critical battery alarm message, computer enters hibernation. Connect AC adapter or replace battery.
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Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration)

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  • Connect AC adapter, close applications, and perform \"Battery Recalibration\" via [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery].
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  • Follow on-screen instructions for full charge and discharge.
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  • Alternative procedure: Press F9 during startup.
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Replacing the Battery Pack

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  • Turn off computer.
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  • Remove/Insert battery pack using latches.
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  • Caution: Ensure latch is securely locked.
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Multimedia Pocket

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Replacing the Multimedia Pocket Device

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  • Disable multimedia pocket device function via notification area.
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  • Confirm indicators are off.
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  • Slide latch and open cover.
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DMI Viewer

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Using DMI Viewer

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  • Access via [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [DMI Viewer].
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  • Click items for detailed information.
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  • Save information as text file ([File] - [Save Selected Data...] or [Save All Data...]).
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Recover Pro

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Installing Recover Pro

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  • Log on as administrator, close applications, disable antivirus.
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  • Run setup.exe from [start] - [Run].
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  • Follow on-screen instructions.
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  • Caution: Use internal hard disk for backup area. Some software may be incompatible.
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Access the online manual

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  • Via [start] - [All Programs] - [Phoenix Applications] - [Docs] - [UserGuides].
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Technical Information

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Network Connections and Communications Software

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  • Close communications software before power saving functions.
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  • In a network environment, set system standby/hibernation to [Never].
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Using the Windows Associated Files

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  • Lists folders containing Windows files.
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Serial Devices

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  • Lists COM port assignments (COM1 to COM5).
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Troubleshooting (Advanced)

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Shut Down

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  • Cannot shut down/restart Windows: Remove USB devices.
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Display

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  • Screen does not become bright: Brightness set low due to high temperature. Use in 5°C-35°C environment.
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Standby or Hibernation

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  • Cannot enter standby/hibernation: Remove USB devices temporarily.
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  • Cannot enter standby/hibernation automatically: Disconnect peripherals, check network connection, turn off wireless LAN if not used, ensure no software is accessing hard disk regularly.
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  • Computer does not resume: Do not slide power switch for >4 seconds. Do not disconnect AC adapter/battery pack while in standby. Battery exhausted.
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Sound

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  • No sound: Press Fn+F4 or Fn+F6 to unmute.
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  • Distorted sound: Restart playback or computer.
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  • Cannot change volume: Activate Windows sound function.
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  • Registry error: Related to limited account user, does not affect operation.
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Keyboard

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  • Numbers only: Press NumLk.
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  • Capital letters only: Press Caps Lock.
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  • Special characters: Use Character Map.
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Network

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  • Cannot connect: Set LAN/Modem to Enable in Setup Utility.
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  • Cannot check MAC address: Use ipconfig/all in Command Prompt.
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Wireless Communication

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  • Cannot connect: Slide wireless switch, enable devices in Setup Utility, disable Wireless Connection Disable Utility.
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  • Access point not detected: Confirm network icons, turn on wireless communication if needed.
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Connecting Peripherals

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  • Error installing driver: Ensure driver compatibility, contact manufacturer.
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  • Peripheral device does not work: Install driver, restart computer or reinitialize device. Check Device Manager settings.
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  • Mouse does not work: Check connection, install driver, disable Touch Pad if necessary.
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  • USB floppy disk drive does not work: Use specific model, connect directly to USB, set boot priority.
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  • RAM module not recognized: Insert correctly, use compatible module, check Setup Utility.
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  • Address map unknown: Check Device Manager.
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  • Serial port device does not work: Check connection, driver, do not connect two mice, disable Touch Pad. Set Serial Port A/B to Auto in Setup Utility.
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  • Serial Port B of port replicator does not work: Set Serial Port B to Auto in Setup Utility.
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  • Cannot print: Check printer connection, power, online status, paper. Turn on printer and connect to computer.
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  • LAN speed slows down/Poor performance: Use CPU power-saving function adjustment (cpupower setup.exe). Select [Always On] power scheme if needed.
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Touch Pad / Touchscreen

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  • Cursor does not work: Connect external mouse, restart computer.
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  • Cannot input using touch pad: Enable Touch Pad in Setup Utility.
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  • Cannot point correct position: Perform touchscreen calibration.
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PC Card / ExpressCard

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  • Card does not work: Insert correctly, check standard, install driver, enable slots in Setup Utility, check port settings, read manual, remove and reinsert card.
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SD Memory Card

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  • Cannot use SD card: Enable SD Slot in Setup Utility.
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  • Cannot use SD security function: Setup SD Memory Card.
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  • Cannot log on using SD card: Enter correct user name and password.
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Smart Card

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  • Cannot use Smart card: Insert correctly, set Smart card to Auto in Setup Utility, need special software/driver.
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Fast User Switching Function

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  • Some applications do not work properly: Log off all users, restart computer.
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Others

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  • No response: Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager. Use Alt+Tab to check hidden screens. Shut down by holding power switch. Delete and reinstall application if needed.
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Checking the Computer's Usage Status

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  • Check status in PC Information Viewer.
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  • Save information as text file or screen image.
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Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Solution
Shut Down: Cannot shut down or restart Windows. Remove USB devices.
It may take one or two minutes to shut down.
Display: The screen does not become bright even if pressing Fn+F2. The brightness is set low to avoid malfunction where surrounding temperature is high. Use it in an environment of between 5°C and 35°C.
Standby or Hibernation: Cannot enter standby or hibernation. Remove USB devices temporarily. If the problem persists, restart the computer.
It may take one or two minutes to enter standby or hibernation.
The computer may not enter standby when the computer is communicating via modem.
The computer does not enter standby or hibernation immediately after resuming. Wait approximately one minute.
Standby or Hibernation: Cannot enter standby or hibernation automatically. Disconnect peripheral devices.
If you connect to a network using wireless LAN function, select the profile and connect to the access point (→ page 54).
If you do not use wireless LAN function, turn off wireless LAN function (→ page 49).
Make sure that you are not using any software that regularly accesses the hard disk.
Standby or Hibernation: The computer does not resume. If you slide and hold the power switch for four seconds or longer, the power will be turned off forcibly and the computer will not resume. In this case, all unsaved data will be lost.
You disconnected the AC adaptor and the battery pack while the computer was in standby mode. If the computer's power supply is disconnected in standby mode, unsaved data will be lost and the computer will not resume.
The battery is exhausted. Standby and hibernation consume some power.
Sound: No sound. Press Fn+F4 or Fn+F6 to cancel mute.
Restart the computer.
Sound: Distorted sound. Performing Fn key combinations sometimes causes sound distortion. Stop and restart playback.
Sound: Cannot change the volume by pressing Fn+F5 or Fn+F6. Activate the Windows sound function. When it is not active, the volume does not change even if is displayed.
Sound: “There was an error updating the registry” appears when Sound Recorder is started. Sound Recorder is started by a limited account user whose language setting is not the same as the administrator user who last started Sound Recorder. This does not affect the operation.
Keyboard: Only numbers can be input. When the indicator is on, the keyboard is in ten-key mode. Press NumLk to cancel.
Keyboard: Only capital letters can be input. When the indicator is on, the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode. Press Caps Lock to cancel.
Keyboard: Cannot enter special characters (ß, à, ç, etc.) and symbols. Use the character map. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [System Tools] - [Character Map].
Network: Cannot connect to network. Set [LAN], or [LAN] and [Modem] to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (→ page 65).
Network: Cannot check the computer's MAC address. Follow the steps below.
①Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt].
② Input [ipconfig/all], and press Enter.
Write down the 12-digit string of alphanumeric displayed in the “Physical Address" line of the LAN or the wireless LAN (only for model with wireless LAN).
④ Input [exit], and press Enter.
Wireless Communication: Cannot connect to network. Slide the wireless switch to turn on the wireless devices.
Set the devices ([Wireless LAN] / [Bluetooth] / [Wireless WAN]) to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (→ page 65).
Disable the Wireless Connection Disable Utility.
Restart the computer.
Wireless Communication: Access point is not detected. Confirm that / / is displayed on the notification area.
If / communication page 49). is not displayed on the notification area, turn on the wireless
Connecting Peripherals: An error occurs while installing the driver. When you install a driver of card or peripheral device, make sure that the driver is compatible with the operating system. If it is not compatible, malfunction may occur. For information about the driver, contact the manufacturer of the peripheral device.
Before connecting peripheral equipment, first determine the media that contains the peripheral device's driver (e.g., CD-ROM), then attach the device for that media to the multimedia pocket. Once the installation screen for the device's driver appears, equipment you then connect to the multimedia pocket will not be recognized.
Connecting Peripherals: A peripheral device does not work. Install the driver.
Contact the manufacturer of the device.
When operation resumes from standby or hibernation, devices such as a mouse, modem and PC Card may not function properly. In this case, restart the computer or reinitialize the device.
When ! is displayed in the Device Manager, remove and insert the device. If the problem persists, restart the computer.
The computer may not recognize the connection/removal of some devices, or may not operate normally with some devices.
①Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].
② Select the device and remove the check mark for [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.] in [Power Management]. (This item may be unavailable for some types of devices.)
Connecting Peripherals: The connected mouse does not work. Check the mouse connection.
Install the driver compatible with the connected mouse.
If the mouse does not work even after installing the driver, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility (→ page 62).
Connecting Peripherals: USB floppy disk drive does not work as a boot drive. You can use only the Panasonic CF-VFDU03U USB floppy disk drive (optional).
Connect the floppy disk drive directly to a USB port of the computer. Do not connect it via a USB hub or USB connector of the port replicator. If you have connected to a USB port on the computer, try connecting it to one of the other USB ports.
Set [USB Port] and [Legacy USB Support] to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (→ page 65).
Move up [USB FDD] to the top of [Boot priority order] in the [Boot] menu of the Setup Utility (→ page 67).
Turn off the computer and connect the USB floppy disk drive, and then restart the computer.
Connecting Peripherals: The RAM module is not recognized. Insert the RAM module correctly.
Use the compatible RAM module (→ page 34).
Check the [Information] menu in the Setup Utility (→ page 61). If the RAM module is not recognized, turn off the computer and reinsert the RAM module.
Connecting Peripherals: You do not know the address map for IRQ, I/O port address, etc. To check the current address map, click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [View] - [Resources by type].
Connecting Peripherals: The device connected to the serial port does not work. Check the connection.
The device driver may not work. Refer to the instruction manual of the device.
Do not connect two mouse devices simultaneously.
Set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility (→ page 62).
Set [Serial Port A] or [Serial Port B] to [Auto] in the sub-menu of [Serial and Parallel Port Settings] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (→ page 63).
The I/O and IRQ you can use vary depending on the device. If the setting does not work, try other settings in the Setup Utility.
Connecting Peripherals: The Serial Port B of the port replicator does not work. Set [Serial Port B] to [Auto] in the sub-menu of [Serial and Parallel Port Settings] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (→ page 63).
Connecting Peripherals: Cannot print. Check the printer connection.
Turn on the printer.
The printer is not online.
No paper is in the printer tray or there is a paper jam.
Turn on the printer and connect it to the computer, and then restart the computer.
Connecting Peripherals: LAN transmission speed slows down noticeably. Poor performance during data transmission via a PC Card (e.g., distorted video image when writing to a DV camera using an IEEE1394 PC Card). <Only for model with wireless LAN> Wireless LAN connection is cut. These problems may occur due to performance loss that results from the CPU power-saving function. Log on to Windows as an administrator and follow the steps below.
①Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\cpupower\setup.exe], and click [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
② Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CPU Idle Setting].
③ Click [Performance] and click [OK], then click [Yes].
The computer will restart.
• If the problem persists, click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes], select [Always On] in [Power schemes], and click [OK].
• The above remedy is effective for performance loss resulting from the CPU power saving function, but not for other causes (e.g., noise generated by high CPU load such as video playback).
• The above remedy slightly reduces the battery operation time. Normally it is recommended to select [Battery (Windows XP Standard)] in [CPU Idle Setting] and to select [Portable/Laptop] in [Power schemes].
Touch Pad / Touchscreen: The cursor does not work. Connect the external mouse correctly.
Restart the computer using the keyboard.
(Press , and R to select [Restart].)
• If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “No response” (→ page 81).
Touch Pad / Touchscreen: Cannot input using the touch pad. Set [Touch Pad] to [Enable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility (→ page 62).
The touch pad may be disabled by some mouse drivers. Check your mouse's operating instructions.
Touch Pad / Touchscreen: Cannot point the correct position using the included stylus. Perform the touchscreen calibration (→ page 5).
PC Card / ExpressCard: A card does not work. Insert the card correctly.
The card does not conform to the card standard.
Restart the computer after installing a driver (of card or other device).
Set [PC Card Slot] and [ExpressCard Slot] to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (→ page 65).
The port settings are not correct.
Read the instruction manual of the card or contact the manufacturer of the card.
Remove the card and insert it again (→ page 24).
The driver is not compatible with the operating system.
SD Memory Card: Cannot use an SD Memory Card. Set [SD Slot] to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (→ page 65).
SD Memory Card: Cannot use SD security function. Setup the SD Memory Card (→ page 29).
SD Memory Card: Cannot log on using the SD Memory Card. The user name and password set in the SD Memory Card are not correct.
Enter the correct user name and password, and log on to Windows without using the SD Memory Card. Set the correct user name and password in [SD Card Setup] (→ page 29).
Smart Card: Cannot use a Smart card. Insert the Smart card correctly.
Set [Smart card] to [Auto] in the sub-menu of [Serial and Parallel Port Settings] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (→ page 63).
To use a Smart card, you need a special software and driver.
Fast User Switching Function: Some applications do not work properly. When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following problems may occur.
• Some applications may not work properly.
• Key combination with Fn may not work.
• The display settings may not be possible.
• A serial mouse may not work.
<Only for model with wireless LAN> Wireless LAN cannot be used.
<Only for model with Bluetooth> Bluetooth cannot be used.
In these cases, log off all users without using Fast User Switching function and perform the operation once more. If the problem persists, restart the computer.
Others: No response. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application.
An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind another window. Use Alt+Tab to check.
Shut down by sliding and holding the power switch for four seconds or longer, and turn on the computer and open the application again. If it no longer works normally, delete and reinstall it.
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].
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