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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-52 Series
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Key Combinations 2 NOTE Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession. Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse) or other key operations. Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off. On the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of Fn+F1, Fn+F2 and Fn+F3. By using the key com- *1 binations of Fn+F3, the display is switched between the internal LCD, simultaneous display a
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Key Combinations 3 Key Function Popup menu icon Fn+F5 Volume (Fn+F5= down / Fn+F6= up) Fn+F6 NOTE When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold Fn, and press F5 or F6 intermittently. This does not work on beeps or speakers connected to the USB port. Fn+F7 Activate standby ( page 6) Fn+F9 Remaining battery level page 12 (When the battery pack is inserted in the computer) Fn+F10 Activate hibernation ( page 6)
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Key Combinations 4 Hotkey Settings You can make two settings: • Fn key lock Fn is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key combinations. • Popup menu icon on/off 1 Start up the Hotkey Settings. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. 2 Make the settings. [Use Fn key lock] When using an Fn key combination A Press Fn once. (Locked) B Press another key. (Lock released) When using successive Fn key combinations A Press Fn twi
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Standby or Hibernation Functions 5 The standby/hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before standby or hibernation. Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply Standby Memory Short Required. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.) Hibernation Hard disk Rather long Not required. (However power is slightly consumed to keep the hibernation.)
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Standby or Hibernation Functions 6 Do not enter standby or hibernation in the following conditions, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, standby/hiber- nation may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices. • When any of the multimedia pocket device indicator , the hard disk drive indicator and the SD Memory Card indi- cator is on. • When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files. • When playing a DVD-Video. • When wr
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Standby or Hibernation Functions 7 *1 At the beep , immediately release the power switch. If you press and hold the power switch for longer than four sec- onds, the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [Shut down] in [When I press the power button on my computer:] ( page 5 “Setting Standby or Hibernation“). *1 If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound. In standby or hibernation mode Do not attach or remove a multimedia pocket device and peri
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Security Measures 8 Use these features to protect your data. Other security measures • SD Security ( page 37) • Embedded Security (TPM) ( page 67): For further information, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”. Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password. 1 Start up the Setup Utility ( page 63). 2 Select [Security]. 3 Select [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password], and press Enter. 4 Enter
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Security Measures 9 Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use You can set a start-up password to protect your computer from unauthorized use. 1 Set the password ( page 8), and select [Enable] in [Password on boot] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 67). NOTE If the Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, the password input screen will be displayed on starting-up of the Setup Utility even though [Password on boot] is set to [Disable]. Preventing Your Hard Disk
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Security Measures 10 Disabling CD/DVD Drive Disable CD/DVD drive operation to prevent the drive(s) from being read/written and from being used to start the computer. You can protect your data from unauthorized access or accidental overwriting. 1 Select [Disable] in [DVD Operation] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 67). NOTE This does not work for USB CD/DVD drive.
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Battery Power 11 Battery Indicator Battery indicator Battery status Not lit The battery pack is not inserted or not being charged. Orange Charging is in progress. Green The battery is fully-charged. *1 Blinking green In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80% of normal tem- perature mode ( page 13). Do not remove the battery pack in this status. Red The remaining battery is approximately 9% or less. Blinking red The battery pack or the charging circuit is not ope
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Battery Power 12 Checking the Remaining Battery Charge You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen. (After logging on to Windows) 1 Press Fn+F9. When the battery pack is inserted (example) : Normal temperature mode ( page 13) : High temperature mode ( page 13) When the battery pack is not inserted NOTE The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery charge in the cases as below. To correct the display, perform the Battery Recalibration ( page 15). • Th
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Battery Power 13 High temperature mode The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature envi- ronment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged. Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 65). NOTE Note that a level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80% charge level for normal temperature mode
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Battery Power 14 Computer behavior with low battery The default settings are as follows. When the battery level becomes 10% When the battery level becomes 5% [Low battery alarm] [Critical battery alarm] Displays a message that the battery level is low. Displays a message that the battery level is low, and then the computer enters hibernation. ↓↓ Charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up the computer. Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not Conn
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Battery Power 15 Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration) The “Battery Recalibration” function measures and memorizes the battery capacity. To correct the battery display, use this function to fill the battery and then discharge it completely. Perform the procedure at least once immediately after purchasing the computer. Normally the interval of battery recalibration is three months. The battery display may not be correct when the battery pack deteriorates after a long time use.
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Battery Power 16 Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack (CF-VZSU29AU) is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary. If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short and not recovered even after recalibrating the battery, replace with a new battery. CAUTION The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it. Be sure to charge it before using for the first time. Charging starts automatically when the AC adaptor is connected to the computer. Use only the specifie
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Battery Power 17 To insert Insert the battery pack until it securely fits the connector. 4 Slide the cover back. CAUTION Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer. Do not remove the battery pack forcibly when the latch is locked. Doing so may damage the battery pack.
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Multimedia Pocket 18 You can attach the following device. (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available) DVD MULTI drive CAUTION Do not insert/remove the multimedia pocket device in standby or hibernation, or when the multimedia pocket device indicator or the hard disk drive indicator is on. Do not leave a disc formatted with B’s CLiP in the multimedia pocket device because the computer cannot enter standby/hibernation even if you selected [Stand
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Multimedia Pocket 19 3 Carefully insert the device into the multimedia pocket by push- ing both corners until it surely fits in the slot. The computer must be on when inserting the device. Insert the device with the label side up. CAUTION Hold the device on its both sides. Otherwise the device may be damaged. Do not apply excessive force when raising the slot side upward and inserting the device. When you carry the computer, confirm that the release button is surely locked so that the de
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CD/DVD Drive 20 Handling Precautions CD/DVD drive handling care Do not expose the CD/DVD drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g., oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing so can shorten the life of the drive lens. We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses. (Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.) When opening/closing the tray When the computer is on, use the eject button ( page 25) or eject through Windows. When is displayed on
