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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-31 Series
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Descriptions
• For common procedures and screens for Windows 7 and
Windows XP, this Reference Manual uses the procedures
and screens of Windows 7.
• Some menus may differ for Windows XP.
• Windows XP does not require clicking operation to of
the notification area.
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Introduction 2 This manual explains using the Windows 7 or Windows XP default setting. In these instructions, the names are referred as follows. ® “Genuine Windows 7 Professional” as “Windows” or “Windows 7” ® ® “Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Professional” as “Windows” or “Windows XP” For the users of the model with Discrete Video Controller Your computer is equipped with two graphics processing units (GPUs). ® The Intel GPU consumes less power, but reduces the graphics display performance. Th
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Introduction 3 Depending on the processing status on Windows, sound may be interrupted at Windows startup. You can mute the sound at startup. A Right-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds]. B Remove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound], and click [OK]. When high-frequency sound occurs If high-frequency sound occurs around keyboard while using the computer, check the settings for the USB power saving function. A standard user needs to enter an administrator password an
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Introduction 4 6 Click [OK]. Wait until the next [OK] screen appears. 7 Click [OK]. NOTE You cannot change the GPU that is used while operating graphics-related application programs. Once the GPU is switched, switching to the other GPU is not possible for a certain period of time. When a digital display (such as an HDMI display) is connected and the computer’s display is closed, you cannot switch the GPU that is used. When an external display is connected and the GPU is switched, the video
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Key Combinations 5 NOTE Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession. Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for model with touch- screen) 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. The key combinations may not work with some applications. The
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Key Combinations 6 Key Function Pop-up icon Fn + F3 Display mode switching ( page 48) When an external display (a projector etc.) is connected, you can change the dis- play mode. A Press Fn + F3. B Click the display mode. (Computer only/Duplicate/Extend/Projector only) The change you made may not be effective until Enter is pressed. You can also change the operating mode by pressing + P. Computer only Duplicate Extend Projector only *2 LCD LCD + HDMI display (port replicator side) HDMI di
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Key Combinations 7 Key Function Pop-up icon *1 Volume Fn + F5 (Fn + F5= down / Fn + F6= up) *1 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. *4 Fn + F7 Activate sleep ( page 16) Fn + F8 Concealed Mode on/off *3 You can select on/off of LCD Backlight, LED, Sound , Wireless Radio, Backlit Keyboard and Fan. NOTE You have to set [Concealed Mode] to [Enabled] in S
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Key Combinations 8 Hotkey Settings You can make 2 settings: • Fn key lock When you press Fn, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key combinations. • Pop-up icon on/off 1 Start up the Hotkey Settings. *5 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 comb
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Touchscreen 9 You can use the touchscreen function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse. Touch the screen surface with the stylus (included). For further information, click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Touch] - [Flicks] - [Practice using flicks]. To right-click A Touch and hold with the stylus, or touch and select the right button of “touch pointer”. A Click on the notification area. changes to . B Click t
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Touchscreen 10 Maintaining the performance of the touchscreen When the touchscreen becomes dirty, wipe it with an approved soft cloth The touchscreen is specially treated to prevent dirt from adhering to the surface, so dirt can be removed easily using a dry cloth (use only the approved soft cloth). If the dirt does not come off easily, breathe on the surface and try again. Do not apply water or solvents to the soft cloth. Clean the touchscreen while the computer is powered off Cleaning the s
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Touchscreen 11 Do not apply excessive force to the touchscreen Do not lift the computer while holding the LCD screen, or allow the screen to be twisted. Do not place any objects on the LCD screen. Any of the above may cause the touchscreen glass to break, or may damage the LCD screen. Operation response may be slower in low temperature environments The touchscreen may respond to operations more slowly when using the computer in temperatures less than 5°C, but this is not a malfunction. Respo
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Touchscreen 12 Calibration by a standard user NOTE Perform the following calibration for each user. 1 Run [Tablet PC Settings]. Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Settings]. 2 Click [Calibrate]. 3 Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then click [OK]. Perform the calibration for the orientation to be used. 1 Run [Touch Screen Calibration Utility]. Click [start] - [All programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Screen Calib
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Panasonic Hand Writing 13 You can make a bitmap file (.bmp) of a simple character and a figure such as signature by handwriting on the touch pad and the touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen). CAUTION Do not use the Fast User Switching function while Panasonic Hand Writing is active. If you install other pointing devices (e.g., commercially available mouse driver) and overwrite the touch pad driver, Panasonic Hand Writing will not work. NOTE The display of Panasonic Hand Writing may
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Sleep or Hibernation Functions 14 Starting Up Your Computer Quickly *1 The sleep or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can *1 quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before sleep or hibernation. Function Data is saved to Recovery time Power supply *1 Memory Short Required. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.) Sleep Hibernation Hard disk Rather long Not required. (However power is slight
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Sleep or Hibernation Functions 15 1 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced]. 2 Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my portable computer:] / [When I press the power button on my computer:], and then click [OK]. NOTE You do not need to make the setting if you use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation. Precautions *2 Connect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in sleep for a long period of time. If you
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Sleep or Hibernation Functions 16 • When using communication software or network functions. • When using peripheral devices. (If peripheral devices fail to work normally, restart the computer.) • When using a PC Card. (If the card fails to work normally, restart the computer.) • When an external mouse is connected to the serial port. It may take 1 or 2 minutes to enter hibernation. Do not touch any key though the screen becomes dark. *2 Windows XP: standby CAUTION The following problems will oc
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Sleep or Hibernation Functions 17 To enter standby, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By]. To enter hibernation, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer], then press and hold Shift and click [Hibernate]. CAUTION *3 While the computer is entering sleep or hibernation Do not: • Touch the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), or power switch. • Use an external mouse or other peripheral devices. • Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor. • Operate the wireless swit
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Sleep or Hibernation Functions 18 *3 To resume from sleep or hibernation 1 Open the display, or slide the power switch (A). In the default setting, the Windows password will be requested to resume. When [Stand by] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] ( page 15), you can resume operation opening the display. CAUTION Do not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display is resumed, wait approximately 30
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Saving Power 19 You can extend battery life and save power also during AC adaptor usage. Reducing Power Consumption Use the methods below to reduce power consumption. Change [Power Options] Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [Power Options] to select [Power saver]. While [Panasonic Power Management] is selected as the factory default, selecting [Power saver] will further reduce power con- sumption. Also, to make detailed settings such as reducing the time entered i
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Saving Power 20 To confirm current settings, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] - [Advanced] to view [Wired LAN standby power saving function] or [Wireless LAN standby power saving function]. click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] to view [Wired LAN standby power saving function]. Use [Switchable Graphics] to select [Low speed] in [Fan control] ( page 3) *1 Windows XP: standby Using Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility ®
