Panasonic Cf Y4hwpzzbm Owners Manual

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Usage Precautions / About Notations
‹When closing the disk cover
zPress down near the drive power/open switch (position of the arrow) to ensure that 
the cover is locked.
‹If the computer feels warm while in use
zThe computer may become warm as a result of the operation of the CPU and other 
internal components. This is not a malfunction. 
zUse the following settings to reduce the heat release of these internal components. 
• Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options], 
and set [Power schemes] to [Portable/Laptop] or [Max Battery].
• If you are using a screen saver that incorporates 3D graphics, switch to a different 
screen saver (e.g., [Windows XP] or [Blank]). To change the screen saver, right- 
click on the desktop, click [Properties] - [Screen Saver], and click the name of the 
desired screen saver. 
‹When using at high-temperature locations
zDuring repeated use at a high-temperature location, processing may slow tempo-
rarily when the computer enters cooling mode to lower its internal temperature.
zSome of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual 
items on your computer. This should make the explanation easier to understand.
zIf a user has logged on to Windows without the Administrator Authority, some func-
tions may not be executable, and some screens may not be displayed as shown in 
this manual.
If this happens, log-on to Windows with the Administrator Authority to enable these 
functions.
zIn this manual, “Microsoft
® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with 
Advanced Security Technologies” is indicated as “Windows” or “Windows XP.”
zIn this manual, the following software packages are described as follows:
• WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version) as WinDVD
• Bs Recorder GOLD8 BASIC as Bs Recorder
• Bs CLiP 6 as Bs CLiP
zOptional Products or Accessories
Confirm the latest information on optional products or accessories from other 
sources.
Usage Precautions
About Notations
NotationsMeanings
NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTIONCAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or a moderate degree of injury.
EnterThis illustration means pressing the Enter key.
Fn+F5This illustration refers to pressing and holding the Fn key, then pressing the F5 key.
When using with the 
Fn and Ctrl functions interchanged (Îpage 31), read with Fn 
and 
Ctrl reversed.
[start] - [Run] This illustration tells you to click [start], then to click [Run].
Î  This symbol indicates related pages. 
						

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How to Use this Manual
The manual is saved in the computers hard disk.  To view the manual, start up the 
computer after completing the settings for First-time Operation (Îpage 16).
zWhen the manuals in PDF format (see above) are accessed for the first time, the 
License Agreement of the Adobe Reader may be displayed. If it is displayed, after 
reading the agreement, click [Accept].
zRefer to Acrobat Reader Help to use the Acrobat Reader.
‹How to access the Reference Manual
1Click [start] then click [Reference Manual].
‹How to access the Important Tips
1Double-click the   icon on the desktop.
Important Tips can also be accessed from [start] - [All Programs] - [Pana-
sonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].
‹How to access Windows Help
1Log on to Windows with the administrator authority and 
click [start] - [Help and Support].
NOTE
zIf a user has logged on to Windows without the administrator’s authority, it is not 
possible to refer to some parts in [Help and Support].
Manual Types and Contents
Using the 
hard copyOperating Instructions
(This manual)This manual explains startup methods and basic operations required 
when using the computer for the first time.
Using the 
onscreen 
manualReference Manual
(PDF format)The Reference Manual explains functions for you to make greater 
use of the computer, such as how to add peripheral devices, how the 
Setup Utility works, and other useful information. 
Important Tips
(PDF format)Important Tips provides information on how to maximize use of the 
battery pack, which is necessary for computing away from your home 
or office.
Windows Help Windows Help explains operations and functions about Windows.
How to Use the Onscreen Manual
Contents of the 
Reference Manual 
						

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Names and Functions of Parts
NamesFunctions/Reference
ASpeakerzTo adjust the volume: 
Fn+F5 (down) / Fn+F6 (up)
zSpeaker on/off: 
Fn+F4
BFunction KeysPress a key in combination with the Fn key to execute the function allocated to that 
key.Îpage 26
CKeyboard —
DTouch PadÎpage 25
ELatchWhen the display is closed and the latch is locked, the computer goes into standby or 
hibernation mode. (Î “Standby/Hibernation Functions” in onscreen Reference Manual) 
zWhen the computer is in standby or hibernation mode, open the display to restart 
operations.
FLEDsÎpage 15
GPower Switch/
Power IndicatorSlide the switch for about one second to turn the power on.
(Power switch Îpage 17 / Power indicator Îpage 15)
HDisplay (Internal LCD)To adjust the LCD brightness: 
Fn+F1 (down) / Fn+F2 (up)
zYou can select a different brightness level setting for when the AC adaptor is con-
nected and for when it is not connected.
ISecurity LockA Kensington cable can be connected.
For more information, read the manual that comes with cable.
JPC Card SlotÎ “PC Cards” in onscreen Reference Manual
KDVD-ROM & CD-R/RW 
DriveÎpage 41, “DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive” in onscreen Reference Manual
LDrive Power/Open SwitchzSlide the switch to the right to open the disk cover. This works only when the power 
is on.
zEach time you slide the switch to the left, the drive power will turn on or off. 
This works only when Windows has started up. 
						

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Preparations
NamesFunctions/Reference
ADC-IN Jack 
Connect the AC adaptor. Îpage 17
BExternal Display Port Connect the external display cable.
Î “External Display” in onscreen Reference Manual
CUSB PortsConnect the USB cable.
Î “USB Devices (External Mouse etc.)” in onscreen Reference Manual
DLAN PortConnect LAN cable.
Î “LAN” in onscreen Reference Manual
EModem PortConnect modem telephone cable.
Î “Modem” in onscreen Reference Manual
FSD Memory Card SlotThe SD memory card slot on this computer only accepts SD memory cards. It is not 
compatible with MultiMedia cards.
Î “SD Memory Card” in onscreen Reference Manual
GMicrophone JackUse only a monaural condenser microphone (miniature jack).  Using an input source 
other than a monaural condenser microphone may not allow audio to be input or may 
damage the equipment.
HHeadphone JackUse this jack to connect headphones or amplifier-equipped speakers. Audio output from 
the internal speaker is disabled when headphones or external speakers are connected.
IWireless LAN Antenna 
(built-in)This computer has a built-in antenna for wireless LAN communications.
Î “Wireless LAN” in onscreen Reference Manual
A lithium ion battery that
is recyclable powers the
product you have pur-
chased.  Please call 1-
800-8-BATTERY for infor-
mation on how to recycle
this battery.
L’appareil que vous vous
êtes procuré est alimenté
par une batter ie au
lithium-ion. Pour des
renseignements sur le
recyclage de la batterie,
veuillez composer le 1-
800-8-BATTERY.
JLatch  This latch is locked automatically when inserting the battery pack properly.
KLatch This latch is locked manually when inserting/removing the battery pack. Îpage 16
LBattery PackÎpage 16, “Battery Power” in onscreen Reference Manual
MRAM Module SlotÎpage 27
NEmergency HoleÎpage 41, “DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive” in onscreen Reference Manual 
						

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Confirm the Status Using the LEDs
IndicatorsIndicator Name/Status
Power indicator (The brightness of the 
power indicator changes in keeping with 
the brightness level of the internal LCD.)
zLight off: Power off / Hibernation mode
zLight on: Power on
zBlinking: Standby mode
ECO Economy Mode (ECO) indicator
zNot lit: Economy Mode (ECO) disabled
zGreen: Economy Mode (ECO) enabled
zBlinking green: Economy Mode (ECO) 
enabled (Discharging until the remaining 
battery power is 80 % or less)
Battery indicator
zNot lit: Battery pack is not connected or 
no charging.
zOrange light on/flashing
*1*2: Charging in 
progress. (If [Battery Charging Indicator] 
in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility is 
set to [Flashing], the indicator will alter-
nately become lighter and darker 
(Flashing)).
zGreen
*1: Fully charged.
zRed: The battery level is very low (the 
charge is approx. 9% or less).
zBlinking red
*1: Battery pack or charging 
circuit may not be working properly.
zBlinking orange
*1*2: The battery cannot 
be recharged temporarily when the 
internal temperature of the battery pack 
is outside the acceptable temperature 
range for recharging or when software 
applications and peripheral devices 
(USB devices, etc.) are consuming too 
much power.
*1When the AC adaptor is connected*2The orange display light has three modes: 
on, flashing and blinking. Note the difference 
between flashing and blinking.
Caps Lock indicator
zThis indicator lights green when the 
Caps Lock key is pressed: Subse-
quent non-shifted input is capitalized.
IndicatorsIndicator Name/Status
NumLk indicator (Ten-key mode)
zThis indicator lights green when the 
NumLk key is pressed.
Part of the keyboard (see figure below) 
will function as a ten-key numeric input. 
When the green light is on, part of the 
keyboard can be used to input numbers 
or calculation functions. 
The [Enter] key functions differently 
depending on the application. To dis-
able, press the 
NumLk key once more 
(the indicator will turn off).
zWhen the NumLk indicator is on: the fol-
lowing functions will operate:
ScrLk indicator (Scroll lock)
zThis indicator lights green when the 
ScrLk key are pressed: Scroll lock 
functions differently depending on the 
application.
Hard disk drive indicator
zLighted: This indicator lights when the 
hard disk drive is accessed.
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive indicator
zNot lit: Drive power is off.
zGreen: Drive power is on, but the DVD-
ROM & CD-R/RW drive is not accessed.
zBlinking green: Drive power is on, and 
the DVD-ROM & CDR/RW drive is 
being accessed.
How to switch the drive power on/off: 
ΓDVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive” in 
onscreen Reference Manual
SD memory card indicator
zLighted: This indicator lights when the 
SD memory card is accessed. 
						

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Preparations
First-time Operation
Explains operating procedures from the time of purchase to the start of first Windows 
operations.
1Confirm the inclusion of all parts.
Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these 
items are missing or is not working properly, contact your technical support 
office.
2Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT (Îpage 54).
Be sure to read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking 
the seal on the computer’s packaging.
3Turn the computer over and insert the battery pack.
ASlide the left-side latch (A) to the unlock position  .
BMake sure the battery pack is facing the correct direction, slide it in the 
direction of the arrow.
CSlide the left-side latch to the lock position  , and then check to ensure 
that the battery pack is held firmly.
(Right-side latch is locked automatically.)
CAUTION
zUse only the specified battery pack with your computer. When another battery 
pack (CF-VZSU27U) is attached, the battery pack is not charged or discharged, 
and the battery indicator blinks red.
zConfirm that the latch is properly locked. If it is not, the battery pack may come 
off while you are carrying the computer.
zDo not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer. The battery 
pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged. Also, 
the computer may not operate properly.
zBefore using the battery pack, carefully read “Precautions (Battery Pack)” 
(Îpage 10). 
						

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4Open the display.
APress and hold the latch (B) located at the front.
BLift open the display.
zDo not open the display wider than necessary (170° or more), and do 
not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Do not open or close the 
computer holding the edge of the LCD segment.  Hold the C (below) 
segment to open or close the computer.
5Connect your computer to a power outlet.
zBe sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use 
operation.
zThe battery pack will be charged automatically.
Charging Time: Approx. 5 hours (Power off), Approx. 6.5 hours (Power on) 
(Varies depending on the usage conditions.)
zWhen using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral 
device except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.
CAUTION
Handling the AC adaptor
zDo not subject the AC adaptor to any strong impact.
Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being dropped may result in 
electrocution, short circuit, or fire. 
zUse only the specified AC adaptor with your computer.  Using an AC adaptor 
other than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer.
zProblems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder 
and lightning.  Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterrupt-
ible power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the battery 
pack alone.
6Turn your computer on.
zSlide the power switch   and hold it for approximately one second until 
the power indicator   turns on before releasing it.
CAUTION
zDo not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds; this will 
cause the power to be turned off forcibly.
zDo not slide the power switch repeatedly.
zDo not press any keys or touch the touch pad until [Windows XP Professional 
Setup] is displayed.
zDo not change the Setup Utility until completing step 7. If you do so, Windows 
setup may not operate properly. 
						

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Preparations
7Setup Windows.
Moving the cursor   or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad 
(A) and left button (B).
zDuring operations, it may take some time before the next screen is dis-
played.
Wait, and do not press any keys, or touch the touch pad, etc.
AAt [Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard], click [Next].
BAfter reading the agreement, click [I accept this agreement], then click 
[Next].
zIf [I don’t accept this agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be 
aborted.
CSelect settings for your region if necessary, then click [Next].
DEnter your name and then click [Next]. (You do not need to enter your 
organization.)
E
Enter your computer name and administrator password and then click [Next]. 
zComputer name is for recognizing this computer when multiple com-
puters are connected via the network.
zRemember this password! This password may be needed to manage 
the computer.
zEven if you go on to the next step without setting the password, you 
can set the password in the [Control Panel] after Windows setup is 
completed. (Î “Security Measures” in onscreen Reference Manual)
FEnter the correct date, time and the time zone, then click [Next].
zClick  or  to set.
zIf set properly, click [Next].
GEnter your password set in step E and click  .
zWhen inputting the password, confirm that character input is not set to 
“Caps Lock” or “NumLk.”(Îpage 15)
NOTE
zWhen Windows setup is completed
• The following message will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen: 
Your computer might be at risk. Continue to the next step.
The message is generated by the [Security Center] function in [Control Panel], 
and does not indicate an error or malfunction. For more information about 
[Security Center]: Îpage 39
zIt may take some time before the computer restarts. Wait, and do not 
press any keys, or touch the touch pad, etc.
zAfter being set automatically, the computer will restart automatically, 
and Windows will start. 
						

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8Create User Accounts to recognize this computers user.
zIf you make mail settings or execute other operations (password reset disk 
(Îpage 20) etc.) before creating the user account, you will be unable to 
use mail history or settings. Create the user account at this time.
AClick [start]
*1 - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new 
account]. 
*1Immediately after Windows setup, the screen may show a display as though [start] 
has been clicked (i.e., [All Programs] and other menus may be shown above 
[start]).
BEnter a new name for the new account, then click [Next].
(For example: Matsushita)
zThe following character strings cannot be used as an account name 
because they are already being used by the computer system. 
CON, PRN, AUX, CLOCK$, NUL, COM1 - COM9, LPT1 - LPT9
CClick [Create Account].
zWhen you create the first new account, you can only select [Computer 
administrator].
Once a “Computer Administrator” account has been created, you can 
create additional limited user accounts.
DSet the password.
zWhen sharing this computer with multiple users, we recommend set-
ting a password for your own account.
zWhen setting password, click the account for which you will set the 
password, click [Create a password], and input the password following 
the onscreen instructions, and click [Create Password].
• Remember the password you have set.
 It is useful to input a hint in 
[password hint] in case you forget your password. In addition, we rec-
ommend that you create a password reset disk beforehand (Îpage 
20).
If the password is forgotten, Windows cannot be operated.
EClick [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Restart] to restart the computer.
FAt the Welcome screen, click the created user (user icon) to log-on.
zIf the password has been set, enter the password and click  . You 
cannot operate the computer until the proper password is entered.
Confirm that character input is not set to Caps Lock or NumLk. 
(Îpage 15)
zNote also that only the added user account will be displayed in the 
Welcome screen. The account for the administrator created during 
Windows setup will not be displayed.
‹This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines. 
						

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NOTE
zAbout the Icon Enlarger:
• If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and difficult to see, after 
completing step 8, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. 
This will allow you to magnify the display of characters and icons on the 
screen. (ΓIcon Enlarger” in onscreen Reference Manual)
• The [Icon Enlarger] can be set separately for each account.
zYou can also use [Loupe Utility], which enlarges a part of the screen. (ΓLoupe 
Utility” in onscreen Reference Manual)
zTo improve the security of the computer, be sure to refer to Windows Security 
Center (Îpage 39) and Windows Update (Îpage 40).
zIf you use the wireless LAN, be sure to refer to Wireless LAN (Îpage 37).
In some cases, the drive letters for the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive or connected 
devices (SD memory cards, external drives, etc.) may change when the DVD-ROM & 
CD-R/RW drive power is turned on or off. To prevent these letters from changing, we 
recommend that you allocate the drive letter for the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive from 
the latter half of the alphabet (e.g., L drive).
Note, however, that even if you change the drive letter, this drive letter may still change 
if you connect an SD memory card or USB devices after you have turned the DVD-
ROM & CD-R/RW drive power off.
zThe drive letter is a single character from A to Z allocated to storage devices 
(drives) or network drives by Windows. The drive letter for A Drive, B Drive and C 
Drive cannot be changed. You also cannot use a drive letter that is currently being 
used by another device, or a drive letter that has already been allocated to a net-
work drive. 
zAt the time of purchase, the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive is D Drive. 
zWe recommend that you change the drive letter before installing application soft-
ware.
ALog on to Windows with the administrator authority.
BConfirm whether the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive power is on.
If the drive power is off, turn it on.
CClick [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Optical Disc Drive Letter-Set-
ting Utility].
DClick  in [New drive letter], click the drive letter, and click [OK].
NOTE
zIf you have the Optical Disc Drive Letter-Setting Utility currently running while 
logged on in one account, a different user cannot start it up after logging on in a 
different account by using the Fast User Switching function.
‹When you have forgotten a Windows log-on password
Windows XP has a function to reset a current password and to set a new password.
To use this function, you need to create a password reset disk beforehand following the 
steps below.
AConnect the USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03) to your com-
puter.  Or insert the SD memory card into the computers SD memory 
card slot.
BClick [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts].
Changing the Internal DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Letter
Password Reset Function