Panasonic CF-W2 Series XP specifications Dealing with Problems Summary, ‹Display

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Dealing with Problems (Summary)

Troubleshooting

‹Display

No display after powering on

z When the external display is not visible

 

• Check your cable connection to the external display

 

• Confirm that your display is powered on

 

• Check the settings for your external display

 

z The display destination may be set to the external display.

 

Try changing the display destination by pressing the Fn+

F3

key.

 

If you want to switch the display destination repeatedly by pressing the

Fn

+

 

F3 key, make sure that the display destination has switched completely

 

each time before pressing the Fn+F3 key again.

 

z Press the Fn+F2 key and adjust the brightness.

The power has not been turned off,

z Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode?

but after a certain period of time,

To resume operation of your computer when the display’s power is off (for

there is no display

energy conservation purposes), press any key unrelated to the direct trig-

 

gering of a selection, like the Ctrl key.

 

z To save power, your computer may have automatically entered the standby

 

mode (the power indicator blinks green) or hibernation mode (the power

 

indicator turns off). If so, slide the power switch.

When the battery pack is used, the

z Press the

 

+

 

key and adjust the brightness. Note, however, that when

Fn

F2

screen is darker than when the AC

the brightness is increased, the battery running time will become shorter.

adaptor is connected

Brightness can be set to separate levels for when the AC adaptor is con-

 

nected and when it is disconnected.

An afterimage appears (e.g., the key

z If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an afterimage may

green, red, and blue dots remain on

appear. This is not a malfunction. The afterimage will disappear when a

the display) or there are dots not dis-

different screen is displayed.

playing the correct colors

z High-precision and advanced technologies are used in the production of

 

color liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 0.002% or less of the

 

picture’s elements either fail to light or remain constantly lit (that means that

 

more than 99.998% of the elements are functioning properly), this is not

 

considered a defect.

The screen becomes disordered

z The screen display may become distorted if the resolution or number of col-

 

ors is changed, or if an external display is connected or disconnected while

 

the computer is operating. Restart the computer.

The external display no longer

z When an external display, not compatible with the power-saving mode, is

shows the correct image

connected to the computer. The display may not function correctly when the

 

computer enters the power-saving mode. Turn off the power to the external

 

display.

When you want to display the fonts

z Change the size of the icons, etc. using "Icon Enlarger (Î "Chapter 6: Icon

or icons in a larger size

Enlarger" in onscreen Reference Manual).

 

z You can also change the settings as follows (for more details, refer to the

 

Windows Help).

 

A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Dis-

 

play] - [Appearance].

 

B Select the font size in [Font size] and click [Effects]. Then add the

 

check mark for [Use large icons] to increase the icon size.

 

C Click [OK], then click [OK].

 

z To enlarge a part of the screen, use "Loupe Utility" (Î "Chapter 6: Loupe

 

Utility" in onscreen Reference Manual).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Personal Computer Model No. CF-W2 Series Disclaimer Trademarks IntroductionCopyright Read Me First For U.S.AIndustry Canada IC Notice for modem Read Me FirstFor Canada Industry Canada DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Caution Lithium BatteryInformation to the User ‹Handling Precautions‹Usage AC cord, the DC plug, or the AC Clean the DC plug of dust and otherDo not do anything that may damage AdaptorPrecautions Wireless LAN Turn off*1 inside of airplanesPrecautions Battery Pack ‹When closing the disk cover Usage Precautions / About NotationsUsage Precautions About NotationsHow to Use the Onscreen Manual How to Use This ManualManual Types and Contents Features Names and Functions of Parts DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Confirm the Status Using the LEDs Indicators Indicator Name/StatusConfirm the inclusion of all parts Turn the computer over and insert the battery packFirst-time Operation Read the Limited USE License Agreement ÎOpen the display Connect your computer to a power outletFirst-time Operation Turn your computer onSetup Windows ‹This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines Create User Accounts to recognize this computers userPassword Reset Function Screen DisplayRoles of Icons on the Notification Area Log-on to Windows Starting Up/Shutting DownStarting Up Select your applicationStarting Up/Shutting Down Shutting Down power off your computer‹To shut down using the keyboard Click Turn Off‹When you leave the computer or interrupt your work Using the Touch Pad ‹When the cursor doesn’t move the way you want it to Using the Fn Key Inserting / Removing the RAM Module Power off your computer. ÎExpanding Memory ‹InsertingPut the cover back in place Expanding Memory‹Removing Setup Utility Running the Setup UtilityKey Operations Setup UtilityHow to use the screen Information Menu Main MenuAdvanced Menu LANSecurity Menu Boot Menu Boot MenuExit Menu Usage Environment Usage / Handling / MaintenanceMaintenance HandlingUseful Information Operation ‹Turning on/off the Wireless LAN Wireless LANAbout Turning On/Off the Wireless LAN ‹Enable/disable wireless LAN standard IEEE802.11a 802.11aWindows ‹Use Fast User SwitchingWindows/Antivirus Protection Change the Way Users Log on or offWindows Security Center Windows/Antivirus ProtectionSecurity Center/Antivirus Protection If the message Your computer might be at risk is displayedComputer Viruses Windows UpdatePop-up Blocker ‹While the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive is being accessed Using CD/DVD‹Before using the drive ‹About recognition of mediaInternal Hard Disk When Using Peripheral DevicesWhen Changing Hard Disk Partitions To Protect DataWhen Disposing of This Computer List of Error Codes ‹Starting Up Dealing with Problems Summary‹Windows Setup ‹Enter Password Dealing with Problems Summary ‹Display‹Standby/Hibernation Function ‹Setup Utility‹Shutting Down ‹Disk Operations ‹Battery Indicator‹Onscreen Reference Manual ‹Fast User Switching Function ‹Reinstalling B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP‹SD Card Setup SD Memory Card security function ‹Wireless LAN‹Other Problems Ctrl Shift Esc‹Save information to a file Check the Computer’s Usage Status‹Running PC Information Viewer ‹Save a copy of the screen to a fileInformation for Installed Applications Getting Started TroubleshootingReinstalling Software Before ReinstallationChange the settings in the Setup Utility Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Connect the AC adaptorUse the Product Recovery DVD-ROM to execute reinstalla- tion Return the Setup Utility settings to their default values If you can connect to the Internet, perform Windows Update ‹Changing the drive letterLimited USE License Agreement About Intel software productsTermes, clauses et conditions Contrat de licence dusage limitéLicense Preparing Hard Disk Backup FunctionBefore Using a Hard Disk Backup Function Create a Backup Area Hard Disk Backup Function Backing Up and Restoring Data Enter keyTo disable the hard disk backup function When the hard disk backup function has been enabledCompletely Erasing Data Hard Disk Data Erase UtilityBefore Erasing Data ‹Confirm the followingsHard Disk Data Erase Utility Important Information Specifications Main SpecificationsImportant Information Specifications Pre-installed SoftwarePage Index