Panasonic CF-W2 Series XP Check the Computer’s Usage Status, ‹Running PC Information Viewer

Page 55

Check the Computer’s Usage Status

You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer’s usage status, and use this information when calling your technical support office for advice. (If you have not logged on to Windows with the administrator authority, some information will be dis- played as [Not Found].)

‹Running PC Information Viewer

AClick [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer].

Click on the items to display detailed information for each item.

zThe [PC Information Viewer] screen is always displayed on the top of every other screen.

‹Save information to a file

Displayed information can be saved save to a text file (.txt).

ARun the PC Information Viewer and display the information you wish to save.

BClick [Save].

z To save the item that is displayed.

Click [Save only the information displayed] and click [OK].

Some of the hidden information on the screen, which cannot be shown without scrolling the screen, will be saved, too.

z To save all items.

Click [Save all the information] and click [OK].

CSelect the folder, input the file name, then click [Save].

‹Save a copy of the screen to a file

You can save a copy of the screen currently being displayed to a file in bitmap format (.bmp).

ADisplay the screen you want to save.

BPress the Ctrl+Alt+F8 key.

CWhen a message “The copy of the screen was saved...” is displayed, click [OK].

[pcinfo.bmp] file will be saved in [My Documents] folder. If [pcinfo.bmp] file already exists, it will be overwritten. (If [pcinfo.bmp] file is set as a “Read-only” or “Hidden” file, the new file cannot be saved.)

zTo display the extension of the file, click [Tools] - [Folder Options] - [View] from Explorer, and remove the check mark for [Hide extensions for known file types] under the [Advanced settings] section.

NOTE

zYou can also save a copy of the screen to a file using the following procedure: Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [Screen Copy].

zAt the time of purchase, the computer is set so that a copy of the screen can be saved to a file by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+F8 key. This setting can be changed using the following procedure:

AClick [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer].

BRight-click [Screen Copy], and then click [Properties] - [Shortcut].

CMove the cursor to [Shortcut key], press the key to be used for the short- cut, and then click [OK].

zColors are saved in 256 colors.

zWhen using an Extended Desktop:

A copy of the screen displayed on the primary device will be saved.

Troubleshooting

55

Page 54 Page 56
Image 55
Page 54 Page 56
Contents Personal Computer Model No. CF-W2 Series Copyright IntroductionDisclaimer Trademarks For U.S.A Read Me FirstFor Canada Read Me FirstIndustry Canada IC Notice for modem Industry Canada Information to the User Lithium BatteryDVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Caution ‹Usage Precautions‹Handling Adaptor Clean the DC plug of dust and otherDo not do anything that may damage AC cord, the DC plug, or the ACTurn off*1 inside of airplanes Precautions Wireless LANPrecautions Battery Pack About Notations Usage Precautions / About NotationsUsage Precautions ‹When closing the disk coverManual Types and Contents How to Use This ManualHow to Use the Onscreen Manual Features Names and Functions of Parts DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Indicators Indicator Name/Status Confirm the Status Using the LEDsRead the Limited USE License Agreement Î Turn the computer over and insert the battery packFirst-time Operation Confirm the inclusion of all partsTurn your computer on Connect your computer to a power outletFirst-time Operation Open the displaySetup Windows Create User Accounts to recognize this computers user ‹This concludes the first-time use operation guidelinesScreen Display Password Reset FunctionRoles of Icons on the Notification Area Select your application Starting Up/Shutting DownStarting Up Log-on to WindowsClick Turn Off Shutting Down power off your computer‹To shut down using the keyboard Starting Up/Shutting Down‹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 Power off your computer. ÎExpanding Memory Inserting / Removing the RAM Module‹Removing Expanding MemoryPut the cover back in place Running the Setup Utility Setup UtilityHow to use the screen Setup UtilityKey Operations Main Menu Information MenuLAN Advanced MenuSecurity Menu Boot Menu Boot MenuExit Menu Handling Usage / Handling / MaintenanceMaintenance Usage EnvironmentUseful Information Operation ‹Enable/disable wireless LAN standard IEEE802.11a 802.11a Wireless LANAbout Turning On/Off the Wireless LAN ‹Turning on/off the Wireless LANChange the Way Users Log on or off ‹Use Fast User SwitchingWindows/Antivirus Protection WindowsIf the message Your computer might be at risk is displayed Windows/Antivirus ProtectionSecurity Center/Antivirus Protection Windows Security CenterPop-up Blocker Windows UpdateComputer Viruses ‹About recognition of media Using CD/DVD‹Before using the drive ‹While the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive is being accessedTo Protect Data When Using Peripheral DevicesWhen Changing Hard Disk Partitions Internal Hard DiskWhen Disposing of This Computer List of Error Codes ‹Windows Setup Dealing with Problems Summary‹Starting Up ‹Enter Password ‹Display Dealing with Problems Summary‹Shutting Down ‹Setup Utility‹Standby/Hibernation Function ‹Onscreen Reference Manual ‹Battery Indicator ‹Disk Operations ‹Wireless LAN ‹Reinstalling B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP‹SD Card Setup SD Memory Card security function ‹Fast User Switching FunctionCtrl Shift Esc ‹Other Problems‹Save a copy of the screen to a file Check the Computer’s Usage Status‹Running PC Information Viewer ‹Save information to a fileGetting Started Troubleshooting Information for Installed ApplicationsBefore Reinstallation Reinstalling SoftwareConnect the AC adaptor Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Change the settings in the Setup UtilityUse the Product Recovery DVD-ROM to execute reinstalla- tion Return the Setup Utility settings to their default values ‹Changing the drive letter If you can connect to the Internet, perform Windows UpdateAbout Intel software products Limited USE License AgreementLicense Contrat de licence dusage limitéTermes, clauses et conditions Before Using a Hard Disk Backup Function Hard Disk Backup FunctionPreparing Create a Backup Area Hard Disk Backup Function Enter key Backing Up and Restoring DataWhen the hard disk backup function has been enabled To disable the hard disk backup function‹Confirm the followings Hard Disk Data Erase UtilityBefore Erasing Data Completely Erasing DataHard Disk Data Erase Utility Important Information Main Specifications SpecificationsImportant Information Pre-installed Software SpecificationsPage Index
Top Page Image Contents