Panasonic CF-31 SERIES

Port Replicator / Car Mounter

NOTE

When you do not use the expansion bus connector, close the slide cover so that por-

tion (B) matches the mark (C).

Contents

Main Introduction For the users of the model with Discrete Video Controller For the users of the model without Discrete Video Controller Sound and video Windows Update Regarding Windows 7 Introduction When high-frequency sound occurs To switch to the discrete GPU, select [Performance Video] in [Switchable Graphics]. Switching the GPU that is used 1 Introduction 6 Regarding Windows XP 7 Key Combinations Page Page Hotkey Settings 1 2 Touchscreen Operation of the touchscreen Operate the touchscreen with your finger or with an approved stylus Do not apply too much pressure when operating the touchscreen Maintaining the performance of the touchscreen Things to keep in mind when using the touchscreen Touchscreen Calibration 1 2 3 Page Panasonic Hand Writing Starting Panasonic Hand Writing 1 Sleep or Hibernation Functions Starting Up Your Computer Quickly Setting Sleep or Hibernation 1 Precautions [Advanced]. 2 [When I press the power button on my computer:], and then click [OK]. Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation To enter sleep*3 or hibernation 1 sounds. Page To resume from sleep*3 or hibernation Saving Power Reducing Power Consumption Setup 1 2 3 4 Using Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility Using Power Saving Utility Setup 1 2 Using Catalyst Control Center Utility Security Measures Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password 1 2 3 6 5 Security Measures 1 Preventing Your Hard Disk Data from Being Read or Written Select [Enabled] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility ( word On Resume] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (page 97). Battery Power Battery Indicator Checking the Remaining Battery Charge 1 + . High temperature mode Page Computer behavior with low battery Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration) 1 2 3 Replacing the Battery Pack 1 2 Page Page Customizing the Power Setting Changing the Power Plan Setting Deleting the Power Plan Creating Your Own Power Setting Multimedia Pocket Replacing the Multimedia Pocket Device 1 Page Multimedia Pocket PC Card / ExpressCard Inserting/Removing the Card 1 PC Card / ExpressCard 2 1 2 Page SD Memory Card SD Memory Card Information SD Memory Card Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 1 Card with the label side facing up and with the cut corner facing in (B). SD Memory Card 1 2 Smart Card Inserting/Removing the Smart Card 1 with the contact part (B) in front. RAM Module Inserting/Removing the RAM Module 1 2 3 RAM Module 4 5 Port Replicator / Car Mounter Page External Display 1 2 1 Switching the Display Mode Page Display Selector 1 2 3 4 Page Various Ways to Change the Display Settings Changing the Sound Output Destination Page USB Devices Connecting/Removing USB Devices 1 USB Devices 2 IEEE 1394 Devices Fingerprint Reader How to Use the Fingerprint Reader Fingerprint sensor or 1 Overview Recommended Installation Procedure Precautions Security Functions Installation 1 2 3 4 Page More Advanced Security 1 2 Useful Information Backup Limitations in Use Handling & Maintenance Deleting (Initializing) Owners Data 1 2 3 Starting Over Modem Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack 1 2 Modem Ring Resume Function Modem LAN Connecting LAN Power On by LAN/Wake Up from Wired LAN Enabling the Power On by LAN function 2 3 4 5 6 Enabling/Disabling the Wake Up from wired LAN function 2 3 D isabling/Enabling Wireless Communication The Wireless Switch To disable all wireless communication 1 Wireless Switch Utility The Wireless Switch Utility icon To enable or disable particular wireless devices 1 2 Wireless Connection Disable Utility Page Status indication Menu Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN Function Turning on/off the wireless LAN communication 1 Setting the wireless LAN access point 1 2 3 4 5 Setting the Profiles Enabling/Disabling the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a) 1 2 Page Bluetooth Turning on/off the Bluetooth communication 1 1 icon ( or ) on the notification area. To access the online manual Hard Disk Drive Inserting/Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 2 3 Hard Disk Drive 4 Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility 1 2 Information Menu Main Menu Page Page Advanced Menu Page Page To change the boot order Boot Menu Security Menu Page Icon Enlarger Enlarging the screen items 1 2 Loupe Utility 1 2 Using the Loupe Utility 1 2 3 Loupe Utility Setting the Loupe Utility 1 2 Hardware Diagnostics Hardware that can be checked using the PC-Diagnostic Utility 1 2 or Regarding the PC-Diagnostic Utility Running the Diagnostic Check 3 4 A + 5 6 B 7 C D Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 Creating a Backup of the Hard Disk Data Restoring the Hard Disk Data Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function Hard Disk Data Erase Utility 2 4 3 5 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility Technical Information Network Connections and Communications Software About Windows-related files Computrace software Page Error Message Troubleshooting (Advanced) Shut Down Display Sleep*1 or Hibernation Sound Keyboard Network Wireless Communication (only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN) Page Page Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) PC Card / ExpressCard Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) SD Memory Card Smart Card (only for model with Smart Card slot) Page Page Page Fast User Switching Function Others Checking the Computers Usage Status 2 + 3