Panasonic CF-F9 appendix Handling and Maintenance, „ If the computer becomes warm during usage

Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started

Handling and Maintenance

„If the computer becomes warm during usage

zCheck the following

• If you are not using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN off.

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If the computer becomes warm while the screen saver is displayed, set the screen saver to [Windows XP]. Screen savers that use 3-D images or other complex images increase the CPU utilization rate.

•Use recommended RAM module products. Non-recommended RAM modules may not operate properly, and may cause damage to your computer.

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Click on the notification area and click . Then select [Panasonic Power management (Better Heat Dispersion)]

•When changing to [Panasonic Power management (Better Heat Dispersion)], the following settings will change.

-Change to [High Speed] from [Standard] in [Fan control mode].

Rotation of the cooling fan will become faster and the computer can be cooled down. Note that the battery oper- ating time will be shorter.

-Switch the screen saver to [Prohibited].

•When you do not frequently use CPU or the rotation noise of the fan bothers you, set [Standard] or [Low Speed] in [Fan control mode].

AClick on the notification area and click .

BSelect [Standard] or [Low Speed] in [Fan control mode].

Î Reference Manual “Customizing the Power Setting” z

Double-click on the desktop and click [High speed], then click [OK].

•When you set [High speed], rotation of the cooling fan speeds up and the computer can be cooled down. Note that the battery operating time will be shorter.

•When you do not frequently use CPU or the rotation noise of the fan bothers you, set [Standard] or [Low speed] as necessary.

„When using peripheral devices

Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Carefully read the instruction manuals of the peripheral devices.

zUse the peripheral devices conforming to the computer’s specifications.

zConnect to the connectors in the correct direction.

zIf it is hard to insert, do not try forcibly but check the connector’s shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc.

zIf screws are included, fasten them securely.

„Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth

<Only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth>

zBefore using wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryption.

Maintenance

To clean the LCD panel and touch pad

Wipe lightly with a gauze or other dry, soft cloth.

To clean areas other than the LCD panel and touch pad

Wet a soft cloth with water or a diluted kitchen cleanser (neutral), wring the cloth out thoroughly, and wipe the dirty area gently. Using a detergent other than a neutral kitchen cleanser (e.g., a weak alkali cleanser) may adversely affect painted surfaces.

CAUTION

zDo not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol since it may adversely affect the surface causing discoloration, etc. Do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface.

zDo not apply water or detergent directly to the computer, since liquid may enter inside of the computer and cause malfunction or damage.

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