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Reference Manual
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-73 Series
XP
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
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Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in
order to make the explanation easier to understand.
If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be
executable, and some screens may be not displayed as shown in this manual.
If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions.
In this manual, "Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced
Security Technologies" is indicated as "Windows" or "Windows XP".
In this manual, the following software packages are described as follows:
"WinDVD™ 5" as "WinDVD"
"B's Recorder GOLD7 BASIC" as "B's Recorder"
"B's CLiP 6" as "B's CLiP"
The following drives may be described as "CD/DVD drive".
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive, DVD MULTI drive
Circular media such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM are described as "discs".
Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
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Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual
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NOTE
CAUTION
Enter
Fn+F5
[start] - [Run]
or ⇒
xxxx*1
NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in
minor or moderate injury.
This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key,
then press the [F5] key.
This illustration means to click [start], then to click
[Run]. For some applications, you may need to double-
click.
These symbols indicated related pages.
: Refer to the page in this Reference Manual
⇒ : Refer to the Operating Instructions
If *1 is selected, it will jump to a related explanatory
note.
Key Combinations
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CAUTION
Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also, do
not press different key combinations quickly one after another.
Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external
mouse), touchscreen or other keys.
NOTE
Do not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard
disk drive indicator turns off. Note, however, that the key combinations Fn+F1,
Fn+F2 and Fn+F3 are operable in the Setup Utility.
The key combinations below may not work while some applications are running. The
popup window may not be displayed depending on the state of the application you are
using (e.g., when [Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen").
Key
Fn+F1
Fn+F2
Functions
Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)
LCD brightness control
(Fn+F1 = down / Fn+F2 = up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the LCD
brightness.
You can select a different brightness level setting
for when the AC adaptor is connected and for when
it is not connected.
(At the time of purchase, the LCD brightness is set
to be darker when the AC adaptor is not
connected.)
Key Combinations
Key
Fn+F3
5
Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)
Functions
Display change
(When the external display is connected)
By pressing this key combination, you can select
either an external display, internal LCD or
simultaneous. ( page 85)
CAUTION
Do not press another key until the display
destination has been completely switched.
Do not press this key combination in the
following conditions.
When the external display is not
connected.
When a video such as a DVD video or an
MPEG file is playing.
When the Extended Desktop is being
utilized.
When a game such as pinball is
displayed.
NOTE
This key combination does not work when
[Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen".
When switching to a different user with the
Fast User Switching function, this key
operation may not work. In this case, log off
all users and restart the computer.
Simultaneous display cannot be used until
Windows startup is complete (during Setup
Utility, etc.). When the Fn+F3 key is
pressed, the screen is displayed on the
external display or internal LCD.
Key Combinations
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Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Key
Fn+F4
Functions
Speaker on/off switch
Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio
from the internal speakers and headphone jack.
NOTE
Turning off the speaker will also turn off the
warning beep.
Speakers connected to the USB port
cannot be turned off.
Fn+F5
Fn+F6
Volume control
(Fn+F5= down / Fn+F6= up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume
of the internal speakers and headphone jack.
NOTE
This key combination cannot be used to
adjust the volume of the warning beep or
speakers connected to the USB port.
Fn+F7
Power off using the standby function
Pressing this key combination causes the current
status of the computer to be saved to memory, and
powers off the computer. ( page 18)
Key Combinations
Key
Fn+F9
Functions
Remaining capacity of the battery pack
Pressing this key combination displays the
remaining battery capacity on the screen.
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Popup Window
(Displayed after logging
on to Windows)
When the battery pack is
inserted in the computer
(example)
In normal
temperature mode
( page 36)
In high temperature
mode ( page 36)
When the battery pack is
not inserted in the
computer
Fn+F10
Forcing the hibernation function
Pressing this key combination causes the current
status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk,
and puts the computer into hibernation mode.
( page 18)
Key Combinations
Hotkey Settings
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There are two Fn key functions as follows:
Fn key lock function
After Fn is pressed once, it stays in the "pressed" position until another key is pressed.
This is convenient when it is difficult to press two buttons simultaneously.
Popup windows display ON/OFF
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Run the Hotkey Settings.
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
Set the parameters.
A. Use Fn key lock
Add the check mark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function. The following
Fn key lock function will then be enabled.
To use Fn only once:
A Press Fn once. (Locked)
B Press another key for combination. (Lock released)
To use Fn successively:
A Press Fn twice. (Locked)
B Press another key for combination.
Fn key remains locked until Fn is pressed once more.
B. Notification
This setting is only available when [Use Fn key lock] is checked.
[Make sounds when Fn key is pressed]*1
Notifies the user with a sound when Fn is locked or released.
[Show status on screen]:
Displays the Fn key status on the taskbar.
:Fn is locked
:Fn is not locked
C. Disable popup
Add the check mark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF.
The full-screen display of [Command Prompt] screen or MPEG files may change
to a window display if Fn+Fx*2 keys are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup
window display function OFF.