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Personal Computer
Reference Manual
Model No. CF-T2 Series
XP
2000
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed. 
Read Me First
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 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.
 This manual covers two types of models, as distinguished by the type of LCD screen 
(models with touchscreen and models without touchscreen).
 Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual
 NOTE
NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
 CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.
 WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.
 Windows XP
Information for Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional users. "Windows" or "Windows XP" 
in this manual.
 Windows 2000
Information for Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional users. "Windows" or "Windows 
2000" in this manual.
 Enter
This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
 Fn+F5
This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.
 [start] - [Run]
This illustration means to click , then to click [Run]. For some applications, you may need 
to double-click.
 In Windows 2000, [start] is displayed as [Start]
 For U.S.A. and Canada
Information for CF-T2******M users.
 For Hong Kong
Information for CF-T2******H users.
 ⇒Operating Instructions
This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.
 Windows XP screens are used in this manual when no specific OS (operating system) 
notes are required.
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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.
 About the terminology used in this manual and the Setup Utility concerning the internal 
LCD and an external display
This manual and the 
Setup Utility
Simultaneous display
[Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/
GME Graphics Controller 
Properties]*1
Intel(R) Dual Display Clone
To display the same screen 
on both the LCD and external 
display
*1 To display [Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller properties]:
Windows XP
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics]. 
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics]. 
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 (only for models with 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. 
Besides, 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 (down)
LCD brightness control (up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the 
brightness of LCD.
The brightness setting is stored in memory 
separately under the condition the AC adaptor is 
connected and under the condition the AC adaptor 
is not connected.
Key Combinations
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Popup Window
 (Displayed after logging 
on to Windows)
     
Key
Fn+F3
Functions
Display change
By pressing this key combination, you can select 
either an external display, internal LCD or 
simultaneous.  ( page 69)
This key combination does not work when 
[Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen".
CAUTION
 Do not press another key until the display 
destination has been completely switched.
 Do not press this key combination in the 
following conditions.
 While MPEG files are playing.
 When the Extended Desktop is being 
utilized.
NOTE
Windows XP
 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.
Key Combinations
Key
Fn+F4
Functions
Speaker on/off switch
Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio 
from the internal speaker and headphone jack.
NOTE
 Disabling the speakers will also disable the 
warning beep.
 Speakers connected to the USB port 
cannot be muted.
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Popup Window
 (Displayed after logging 
on to Windows)
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Fn+F5
Fn+F6
Volume control (down)
Volume control (up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume 
of the internal speaker 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 22)
     
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)
When the 
battery pack is 
not inserted in 
the computer
Fn+F10
Power off using the hibernation function
Pressing this key combination causes the current 
status of the computer to be saved to the hard 
disk, and powers off the computer. ( page 22)
     
Hotkey Settings
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.
Windows XP
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
Key Combinations
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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:
1 Press Fn once. (Locked)
2 Press another key for combination. (Lock released)
 To use Fn successively:
1 Press Fn twice. (Locked)
2 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.
Select [OK].
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NOTE
 The Fn key lock function also works with Fn and other keys (e.g. , ) aside from 
Fx*2.
 Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey settings.
*1 If MUTE is set, you will not hear a beep.
*2 "Fx" indicates any function key from F1 to F10.