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®
Personal Computer
Reference Manual
CF-45 Series
Contents
Key Combinations ............................................. 2
LED Indicators ................................................... 3
Suspend/Hibernation Functions ...................... 4
Security Measures ............................................ 7
Computing On the Road ................................ 11
Battery Power ................................................. 13
Using PC Cards .............................................. 15
Adding Memory .............................................. 17
Port Replicator ................................................ 18
Using a Printer ................................................ 19
Using an External Display ............................. 20
Using USB Devices ................................................. 21
Infrared Data Communications .......................... 22
Hard Disk Drive ............................................... 23
Setup Utility .................................................... 24
Technical Information .................................... 29
Computer Diagnosis ...................................... 32
DMI Viewer ...................................................... 33
Dealing With Problems................................... 34
NOTE:
CAUTION:
WARNING:
[Start]-[Shut Down]:
Enter :
Fn + F5 :
:
NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.
This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)
This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
This illustration means to press [Fn], and while holding down on [Fn], to press [F5].
This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed out.
Key Combinations
2
CAUTION
Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.
Do not press the following key combinations while using the trackball (mouse) or other keys.
Fn + F2
LCD brightness control
Hold down the Fn key and press F2 to change the brightness.
(When the brightness is at its maximum value,
is displayed.)
Fn + F3
Display change
By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external display,
LCD or simultaneous.
Fn + F4
Speaker on/off switch
Pressing this key combination turns off audio from the internal speaker and
headphone jack. Pressing it again turns audio back on.
Fn + F5
Volume control ( down)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the internal speaker and
headphone jack.
Fn + F6
Volume control ( up)
NOTE
This key combination cannot be used to adjust the volume of the beep sound.
Fn + F7
Power off using the sus-
pend function
Fn + F8
Power Management
enable/disable switch
Fn + F9
Remaining capacity of
the battery pack
Pressing this key combination causes the current screen on the display to be
saved to memory, and powers off the computer. When the computer is pow-
ered on again, this same screen will be displayed. (The computer must be
plugged into the AC adapter or have a battery pack with sufficient remaining
power installed.)
Pressing this key combination temporarily disables the power management
feature of the Setup Utility. (
page26) Pressing it again, or powering the
computer off and then back on enables the power management feature of the
Setup Utility.
Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the
screen.
Fn + F10
Standby mode
for conserving power
Pressing this key combination cuts off power to the LCD display until opera-
tion is resumed by pressing any key.
LED Indicators
3
Caps Lock
This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non-shifted
input is capitalized.
NumLk (Numeric key)
These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed and then KeyPad is pressed
while holding down the Fn key. This causes a portion of the keyboard to func-
tion as a numeric keypad. Depending on the application, the [Enter] key may
function differently than normal.
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock functions differ-
ently depending on the application.
KeyPad (Arrow key)
This indicator lights green when KeyPad is pressed while holding down Fn.
When the indicator is not lit, a portion of the keyboard functions as arrow keys.
Depending on the application, the [Enter] key may function differently than
normal.
CD-ROM status
This indicator lights when the CD-ROM drive is accessed.
Floppy disk status
This indicator lights when the floppy disk drive is accessed.
Hard disk status
This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
Battery pack status
Not lit :
AC adapter not connected or charging not being
performed.
Lit constantly orange : Charging in progress.
Lit constantly green : Charging finished.
Lit constantly red :
Battery is low (remaining battery capacity is approx.
9% or less).
Battery pack or charging malfunction.
Flashing red :
Flashing orange for 5 seconds after the AC adapter is connected :
Power status
Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is
outside the allowable range.)
Not lit :
Power off
Lit constantly green : Power on
Flashing green :
Suspend mode
Suspend/Hibernation Functions
4
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down your com-
puter, you can do so by using the suspend or hibernation function.
Differences between the suspend function and hibernation function
Function
Where data is saved to Memory
Speed
Fast
Suspend function
Hibernation function
Hard disk
Somewhat slow
Requires power supply Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost) Power not required to maintain data
and
, select [Power Management], then press
Enter
page 24)
Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function
1 Run the Setup Utility (
2Using
3
4
Using
[Hibernation] with
Close the Setup Utility (
, then press Esc
page 24)
and
, select [Power Switch], set [Suspend] or
Shutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function
The computer should be set for suspend or hibernation (
see the above procedure).
Power off your computer
(Do not touch the power switch while your
computer is entering the hibernation mode.)
Suspend Mode
or
Hibernation Mode
CAUTION
If the power switch is held for over four seconds at the ON position, the power goes
OFF without activation of the suspend or hibernation function.
Do not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds.
If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recom-
mended that hibernation mode is used instead of suspend mode.
Suspend/Hibernation Functions
5
Shutting Down Using the Suspend Function
Fn + F7 or select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu
Suspend Mode
NOTE
When you select [Suspend] from the [Start] menu:
[Suspend] is deleted from the [Start] menu by unchecking [Allow Windows to manage
power use on this computer.] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power] or by
unchecking [Show suspend command on Start menu] in [Advanced].
Resuming Operation
Turn your computer on
) is displayed upon sliding the power switch, your password has
If security indicator (
been set.
CAUTION
After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.
This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows during this time,
as this may subsequently cause Windows to operate abnormally.
Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or hiber-
nation mode; abnormal operation may result.
When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse or modem, or your PC Cards
may not work. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer or reinitialize the
individual devices.
Do not use the suspend or hibernation functions when using USB devices.
Set [USB Controller] of [Supervisor Setup] to [Disable] in the Setup Utility when
using the suspend or hibernation functions.
Suspend/Hibernation Functions
6
Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function
CAUTION
), HDD indicator (
) is on.
) or CD-ROM indicator (
Save all data before powering off your computer.
When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not touch
the trackball or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected. There are cases
where these devices will fail to operate; you will have to restart your computer using the
keyboard.
Do not power off during the following periods (you may corrupt your data or file):
• While the FDD indicator (
• While playing/recording audio files.
• While communications software is being used.
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using an operating system other than
the one that comes with your computer, the diagnostics program (DIAG45), the Setup
Utility, or when experiencing static electricity or noise.
If you hold down on the Alt , Ctrl or Shift key to enter the suspend or
hibernation mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For example,
if you hold down on the Shift key while sliding the power switch, upon resuming, if
you do not press the Shift key again, only capital letters will result from typing.
If your computer locks up, press the reset button. All data not saved is lost when this
button is pressed.
In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC cards (e.g., a modem card) are inserted,
more of that power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data at shut-
down is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC
adapter when using the suspend function.
Do not use the suspend or hibernation function during the following periods. The sus-
pend or hibernation function, or peripherals may not work.
When a file in external devices such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or ATA
card is opened, the suspend or hibernation function may not work. In such cases, close
the file.
SCSI cards may not recover after entering the suspend or hibernation mode. If this
occurs, restart the computer.
Security Measures
7
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.
Situation
You do not want your computer to be used without permission
Function to use
User Password
Same as above, but while you’re away temporarily
Coffee break Password
You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a floppy disk
Prevent operation by using a floppy disk
You do not want your Supervisor Setup changed without permission
Supervisor Password
You want to prevent theft of your computer
Use a security lock
Reference
below
page 8
page 9
page 9
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission
Set the User Password.
Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.
When the User Password is set
Upon entering your User Password
and pressing Enter .
If the correct password is input,
Over three incorrect attempts,
Will Start
Will Not Start*
(Power off)
* If you are starting from the suspend mode, if after three attempts the
correct password is not input, or if no password is entered for about
a minute, the computer returns to the suspend mode.
Run the Setup Utility (
Using
Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disabling)
1
2
3
4
To enable or change your password
Enter your password at the [Enter User Password], then press
Using
and
and
page 24)
.
, select [System Setup], then press Enter
, select [User Password], then press Enter
CAUTION
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinc-
tion between upper and lower case letters.
White colored keys can be used. Note that the space bar and function keys
cannot be used.
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user pass-
word.
Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be unable
to use your computer.
To disable your password
Using the
Go to step 7.
and
keys, select [Delete User Password], then press Enter .
5 Re-enter your password at the [Enter User Password Again]
6
, select [Set User Password], then press
(This is for confirmation purposes.)
and
Using
Enter
Security Measures
8
At the confirmation screen, press Enter
7
8Press Esc to end the password setting procedure
9 Close the Setup Utility (
page 24)
CAUTION
To prevent the changing of your password without permission
• When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time.
• Set the User Password Protection option (
page10).
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission while away temporarily
You should set the “Coffee break Password” (Note that you must first set the User Password).
When you input your selected key combination, the computer locks (key input, use of the trackball
and use of an external mouse are no longer possible).
When the coffee break password is set
When leaving your desk
Alt + Ctrl + F9
(Example of a selected key combination)
Input the correct password used at startup
and press Enter .
Operation resumes
The computer
is locked
When an incorrect password is inputted,
Operation does
not resume
CAUTION
Do not leave your computer just after sensitive data had been shown on the screen.
It is impossible to lock your computer from an external device, such as a mouse
connected through the serial port or the USB device is used.
During the coffee break,
is displayed on the screen. If the operations de-
scribed below are performed during the coffee break, the
indication may
disappear. In order to quit the coffee break and again begin using the computer,
input your password.
If a different popup window is displayed by using key combination.
If the computer is returned from the standby mode.
If the serial mouse is moved.
Setting the Coffee break Password (enabling or disabling)
1 Set the User Password (
2
page 7 to 8, step 1 to 7 )
and
To enable the Coffee break Password
Using
To disable the Coffee break Password
Using
Go to step 4.
and
, select [Coffee break Password], then set [Enable] with
.
.
, select [Coffee break Password], then set [Disable] with
keys, select [Key Combination for Coffee
and
Using
break], then set your combination of keys with
3
4 Press Esc to end the password setting procedure
5
Close the Setup Utility (
page 24)