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Personal Computer
Reference Manual
Model No. CF-Y2/CF-W2 Series
XP
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Read Me First
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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 not be displayed as shown in this manual.
If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions.
 Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
 In this manual, the following software packages are described as follows:
"WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version)" as "WinDVD"
"B's Recorder GOLD7 BASIC" as "B's Recorder"
"B's CLiP 5" as "B's CLiP"
 Circular media such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM are described as "discs".
Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual
NOTE
CAUTION
Enter
Fn+F5
[start] - [Run]
 or ⇒
Orange*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.
When using with the [Fn] and [Ctrl] functions 
interchanged, read with [Fn] and [Ctrl] reversed.
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.
Read Me First
About Display Mode
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Internal LCD (Notebook)
External Display (PC monitor)
Simultaneous display 
(Intel(R) Dual Display Clone)
Extended Desktop
This computer's display 
External display connected to this computer
To display the same screen on both the LCD and 
external display
To use both the internal LCD and the external display as 
an extended display domain. You can drag a window 
between the internal LCD and the external display each 
other.
The terminology in ( ) is the one used in [Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller 
properties].
To display [Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller properties]:
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 
M].
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [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) 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").
 When using with the Fn and Ctrl functions interchanged. ( page 99)
 Press Ctrl instead of Fn.
 It is not possible to replace the markings on the keys, or the keys themselves.
Key
Functions
Popup Window
(Displayed after logging 
on to Windows)
Fn+F1
LCD brightness control (down)
Fn+F2
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
Key
Fn+F3
Functions
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Popup Window
(Displayed after logging 
on to Windows)
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 77)
     
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 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, Windows logon screen, etc.). When 
Fn+F3 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 speaker and headphone jack.
NOTE
 Disabling the speakers will also disable the 
warning beep.
 Speakers connected to the USB port 
cannot be muted.
Fn+F5
Volume control (down)
Fn+F6
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
Shut down using the standby function
Pressing this key combination causes the current 
status of the computer to be saved to memory, and 
shuts down the computer. ( page 18)
     
Key Combinations
Key
Functions
Fn+F9
Remaining capacity of the battery pack
Fn+F10
Shut down using the hibernation function
Pressing this key combination causes the current 
status of the computer to be saved to the hard disk, 
and shuts down the computer. ( page 18)
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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+NumLk
The functions differ depending on the application 
software being used.
     
Fn+Home
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
NOTE
 The Hotkey settings can be set separately for each user.
 When using with the Fn and Ctrl functions interchanged ( page 99), read with Fn 
and Ctrl reversed.
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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