®
Personal Computer
Reference Manual
 Model No. CF-T1 Series
Contents
Read Me First................................................................2
Key Combinations........................................................3
LED Indicators..............................................................6
Touch Pad.....................................................................7
Touchscreen* .............................................................11
Display Rotation Tool*...............................................14
Standby/Hibernation Functions................................15
Security Measures .....................................................19
Computing on the Road ............................................23
Battery Power.............................................................25
SD-MovieStage Windows XP ........................................30
PC Cards.....................................................................32
SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card ...........................34
RAM Module ...............................................................44
External Display  ........................................................45
USB Devices ..............................................................48
Modem ........................................................................50
LAN..............................................................................52
Setup Utility ................................................................54
Technical Information................................................61
DMI Viewer..................................................................62
List of Error Codes.....................................................63
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) .........................65
* Only for models with touchscreen
When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to 	 page number (green display), the shape of the
cursor will change to 
. Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a click is made), the corresponding
page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed. 
Read Me First
2
G 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.
G This manual covers two types of models, as distinguished by the type of LCD screen
(models with touchscreen and models without touchscreen).
G Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual
NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING
Windows 2000
Windows 2000
Windows 2000
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows XP
Windows XP
Windows XP
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.
:
:
Information for Microsoft
Professional users.
®
 Windows 2000
®
Information for Microsoft
Professional users.
®
 Windows  XP 
®
: This illustration means to press [Enter] key.
: This illustration means to press and hold [Fn] key,
then press [F5] key.
[Start]* - [Run]
: This  illustration  means  to  select  [Start]*,  then  to
For U.S.A. and Canada
For U.S.A. and Canada
For U.S.A. and Canada
For U.S.A. and Canada
For Hong Kong
For Hong Kong
For Hong Kong
For Hong Kong
 	 
          
select [Run]. 
For some applications, you may need to select.
*Windows XP
Windows XP  : [start]
Windows XP
Windows XP
Information for CF-T1RxxxxxM users.
Information for CF-T1RxxxxxH users.
:
:
: This  illustration  means  to  refer  to  the  Operating
Instructions.
G Windows  2000  screens  are  used  in  this  manual  when  no  specific  OS  notes  are
required.
G 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.
G 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) 82830M Graphics 
Controller Properties]*
Intel(R) Dual Display Clone
To display the same screen on 
both the internal LCD and exter-
nal display
* Windows 2000 : Select  [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Intel® Extreme Graphics].
Windows XP
: Select  [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel® 
Extreme Graphics].
Key Combinations
3
CAUTION
G Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for mod-
els with touchscreen) or other keys. 
NOTE
G 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.
G 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] screen is set to
“Full Screen”).
Popup Window
(Displayed after logging on to 
Windows)
 
Key
Functions
Function Descriptions
Fn + F1
Fn + F2
LCD brightness control  
(down)
LCD brightness control 
(up)
Fn + F3
Display change
Pressing this key combination adjusts the 
brightness of LCD. The brightness setting is 
stored in memory separately under the condi-
tion the AC adaptor is connected and under the 
condition the AC adaptor is not connected.
By pressing this key combination, you can 
select either an external display, LCD or 
simultaneous. (	 page 45)
This combination does not work when 
[Command Prompt] screen is set to “Full 
Screen”.
CAUTION
G Do  not  press  another  key  until  the  dis-
play  destination  has  been  completely
switched.
G Do not press this key combination while
MPEG files are playing.
NOTE
G Windows XP
When  switching  to  a  different  user  with
the Fast User Switching function, this key
combination may not work. In this case,
log  on  with  the  administrator  authority
again, not using the Fast User Switching
function,  and  try  the  operation  once
more.
Key Combinations
Key
Functions
Function Descriptions
Fn + F4
Speaker on/off switch
Pressing this key combination turns on/off 
audio from the internal speaker and headphone 
jack.
NOTE
G Disabling the speaker will also disable 
the warning beep.
G Speakers connected to the USB port 
cannot be muted.
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Volume control (down)
Volume control (up)
Pressing this key combination adjusts the 
volume of the internal speaker and headphone 
jack.
Fn + F7
Power off using the 
standby function
Fn + F9
Remaining capacity of the 
battery pack 
Fn + F10
Power off using the 
hibernation function 
NOTE
G This key combination cannot be used to
adjust the volume of the warning beep or
speakers connected to the USB port.
Pressing this key combination causes the 
current status of the computer to be saved to 
memory, and powers off the computer. 
(	 page 15)
Pressing this key combination displays the 
remaining battery capacity on the screen. 
(	 page 26)
Pressing this key combination causes the 
current status of the computer to be saved to 
the hard disk, and powers off the computer.
(	 page 15)
4
Popup Window
(Displayed after logging on to 
Windows)
OFF (MUTE)
ON
Remaining capacity (%) 
display.
Battery pack is not 
inserted.
Key Combinations
Hotkey Settings
5
There are two Fn key functions as follows:
GFn 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.
GPopup windows display ON/OFF
1 Run the Hotkey Settings.
 Windows 2000 : Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
 Windows XP
: Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings].
A
2 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.
B C
To use Fn successively:
(Lock released)
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]*:
Notifies the user with a sound when Fn is pressed, locked, or released.
*(If MUTE is set, you will not hear a beep.)
[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* are pressed. To prevent this, turn the popup window 
display function OFF.
3  Select [OK].
NOTE
G The Fn key lock function also works with Fn and other keys (e.g., , ) aside from
Fx*.
G Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey settings.
* “Fx” indicates any function key from F1 to F10.
LED Indicators
6
Power status
Not lit
GreenG
Blinking greenG  : Standby mode
 : Power off / Hibernation mode
 : Power on 
Battery pack status
Not lit 
OrangeG*
GreenG*
RedG
Blinking redG*
Blinking orangeG*
: AC adaptor not connected or charging not being
performed.
: Charging in progress.
: Charging finished. 
 
: Battery is low. 
 
(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less). 
 
: Battery pack or charging malfunction.
: Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature 
limits. The ambient temperature is outside the 
allowable range. Once the allowable range requirement 
is satisfied, charging begins automatically. 
Caps Lock
This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed.  Subsequent
non-shifted input is capitalized.
NumLk (Numeric key)   This indicator lights green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a portion
of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. [Enter] key functions
differently depending on the application.
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
This indicator lights green when ScrLk  is pressed. Scroll lock functions
differently depending on the application.
Hard disk drive status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed. 
SD memory card sta-
tus
This indicator lights when the SD memory card or MultiMedia Card is
accessed.
* When the AC adaptor is connected.
Touch Pad
7
Use  the  touch  pad  to  move  the  cursor  on  the  display  and  perform  normal  computer
operations.
NOTE
G By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Therefore, do not use
any implement which causes damage on the work surface.
A.Work Surface (Touch Pad)
B.Left Button
C.Right Button
Function
Moving the Cursor
Operation
Move the tip of your finger lightly over the 
work surface.
Tapping/Clicking
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
Dragging
Scroll
NOTE
tapping
or
clicking
double-tapping
or
double-clicking
or
While holding down 
the button, moving 
your finger on the 
work surface.
Two quick taps, but 
on the second tap 
leaving your finger 
down (applying 
pressure) and mov-
ing it on the work 
surface.  
	 page 8
G Refer to [Mouse Properties]* for information on basic operations other than the above.    
*Windows 2000 : Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].                                       
 Windows XP
: Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - 
[Mouse].
G The help message in [Settings] for [Mouse Properties] - [Device Settings] will be 
displayed in the same language as the one set for [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, 
Language, and Regional Options] - [Regional and Language Options] - [Standards 
and formats].
Touch Pad
8
Using the Touch Pad Utility
How to Scroll
The Touch Pad Utility enables you to scroll easily by tracing a circle around the touch pad.
NOTE
G Depending on the application software, the scroll operation may differ, or the scroll
function may not operate properly.
1 Select the screen you want to scroll.
2 Position the cursor over the area you want to scroll.
3 Trace a circle around the edge of the touch pad as indicated in 
the following diagrams.
To scroll down (trace clockwise)
To scroll up (trace counter-clockwise)
Scrolling will begin more easily if you start from the position marked by the 
trace as indicated by the arrow.
 and 
4 Once scrolling has begun, continue to trace a circle on the touch 
pad without removing your finger from the pad.
GAs long as you are tracing a circle, you can continue scrolling using any position 
on the touch pad. It is not necessary to trace a circle around the edge of the pad.
GTo scroll in the opposite direction, trace a circle in the opposite direction without 
removing your finger from the touch pad.
5 When you are finished scrolling, remove your finger from the 
touch pad.
Hints for Easier Touch Pad Operation
GYou can change various touch pad settings using the following procedure:
Windows 2000:
[Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility Setting]
Windows XP:
[start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility Setting]
Settings can be changed for the following functions:
• Use Touch Pad function (On/Off)
 Display icon in task tray (On/Off)
 Animated icon in task tray (On/Off)
 Rotate icon when wheel is operated (On/Off)