Panasonic CF-W8 Operating Instructions Manual

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15 Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendixNOTEz Regarding Windows XPYou can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logson or off. This manual explains using the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).z Windows UpdateYou can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.[start] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update]Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required,contact your technical support office.z If the message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayedSelect (red icon) on the notification area and make the appropriate settings. The Windows Security Center reg-ularly gives you notice so that you can make the optimum settings. This is not an error message and you can use thecomputer. However, making appropriate measures is recommended to reduce the risk of virus and other attacks.z PC Information ViewerThis computer periodically records the management information of the hard disk, etc. The maximum data volume foreach record is 1024 bytes. This information is only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down byany possibility. They are never sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purposedescribed the above.To disable the function, add the check mark for [Disable the automatic save function for management informationhistory] in [Hard Disk Status] of PC Information Viewer, and click [OK].When you disable the function, information on how to use the hard disk of PC Information Popup is not displayed.(Î Reference Manual “Check the Computer’s Usage Status” and “PC Information Popup”)z If you hear the sounds from CD/DVD driveIn the following situations, the sounds from the CD/DVD drive can be heard.• Immediately after the CD/DVD drive is turned on• Just after turning on the computer with [Optical Drive Power] set to [On] in the Setup Utility• When a CD or DVD is playingThe sounds you hear are normal operating sounds created by the motor in the CD/DVD drive operating; it is not amalfunction.z To conserve power, the following power saving methods are set at the time of purchase. (When AC adaptoris connected)• The screen automatically turns off after 15 minutes of inactivity.• The computer automatically enters standby*1 after 20 minutes of inactivity.*1 Refer to Reference Manual “Standby or Hibernation Functions” about resuming from standby.z Power consumption in each mode is as follows. (When AC adaptor is connected)• When the screen is off Approx. 9 W• In standby Approx. 2.2 W• The battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is off Approx. 0.9 Wz Even when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, power is consumed (Max. 0.5 W) simply byhaving the AC adaptor plugged into an AC outlet. (When using with 115 V AC)z Note that the computer consumes electricity even when the computer power is off. If the battery pack is fullycharged, the battery will be fully discharged in the following period of time:*2 If “Wake Up from wired LAN” is disabled, the period of time will become slightly longer.If “Wake Up from wireless LAN” is enabled, the period of time will become shorter.z When the CD/DVD drive power is turned off, the message “The ‘Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller’ devicecan now be safely removed from the system” will appear, but the CD/DVD drive is an internal device, so it cannotbe removed. When Starting Up/Shutting Downz Do not do the following• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor• Sliding the power switch or CD/DVD drive power/open switch• Touching the keyboard, touch pad or external mouse• Closing the displayWhen using the supplied battery pack (CF-VZSU51W) When using the optional battery pack (CF-VZSU52W)• In standby: Approx. 3 days (If “Wake Up from wiredLAN” is enabled: 2 days) *2• In hibernation: Approx.1.5 months (If “Wake Upfrom wired LAN” is enabled: 3 days)*2• When power is off: Approx. 1.5 months (If “PowerOn by wired LAN” is enabled: 3 days)• In standby: Approx. 1.5 days (If “Wake Up fromwired LAN” is enabled: 1 days) *2• In hibernation: Approx. 0.7 months (If “Wake Upfrom wired LAN” is enabled: 1.5 days)*2• When power is off: Approx. 0.7 months (If “PowerOn by wired LAN” is enabled: 1.5 days)