Panasonic CF-50GB2UUKM - Toughbook 50 - Pentium M 1.6 GHz Operating Instructions Manual

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25 TroubleshootingThe red indicator lightsThe red indicator blinksThe orange indicator blinksThe battery level is very low (the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity).Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the indicator light is orange. If youdo not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your computer. After replacing thebattery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on.Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and discon-nect the AC adaptor, then connect them again.If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The battery pack or recharg-ing function may be defective.Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the batterypack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging. Once the allowablerange requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your computer can be usednormally.Battery IndicatorSome applications do notwork properlyWhen switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the followingproblems may occur. In this case, log off all users, and try the operation once more. If theproblem persists, restart the computer.• Some applications may not work properly (for example, PDF files may not be printedproperly).• It may not be possible to set the settings of the display.• A serial mouse may not work.• Fn + F3 may not work.• The wireless LAN cannot be used.• The B’s CLiP icon will no longer be shown on the taskbar and a CD-RW disc cannot bewritten on.Fast User Switching function Windows XPThe external display nolonger displays properlyWhen you want to displaythe fonts or icons at a largersizeWindows XPAn error occurs or the computerfreezes while using DualviewWhen an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used with thecomputer, the external display may no longer display properly when the computer entersthe condition the power of the display is OFF (for energy conservation purposes). In suchcases, turn off the power to the external display.Change the settings as follows (for more details, refer to the Windows Help).Windows 20001 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Appearance].2 Select the scheme labeled “large” or “extra large” in [Scheme] to change the font size,and select [Icon] in [Item] to change the icon size.3 Select [OK].You can change the size of the icons, etc. using “Icon Enlarger” ( page 13).Windows XP1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Appearance].2 Select the font size in [Font size], and select [Effects] and then add the check mark for[Use large icons] to increase the icon size.3 Select [OK], then select [OK].You can change the size of the icons, etc. using “Icon Enlarger” ( page 14).If you use a 3D screen saver while in Dualview mode at a high resolution, an error mayoccur or the computer may freeze. Under these conditions, do not use a 3D screen saver.