Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8EWAZZJM Operating Instructions Manual

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15 Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendixNOTEz 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 a malfunction.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 sleep*1 after 20 minutes of inactivity.*1 Refer to Reference Manual “Sleep or Hibernation Functions” about resuming from sleep.z Power consumption in each mode is as follows. (When AC adaptor is connected)• When the screen is off Approx. 10 W• In sleep 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. 0.2 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:• In sleep: Approx. 3 days (If “Wake Up from wired LAN” is enabled: 2 days) *2• In hibernation: Approx.1.5 months (If “Wake Up from wired LAN” is enabled: 3 days) *2• When power is off: Approx. 1.5 months (If “Power On by wired LAN” is enabled: 3 days)*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’device can now be safely removed from the computer” will appear, but the CD/DVD drive is an internaldevice, so it cannot be 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 display To change the partition structureYou can shrink a part of an existing partition to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new parti-tion. This computer has a single partition in the default setting.A Click (Start) and right-click [Computer], then click [Manage].z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.B Click [Disk Management].C Right-click the partition for Windows (“c” drive in the default setting), and click [Shrink Volume].z The partition size depends on the computer specifications.D Input the size in [Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB] and click [Shrink].z You cannot input a larger number than the displayed size.E Right-click [Unallocated] (the shrunk space in the step D) and click [New Simple Volume].F Follow the on-screen instructions to make the settings, and click [Finish].Wait until formatting is completed.NOTEz You can create an additional partition using remaining unallocated space or newly creating unallocated space.z To delete a partition, right-click the partition and click [Delete Volume] in the step C.