User manual PANASONIC CF-V21PAG

[. . . ] 6 Security Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Computing On The Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using a Multimedia Pocket Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If a module is used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may become unusable or the computer may not operate properly. RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity. There are cases where static electricity generated by the human body has adversely affected such modules. In addition, it is easy to damage the RAM modules or internal components of the computer. Therefore, when installing or removing a RAM module, handle the module with extreme care. 25 Installing/Removing the RAM Module 1 RAM Module Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode. 2 3 Remove the cover ( page 20) Installing the RAM module Slide in the module at an angle. 2 Snap the module into place by pushing down on it. 2 RAM module specifications 144 pins, SO-DIMM, 3. 3 V, SDRAM Hooks Removing the RAM module Open the left and right hooks. 2 Gently remove the RAM module from the slot. 2 4 Put the cover back into place( page 21) Port Replicator A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB271 or CF-VEB272). This device eliminates the hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carrying your computer around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a headphone or microphone, etc. The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the back of your computer. For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual of the port replicator. 26 Expansion Bus Connector CAUTION The serial port B of the port replicator can not be used with the default settings. Setting the Port Replicator To be able to use the serial port B of the port replicator, be sure to follow the steps below. 1 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Mouse] - [AHL/ AR5000 and Digitouch Controllers], add the check mark for [Disable in this hardware profile] in [Device Usage], press [OK], then press [Close]. 2 When the message [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed, press F2 and then run the Setup Utility. 3 Select [Advanced] menu and set [Serial Port B] to [Enable] and [Device] to [Port Replicator]. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . The computer will automatically restart. 4 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbcopy. bat], then press [OK]. 5 Click at the upper right corner to close the display. 6 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [PCI Universal Serial Bus] in [Other devices], press [Remove], then press [OK]. 7 Press [Refresh] and press [Close] at the [System Properties], 8 Restart the computer. CAUTION After a driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or hibernation function. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer may not function properly. Power off, then on, using the power switch to resume proper operation. If you want to use the suspend or hibernation function when the USB driver is page 8) installed, disable the USB device function of the computer. ( (To next page) Using USB Devices NOTE Execute the following steps if the operation of a USB device is unstable. When the steps below are implemented, however, faults such as Windows being unable to shut down exist when the USB HUB remains connected. (In such cases, remove the USB HUB. ) 30 1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbupd2. exe], then press [OK]. 2 3 4 5 6 When the [Version Conflict] appears, then select [Yes]. In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Restart], then press [OK]. In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\usb\usbcopy. bat], then press [OK]. [. . . ] Try setting [Touch Pad] to disable in the Setup Utility. Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Serial Port] to [3F8]?Try setting [Touch Pad] to disable in the Setup Utility. In some circumstances, if a PS/2 external mouse with a serial interface conversion function is connected to the port, it may not operate normally. [. . . ]