For further information about the com- puter, you can refer to the on-screen manual. To access the on-screen manual page 11 “On-screen Manual” Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Getting Started ...2...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Terms and illustrations in these instructions CAUTION NOTE Enter : Fn + F5 : (Start) - [All Programs]: [start] - [Run] :...
, and then select P : Wireless switch Reference Manual “Disabling/Enabling Wire- less Communication” “Wireless LAN” “Bluetooth” The model number will be different depending on the coun- try. For the correct model number, contact Panasonic Techni- cal Support. Sleep/ Standby, Blinking green rapidly:...
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Description of Parts Right side Rear side LOCK A : Hard disk drive Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive” B : Smart Card slot <Only for model with Smart Card slot> Reference Manual “Smart Card” C :ExpressCard Slot Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard” D :PC Card slot Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”...
• Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) ......1 The model number will be different depending on the country. For the correct model number, contact Panasonic Techni- cal Support.
CPU. Wait until the computer cools down, and then turn the power on again. If the computer does not power on even after cooling down, contact Panasonic Technical Support. page 3) is OFF. page 3) for approximately one sec- page 3) lights.
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Setup Windows. A Follow the on-screen instructions. After the computer is turned on, the screen remains black or unchanged for a while, but this is not a malfunction. Wait for a moment until the Windows setup screen appears. Setup of Windows will take approximately 20 minutes. Go to the next step, confirming each message on the display.
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First-time Operation The keyboard will operate as the US keyboard until the keyboard setting is changed. Because of this, some alphabets shown on display may differ from inputted ones. To avoid the accidental selections, during setting up Windows, • Use the touch pad to make some selections. •...
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NOTE PC Information Viewer This computer periodically records the management information of the hard disk, etc. The maximum data volume for each record is 1024 bytes. This information is only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility.
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First-time Operation When Starting Up/Shutting Down Do not do the following • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor • Pressing the power switch • Touching the keyboard, touch pad or external mouse • Closing the display • Turn on/off the wireless switch NOTE To conserve power, the following power saving methods are set at the time of purchase.
Handling and Maintenance Operation Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become inoperable. Temperature: Operation Storage Humidity: Operation Storage...
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Maintenance To clean the LCD panel Do not use water to clean the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave scratches and reduce readability of the screen. To remove dust or dirt, do not use a cloth to rub it off since it may leave scratch on the screen. Use a fine brush to sweep dust or dirt, then wipe with a dry soft glass-cleaning cloth.
“Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer ( ence Manual “Checking the Computer’s Usage Status”).
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[ExpressCard Slot] to [Disabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility. <Only for model with ExpressCard slot> If the problem persists after removing the disk, it may be a hard disk failure. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. Windows startup and opera- Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( tion is slow.
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B Click [Tools] - [Check Now]. C Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start]. Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic] at startup, press and hold F8 until the Windows Advanced boot screen disappears Options Menu is displayed.
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DVD or VCD can not be Try playback by using Windows Media Player. played back correctly. Refer to the following URL, then try to update WinDVD. http://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/itn/support/faqs_en.html Touch Pad The cursor does not work. When using the external mouse, connect it correctly.
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Troubleshooting (Basic) CD/DVD Drive The tray does not come out although inserting a pointed object to the emergency hole. Others No response. A pin of 1.3 mm in diameter is recommended to remove a disc using the emergency hole (A). When the diameter of the pin is smaller than this, insert the pin slightly downward.
DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. Panasonic Corporation has developed or otherwise obtained the Programs and hereby licenses their use to you. You assume sole responsibility for the selection of the Product (including the associated Programs) to achieve your intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom.
Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model. The model number is different according to the unit configu- ration. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility ( [Processor Speed]: CPU speed, [Memory Size]: Memory size, [Hard Disk]: Hard disk drive size...
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Main Specifications Model No. CF-52 Series Card PC Card Slot x 1, Type I or Type II, Allowable current 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA Slots ExpressCard Slot x 1, ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 SD Memory Card Slot Contact Smart Card Slot RAM Module Slot x 2, DDR3 SDRAM, 204-pin, 1.5 V, SO-DIMM, PC3-8500 Compliant...
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Only for model with Bluetooth. Only for model with modem. This slot is compatible with High-Speed Mode. Operation has been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 8 GB. Operation on other SD equipment is not guaranteed.