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Panasonic CF-M34 Operating Instructions Manual

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2000 XP
[Additional Manual]
Reference Manual
This manual can be accessed on your computer. Refer
to page 18 on how to access the Reference Manual.
In this manual, descriptions are given us-
ing illustrations not featuring the hand
strap for convenience of explanation.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Model No.
Contents

Getting Started

Read Me First..................................................
First-time Operation ........................................
• Key Combinations
Starting Up/Shutting Down ............................
Reference Manual .........................................
• Touch Pad (Advanced)
• Touchscreen
• Standby/Hibernation
• Security Measures
• Computing on the
Road
• Battery Power
• PC Cards

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes .........................................
Reinstalling Software ....................................
• Technical Information
• DMI Viewer
Appendix
Names and Functions of Parts ......................
Specifications ................................................
LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................
Personal Computer
CF-M34
Reference Manual
• LED Indicators
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Reference Manual
• RAM Module
• Port Replicator
• External Display
• USB Devices
• Modem
• LAN
• Accessories
• Hard Disk Drive
• Setup Utility
Reference Manual
• List of Error Codes
• Dealing with Problems
(Advanced)
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ® Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CF-M34 Series Model No. Contents Getting Started Read Me First..........First-time Operation ........2000 XP Reference Manual • Key Combinations • LED Indicators Operation Starting Up/Shutting Down ......Touch Pad ......(Basic Operation) Reference Manual .........
  • Page 2 * For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-M34RHFZQM) located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer. Illustrations in this Manual NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

  • Page 3: Read Me First

    5. The telephone company may take changes in it’s facilities, Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced ra- equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the op- dio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 4 Read Me First For Canada RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem DE MATÉRIEL This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved modem unit. The Industry Canada label is affixed on the modem unit. “AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué.
  • Page 5 Lithium Battery Precautions The CF-M34 was developed based on thorough research into Lithium Battery! the real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pur- This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, suit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to in- and other data to be stored.
  • Page 6 Read Me First Precautions ( Battery Pack ) Care should be exercised with regard to the following in If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or dam- (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the battery pack age.
  • Page 7 Saving Data on the Hard Disk Do not expose your computer to shock. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software appli- cations and data unusable. Do not power down your computer while software applications are running or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on.
  • Page 8 If the Protective Film becomes dirty or damaged, it may be time to replace your Protective Film. The Protective Film is a disposable item. To find out the model number of your Protec- tive Film, contact Panasonic Technical Support. (For more information, refer to the “Operat- ing Instructions” that come with the Protective Film.)

  • Page 9: First-Time Operation

    Confirm the inclusion of all parts Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these items are missing or is not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Battery Pack ..1 AC adaptor ..1 AC Cord ....1...

  • Page 10: Operation

    First-time Operation The cover is closed by inserting the hook at the right end (see illustration) into the groove. Close the cover. Lock the latch into place. CAUTION Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place. Should you decide to carry your computer without the latch lock in place, the cover may open causing the battery pack to fall out.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Select the Operating System Windows 2000 and Windows XP are preinstalled on this computer. After one of them is selected with the following procedure, only that Operating System can be used. At the screen for the agreement of the selection of the Operating System, select [Y]. With the number keys, select either Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

  • Page 12: Operation

    First-time Operation Windows XP CAUTION Do not press any key or move the touch pad until [Windows XP Professional Setup] is displayed. At the [Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard], select [Next]. After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I don’t accept this agreement], then select [Next].
  • Page 13 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create Backup Disk] and follow the on-screen instruc- tions. Windows XP Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Cre- ate Backup Disk] and follow the on-screen instruc- tions. Label on the top surface, and insert the shutter- side headfirst.

  • Page 14: Starting Up/Shutting Down

    CPU from overheating. Should this happen, allow the computer to cool down then switch the power on again. If the computer still does not power on, contact Panasonic Technical Support. NOTE When the power is turned on, sometimes the message “Warming up the system” is displayed or the battery indicator alternately blinks green and orange, and start-up takes longer than usual (a few minutes or more).
  • Page 15 Log on to Windows Windows 2000 Wait for 10 seconds after confirming that the hard disk drive access has been com- pleted, input the user name and password, then select [OK]. Until the correct user name and password are entered, the computer will not operate. Windows XP Wait for 10 seconds after confirming that the hard disk access has been completed, select the user and input the password, then select...
  • Page 16 Starting Up/Shutting Down Shutting Down (power off your computer) This procedure is shutting down without using the standby or hibernation function. “Standby/Hibernation Functions”) Save important data and close each application Display the shut down screen Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Shut Down]. Windows XP Select [Start] - [Turn Off Computer].

  • Page 17: Touch Pad (Basic Operation)

    Touch Pad (Basic Operation) Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. Work Surface For instructions on how to operate, refer to “Touch Pad (Advanced)”. NOTE The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do not use any implement on the touch pad.

  • Page 18: Reference Manual

    Select [Reference Manual] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] Windows XP Select [Reference Manual] in [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] When the Reference Manual is started up for the first time, the License Agreement of the Acrobat Reader will be displayed. After reading the agreement, select [Accept] to access the Reference Manual.

  • Page 19: List Of Error Codes

    If your system displays one of except the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the message and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
  • Page 20 List of Error Codes 02F5 DMA Test Failed Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. 02F6 Software NMI Failed Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). 02F7 Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer takes too long. device address Conflict Address conflict for specified device.

  • Page 21: Dealing With Problems (Summary)

    When a problem occurs, refer to this page. The “Reference Manual” also contains detailed information. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
  • Page 22 Dealing with Problems (Summary) Starting Up The computer may not start up from your LAN, even if [LAN] is set prior to other devices in The computer cannot start the Setup Utility. up from a LAN When this problem occurs, start up Windows by one of the following procedures. •...

  • Page 23: Shutting Down

    The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The orange indicator blinks Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range. (...

  • Page 24: Reinstalling Software

    Before the reinstallation procedure, remove all peripherals (except for the CD-ROM and floppy disk drive). Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed. When using the Panasonic KXL-RW10A CD-ROM drive, set the switch of the PC Card to 16-bit. Reinstalling CAUTION 1 Turn off the computer.
  • Page 25 Rewrite this driver for the driver of your Enter . The computer will be shut down. CD-ROM drive. The driver for the PC 15 <Only when using the CD-ROM drive Panasonic KXL- Card will also be necessary. Refer to the RW10A>...

  • Page 26: Limited Use License Agreement

    LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ® THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) ("PROGRAMS") FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC PRODUCT ("PRODUCT") ARE LICENSED ONLY TO THE END-USER ("YOU"), AND MAY BE USED BY YOU ONL Y IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW. YOUR USE OF THE PROGRAMS SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.
  • Page 27 Contrat de licence d'usage limité Le(s) logiciel(s) (les "Logiciels") fournis avec ce produit Panasonic ® (le "Produit") sont exclusivement concédés en licence à l'utilisateur ultime ("vous"), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles ci- dessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et condi- tions des présentes.

  • Page 28: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts USB Port “USB Devices”) on the desktop, “Touchscreen”) “LAN”) Touch Pad Modem page 17, “Touch Pad (Advanced))” “Modem”) LED Indicators PC Card Slots “LED Indicators”) “PC Cards”) Power status Battery pack status Hard disk drive status Scroll Lock (ScrLk) Numeric Key (NumLk) Caps Lock...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications Model No. CF-M34RHFZQM CF-M34RTFZQM ® ® Intel Mobile Pentium III Processor-M 800 MHz L1 Cache Memory 32 KB L2 (Second) Cache Memory 512 KB Memory 256 MB (768 MB Max.) Video Memory UMA (48 MB Max.) Type 8.4 ” (TFT) 8.4 ”...

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    God. In addition, Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other media if you have modified, or attempted to modify any Program.
  • Page 31 No Coverage – This limited warranty does not apply if the disk(s) or other media has been used in other than a Panasonic product, or in environmen- tal conditions other than those specified by PCI or the manufacturer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishandling, modification or attempted modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God.
  • Page 32 The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Panasonic Computer Solution Company Panasonic Canada Inc. 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga,...

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