Panasonic CF-T7 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents
Getting Started
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Useful Information
Appendix
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Personal Computer
CF-T7
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ...22 Expanding Memory Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ...26 Reinstalling Software Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Basic)/Error Code/Message ...32 Hardware Diagnostics Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...35 Specifications Personal Computer CF-T7 series Model No..19 ...24 ...25 ...28 ...34...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic computer. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instruc- tions carefully. Terms and illustrations in these instructions Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Useful and helpful information. NOTE Enter : Press [Enter] key.
  • Page 3: Read Me First

    Contact and Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany Network connection. The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;...
  • Page 4 If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
  • Page 6 Panasonic cannot be held responsible in any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this computer in these types of equipment, devices or systems, etc.
  • Page 7 Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With This Product Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (attached to your product or supplied by Panasonic) may result in a fire. Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor to Any Strong Impact Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being dropped may result in electric shock, short circuit, or fire.
  • Page 8 Than the One Specified Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU51W/CF- VZSU52W) with your product. Use of battery packs other than those manufactured and supplied by Panasonic may present a safety hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture). Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
  • Page 9: Description Of Parts

    Description of Parts A :Function Key Reference Manual “Key Combinations” B :Keyboard C :Touch Pad Reference Manual “Using the Touch Pad” D :Bluetooth Antenna <Only for model with Bluetooth> Supplementary Instructions of Bluetooth E : Wireless LAN Antenna <Only for model with wireless LAN> Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”...
  • Page 10 Description of Parts EXT. A :DC-IN Jack B :External Display Port If the Mini Port Replicator is connected to the com- puter, connect the external display to the external dis- play port on the Mini Port Replicator. You cannot use the external display port on the computer.
  • Page 11: First-Time Operation

    First-time Operation Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact your technical support office. • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 Model No: CF-AA1633A •...
  • Page 12: Turn On The Computer

    First-time Operation Connect your computer to a power outlet. The battery charging starts automatically. CAUTION Do not disconnect the AC adaptor and do not switch the wireless switch to on until the first-time operation procedure is completed. When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adaptor.
  • Page 13 <For MUI OS model> If you select “Bulgarian” “Croatian” “Estonian” “Latovian” “Lithuanian” “Roma- nian” “Serbian Latin” “Slovak” “Slovenian” “Thai” “Ukrainian” or “Chinese- Hong-Kong” at the language selection in step 5, the language selection screen appears at the setup. Then, set the language selected at the language selec- tion in step 5.
  • Page 14 First-time Operation NOTE PC Information Viewer This computer periodically records the management information including the hard disk information such as number of hours powered-on, number of times powered-on, internal temperature, replacement sector. The maximum data volume for each record is 750 bytes. These information are only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility.
  • Page 15 Regarding Windows Vista You can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs on or off. This manual explains using the Windows Vista default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.). User Account Control User Account Control is a new security component of Windows Vista to stop unauthorized changes to your computer.
  • Page 16 First-time Operation • When you play back AVI files with the Windows Media Player full screen, the audio and images may not match with each other. In this case, do either of the following for playback. - Play back with the Windows Media Player on the window display. •...
  • Page 17: On-Screen Manual

    On-screen Manual You can access the following manuals on the computer screen after completing the “First-time Operation”. When you access the on-screen manual for the first time, the License Agreement of the Adobe Reader may be dis- played. Read it carefully and select [Accept] to proceed. Reference Manual The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the computer’s performance.
  • Page 18 The Hard Disk Handling will provide you with the helpful information on how to use the hard disk. To access the Hard Disk Handling: Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Hard Disk Handling]. Supplementary Instructions of Bluetooth The Supplementary Instructions will provide you with the helpful information about the Bluetooth.
  • Page 19: Handling And Maintenance

    Handling and Maintenance Operation Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become inoperable. Temperature: Operation: 5 °C to 35 °C Storage: -20°C to 60 °C Humidity: Operation: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
  • Page 20 Do not apply water or detergent directly to the computer, since liquid may enter inside of the computer and cause malfunction or damage. ® software for installation and available service regions. Note that this while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- Enter Enter Enter...
  • Page 21 If You Spill Water on the Keyboard Note that repairs resulting from liquids being spilled on the computer are not free of charge, and not covered by war- ranty. The keyboard on this computer incorporate a drain system (a moisture protection mechanism) that minimizes the amount of liquid reaching the inside of the computer even if water is spilled on the keyboard.
  • Page 22: Expanding Memory

    Expanding Memory Use RAM modules that comply with the specifications below. Using any other module may cause malfunction or result in computer failure. RAM module specifications: DDR2 SDRAM, 200 pins, SO-DIMM, 1.8 V, PC2-4200 CAUTION Use recommended RAM module products. Do not use non-recommended RAM modules. Non-recommended RAM modules may not operate properly, and may cause damage to your computer.
  • Page 23 Insert the RAM module parallel to the slot firmly until the gold terminals are invisible. If it is hard to insert the RAM module, do not try forcibly but check the mod- ule’s direction. Press the RAM module down until the right and left hooks (D) lock into place.
  • Page 24: Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function

    At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. C When [Panasonic] boot screen disappears, press and hold F8. If [Advanced Boot Options] screen is not displayed, the recovery partition may be damaged. In this case, restore the hard disk using Product Recovery DVD-ROM.
  • Page 25: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

    It will take 2 to 5 hours to erase the data. (Erasing time varies depending on the capacity of the hard disk.) Preparation Prepare the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included). Prepare the Panasonic CD/DVD drive (optional): CF-VDRRT1M, CF-VDRRT2W, CF-VDRRT3W, CF-VDRRT3U. Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).
  • Page 26: Reinstalling Software

    The disk space in the partition is not available to store data. Preparation Prepare the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included). Prepare the Panasonic CD/DVD drive (optional): CF-VDRRT1M, CF-VDRRT2W, CF-VDRRT3W, CF-VDRRT3U. Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive). Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete.
  • Page 27 Press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The Setup Utility will close, and the computer will restart. Perform the first-time operation ( Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary. Perform Windows Update. page 12).
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Using the following procedure, start up in Safe Mode, and check the error details. A Turn on the computer, and when the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears (after enter- ing the password if one is set) hold down B Release your finger when [Advanced Boot Options] is displayed, and with Enter .
  • Page 29 Starting Up and Sleep and Hibernation Mode [Executing Battery Recali- The Battery Recalibration was canceled before Windows was shut down last time. To bration] screen appears. start up Windows, turn off the computer by the power switch, and then turn on. The computer will not auto- If you connect to a network using wireless LAN function, perform access point settings.
  • Page 30 13) The restoration program does not run after Windows Anytime Upgrade is executed. For further information, access the following web site: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pc/itn/support/vistainfo.html Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application that Press is not responding.
  • Page 31 [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility. To start the Setup Utility A Restart the computer. B Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. page 26). Solution F2 to start the Setup Utility. Change the settings if necessary.
  • Page 32: Hardware Diagnostics

    Touch pad operations Place the cursor above the icon Tap or click (right click cannot be used) Click (close) while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. Internal keyboard operations Press Space and then press  (close) cannot be selected) Press Space above the icon...
  • Page 33: Restart The Computer

    At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. Press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. Ctrl When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will automatically begin the diagnostic check for all hardware components. If the password is requested, enter the password.
  • Page 34: Limited Use License Agreement

    LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC ARE LICENSED ONLY TO THE END-USER (“YOU”), AND MAY BE USED BY YOU ONLY 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 35: Specifications

    Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-T7BWASZJE/CF-T7BWATFJE. The model number is dif- ferent according to the unit configuration. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Start the Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.
  • Page 36 Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”. 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.
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  • Page 40 The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Importer's name & address pursuant to the EU GPSD directive 2001/95/EC/Art.5 Panasonic Computer Products Europe, Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Hagenauer Straße 43 65203 Wiesbaden Germany ©...

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