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Panasonic CF-W2 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Model No.
Contents
Getting Started
Read Me First .................................................
Names and Functions of Parts ........................
First-time Operation ......................................
• Read Me First
• Key Combinations
Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down............................
Touch Pad .....................................................
Reference Manual .........................................
Useful Information .........................................
• Touch Pad
• Standby/Hibernation
Functions
• Computing on the
Road
• Battery Power
• SD-MovieStage
• DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW
Drive
Troubleshooting
List of Error Codes .........................................
Reinstalling Software ....................................
• Technical Information
• DMI Viewer
Appendix
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility..........................
WinDVD ........................................................
B's Recorder/B's CLiP ...................................
Specifications ................................................
Technical Support Office ...............................
Personal Computer
CF-W2
Reference Manual
• LED Indicators
Reference Manual
• PC Cards
• S D M e m o r y C a r d /
MultiMedia Card
• RAM Module
• External Display
• USB Devices
• Modem
• LAN
• Wireless LAN
• Setup Utility
(Summary).......................
Reference Manual
• List of Error Codes
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CF-W2 Series Model No. Contents Page Getting Started Read Me First ..........Names and Functions of Parts ......First-time Operation ........Reference Manual • Read Me First • LED Indicators • Key Combinations Operation Starting Up/Shutting Down......Touch Pad .............
  • Page 2 For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-W2BWAZZGH) 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 and Terminology in this Manual NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

  • Page 3: Read Me First

    A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Warnings Panasonic Dealer. This equipment is not designed for connection to an IT power IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR system. THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE...
  • Page 4 Read Me First Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby, we and Panasonic Service Europe GmbH (PSE), declares that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.” Hint: If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please contact to our web address: http://doc.panasonic-tc.de...
  • 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 Read Me First Precautions Usage Handling Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold Avoid Magnetic Fields Do not store or use the computer in locations Keep the computer away from magnets. exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. Data stored on the hard disk may be lost. Avoid moving the computer between locations with large temperature difference.
  • Page 7 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 age.

  • Page 8: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts Function Keys For information on the key combi- nations available. “Key Combinations” Keyboard Touch Pad page 19) Power Switch Before using the computer for the first time, carefully read the [LIMITED USE LICENSE Modem AGREEMENT]. If you agree to “Modem”) the conditions, remove the seal.
  • Page 9 Wireless LAN Antenna “Wireless LAN”) DC-IN Jack DC IN 16V External Display Port “External Display”) USB Ports “USB Devices”) DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Microphone Jack “DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive”) Use only a monaural condenser microphone (miniature jack). Using an input source other than a monaural condenser mi- crophone may not allow audio to be input or may damage Open Lever the equipment.

  • Page 10: First-Time Operation

    First-time Operation Read the steps below to help you learn what parts are included, and to gain an understanding of some basic computer-related operations. 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 your technical support office ( page 41).
  • Page 11 Connect your computer to a power outlet. The battery pack will be charged automatically. Charging Time: Approx. 4.5 hours (Varies depending on the usage conditions.) CAUTION Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use opera- tion. When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral de- vice except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.
  • Page 12 First-time Operation Enter your computer name and administrator password and then select [Next]. CAUTION Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows cannot be operated. NOTE It may take two to three minutes until the next screen is displayed. Wait, and do not press any keys, or touch the touch pad, etc.
  • Page 13 Start up Windows Media Player. ® Log on with the administrator authority, and select on the screen. After this, start up the application following the instructions on the screen. During this process, you will be required to agree to the license agreement. For Windows Media Player, it is necessary to agree to the license agreement for ®...
  • Page 14 First-time Operation Setting Languages <Languages installed in this computer> ·English ·Traditional Chinese ·Simplified Chinese To change the settings of language, make the settings in the following procedure: [start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Regional and Lan- guage Options] [Regional Options] - [Standards and formats]: The currencies, and so on, will be displayed according to the locale.
  • Page 15 NOTE Some UI (User Interface) strings remain in English even if the user’s UI is set to another language. This is because certain strings in some component areas do not work with MUI yet (i.e. remain in English) due to the complexity of the technologies (The main areas include: all 16-bit programs, registry keys and values, and strings in INF files.) This affects about 3% of the User Interface - most of the areas affect administrative tools.

  • Page 16: Starting Up/Shutting Down

    Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up Open the display. Slide the latch (A) located at the front. Lift open the display. CAUTION Do not open the display wider than necessary (135° or more). Do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Also, do not hold the LCD when opening or closing the display.
  • Page 17 Log on to Windows. After confirming that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off, select the user and input the password, then select . Until the correct password is entered, the computer will not operate. Select your application. You are able to start working on your computer.
  • Page 18 Starting Up/Shutting Down Shutting Down (power off your computer) This procedure is for shutting down the computer without using the standby or hibernation function ( “Standby/Hibernation Functions”). Save important data and close each application. Select [start] - [Turn Off Computer]. Select [Turn Off].

  • Page 19: Touch Pad

    Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. CAUTION By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Therefore, do not use any implement which causes damage on the work surface. A.

  • Page 20: Reference Manual

    Select on the desktop. Important Tips can also be accessed from [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips]. When the Reference Manual or Important Tips is started up for the first time, the License Agree- ment of the Acrobat Reader may be displayed.

  • Page 21: Useful Information

    Useful Information Usage Environment Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or allow it to tip over. When the computer receives extremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk may become inoperable. In use: Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Humidity...

  • Page 22: Security Measures

    Useful Information 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 applications and data unusable. Do not power off your computer while software applications are running or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on.
  • Page 23 Security of the Computer To improve the security of the computer, use the following measures. Use virus protection software (commercially available). Use Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall. Update Windows ( below). Getting the newest information about security from the Website of Microsoft Corp. etc. Using Virus Protection Software Especially in the following cases, we recommend you to perform a virus check.
  • Page 24 Useful Information DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Before using the drive When using the drive for the first time, slide the open lever (A) on the left side of the computer to open the disc cover after the computer has been powered on, and re- move the protective sheet (B) from the lens area.

  • Page 25: List Of Error Codes

    If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or run the Setup Utility and set [Legacy USB Support] in [Advanced] menu to [Disable]. How to run the Setup Utility Restart the computer. Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure.

  • Page 26: Dealing With Problems (Summary)

    2 Select [Tools] - [Check Now]. 3 Select [Start] after selecting required items in [Check disk options]. At startup, hold down F8 when [Panasonic] boot screen disappears, and release your finger when the Windows Advanced Option Menu is displayed. Start the computer in...
  • Page 27 Display No display after powering on When there is no display to an external display, • Check your cable connection to the external display. • Confirm your display is powered on. • Check the settings for your external display. The display destination may be set to the external display. Try changing the display destination by pressing Fn + F3 .

  • Page 28: Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

    Dealing with Problems (Summary) Shutting Down Windows cannot be shut If a USB device is connected, try removing it. down or restarted Battery Indicator The red indicator lights The battery level is very low (the charge is approx. 9% or less). Connect the AC adaptor.
  • Page 29 Fast User Switching Function Some applications may not When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following work properly problems may occur. • Some applications may not work properly. • Key combination with Fn may not work. •...
  • Page 30 [Not Found].) Running PC Information Viewer Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer]. Click on the items to display detailed information for each item.

  • Page 31: Reinstalling Software

    ( page 36) Reinstalling 7 Press 1 to select [1. Yes, I agree to the provisions above 1 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] and wish to continue!]. boot screen is displayed. This screen should appear.
  • Page 32 11 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl + Alt + 1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Mainte- Del and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen nance] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management]. is displayed. 2 Select [Disk Management] from [Storage].

  • Page 33: 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 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 34: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

    After executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk. Procedure 1 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password.

  • Page 35: Windvd

    WinDVD WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback. Here, you will find explanations and general information on the usage precautions and how to access the online manual. Refer to the online manual concerning the detailed use of the software application ( page 36).
  • Page 36 WinDVD About Regions Setting The DVD-Video has a region code that is fixed according to the region where it is sold. In order to play a DVD-Video, the region code of the player software and of the drive must match that of the DVD-Video. <Example>...

  • Page 37: B's Recorder/B's Clip

    B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP “B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” are CD recording software applications developed by B.H.A Corporation. Here, explanations are given on general information about B’s Recorder and B’s CLiP and how to access the online manual. Refer to the online manual concerning the detailed use of the software application ( page 38).
  • Page 38 B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP How to Access the Online Manual B’s Recorder Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD7] - [DOC] - [User’s Manual]. B’s CLiP Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s CLiP] - [User’s Manual]. SUPPORT INFOMATION If B’s Recorder and B’s CLiP do not operate properly, we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications Main Specifications Model No. CF-W2BWAZZGH M Processor 1 GHz Intel ® Pentium ® Cache 1MB On-Die Level 2 (L2) Cache 256 MB (512 MB Max.) Memory (Expandable to) UMA (64 MB Max.)* Video Memory Type 12.1 type (TFT) Displayed Colors* 65536/16000000 colors (1024 ×...
  • Page 40 Specifications Main Specifications 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz AC Adaptor Input 16 V DC, 2.5 A Output Approx. 35 W* / Approx. 40 W (maximum when recharging in the ON state) Power Consumption* 5 °C to 35°C {41 °F to 95 °F} Environment In use Temperature 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)

  • Page 41: Technical Support Office

    Technical Support Office If you have a problem running your computer or using your equipment, contact the following: Shun Hing Technology Co., Ltd. Technical Division 9th Floor, Peninsula Centre, 67 Mody Road, Hong Kong. Phone: 23130666...
  • Page 42 Memo...
  • Page 44 The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global FJ0104-0 © 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. DFQX5429ZA...

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