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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

• Touchscreen*

• Panasonic Hand Writing

• Standby/Hibernation

Functions

• Security Measures

• Computing on the Road

• Battery Power

• Multimedia Pocket

• PC Cards

• RAM Module

Only for models with touchscreen *

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes ........................................

Dealing with Problems

Reinstalling Software ....................................

• Technical Information

• DMI Viewer

• List of Error Codes

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ............

Hard Disk Backup Function ...............................

Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ..............................

Specifications ...................................................

Personal Computer

CF-29

Model No.

Reference Manual

• LED Indicators

..............................

(Basic Operation)

Reference Manual

• Port Replicator

• External Display

• Printer

• USB Devices

• Modem

• LAN

• Wireless LAN*

• Hard Disk Drive

• Setup Utility

• Icon Enlarger

Only for models with wireless LAN

(Summary) ......................

Reference Manual

• Dealing with Problems

(Advanced)

Series

DFQX5571ZA

CF-29MK3 (ENGLISH)

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
(Basic Operation) Reference Manual ......... Useful Information ......... Reference Manual • Touch Pad • Port Replicator • Touchscreen* • External Display • Panasonic Hand Writing • Printer • Standby/Hibernation • USB Devices Functions • Modem • Security Measures • LAN •...
Page 2 * For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-29HTPGHBE) 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
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://www.doc.panasonic.de Contact: Panasonic Services Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Network connection. The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;...
Page 4 Warnings A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local This equipment is not designed for connection to an IT power Panasonic Dealer. system. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE (An IT system is a system having no direct connections be- SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD tween live parts and Earth;...
Page 5 Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité When using your telephone equipment, basic safety pre- Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pendant cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, l'utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire les electric shock and injury to persons, including the follow- risques d'incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures.
Page 6 Read Me First Precautions Precautions (Battery Pack) The CF-29 was developed based on thorough research into the Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pursuit to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or damage. of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to innova- Avoid Heat tions such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibration damped...
Page 7 802.11a Wireless LAN channel Precautions (Battery Pack) Use the following channels for the 802.11a Wireless LAN. If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the battery pack •U.K., Italy, Sweden, Germany, Finland, Norway until the remaining battery level becomes 30% to 40% and Channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64 (available indoors only)
Page 8: Names And Functions Of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. (Only for models with touchscreen: CAUTION “Touchscreen”) Do not allow metallic objects or magnetic media to come in close Function Keys proximity to this area. For information on the key combinations avail- able “Key Combinations”...
Page 9 Headphone Jack External Display Port “External Display”) Use this connector to connect headphones amplifier- equipped speakers. Audio out- Parallel Port put from the internal speaker is disabled when headphones or ex- ternal speakers are connected. Serial Port Expansion Bus Connector USB Port “Port Replicator”) “USB Devices”)
Page 10: 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 are not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support. AC Adaptor ........ 1 AC Cord ........1 Model No : CF-AA1653A Battery Pack .......
Page 11 Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place. CAUTION Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged. Also, the computer may not operate properly. Be sure to insert the battery pack as illustrated.
Page 12 First-time Operation Setup Windows. Moving the cursor ( ) or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad. NOTE The touchscreen does not work properly during the Windows setup. CAUTION Do not press any keys or touch the touch pad until [Windows XP Professional Setup] is displayed.
Page 13 Enter your administrator password and select Wait until the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off. NOTE When Windows setup is completed, the following message will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen: “Your computer might be at risk.” Continue to the next step.
Page 14 • If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and difficult to see, after complet- ing step 9, select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. This will allow you to magnify the display of characters and icons on the screen.
Page 15 Setting Languages <For MUI OS model> <Languages installed in this computer> ·English ·French ·German ·Italian ·Spanish ·Swedish ·Dutch ·Finnish ·Russian ·Turkish ·Norwegian Change the language settings in the following menu. [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Regional and Language Options] [Regional Options] - [Standards and Formats]: The currency, weights and measures, and so on, will be displayed according to the locale.
Page 16 First-time Operation Information for Windows XP Depending on the Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and other displays may differ, or some functions (such as use of the password reset disk) may be inoperable. Check with your system administrator for details. You can select Classic view for the Control Panel or select the Classic Start menu.
Page 17: 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 in a low-temperature environment, sometimes the message “Warming up the system.
Page 18 Starting Up/Shutting Down 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.
Page 19 Shutting Down (power off your computer) Save important data and close each application. Select [start] - [Turn Off Computer]. Select [Turn Off]. Your computer will power off automatically. Restarting your computer (without shutting down) Select [Restart]. To shut down using the keyboard; Press , U , and select [Turn Off] with U .
Page 20: Touch Pad (Basic Operation)
Touch Pad (Basic Operation) Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations. For Work Surface instructions on how to operate, refer to “Touch Pad”. Function Touch Pad Operation Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface.
Page 21: 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 Adobe Reader may be displayed.
Page 22: Useful Information
Useful Information Usage Environment Environment Operation: Temperature : 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Humidity : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) Storage: Temperature : -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity : 30% to 90% RH (No condensation) Even within the temperature and numidity ranges noted above, using the computer for long periods of time in an environment with exceptionally low or high temperatures or high...
Page 23: Touchscreen
If the Protective Film becomes 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 Protective Film, contact Panasonic Technical Support. (For more information, refer to the “Operating Instruc- tions” that come with the Protective Film.)
Page 24 You can use the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus. Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact to Panasonic Technical Support. [start] - [All programs] - [Windows Update] Saving Data on the Hard Disk Do not expose your computer to shock.
Page 25: Wireless Lan
Saving Data on Floppy Disks Do not power down your computer or press the disk eject button while the Multimedia pocket device indicator ( ) is on. Doing so may damage the data on the floppy disk and render the floppy disk useless. Use care when handling floppy disks.
Page 26: List Of Error Codes
When turning on the computer, if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions shown below. If the problem persists, or if the error code or message displayed is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Page 27 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 28: Dealing With Problems (Summary)
Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm the details of the error. When [Password on boot] is set to [Enable], [Enter Password] appears after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. Hold down F8 soon after inputting the password and pressing Enter .
Page 29 Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and dis- connect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The battery pack or charging circuit may be defective.
Page 30 Dealing with Problems (Summary) Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) The cursor cannot be con- If you are using an external mouse, ensure that the external mouse has been connected trolled properly correctly. Restart the computer by using the keyboard (Press , U , and select [Restart] with R ).
Page 31 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 combinations with the Fn key may not work. •...
Page 32 Dealing with Problems (Summary) Others (continued) Is it necessary to enable the The Windows Firewall is a security function designed to protect your computer from Windows Firewall? unauthorized access via the Internet and other external networks. The firewall regulates the data exchanged between the computer and the external network, so that only approved data can pass through.
Page 33 Others (continued) The message “Your computer This message is displayed by the “Security Center” function in Windows XP. might be at risk” is displayed The “Security Center” is a function that monitors the level of safety in Windows security settings in order to operate the computer safely, for example, with regard to antivirus measures.
Page 34: Reinstalling Software
Before Reinstallation Preparing • Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) • Panasonic CD/DVD drive (optional: Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.) Important Before the reinstallation procedure, remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive). Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed.
Page 35 Please remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM, and turn off the computer. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Remove the CD/DVD Drive. 13 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Pass-...
Page 36: 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 37 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 conditions des présentes.
Page 38: Hard Disk Backup Function
Preparing Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) Panasonic CD/DVD drive (optional: Confirm the latest information on optional products in cata- logs, etc.) Before Using a Hard Disk Backup Function Disconnect or remove all peripheral devices (except for the CD/DVD drive), as the backup area may not be created properly while these devices are connected.
Page 39 1 Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket. ( “Multimedia Pocket”) 2 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will then start. If a password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. You cannot register [Boot] menu with a User Password.
Page 40 1 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If a password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password or the User Password.
Page 41 3 Select the operation to be executed from the menu. <To back up hard disk contents to the backup area> 1 Press 1 to execute [1. [Backup]]. (When dividing the hard disk into two partitions, select the backup method at next screen.) 2 At the confirmation message, press Y .
Page 42: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
Preparing Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) Panasonic CD/DVD drive (optional: Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.) NOTE Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed.
Page 44: Specifications
Technologies (NTFS File System) Utility Programs Setup Utility DMI Viewer Adobe Reader Intel ® PROSet/Wireless Software Panasonic Hand Writing PC Information Viewer Hard Disk Backup Utility* Hard Disk Data Erase Utility* Icon Enlarger Hotkey Settings Loupe Utility The Product Recovery CD-ROM is required.
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Page 48 As an NERGY Partner, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. has ® determined that this product meets the NERGY ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Outline of the International NERGY Office Equipment Program ® The international NERGY ® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment.

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